Enterprise Podcast Network

Peter Rex, an entrepreneur, philanthropist, and thought leader who built a billion-dollar investment business from scratch in less than 7 years and now runs a technology company based in Seattle again joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Peter Rex discuss the following:

* People in business often say that your employees are your strongest asset. Having hired hundreds of people, what are your best practices for hiring?* You have said that you like to hire people that you call “rise-uppers”. Talk to us more about what that means.* What ideals and virtues do you think are important drivers for a company’s success?* You talk about operating with calculated boldness. Can you elaborate on what that means?* If you want to leave our audience with one piece of advice, what would that be?

Peter Rex is the founder and CEO of Trustwork, a technology business driven to empower the global workforce and recreate the world’s economy. Trustwork’s mission fulfills deeply held desires from Peter’s childhood and is a byproduct of Peter’s life experience as a middle-class youth with an extreme drive to serve people of all nations. 

Peter developed core elements of Trustwork’s vision while building a $1 billion integrated investment and operations company. He went from bootstrapping in 2005 as a construction worker to now having 400+ employees, $135mm in annual revenue, and $350mm of equity invested.

In 2015, Peter embarked on an 18-month investigation to understand how to apply his vision at the largest possible scale. He recognized the value that physically seeing local problems, opportunities, and cultural nuances would have in developing and executing a truly global strategy. His trip led him to 85 countries where he held over 600 meetings with business leaders, government officials, and everyday people.

Peter returned with his family to the United States having seen the potential in people across all geographies and socio-economic classes, and the extent to which they had been limited by lack of access to the new economy. He knew that the best investment would be in creating meaningful technology that would allow people throughout the economy to amplify their entrepreneurial drive and human ingenuity. 

Trustwork’s initial focus is on recreating the “old economy” industries of real estate and construction, but will eventually empower every person in the global workforce.

Peter Rex lives with his wife and three children in Seattle and regularly operates in San Francisco, Dallas, Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and New York. He is a CPA and lawyer, and received a BA in philosophy and government from Georgetown University and a JD from Harvard Law School.

Website: trustwork.com

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Michael G. Goldsby, Co-author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way chronicle Disney’s rise from startup to media giant joins Enterprise Radio. The book shows how Disney’s leaders carry on the legacy of Walt Disney’s mission and core values, enabling the company to continue growing and innovating. 

This episode of Enterprise Radio is in association with the Author Channel.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Michael G. Goldsby discuss the following:

*  What can other business people and entrepreneurs learn from Walt Disney’s life?* Why was Walt Disney so successful?* Why is the current Walt Disney Company doing so well in its markets?* What are the most common traits of successful entrepreneurs?* In your book, you mention that there are 4 types of entrepreneurs. Can you explain that idea?* How do iconic entrepreneurs get others to follow and invest in their ideas? 

Michael G. Goldsby is the Chief Entrepreneurship Officer and Stoops Distinguished Professor of Entrepreneurship at Ball State University, USA. Rob Mathews is the Director of the Institute for Entrepreneurship and Free Enterprise at Ball State University, USA. Their new book is Entrepreneurship the Disney Way.  

Website: https://elprofile.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/Mind2Momentum
Instagram: @mind2momentum

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Eva Ferjan, a psychologist, business coach and Joy of Business facilitator joins Enterprise Radio. She coaches business owners and their employees, with the help of outdoor activities, to establish more functional workplaces.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Eva Ferjan discuss the following:

* Can you tell us about your journey from psychologist to team building facilitator and then business trainer & coach, owning business of personal & professional development?* What are some tools or advice you learned through your work that can help someone in business?* Can you describe some issues you handled through team building activities, that have helped people establish more functional workplaces?* What led you to Joy of Business and what is Joy of Business?* What is an important Joy of Business tool you believe everyone should use?

Eva Ferjan is a psychologist, personal development trainer, business coach and facilitator for Joy of Business.

Born and raised in Slovenia, Eva has always been drawn to work that inspires her, rather than working out of necessity with little self-fulfillment. Soon after earning her qualifications in psychology, she realised she could combine her profession as a psychologist and her love of outdoor sports to create an outdoor experiential team building business. It was a way of coaching business owners and their employees, with the help of outdoor activities, to establish more functional workplaces.

For the last 16 years Eva has led various business workshops, helped workplaces and business owners engage in team building and development and, with the help of Joy of Business, has expanded her business to empower people around the world.

With her passion for learning, exploring different coaching methods and personal development modalities and desire to constantly expand her coaching services, Eva is a dedicated entrepreneur who has built a successful and empowering business.

