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Ben Schwartzman is a high-end automotive technician with 15 years of experience working in independent shops and dealerships, including Audi. He developed in-depth expertise in diagnosing and repairing high-end and exotic vehicles, as well as a deep understanding of both the mechanical work and the client-facing side of the business prior to starting his own supercar service shop–Trofeo Imports in Huntington Beach, California.

Christie Schwartzman, Ben’s wife and business partner at Trofeo, previously worked as a realtor with The Oppenheim Group, a prominent luxury real estate brokerage in Southern California. Her role involved sales, marketing, and managing client relationships in the high-end market. Christie applied these skills to co-found and run the business side of Trofeo Imports with Ben.

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Entrepreneurs Ben and Christie Schwartzman–the husband-and-wife team who launched Trofeo Imports in Huntington Beach, California–discuss their entrepreneurial journey. Ben started out as an automotive technician before he decided to leave the structured dealership world to start his own high-end business while still performing the hands-on work. Christie, meanwhile, leveraged invaluable experience as a luxury realtor with The Oppenheim Group to handle the business operations, sales, and client relations for Trofeo. The couple speaks candidly about the challenges of starting a business; the importance of building a reputation on trust and integrity; and the intricate dynamics of working together as a couple. They also offer must-hear advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, including the importance of mentorship, overcoming fear of failure, and the rewarding nature of building something of your own.

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What happens when a professional songwriter walks straight into the 2008 mortgage crisis? Jon Maddux co-founded You Walk Away, a first-of-its-kind service that helped underwater homeowners understand their options during the housing collapse. Jon shares how the idea struck, why it worked, and how data insights built a pipeline of “boomerang buyers” ready to purchase again. This episode is a masterclass in creative problem solving during chaos.

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Elsa Stuart never set out to be an entrepreneur. She just wanted to teach yoga to a few friends in the park. That simple start grew into iHeart Yoga, a thriving Southern California studio, sold-out retreats, and a community that continues to expand.
In this episode, Elsa shares how she built a six-figure business without advertising, why word-of-mouth is still the most powerful growth strategy, and how persistence and authenticity carried her through fear, failure, and the pandemic. If you have ever wondered how small beginnings become big results, this is the story you need to hear.

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Donna Kalez is the co-owner and COO of Dana Wharf Sportfishing & Whale Watching, a pioneering family business that’s been connecting people with the ocean since 1958. In this episode, she reveals how she transformed a single dockside operation into a $10 million experiential business — all while honoring her father’s legacy, expanding into new markets, and staying ahead of shifting customer expectations

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Bodybuilder and founder Andrew Gamez explains how he went from a 3-year prison term to launching AMG Muscle—covering sobriety, supplement myths, and building a brand through discipline and daily reps. Learn what matters in fitness, marketing, and mindset.

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Founder Michael Lynch breaks down the business of recovery: incentives, ops design, scholarships vs. cashflow, and why his alumni-driven model outperforms “big rehab.” We cover brand building (Felony Fights → distribution chops), trend timing (vape boom), and the leadership rule that makes every team better: last one paid, first one accountable. If you care about building durable companies—mission or not—this is a masterclass in system design and founder mindset.

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Inside Creator Space LA. Mark Spratley explains volumetric capture, AI workflows, and how creators can scale output, monetize new worlds, and keep the soul in the work.

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From blog era to label owner. Mark Spratley shares the playbook for relevance, brand protection, and evolving from artist to entrepreneur without losing your core.

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ATM Danny opens up about the viral TikTok that launched him, how he found his unique voice, and the hard truth about consistency. Alongside Edgar Medina, they share strategies for handling haters, staying focused, and pushing past LA’s music bubble to reach a global audience.

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