Live Without a Net

This week on Live Without a Net, host Jennifer Sherlock featured Chase Hobby and Evan Seale of VRB Labs. After serving in the military, they met at Wharton Business School and decided to branch into the CBD industry by creating VRB Labs. Hobby and Seale had careers in Army Special Operations and Naval Aviation, played division 1 sports, and discovered CBD as a natural way to help sleep, reduce stress, and alleviate pain in a natural way. Listen to the full podcast to hear more about their careers in the military, their journey starting a CBD company, and the future of the industry.

This week on Live Without a Net, host Jennifer Sherlock featured Michael Vertolli, President and CEO of ComTec Systems.

During these unprecedented times of COVID-19, it’s hard to think of others in a time when we are all facing our own battles. ComTec Systems, a leading telecommunications provider in NJ, believes in the importance of giving back to the community.

Even before the pandemic, President and CEO Mike Vertolli spent his spare time building relationships with different organizations and charities in the community. Once the pandemic hit, he realized the significance of these relationships and how some organizations and charities rely on the help of others.

“One of the more fulfilling sides of being a CEO of a growing company is when I have the ability to help others and impact their lives. I can think of a lifetime of events where I was in need of help and others stepped in, and now I see this as a great opportunity to give back,” said Vertolli.

Listen to the full podcast to learn more about how Vertolli started his business at a young age, and has persevered to be a company recognized by Inc. Magazine three years in a row, and is one of the fastest growing privately-owned tech firms in the U.S.

This week on Live Without a Net, host Jennifer Sherlock featured Kayleigh O’Keefe, Founder and CEO of Soul Excellence Publishing. She helps corporate executives and entrepreneurs share their wisdom, shift the culture, and leave a legacy through multi-author, individual, and team books. This podcast digs deep into her shift from the corporate world to entrepreneurship all during the midst of a pandemic. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about why Soul Excellence Publishing is a stepping stone for other executives and entrepreneurs to reconnect with their individual expressions.

This week on Live Without a Net, host Jennifer Sherlock featured Keith Williams, Founder of Skill Stadium. Willams launched his business in the middle of the pandemic because he wanted to provide a platform for skilled trade workers to launch their careers and land that job. Learn more about skills stadium, the skills trade field, and Keith’s personal tips for job hunting in the full podcast.

On this episode of Live Without A Net, host Jennifer Sherlock features guest Luke Bowen, Co-Owner of Evil Genius Beer Co. During the pandemic, Bowen has used his creativity to ensure his company and employees can continue working by creating pop-up shops throughout Philadelphia. The pop-up shops are in Northern Liberties and Rittenhouse square neighborhoods, located at 702 N.2nd Street and 1602 Spruce Street.

Everyone has something they are passionate about, but have you ever thought about turning that passion into a career? Bowen did just that with his love for beer. To learn more about how you can turn your passion into a business and successful career, listen to episode five of Live Without A Net, coming this month.

On this episode of  Live Without A Net, Host Jennifer Sherlock interviewed guest and partner Gil Hanson, CEO, and creator of Hanson Design. Listen to this podcast to join in on the journey of Gil’s entrepreneurial experiences that started in the mid-’80s and has expanded into a successful career in design. Through leadership and creative discovery, Gil uses his knowledge to help entrepreneurs like himself build their brand, discover who they are, and make a name for themselves.

Listen to the full motivating podcast to hear his experiences, and learn the steps to designing your very own personal brand.

This week on Live Without A Net episode 3, host Jennifer Sherlock features guest Marc Kramer, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur. He never imagined himself as an entrepreneur, but one day realized it could open up excellent opportunities. He decided to take the risk and hasn’t looked back since! Listen to the full inspiring podcast to hear his personal experiences, and why you should explore the entrepreneurial journey yourself.