In this episode, we speak with Yoni Leifer, founder of L3C Capital Partners and a former commodity trader whose career spans multiple industries and decades of high-stakes markets. Yoni began his professional journey at just 22 years old on the New York Mercantile Exchange, where he built a reputation as a highly successful oil and gas commodity trader, navigating volatility, risk, and rapid decision making every day. After stepping back from trading, he turned his focus to something new (real estate) applying the same disciplined thinking and strategic insight that defined his earlier career.

Today, through L3C Capital Partners, Yoni owns and manages real estate across the United States, building a diversified portfolio while continuing to refine his approach to investing, markets, and long-term value creation. In conversation, he shares candid stories from the trading floor, lessons learned transitioning into real estate, and the principles that have guided him through both success and adversity. Whether you’re interested in markets, real estate, or building a career that evolves over time, Yoni’s story offers perspective on adaptability, resilience, and the mindset that drives sustained achievement.

In this episode, we sit down with Michael Friedman, a partner at Chapman and Cutler LLP, to talk about his path through law, bankruptcy, and restructuring. Michael reflects on his upbringing and his time at Penn Law School, before walking through how he built a career in a demanding and fast-paced legal environment. He shares how he navigated key transitions throughout his career, the lessons he learned along the way, and what it really takes to succeed in complex, high-stakes legal work.

Michael also brings listeners inside the world of big law through real stories from negotiations and lived experiences advising clients in restructuring situations. He discusses why negotiations continue to fascinate him, how judgment and preparation matter when the pressure is on, and what he’s learned from years of working across the table from sophisticated counterparties. Now a partner at Chapman Cutler, Michael is also focused on building the firm’s Israel practice and giving back through mentorship and leadership. This episode offers a thoughtful look at law, negotiation, and long-term career development from someone who’s been in the room where it happens.

In this episode, we sit down with Jason Steinmetz, Head of Business Development & Investor Relations at Bryant Street Capital Management, to discuss his career path and the lessons he’s picked up along the way. Jason started as a trader before transitioning into wealth management, where he leaned heavily into networking, cold calling, and putting himself in situations where rejection was part of the process. That approach led him to Merrill Lynch, where he spent 13 years as a Financial Advisor, building a book of business and advising highly successful individuals through long-term, trust-based relationships.

Jason shares thoughtful reflections on rejection, failure, and persistence, as well as insights from working closely with high-net-worth individuals, including how they think, what they prioritize, and what truly matters beyond financial success. Now at Bryant Street Capital Management, Jason leads business development and investor relations, helping grow the platform and deepen investor relationships. This conversation offers practical perspective for anyone navigating uncertainty, building relationships, and staying consistent over the long term. This is one you do not want to miss!

In this episode, we sit down with Ahron Katz, Founder and Principal of Peaks Healthcare Consulting, to explore a career built on grit, ambition, and responsibility. Ahron shares his journey growing up in Detroit’s yeshiva world, moving through Denver and Yeshiva Greater Washington, and getting married young while figuring out how to build a future.

He walks us through the jobs he took along the way, his refusal to settle for roles that capped his potential, and how that mindset led him into the nursing home business.

We also dive into Ahron’s deep commitment to community, including his role in helping build Denver’s Jewish infrastructure and Young Israel. This conversation is about building a career, supporting a family, and investing in something bigger than yourself

In this episode we sit down with Yoni Goodman, a seasoned real estate professional with one of the most interesting career paths we have covered so far. Yoni graduated from Brandeis University and started out at Credit Suisse, moved over to Goldman Sachs, and eventually became President of Meridian Capital, a role he held for ten years. He recently launched his own firm, and he walks us through what he learned at each stage, how the industry really works on the inside, and the kind of discipline and judgment it takes to build a serious career in corporate real estate.

What makes this conversation stand out is how honest Yoni is about everything that happens outside the office. He shares his views on dating, building a family, and the sacrifices a real career actually demands. He talks about the Five Fs that guide his daily life and the role his faith plays in keeping him grounded through all of it. The combination of real estate insight, personal values, and life perspective makes this one of the most meaningful and practical conversations we have had, and there is something in here for anyone figuring out how to build both a career and a life that matter.

Mordechai Weiss (Mordy4Prez) is a lawyer at Weiss Properties, an NYU Law School graduate, and an alumnus of Yeshiva University. He is on a mission to become the most influential Jew in online content creation, building a fast-growing presence on TikTok and Instagram where he shares his insights on life, success, and Jewish identity.

In this episode, Mordy takes us inside his journey as both a lawyer and creator, reflecting on how to build unrealistic self-confidence, face rejection head-on, and thrive in an era defined by digital influence. He shares the lessons that fuel his ambition, the realities of the creator lifestyle, and his bold plan to one day run for president.

Allen Pfeiffer is a Managing Director and Global Service Leader in Financial Services & Valuation Litigation at Kroll. He has over 25 years of experience guiding clients through high-stakes mergers, bankruptcies, and valuation disputes. He played a key role advising on the Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and has testified as a valuation expert in major courts and arbitration panels across the country. 

In this episode, Allen takes us through his career journey during the financial crisis of the late 2000s, reflecting on how he stayed grounded while navigating some of the most turbulent times in modern finance. He shares not only the lessons that helped him succeed professionally, but also the personal practices that helped him stay centered, drawing on his deep commitment to Torah and Mitzvot.

Sarah Danzig began her career in the fast-paced world of finance, working in sales and trading and asset management at top banks like Deutsche Bank and Citigroup after graduating from Cornell. But after years on Wall Street, she felt a pull toward something more mission-driven — and when she approached her former school about helping with fundraising, they created a role just for her: Director of Alumni Giving.

That shift sparked a new chapter. Today, Sarah runs Team 74, a nonprofit consulting agency where she helps philanthropic causes grow their impact. In this episode, she shares what it was like to pivot from Wall Street to the nonprofit world, how she balances career and community, and what drives her as a Jewish professional and mother committed to giving back. It’s a thoughtful look at how skills from the boardroom can be used for something much bigger.

Mitch Julis began his journey growing up in New York, later attending Princeton before earning both a JD and MBA from Harvard. He started his career in law before making a bold pivot to finance, joining Drexel Burnham Lambert during its heyday. That move ultimately led him to co-found Canyon Partners, which has grown into a $27 billion investment firm known for its expertise in credit and special situations.

In this episode, Mitch takes us through his early influences, his path from law to investing, and the principles that guided him along the way. We talk about building something that lasts, giving back through programs at Princeton and Harvard, and why he’s never stopped thinking long term.

Alan Wildes began his journey at Yeshiva University before attending Columbia’s dental school — but a change in direction led him to earn an MBA from Columbia Business School and build a long, successful career in commercial real estate.

In this episode, Alan shares how he’s spent decades advising companies across industries — from media and finance to tech and nonprofits — on complex real estate transactions. Known for his deep market insight and attention to detail, he’s helped clients navigate everything from relocations to sale-leasebacks, always aligning deals with broader strategic goals. We also talk about his commitment to giving back, his role as a beloved speaker at the Scarsdale Kiddush Club, and how he’s built a meaningful life and career without ever compromising on his values.