Jeremy Abramson lost his dream job and found out his girlfriend had been cheating on him in the same week. He was 23, had no plan, and drove cross-country to Miami in a Honda CRV. He slept in his car for 9 nights

Today, he coaches top executives and entrepreneurs on mindset, movement, and purpose and hosts one of the most talked-about Shabbat dinners in Miami. In this episode of Common Denominator, Moshe Popack sits down with Jeremy for one of the most honest conversations about what it actually means to be lost and how you find your way back. 

What you'll take away: 

- Why having everything still feels like nothing 

- How Jeremy rebuilt after losing everything at 23 

- Why Shabbat is the most powerful reset you're not doing

 - The real root cause of the loneliness epidemic 

- How to attract the right partner and the right life 

- Why masculine and feminine polarity matters more than ever

 ◾️ Timestamp00:00 – Why people have everything but feel empty 03:00 – Loneliness epidemic: the root cause 06:00 – Shabbat dinners and the power of real connection 12:00 – Jeremy's story: fired, cheated on, broke at 23 14:00 – Finding God in the darkest moment 17:00 – Surrender, faith, and the pressure to provide 22:00 – Moshe's story: betting everything in 2010 27:00 – How to attract what you want in life 31:00 – Masculine vs feminine energy in 2026 35:00 – Extreme delegation and running life like a business 38:00 – Breaking generational trauma 41:00 – What's missing most from relationships today 47:00 – How to go inward: practical first steps 51:00 – Moving to Surfside and rebuilding from scratch 55:00 – Jeremy's full story: Bay Area to Miami 🔔 Like this episode? Leave a review here ➡️ https://ratethispodcast.com/commondenominator📩 Newsletter ➡️ https://moshepopack.com/newsletter/🎙 Follow Common Denominator Podcasthttps://moshepopack.com/podcast/@mpopackhttps://www.instagram.com/mpopackhttps://www.facebook.com/MoshePopack◾️ Follow Jeremy Abramsonhttps://www.instagram.com/jeremy.awakens/?hl=enhttps://thejeremyabramson.com/https://www.facebook.com/people/Jeremy-Abramson/100090079772067/##Commondenominator #FounderMindset #BusinessGrowth

Roland Peralta had $500 in the bank, a bankruptcy on his record, and rheumatoid arthritis flaring up. What he also had was a formula he'd developed in his rent-controlled apartment one that accidentally started regrowing his hair.

That formula became Nutrafol. The #1 dermatologist recommended hair growth supplement in the U.S. Acquired by Unilever. 

In this episode of Common Denominator, Moshe Popack sits down with Roland to unpack the full journey  from Colombian immigrant roots and a failed fashion company, to building a billion-dollar brand, to using his exit to take on corporate polluters through a democratized litigation platform called When Justice. 

What you'll take away: 

- How a personal health crisis became a billion-dollar idea

 - Why Roland bet on a clinical study with almost no cash 

- How they sold to Unilever while keeping 51% of the company 

- Why most founders who exit end up miserable

 - What it means to build from a mindset of abundance 

- How When Justice is democratizing corporate accountability 

- Why purpose and profit don't have to be in conflict

◾️Timestamp:

0:00 Growing Up With Nothing And Why That Was the Advantage

4:30 15 Years in Fashion and the Morning He Walked Away

10:00 I Left $10M on the Table Then Lost Everything Else

15:30 Arthritis, Hair Loss, and the Discovery That Started a Billion-Dollar Brand

21:00 $50K, a Handshake, and 18-Hour Days How Nutrafol Was Born

26:30 The Tequila Night They Decided to Build a Billion-Dollar Company

31:30 13 Suitors, 51% Control, and Selling to Unilever

36:30 Why Most Founders Are Miserable After the Exit

39:30 When Justice: A GoFundMe to Sue Corporations

43:00 How to Get Involved whenjustice.org

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In 2009, Moshe Popack had no job, no income, three kids, and all his savings in a wedding envelope. That was the moment he understood something nobody tells you: nobody is coming to save you. 

In this episode of Common Denominator, Moshe breaks down the mindset that took him from that moment to building a real estate portfolio of 4,000+ units and what it has to do with the loneliness epidemic, the discipline gap, and the way you spend your nights and weekends. If you're a Miami-Dade local feeling the pressure of a city that's changing faster than your income can keep up  this one's for you. But the message goes further than any zip code.

