Sol Betesh is Co-Founder and CEO at ⁠Fallen Media⁠, a company creating the hottest short-form content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. In 2024, Fallen's content amassed nearly 1 billion views across all platforms. 

With a track record of producing viral hit shows, they’ve attracted a client list that includes Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Amazon, Warner Bros, Nike, Shopify, BMW, Meta...the list goes on. 

In this episode, Sol and I discuss:

...and so much more.

Stick around - this is not one to miss.

Sol's Commencement Speech at Drexel University

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(00:00) Coming up…

(02:54) Sol's background

(05:12) Getting into business early

(9:15) Running a high school business competition

(12:03) College years and internships

(16:48) Starting a business with a 15 year old

(21:29) Becoming a meme marketing agency

(25:53) Working with teenagers

(28:12) Growing the marketing agency

(33:26) Shifting into short-form content

(35:49) Creating What's Poppin—the show that blew up

(39:46) The 1 video that changed it all

(42:46) Getting his first brand deals

(44:04) Launching too many shows

(46:06) "We had 3 months to live"

(49:14) Employees start to quit

(51:17) Searching for the next viral hit

(53:23) Launching Street Hearts and partnering with brands like Westin

(56:04) Advice for ambitious young adults

(57:53) Skills everybody must learn

(1:00:05) Giving back as a young person

(1:02:44) Cold emailing the CEO of J-Crew

(1:07:07) The power of cold outreach

(1:11:13) Momentum Moment and closing thoughts

(1:13:50) Outro

Hillel Fuld is a world-renowned startup advisor, tech columnist, and public speaker. He’s advised billion dollar startups and frequently travels the world on speaking engagements.

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Since October 7th, Hillel has paused his business operations entirely and shifted his focus completely towards fighting anti-Israel rhetoric online. He’s now considered the leading Israel activist, with hundreds of millions of impressions across platforms.

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In our conversation, we discuss Hillel’s journey from blogging about tech to becoming one of the most trusted voices in the startup world.

Hillel shares:

- How he landed interviews with people like Steve Wozniak and Gary Vee

- The power of giving without expecting anything return

- How he shifted his focus from business to Israel advocacy and makes a global impact, reaching hundreds of millions of people every month.

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This conversation is packed with lessons on networking, career growth, and the importance of staying true to your values. Enjoy!

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(0:00) Intro

(2:51) Growing up, first job, getting into the startup world

(4:49) Were you always entrepreneurial as a child?

(6:00) What did you learn from your 1st job?

(7:35) Building a personal brand through content

(9:50) Delivering value before monetization

(12:30) Focusing on long-term impact in business

(15:10) The power of true networking

(17:40) Effective communication and public speaking tips

(21:00) Authenticity and confidence in storytelling

(23:15) Interviewing industry icons and building connections

(28:40) Shifting to Israel advocacy

(30:00) Being honored by the Israeli government

(32:20) Advice for young adults on building careers

(36:20) Momentum Moment

(39:40) Final takeaway

Lee M. Cohen is the founder of accounting firm LMC Advisors and a community leader who has redefined what it means to run a successful business. With decades of experience building his firm into a trusted powerhouse, Lee has also made giving back a cornerstone of his life.

In this episode, we explore:

Lee also shares his advice for young adults who want to get ahead.

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out ⁠my conversation with Alan Shamah, founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics, a cosmetics company that was valued at $12 BILLION at its peak.

In that episode, we discussed Alan's journey of starting a company in a new industry from the ground up and what every startup founder needs to know.

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(0:00) Intro

(1:37) Who are you and what do you do?

(2:40) 1st working experience and getting into accounting

(4:46) What it was like starting his own firm

(6:24) How did you set yourself apart when starting out?

(8:16) Biggest failure of your career?

(12:33) How do you scale a service-based business?

(14:14) What did starting from the ground up teach you?

(15:30) 1 act of kindness that changed everything

(19:09) How to decide between giving back and making money?

(23:08) Why do you make community service a foundational part of your company?

(26:44) What can young adults do to put themselves ahead?

(29:41) How can young adults build up connections / meet people?

(34:01) Momentum Moment

(36:37) Closing thoughts

(37:40) Outro and recap

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Lori Kassin is the founder of LK Jewels, a jewelry company she started when she was 17 years old with a $3,000 initial investment from her father. Now, 13 years and 3 locations later, LK Jewels is a thriving business, with its newest location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.

In this episode, Lori and I dive into her journey – starting with going door-to-door and not making money for the first 8 months.

We discuss the challenges of building a business from the ground up, the importance of personality in salesmanship, and Lori shares her advice for entrepreneurs who aspire to build a career out of their dreams.

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If you enjoyed this episode, check out my conversation with Jack Ovadia, founder of award-winning interior and architectural design firm Ovadia Design Group.

In that episode, we discussed Jack's journey of feeling dissatisfied working for others and eventually taking the leap and starting his own company.

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(0:00) Intro

(1:40) Who are you and what does your company do?