Websites: www.evaferjan.com | accessjoyofbusiness.com

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Dr. Christopher Zoumalan, a Board-Certified Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon and founder of Skinuva™ Scar, who inspired by his passion for science and medicine joins Enterprise Fit Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Dr. Christopher Zoumalan discuss the following:

* What made you go into your field of plastic surgery?* What was your inspiration for creating Skinuva?* What were the challenges in starting your business, Skinuva?* What was your mission at the outset?* What is involved in scientifically creating and developing a scar cream?* How is Skinuva different from other products on the market?* As a health/medical product, are there any rules, requirements, or regulations you have to take into account when marketing or selling?* Tell us about what it’s like to lead a medical practice? We don’t hear about that often, what are some of the larger business hurdles and how do overcome them?* If you had one piece of advice to someone just starting out a. Running a medical practice and then b.. Launching a medical product, what would it be?

Dr. Christopher Zoumalan is a board-certified Oculoplastic Surgeon, who practices in Beverly Hills. In addition to providing his expertise in cosmetic and reconstructive eyelid surgery, Dr. Zoumalan is a researcher and professor. He has published over 65 peer reviewed publications, book chapters, and international abstracts.

Dr. Zoumalan is also an Adjunct Clinical Professor at USC Keck School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology. He has been involved in the teaching of medical students, residents, and fellows for the past 15 years at different institutions during his training, including Stanford Medical School, NYU Medical School, and Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Dr. Zoumalan received training at Stanford University and also NYU and Columbia University in the fields of Ophthalmology and Ophthalmic Plastic Surgery. He continues to perform cutting each research who has been investigating scars and scar treatments for over a decade.

Websites: drchristopherzoumalan.com | skinuva.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/skinuva
Instagram: instagram.com/drchristopherzoumalan 

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Ethen Yao, Employee #1 and Head of Innovations at Blast.com, a company that bridges video gaming and financial technologies joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Ethen Yao discuss the following:

* I heard you’ve had an interesting upbringing, can you tell us more about that?* What was your first foray into entrepreneurship?* How did you meet the team at Blast and tell us about how Blast started? We understand you were the company’s first hire and were there since the founding of the company?* What is gamification of financial services? How is it an improvement on what’s already out there?* What’s your plan now that you’ve recently left Blast? What is next for you?

Ethen Yao is an entrepreneurial-spirited financial technologies innovator with 10+ years of progressive experience in financial product development and international business management functions. He has 13 financial technologies related patents pending, and has co-founded several financial technology platforms, such as, Armatic.io, a Software as a Service accounts receivables automation and management platform. Ethen is now part of the founding team at Blast, a game-based savings and investments application.

Ethen’s experience in finance, business and eSports is supported by Master’s degrees from University of London* and Harvard University and a Bachelor’s degree from Villanova University. He also has professional subject matter certifications in blockchain technologies, artificial intelligence, and strategic management from Oxford University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard University.

Website: www.Blast.com

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Lewis Fein, a marketing and media relations advisor based in Southern California and spokesperson for the PAGES Chair joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Lewis Fein discuss the following:

* For the benefit of our listeners, tell us about the PAGES Chair.* Why is the PAGES Chair so distinctive or iconic?* How does the PAGES Chair embody certain Japanese traditions involving design and comfort?* Tell us about the public’s response to the PAGES Chair.* What else should people know about the PAGES Chair?

The PAGES Chair was inspired by diversity. Even though natural sitting positions can differ based on physique, clothing, and posture, the length of the chair leg has traditionally been static. The PAGES Chair allows you to adjust the seat height and backrest by simply turning its colorful padded “Pages.”

The PAGES Chair journey started at the Milano Salone exhibit in Italy in 2005. The basic design concept, created by designer Noriko Hashida, is to “flip a page.” The delicate process of adjusting the height and color of your chair is as easy as flipping a page. The product then went on to furniture and design exhibits in Stockholm, Japan, Shanghai, Korea, and NY and received high praise from people around the globe. 

This chair represents the creativity and craftsmanship of Japanese artisans. We wanted more people to learn about and experience our product and hence started this crowd funding campaign. We hope you enjoy this practical yet simple chair that can be used in everyday life.

Website: Vanguard-Industries.com

Kickstarter Campaign: http://bit.ly/2Y2GVAu

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/vanguardindustriesinc
Instagram: instagram.com/pages_chair

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Tim Pickett, Founder & President of EncompassAV, one of the most respected audio visual and acoustical design firms in Chicago joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Tim Pickett discuss the following:

* Briefly describe the evolution of EncompassAV and why you are an expert in your field.* Can you speak to some of the trends that directly impact your client base and how Encompass is taking the lead?
* With technology evolving how do you recommend your clients to stay current with their systems?
* Tell us what is coming and what people need to look out for and consider modifying in their spaces?
* Please describe PoE and why its technology has had such a profound impact on your client base.   

Timothy Pickett graduated from Columbia College Chicago with a major in Architectural Acoustics in 2000. He started Sound & Lighting Designs a year before graduation in 1999. In 2013 as the business grew SLD became Encompass Audio Visual, in order to incorporate all the technologies and services the company provided. Encompass (SLD) started working for Gibson’s Restaurant Group in 2008, with the first complete and new build out for the company in 2010 at their Oakbrook location. 