What you'll hear:

• Why motivation is a trap and discipline is the only answer

• The pen-and-paper exercise that reveals your real North Star

• What a Starbucks in Tokyo taught him about Miami's future

• Why working for free for one year might be the best investment you make

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00:00 The moment nobody's coming

01:26 Why discipline is the only answer

02:28 The pen-and-paper exercise that reveals who you are

04:11 The Starbucks in Tokyo and the loneliness epidemic

05:12 Your network is your net worth

Common Denominator is a show about how the people who build lasting wealth actually think and what that means for your money and your life.

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Most founders fail not because of their idea.

They fail because of who they are.

Lew Frankfort built Coach from $6M to $5B over 35 years and now invests in early-stage founders. In this episode of Common Denominator, he breaks down the founder mindset, the leadership frameworks, and the hard lessons behind scaling a business from the ground up including why ego kills more companies than bad ideas, how to find investable ounders, and what it really takes to build an enduring brand.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction & Background

03:15 – What Makes a Founder Actually Scalable?

05:20 – Why Most Ideas Never Become Businesses

06:30 – The Rare Founder: Creativity + Business Acumen

08:50 – Ego vs. Coachability

10:50 – Building the Right Team (and Letting Go)

14:15 – From NYC Government to Coach

18:15 – Fear, Imposter Syndrome, and Leadership Pressure

21:30 – How to Hire for Emotional Intelligence

24:00 – The Problem with Modern Business Models

26:30 – Losing and Regaining Momentum (“Mojo”)

29:00 – Mental Health, Purpose, and Longevity

30:30 – Building a Collaborative Culture

32:30 – What Lew Is Most Proud Of

32:50 – The Early Insight That Changed Everything

34:13 – Final Thoughts: Purpose & Giving Back

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The mindset shift that ends overthinking for good starts with one decision... Stop waiting for clarity and start building it. Coming back from time away is always a reset. You step out of your routine, disconnect a little and then reality hits all at once. 

Full calendar. 

Full inbox. 

Everything waiting. 

But here's what I've learned after years of building businesses and raising a family of 11: that reset is one of the most powerful moments you can have. You come back clearer, more grounded. And if you use that perspective the right way, it pushes you forward faster than grinding ever could. Overthinking and waiting for the perfect moment is the trap. 

Clarity isn't found it's created through action, consistency, and the right habits. 

What you'll take away: 

- How to stop overthinking and take action today 

- Why waiting for clarity is keeping you stuck 

- The mindset shift that creates real momentum

 - Why habits beat motivation every single time

 - Building your dream vs. someone else's

Timestamp

00:00 – Who's really leaving Miami00:45 – What the Live Local Act was supposed to do01:30 – Why politicians say yes but vote no (the NIMBY problem)02:15 – Government housing vs. private development: what the data shows02:30 – What Miami needs to do before it's too late

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He lost his childhood dog. His father worked at a print shop. And that combination sparked a business that now generates over $1M a month.

I sat down with Oleg known as The Pillow Guy and what started as a conversation about business turned into one of the most honest talks I've had on this show.

Oleg sold 20,000 pillows in a single 3-day Groupon event, walked into Walmart headquarters with a baby on his arm and no money for a hotel room, turned down a deal with 2,000 stores, and built a manufacturing operation from his father's garage with zero capital and barely any English.

But the most powerful part of this conversation isn't the business. It's the philosophy.

Health. Wealth. Family. In that order. And why getting that order right changed everything for him and why it should change everything for you too.

What you'll take away:

- How Oleg turned personal grief into a $1M/month business

- Why he walked away from Walmart's 2,000 store deal

- The health habits that transformed his business and family

- Why health comes before wealth

— and what happens when it doesn't- How to build a business that runs without you

- His plan to sell for $100M in the next 3-5 years

Timestamp:00:00 — Who is The Pillow Guy?01:40 — The origin: the dog pillow that made him cry03:10 — 20,000 pillows in 3 days (the Groupon moment)05:50 — Walking into Walmart — and saying no08:30 — The business today: manufacturing in Chicago, $1M/month13:30 — Diversification: never bet everything on one thing14:00 — Health, family & wealth: Oleg's 3 pillars16:00 — Quitting alcohol and running marathons instead22:00 — His wife: the real MVP behind the business26:00 — The plan: selling for $100M and what comes next

Common Denominator is the podcast where real entrepreneurs share the mindset, habits, and hard lessons behind building something that lasts
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I always believed in “work hard, play hard.” But lately, I’ve realized… that mindset misses the point.

