Next In Time

Something unique about the American way of life is the importance given to blue collar and the trades, especially the construction industry. And multiple people have made careers through this industry. Michael Frick, someone who has worked in the construction industry since the age of 10, has unique insight on how it works.

Michael is the founder of Bear Iron Works as brand of rock screens which is now a leading manufacturer of rock and material screens along with other construction, mining, agriculture products, and fabrication of items for the oil and gas industry.

Not only is he an inventor who has developed products that meet the needs of multiple industries, but he’s also a certified OSHA and MSHA trainer, dedicated to safety and education in the field. His passion for mentoring doesn’t stop there — he’s helped many of his employees launch their own successful businesses.

You can connect with Michael and Bear Iron Works through these platforms.

Website:

https://bearironworks.net/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/BearIronWorks/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@bearironworks/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/bearironworks/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bearironworks/

Robert Cook is a US Veteran, Western Civilization Expert, public intellectual historian and the author of "The Mahdi," a newly released timely thriller novel.

He is increasing global interest in international affairs with his compelling tale of geo-political intrigue set in the Middle East. Mirroring the current dilemma in Gaza, Cook’s masterful storytelling offers a new perspective on current events. “The Mahdi” offers an electrifying tale of espionage and AI told through the lens of a modern liberal Muslim navigating war and faith.

You can connect with Robert through these platforms:

Website:

https://robertcooknovels.com/

Whether you're a die-hard or a casual sports fan, people desire to have an elevanted an enhanced sports experience. Adam Braithwaite is looking to do just that.

Adam is the Co-Founder of Pool Party Gaming which is here to change and revolutionize the way people engage with sports by offering brand new and worthwhile games along with new and innovative formats. Its goal is to create a vibrant community where sports enthusiasts can come together to compete and forge lasting connections.

You can connect with Adam and Pool Party Gaming through these platforms:

Website:

https://poolpartygaming.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-braithwaite-401869133/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/pool-party-gaming/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/poolpartygaming/

X:

https://x.com/poolpartygaming/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@poolpartygaming/

Keith Ellis is someone with high ambitions and big goals. He's a best and the #1 Superpower Coach™ in the world. His business is helping entrepreneurs achieve impossible goals.

Keith reinvented the art of tting goals in his classic book: THE MAGIC LAMP: Goal Setting for People Who Hate Setting Goals, which has helped more than 100,000 readers around the globe.

Keith is on a mission to make the impossible possible which is publishing the first book in history to cost $10,000 with the book HOW TO MAKE THE IMPOSSIBLE EASY: The Astonishing Secret Of The 10X Superpower. He has organized the book into ten breakthroughs, any one of which can help readers transform their life at the speed of thought.

You can connect with Keith through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.keithellis.com/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithellismagic/

The best way humanity advances is through mentorship and Deborah Heiser is looking to help with just that.

Deborah is the Founder of The Mentor Project, which helps passes the torch of knowledge, innovation, culture, values, and inspiration from the most accomplshed and brightest experts to future generations. In doing so, not only do they change people when they mentor, the lives of mentees can be changed all over the world.

You can connect with Deborah and the Mentor Project through these platforms:

Website:

https://deborahheiser.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/TheMentorProject/

X:

https://x.com/deborahheiser/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-heiser-phd-3963693/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/deborahheiser/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKgloWlcUknm7fsybXflq8w/

Many large companies' biggest problem is how one can innovate and be able to succeed and proceed further in life. If you're looking to find ways for large scale innovation to take hold, Nick Jain can be your guiding light. He's someone with an inspiring rags to riches story.

Nick is the CEO of IdeaScale, which is the core of many leading global organization's innovation efforts including NASA, Comcast, NASCAR, Doctors without Borders, and many others.

Nick is the perfect person who can guide you through in terms of how innovation in large companies should be done.

You can connect with Nick and IdeaScale through these platforms:

Website:

https://ideascale.com/

X:

https://x.com/NickMJain/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickjain/

The one thing that our podcast loves to highlight are people who aspire to make an impact in the world. This time, I'm going back in time to a past where one man went ahead and made an impact in his community through pizza. His granddaughter, Erica D'Arcangelo tells us more.

Erica is the author of the book, A Story About Pizza, which is a historical fiction and an adaptation of the story of her grandfather who immigrated from Italy to Pennsylvania working as a coal miner. It follows his lifetime journey of family, food, of course, amazing pizza.

This episode highlights the struggles of her grandfather and how those struggles helped her start her own marketing business.

You can connect with Erica through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.astoryaboutpizza.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/darcspizza/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/darcspizza/

Tiktok:

https://www.instagram.com/darcspizza/

If you see the world today, the major issues pop up is the fact that our social interaction has changed completely. It's far less authentic which has driven the loneliness epidemic and people crave for authentic, platonic friendships. Jason Sherman is looking to fix that.

Jason is a Philadelphia-based serial entrepreneur and the founder of Spinnr whose mission is to redefine the landscape of digital social interaction. pinnr stands out by leveraging the power of video, enabling users to create, share, and engage through video profiles and multimedia chats. This unique approach fosters real and meaningful connections, breaking down barriers of text-based communication and opening up a world of shared interests and experiences.

In an era where social isolation has become increasingly prevalent, Spinnr offers a beacon of hope, providing a safe, engaging, and authentic space for people from all walks of life to connect.

Jason is also the founder of Vengo AI, which is a cutting-edge B2B SaaS platform that democratizes AI creation, making it accessible for everyone, from influencers and brands to entrepreneurs and businesses

You can connect with Jason and Spinnr and Vengo AI through these platforms:

Website:

https://jasonsherman.org/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/authorjasonsherman/

X:

https://x.com/jsherm76/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/jasonsherman76/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonsherman76/

Sergio is an independent startup pitch deck creator who has a passion for helping startups tell their stories in a way that gets investors excited. Over the past 8 years, he's been lucky enough to work with more than 400 amazing startups, helping them craft pitch decks that really pack a punch.

Sergio's journey has taken him from pre-seed hopefuls to Series A go-getters, and he's loved every minute of it. He's all about creating pitch decks that don't just look good (though they do look pretty awesome), but also tell a compelling story backed by solid data. It's like being a storyteller, designer, and number-cruncher all rolled into one!

You can connect with Sergio through these platforms:

Linkedin:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sergio-y/

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/goodeck.team/

YouTube:

https://www.youtube.com/@Goodeck_team

If there is someone who wants to take the payment processing industry from transactional to relational, Jeff Maine is your go-to guy.

Jeff is the Founder and CEO of Pay Proudly, whose mission is twofold: to provide business owners with payment clarity and to support communities through charity.

You can connect with Jeff and Pay Proudly through these platforms:

Website:

https://www.payproudly.com/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/PayProudly/

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-maine-58203b6/