Digging For Gold (tm)

It was an amazing experience to sit with Solon Moreira to discuss how he sees AI impacting entrepreneurship and our world in general. Solon is a Tenured Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He has taught worldwide and sees the impact that Artificial Intelligence will have on our lives now, in the immediate future, and in the long term. He has been published in leading journals and he has received numerous awards. I like to call him "THE AI GURU!" Listen, Enjoy, Learn, Like, and Follow!

I had an enlightening conversation with Kevin Leka, the Founder of The Eleventh Round, LLC, a combat sports organization that provides operational databases, marketing, mentorship, and professional branding for amateur and pro fighters. It serves as a "fighters union" to help athletes manage sponsorship readiness and career development. He was awarded third place in the 2026 Invent Penn State Inc. U Competition. He works to ensure that fighters are meeting professional standards and are offered a "professional pipeline" for development, branding, and career longevity. Enjoy, Like, and Follow!

I thoroughly enjoyed having Anthony Stagliano on the show. He is a true entrepreneur who brought us background music in retail locations, elevators, and other businesses, along with tailored messages on hold. He sold his AudioMax company, is involved in real estate and also helps businesses market themselves through his Stag Business Branding enterprise. His story is an inspiration for all entrepreneurs. Enjoy, Listen, Like, and Follow!

Brandon Tamburri is a filmmaker and producer who most recently directed, produced, and co-wrote the comedy feature film Plan B which was released in select theaters in September 2024. The film stars Jamie Lee (HBO's Crashing), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Tom Berenger (Platoon), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), and Kate Flannery (The Office). He produced the film under his company, JokeZero which has since expanded into a full-blown comedy studio. Earlier in his career, he directed and produced several projects for National Lampoon and he also served as an Associate Producer on A24's hit film Hereditary which premiered at Sundance in 2018 before going on to gross over $80M at the box office. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

I had an enlightening time sitting with Jeffrey Lee, learning about his life as a corporate executive at some of America's largest business entities, his near death experiences, his incredible recovery, and how he came to discover a deeper and wiser meaning of life. His "Welcome To Rock Bottom University - The Ultimate Guide To Rising Up," chronicles it all in an easy to read and understand book that weaves wisdom with personal experiences. Enjoy, Learn, Like and Follow!

It was an extremely pleasurable experience to chat with Jan Sumner, who, for six years, was the batting practice pitcher for the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team. The discussion included memories on the field, the five baseball books he's written, his experience at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and so much more! From Buck O'Neill to Walt Weiss and players, managers, and coaches in between and beyond, Jan's are the stories any baseball fan will love! Enjoy, Like and Follow!

I had a great time speaking with Chris Donnelly. He's innovative, intelligent, and a person who gets things done. He's also a speaker who focuses on helping successful people navigate major life transitions through his practice called The Crossing, he leads a Vistage peer advisory group for CEOs of mid-sized privately held business, built Donnelly's Home Comfort Specialist and sold it, was an investment banker, and is a Navy Vet. I'm sure you'll our conversation quite interesting and motivating! Enjoy, Like, and Follow!

It was really interesting to sit with Matt Szajdecki and Jim Miller and discuss the home remodeling business. What to look for that can create problems in your home, how to mitigate those problems, and who to turn to for excellent advice to fix those problems at affordable prices. From stucco to siding, windows to roofs, we discussed them all! Listen, Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was a very interesting and insightful experience to chat with Marty Khatchadrian, owner of Bijoux Fine Jewelry, about the jewelry business, how he got started in it, the ins and outs of the business, how the different carats of gold are determined, the manufacturing and retail parts of the business, and what makes a successful jewelry enterprise. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It is a real pleasure to have Al Paris of InstillHospitality.com join us once again. He was one of our first guests on Digging For Gold(tm) and a favorite chef of mine. His wisdom about growing your business, the philosophy of life, and the cooking and beauty of food and its relationship to humanity is priceless. Join us as we discuss those insightful topics and more. Enjoy! Please Like and Follow us.