Jeremy Shepherd is rich with pearls of wisdom — both literally and figuratively.

Starting with a single strand of pearls that the former flight attendant purchased for his girlfriend on a layover in Beijing, Jeremy has become one of America's largest sellers of pearls and pearl jewelry.

Along the way, he accumulated a treasure trove of entrepreneurial insights, drawn from both his successes and his mistakes.

Jeremy, along with his wife, Hisano, are the power duo behind Pearl Paradise and a large and devoted community of pearl collectors around the world. Jeremy is president of the Pearl Association of America.

Jeremy recognized a business opportunity and then had the determination to transform himself from someone who knew virtually nothing about the pearl business into one of the industry's leading experts

If you're searching for profit-making advice with real luster, Jeremy's insights are genuine gems.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Jeremy Shepherd, Pearl ParadisePosted: June 22, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 59:25 Episode: 15.1

Timothy P. Whitt is a small business owner, franchisor, and leadership expert whose business mentors include termites, mosquitoes, and stinging bees. Really.

After more than 45 years in the pest-control industry, Tim — founder and CEO of Pied Piper Pest and Lawn — says every entrepreneur can learn a great deal from the problems insects and critters create for homeowners — and the methods professionals use to eliminate or control them.

In his new book, Infested: End Workplace Drama, Stop Toxic Employees, Build a Thriving Small Business, Tim explains how business owners can spot human "pests" before they cause serious damage, how to distinguish between employees who need coaching and those who need to be let go, and why leadership — not just hiring — is often the key to preventing workplace infestations.

Whether you manage five employees or five hundred, Tim's practical insights on hiring, training, accountability, and culture can help you build a stronger organization and avoid the kinds of personnel problems that drain time, morale, and profits.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Tim Whitt, Pied Piper Pest and Lawn Posted: June 15, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 46 Minutes Episode: 14.50

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For many small-business owners, growth creates a frustrating paradox: the more the business succeeds, the more overwhelmed the owner becomes.

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Photo: Jason Rosado, Distinctive Coaching for Business SuccessPosted: June 8, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 45 minutes Episode: 14.49

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One in every five American adults is a customer.

The company generates more than $32 billion in annual revenue.

And the $17 trillion in customer accounts and investment funds it manages exceeds the combined gross domestic products of Germany, Japan, and India.

Yet despite Fidelity Investments' enormous influence, relatively little has been known about the singular family behind the Boston-based multinational financial services giant.

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Photo: Justin Baer, The Wall Street Journal Posted: June 1, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 1 Hour 3 Minutes Episode: 14.48

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Jon Erlichman spent 25 years as a television business news anchor, helping viewers make better financial and investing decisions.

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His formula, as he shares on this episode, relies on short-form content, authenticity, storytelling, and plenty of silliness.

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Photo: Jon Erlichman, Ticker TakePosted: May 25, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 56:25 Episode: 14.47

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Cheryl Strauss Einhorn has spent years helping executives, entrepreneurs, and leadership teams avoid costly mistakes and make smarter, more confident choices.

A former financial journalist turned decision-science strategist, she developed the widely used AREA Method — a structured framework designed to help leaders challenge assumptions, reduce cognitive bias, and improve judgment in high-stakes situations.

As Cheryl explains, while "gut instinct" has a legitimate place in business, too many leaders rely on it rather than grounding their choices in evidence, real-world testing, stakeholder input, and rigorous analysis.

Her newly published book, The Human Edge: Smarter Decisions in the Age of AI, explores how entrepreneurs and executives can leverage AI as a decision-support tool without surrendering their own judgment to the machine.

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Photo: Cheryl Strauss Einhorn, Decisive AREA MethodPosted: May 18, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 45:00 Episode: 14.46

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Had he lived, Zig Ziglar — the legendary motivational speaker who died in 2012 — would have turned 100 later this year.

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Photo: Zig and Tom Ziglar, Ziglar Inc.Posted: May 11, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:30 Episode: 14.45

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Starting over at age 30 with a pregnant wife, no money, and a shattered career dream could have broken Jack Oujo. Instead, it became the unlikely foundation for building one of America's largest tax-focused wealth management firms.

Jack, founder of Oujo Wealth Strategies, relied on discipline, preparation, and relentless self-education to reinvent himself.

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Before entering wealth management, Jack spent eight years as a professional baseball umpire. As he notes, however, unlike ballplayers, most people don't get three strikes when it comes to managing their finances.

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Photo: Jack Oujo, Oujo Wealth StrategiesPosted: May 4, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 46:56 Episode: 14.44

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When people talk about the Chicago Cubs and their historic 2016 World Series victory — ending a 108-year drought — names including players Kris Bryant, Kyle Schwarber, Ben Zobrist, manager Joe Maddon, and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein typically dominate the conversation.

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Joshua Lifrak.

Yet Joshua played a pivotal role in that championship season as the team's mental skills director — helping players perform under extraordinary pressure. And he has the World Series ring to prove it.

Today, his arena has shifted from the dugout to the boardroom. As director of performance and coaching at Limitless Minds, he works with executives and business leaders to build mental resilience, sharpen focus, and perform at their best.

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Photo: Joshua LifrakPosted: April 27, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 55:26 Episode: 14.43

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Martin "Marty" Strong is a former Navy SEAL, business leader, and author who challenges conventional thinking about how companies — and their leaders — must operate in a rapidly changing world. He is currently the co-founder and CEO of the Warrior's Haven USA Foundation.

Over two decades as a SEAL, Marty led 36 special operations missions in high-stakes, unpredictable environments where adaptability was essential. He later brought that same mindset to the private sector, including eight years as a portfolio manager serving high-net-worth clients at UBS.

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As Marty explains, it's like using an old encyclopedia to solve modern problems — confident, but dangerously misinformed.

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Photo: Martin "Marty" Strong, Warrior's Haven USA FoundationPosted: April 20, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 57:24 Episode: 14.42