Heroes in Business

Hayut Yogev creator of Reach or Miss podcast is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Hayut and David talk about her extensive and expert experience in the marketing industry helping startups succeed with her company Gaia VSM. After working with many name-recognized companies, Hayut recognized she could help even more companies trying to find their way with her podcast for entrepreneurs Reach or Miss. https://www.facebook.com/REACHORMISS/

Wade Dyke CEO of Great Hearts America is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. David and Wade discuss the values and culture at Great Hearts Academy schools. The schools work to cultivate truth, beauty, and goodness in all of its students one classroom at a time. More than 98 percent of graduating student from Great Hearts go on to college. His advice for students, "Do your homework, pay attention in class, and ask for help when you need it."

Christine Todd Whitman former Governor and EPA Administrator is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Christine and David discuss her days as Governor of New Jersey and as EPA Administrator under President George W. Bush in addition to her current consulting practice. David learns about Christine's biggest concern in protecting human health and the environment. She tells David about some of the exciting new developments coming out of Princeton and others she consults. She appears on news shows as a source for commentary and was nominated for the Heroes show by hdbroadcastaz.com

Steve Chucri President of the Arizona Restaurant Association is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Steve and David talk where the best places to eat in the Phoenix Metro are, and trends in automated ordering with kiosks popping up all over. Steve tells David that it's not about restaurants, it's the restaurant business. Steve also talks about what he hopes to teach his children, and the impact customer service has on success. "Take a deep breath, throttle back and find a place to make a difference."

Wayde King and Brett Raymer of reality tv show TANKED on Animal Planet are interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Wayde was minding his own business when he did a project at the Raymer house and met his future wife and business partners in the client home. Brett is the outgoing sales person of the operation. Both believe if their clients "can dream it, they can build it." They have built dream aquariums for some pretty well-known clients including Jason Aldean, Steve Aoki, Prince Fielder, Shaq, Sherri Shephard, and Penn & Teller. "Whatever you dream, and what you love to do, build your life around it."

Thomas Dolby Musician and MTV Icon is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart. Thomas and David talk the early days of electronic music, and the benefit it afforded Thomas being able to meet and play with his most revered heroes in music like David Bowie and others. Thomas explained that tech in the late 70s was rarified; he found the system he used in a dumpster and worked to learn it. They also discuss Thomas's experience producing and acting as a studio and tour musician for some of the biggest acts in the industry. He also was the original Music Director for the TED Conference, and was at the first Digital Music Conference where the fate of music online was discussed. "Reflect your daily experience in your work; what is real to you is quite possibly real to others as well. It exhibits integrity and authenticity."

Danny Govberg Owner Govberg Watches is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Govberg is the oldest privately owned watch retailer in the United States and has sold some of the most expensive luxury brands like Patek Phillipe, Rolex and others. Govberg's OnTime application is the ultimate mobile companion for watch enthusiasts to buy, trade or sell watches directly from their phone. Govberg describes the app as the watch collector's complete toolbox, including a news aggregator and direct access to watches any enthusiast would surely covet. "Make sure you're friends with your family before going into business with them; it requires ongoing open communication and dedication to making it work."

John Heffner CEO of Drybar is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Joh tells David about the services Drybar offers, what the most requested is, and the products they sell to clients. In a company 70 percent driven by women clientele, they have to know their hair and the most popular styles today. Drybar's focus is to do one thing really well, and David and John reveal the secret to getting repeat customers.

Greg Head of www.greghead.com is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes.com. Greg and David talk about the early CRM industry wiht ACT! software and Saleslogix of which Greg was a part of both. He later joined another well-known small business CRM offering, Infusionsoft, as Cheif Marketing Officer. Greg now does speaking engagements and coaches business owners about the pitfalls to avoid in running a startup.

Leigh Steinberg CEO Steinberg Sports is interviewed by David Cogan of Eliances Heroes show amfm, iHeart radio. Leigh is known as the true life inspiration for the movie Jerry McGuire starring Tom Cruise about the inner-workings of the high-pressure world of sports agents. Leigh was called "The Most Powerful Person in Sports" by The Sporting News. David and Leigh discuss a topic that's important to Leigh, bullying prevention. He cited 40% of all kids report having been bullied at one time or another. Leigh encourages all athletes in his portfolio to work with kids at their high school and college to help pave the way for the next group of athletes and non-athletes as well. David and Leigh talk about how not all the sports is glamorous, and the hard work that goes into developing Steinberg clients for their big time play in the world and not just on in the stadiums and arenas where they excel. "Look for opportunities to create change, don't wait for 'them' to do it."