Coming out of spring break, something hit me hard—it wasn’t the time away from work that mattered. It was the time with family. My kids. My brother. Friends I hadn’t seen in too long. The conversations, the laughter, the feeling of being fully there.

And it made me question everything.

Because the truth is, those are the moments that stay with you. Not the meetings. Not the deals. Not the “urgent” emails.

But here’s the part most of us ignore:

None of that happens by accident.

You have to make the time.

In this solo, I talk about:

- Why being “busy” isn’t the same as being present

- The myth of “work hard, play hard”

- How meaning and purpose are something you create, not find

- Why relationships require the same intentional investment as business

- The role vulnerability plays in building real connection

- And how to actually build a life that feels aligned

Timestamp:0:00 – Coming back with perspective0:45 – Why right now is the time to lean in1:30 – Stop waiting: clarity is built through action2:15 – The only thing that actually compounds

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What does it take to build real conviction when nothing is handed to you?

In this episode of Common Denominator, I sit down with Jay Roberts,  founder of Prosper Group, for a conversation that starts with adoption, adversity, and identity—and expands into ambition, resilience, and the future of Miami real estate. Jay shares how being born in South Korea, adopted into a modest American household, and growing up feeling like an outsider shaped the work ethic and entrepreneurial drive behind his success.

We get into the mindset behind betting on yourself, leaving the comfort of a strong career, raising capital, building in Miami, and why Jay believes waterfront real estate—and neighborhoods like North Bay Village—still hold major upside. We also talk interest rates, global capital, Miami’s evolution, and what separates long-term winners from everyone else chasing the moment.

This is a conversation about drive, timing, belief, and building something bigger than yourself.

Timestamps:

00:00 The Rise of Miami's Real Estate Market

01:44 Jay Roberts: A Journey from Adoption to Success

07:38 Transitioning to Real Estate: The Entrepreneurial Spirit

10:43 The North Bay Village Development

12:37 Miami's Real Estate Landscape: Supply and Demand

14:07 The Future of Miami: A Global Market

18:26 Construction Challenges and Opportunities

20:06 Property Taxes and Government Policies

22:07 Interest Rates and Their Impact on Real Estate

24:49 Miami's Growth: A Bright Future Ahead

27:39 International Investment in Miami's Real Estate

29:39 Debt Market Dynamics in Miami

31:07 Buyer Protections and Market Stability

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I couldn’t stop thinking about this: the Pentagon is hiring investment bankers to deploy over $200 billion… and once you understand why, you start to see how the world really works.

In this solo episode of Common Denominator, I break down what’s actually happening behind that headline and why it has everything to do with your life, your money, and your future. This isn’t just about defense or geopolitics. It’s about capital allocation at the highest level and the mindset that separates reactive decision-making from disciplined, long-term thinking.

From losing my job in 2009 to building and managing thousands of real estate units, I’ve learned that wealth isn’t about being the smartest person in the room, it’s about being the most consistent allocator of capital.

And here’s the truth: you’re already doing it every day.

Your time, your energy, your money, it’s all capital.

The question is: are you deploying it intentionally?

In this episode, I cover:

- Why the Pentagon is turning to investment bankers

- What capital allocation really means (beyond money)

- The difference between emotional vs. disciplined decision-making

- How to think in decades, not days

- Why consistency—not intelligence—builds lasting wealth

- How values, faith, and responsibility shape long-term success

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I sat down with John Perkins, author of Confessions of an Economic Hitman, and what he shared completely shifted my perspective.

We talk about how global power really works—from the World Bank and IMF to how countries are pushed into debt traps that benefit corporations, not people. But this isn’t just about geopolitics… it’s about awareness, responsibility, and what each of us can actually do.

The biggest takeaway for me? It’s not about fear—it’s about action.

In this episode, we get into:

- What an “economic hitman” actually does

- How global systems impact everyday life

- The truth behind GDP and who it really benefits

- China vs. the U.S. — what’s really happening

- Why we’re at a critical inflection point in history

- The 5 questions YOU can ask to create real change

This conversation challenged me—and I think it will challenge you too.

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