On this episode of the Jeff Fenster Show, Bedros Keuilian recounts his experience of immigrating to the US from Armenia and his father's determination to become an entrepreneur. He shares how he used his emotions to push his businesses forward during the pandemic, and how he created the Fitness Business Summit and Fit Body Boot Camp. Bedros emphasizes the importance of having non-negotiables, setting boundaries, delegating tasks, and forming relationships with others in order to achieve success.

This may sound counterintuitive, but your business doesn't HAVE to be on social media. In fact, social media might not even be the best tool for your growth. Amelia Hruby, host of the podcast Off the Grid, explains how to leave social media without hurting your business — and the many other marketing tools that you should pour your energy into instead.

Con man Christian Gerhartsreiter had many identities - but his most famous was "Clark Rockefeller,” a black sheep relative from the iconic American family. For over 20 years, he duped rich people from coast to coast to share in their privilege and their money. But in 2008, he finally got caught in his web of deceit. Investigators would soon realize that his dirty crimes not only included impersonations but were much darker than anyone ever imagined.

Boho Camper Vans co-owner David Soderman was inspired to start his business after a trip to Maui when he realized traveling could become expensive quickly due to lodging. Fast forward to the pandemic, Boho Vans blew up when camper vans became the ideal way to travel while socially distanced. Hear how David uses communication with his customers to make them feel comfortable and cared for even while on the road. Also hear what drove reviewer David A. to leave Boho Vans a five-star review. Theme Music by  and

In this episode of "Elevator Pitch," our investors are fired up. Can contestants take the heat as they attempt to secure funding for their dream businesses? Investor Takeaways: - Seeking investment very early in your business presents challenges to investors. - You want a focused market — investors don't like a shotgun approach when acquiring customers. - Don't leave investors guessing about how you see their role in your future operations.

In ep. 4 of the “Biz Bites'' series, we discuss ways to connect with your customers online, and encourage them to share experiences with your business digitally! It starts by creating memorable in-person experiences, and then having your customers share that online. When they do, make sure you engage back! Also, collect contact information whenever you can - so you can communicate with your customers directly. Lastly, let engagement happen naturally, and don’t ask customers for Yelp reviews. Theme Music by  and

On today's show, author and podcast host Darius Mirshahzadeh will share why your core values are crucial to your success. Launch Your Business is presented by Comcast Business. With Comcast Business it's not just possible, it's happening. Comcast Business - Powering Possibilities. Learn more at .

Seven Reasons was built to tell a story. Co-owned by Chef Enrique Limardo and Managing Partner Ezequiel Vázquez-Ger, the Michelin star restaurant group has a focused mission to guide patrons on a culinary journey to uncover their own magical and gastronomical “Seven Reasons”. Listen to learn about telling a story with food, intentional culture in business, and being “one of the most important restaurants of the decade.” Sponsored by: Toast: All-In-1 Restaurant POS —

People often say they want positive news stories, but they rarely read them. Sean Delvin wanted to know: Why? So he set out to find out — and has since built a newsletter, called Nice News (at ), that now has 450,000 subscribers. So how did he do it? And how can you build a strong newsletter for any niche subject? That's what we discuss on this episode of Problem Solvers. Sponsor: Harvard Business Review.  Access's HBR's unlimited content start at only $10 a month. visit and enter PROMO CODE: SOLVERS to take advantage of this great offer.

On this episode of the Jeff Fenster Show, Jeff interviews Charlie Rocket, a hip hop entrepreneur, music manager, and Nike athlete. Charlie shares his story of how he achieved success in the music industry, created a fan-made Nike commercial, and started his own production company. He is now focused on creating a positive and dream-making show that will inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs. Jeff offers his support and encourages Charlie to take the time to recharge and heal himself, so that he can be the best version of himself and reach his goals.