(2:49) Starting the business at 17 and early challenges

(5:46) First big break

(8:39) The power of marketing

(9:57) Scaling the company and opening her 1st store

(11:58) Growing the business during COVID

(15:08) Opening stores in Brooklyn, Deal, and Manhattan

(18:25) Advice for young ambitious people

(21:30) Community's role in kickstarting the business

(22:57) Raising money for Hatzalah

(26:30) 1st step for aspiring founders

(27:25) Opening a store in 1 month

(29:16) Momentum Moment and closing thoughts

(30:38) Outro

Jack Ades is the entrepreneur behind AKA Enterprise Solutions, a software company that partnered with Microsoft and brought in tens of millions of dollars annually before being acquired during the height of COVID.

In this episode, Jack opens up about his journey from working at his father’s retail stores to closing $10 million deals with global tech giants. He shares the challenges of navigating the .com bubble, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis, as well as the leadership lessons he learned along the way.

Jack also offers insights on building a strong team, making bold decisions, and the philosophy that helped him scale and ultimately sell his company.

If you’re interested in tech, or, better yet, if the idea of building a company in a field that you love and then selling it for a life-changing amount sounds intriguing to you, you're not gonna want to miss this one.

Enjoy!

🎙️ Momentum brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business visionaries—designed to inspire and guide you on your path to success. We release a new episode every Sunday and tons of clips on our Instagram account. Be sure to subscribe!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:45) Jack’s Background and College Days

(03:40) Discovering a Passion for Computer Science

(08:33) Starting a Software Company

(13:48) The Structure/Business Model of the Company

(15:40) The Sacrifices of Building a Startup

(18:24) Growing the Company

(19:58) Buying Out His Original Partner

(21:58) Navigating Y2K “Tech Wreck” and 9/11

(26:33) Hiring Out

(29:31) Partnering with Microsoft and Working with Doug Burgum

(32:14) Tips for Delegation

(34:47) Working with the Microsoft Team

(39:42) Going from $100k Deals to $10M Deals

(41:14) Selling His Company

(46:25) COVID Hits During Acquisition Process

(51:05) Key Business Principles That Jack Learned

(54:13) Wearing All of the Hats in Your Business

(56:55) Should Young Adults Follow Their Passion or Chase the Money?

(58:58) Jack’s Charity Involvement and Getting Involved with AIPAC

(01:04:10) Closing Thoughts

(01:07:27) Outro

Julie Maleh is the incredible founder and leader behind JUS by Julie, a company that sprung out of her passion for health and now has 16 thriving locations.

In this episode, Julie opens up about the challenges of scaling her business and learning as she grew. She speaks about how to build a valuable brand and we touch on the critical role the community played in her success.

You’ll hear her story, her advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and lessons on staying consistent—even when the road gets tough.

Enjoy!

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In this episode, I sit down with Isaac Hazan, the entrepreneur behind two successful companies: Isaac Morris, a leading wholesale apparel business, and CultureFly, known for its creative subscription boxes for pop culture fans.

🎙️ Momentum is a podcast dedicated to inspiring and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and community leaders. Each episode features in-depth conversations with successful individuals from various industries, who share their stories, challenges, and advice to help you on your journey to success. Whether you're young or old, starting out or looking to grow, Momentum provides valuable insights and inspiration to help you build your path forward.

We release a new episode every other Friday and tons of clips on our Instagram account. Be sure to subscribe!

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On today's episode of Momentum, we hear from Avi Houllou, President and CEO at iBuy, a global electronics distributor of products from Apple, Sony, Dell, and more. Avi shares his remarkable business journey, which includes his once-thriving business going to zero overnight. Join us as Avi tells us the story of how he soared to new heights, learned from that harrowing experience, and the #1 most important factor when running a business.

We release a new episode every other Friday and tons of clips on our Instagram account. Be sure to subscribe!

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(00:00) Intro

(01:25) What do you do?

(03:10) First jobs

(5:45) What gave you the courage to start your own company?

(07:12) What was it like growing the company?

(09:52) Setbacks faced while growing company

(14:23) Getting into the wholesale business

(16:02) Apple approaching Avi to work together

(22:28) Losing everything and rebuilding

(27:12) How did you build back after losing it all?

(30:43) Importance of community activism

(36:46) Advice for young adults who are scared to follow their passion

(39:48) Momentum Moment and closing advice

(43:19) Outro

In this episode of Momentum, we dive into the world of digital marketing and entrepreneurship with Allan, founder of Alchemy Worx, a leading marketing consulting agency specializing in email and SMS retention strategies. Allan shares his fascinating journey from working in his family's retail business to raising millions in venture capital and building a digital marketing empire. He reveals the ups and downs of raising over $7 million in VC funding, scaling his companies to over $28 million in revenue, and facing setbacks like a $15 million challenge that taught him invaluable lessons. This conversation is packed with insider stories on navigating the complexities of venture capital, scaling a service-based business, and the power of resilience, humility, and networking.

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(00:00) Intro and Allan's Background