Unlocking success: "Be passionate and committed, keep it simple, grow step-by-step." Gordon Parkman with Achieve Results Consulting is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align," and host of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am and fm, syndicated online. Gordon and David discuss the concept of what Gordon calls "technocrats" tech startups that might not have a clue how to run a business. He helps them understand the steps to take for achieving growth successfully and finding solutions they're looking for. www.achieveresultsconsulting.com www.eliances.com

On creating something from nothing: "Be an architect! When I started any of these I hadn't done it before, but you understand the end game and can then track back through the fundamental principles to get it done." Rob Dyrdek founder of Dyrdek Machine and well-known MTV personality is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm channels and syndicated online. www.dyrdekmachine.com www.eliances.com

On building teams: "Focus on common goals to provide the correct objective for all." Joe Cowan CEO Epicor, a six time CEO is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align," and host of the Eliances Heroes show. www.epicor.com www.eliances.com

On Statistics: "Four in 10 people are pre-diabetic, I give tools to overcome the addiction to sugar and other carbohydrates that mess with your body." Kim Minert Certified Diabetic Coach of Diabetes Hope is interviewed by David Cogan Managing Partner and Founder of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and host of Eliances Heroes show on am and fm broadcast channels and syndicated online. www.kimminert.com www.eliances.com

Standing for something: "We cater to the most important moments in life. We drop ship flowers from growers in an active volcano in Ecuador to your door for better blooms that also help the farmers who create them." Jon Tabis founder and CEO of The Bouqs is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and host of the Eliances Heroes show on am and fm broadcast channels and syndicated online. Everyone's seen their ads on FaceBook and other social platforms, hear first hand his tips on building a great life and career on your own terms.  www.bouqs.com www.eliances.com

On being slow and steady: "Put your profits back into the business to watch it grow...success is having really great ideas executed well." One Buck at a Time author and cofounder/chairman of Dollar Tree Stores, Macon Brock is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and host of the Eliances Heroes show on am and fm broadcast channels, syndicated online. www.dollartree.com www.eliances.com

Secret business trick: "Leverage what you can offer with trade to offset cash. Go about it honestly, and keep the trades at 1-1 with cash value, and you can really maximize your business without using dollars." Sally Valencia a trade broker at Tradesource is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show am and fm, and syndicated online. www.eliances.com www.tradesource.net

On living consciously: "Trust your heart and listen to the good voice." Sherry Anshara the creator of the QuantumPathic Energy Method is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align" and host of the Eliances Heroes show on am and fm channels and syndicated online. www.eliances.com www.sherryanshara.com

Tips for aspiring actors: "Dare to fail, and don't worry about your agent. Be the best at what you do, reach for more and it will come." Laura Cayouette, the well-known actor from the Academy Award Best Picture winner Django Unchained is interviewed by David Cogan founder and managing partner of Eliances "The Place Where Entrepreneurs Align," and host of the Eliances Heroes show. The show airs twice weekly on am and fm channels and is syndicated online. (photo: scene from Django Unchained with Leonardo DiCaprio)

Protect yourself before you wreck yourself: "The trick to being effective in protecting yourself is doing skills you are comfortable doing. You don't need to be Jean Claude Van Damme to be successful in high-pressure situations where you feel vulnerable.