Timothy / Encompass gained University of Chicago as a client also that year doing build outs of many classrooms for them at the Harris School of Public Policy.  In 2016, Hickory Street Capital, (the investment arm of the Rickets family, also owner of the Chicago Cubs) hired Encompass to do a total of seven projects for them for all the new construction around Wrigleyville. This included the Four Corners Group Venture, Brickhouse Tavern, also the HSC owned Hotel Zachary and Mordecai restaurant, and the Boka collaboration Dutch and Doc’s. In 2017 Encompass completed the audio-visuals system for Gibson’s Italia, a premier restaurant Encompass’s current projects include Nobu Hotel in River West and the new Essex Hotel opening in 2019 on Michigan Ave.

Website: https://encompassav.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/EncompassAV
Twitter: @EncompassAV

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Esther Garfin, President and Founder of Alternative Food Network Inc., a niche audio-visual production company dedicated to helping people make more informed food choices joins Enterprise Fit Radio. 

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Esther Garfin discuss the following:

* What is Alternative Food Network (AFN)?* Why did you decide to put your law career on hold to start this company?* Your focus has been on producing podcasts. Why?* What differentiates AFN from other online food sites?* Where do you see AFN in a couple of years?

Esther Garfin is the President of Alternative Food Network Inc. (AFN), a company she founded in 2017. AFN is a niche audio-visual production company dedicated to helping people make more informed food choices in order to live a healthier and more energetic life.

No stranger to the media business, prior to founding AFN, Esther was a lawyer in the entertainment industry for 15 years, focusing on television and digital media. She received a B.A. in Economics from York University and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto. 

Website: alternativefoodnetwork.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/alternativefoodnetwork
Instagram: @alternativefoodnetwork

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Sri Peruvemba, Board Member and Chair of Marketing of The Society for Information Display (SID), presenters of Display Week, the world’s leading event focused on emerging electronic display and visual information technologies joins Enterprise Radio.

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Sri Peruvemba discuss the following:

* Tell us about Display Week 2019 and who would be most interested in the show. * Whom are some of the exhibitors this year? * What is new for 2019? * Any new markets this year? * The show is based in Silicon Valley this year. Do you feel that being in the tech hub helps in terms of attendance and registration and have you seen overall numbers increase?  * Talk to us about the CEO Forum and Women in Tech. What is the focus of those two events and what should an attendee learn when attending. * You talk a lot about display trends. What are some of the trends you are seeing this year in terms of displays? * Today, touchscreens are virtually everywhere. You talk about the rising demand for better touchscreens being thin, light and visible in varying light. In terms of overall touchscreens, what do you feel will be popular this year. * This is an international show. People are coming from all over the country. Have you seen an increase this year also from an international standpoint. * In terms of exhibitors that want to exhibit in the show, when should they contact you?  * How about attendees? Where can one go to get tickets? And are tickets still available? * Can you get your ticket at the convention center itself or should you get it ahead of time?

Sri Peruvemba is a Board Member and Chair of Marketing of The Society for Information Display (SID), the only professional organization focused on the display industry. In fact, by exclusively focusing on the advancement of electronic display technology, SID provides a unique platform for industry collaboration, communication, and training in all related technologies while showcasing the industry’s best new products.  Display Week 2019 will be held May 12-17, 2019, in San Jose, CA.

Website: www.displayweek.org 

Social Media Links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DisplayWeek
Twitter: @displayweek

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Mark Trompeter, Owner and Founder of The Trompeter Group, a real estate agency in Jersey City, NJ and one of the top producing agents in the area joins Enterprise Radio.

This episode of Enterprise Radio is working in association with the Real Estate Channel. 

Listen to host Eric Dye & guest Mark Trompeter discuss the following:

* Is 2019 a good year to buy a house? * What advice would you give first-time home buyers? * What are three top housing real estate trends that’s shaping up for 2019?* How does New Jersey real estate compare to other markets in the country? * How does the 2019 housing market compare to 2018 nationally?

Mark Trompeter offers over two decades of experience in the luxury real estate market of Manhattan, Jersey City, Hoboken and Weehawken. He’s been ranked Weichert, REALTORS® top 5 sales associates consistently for the past several years, and has generated approximately $500 million in real estate sales throughout the course of his career. With a degree in communications from Hofstra University, Mark instills in his team the values of communication, contact and total availability for clients.

Born and raised in New York City, and a Jersey City resident for over a decade, Mark knows the city better than anyone and is often referred to as the “unofficial mayor” by many neighbors and locals with whom he’s developed lasting relationships. His experience in premier residential real estate over the past 20 years, and expertise in marketing and sales for over 15 years, has given him the ability to understand and navigate the many complex transactions in real estate. From new construction, to high rise condominiums or multi-family homes Mark brings a unique real estate perspective with his long-time experience in the field, and passion for the communities outside his front door.

Website: www.TheTrompeterGroup.com

Social Media Links:
Facebook: facebook.com/TrompeterGroup
Instagram: instagram.com/thetrompetergroup

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