What happens when you sit down with a guy who’s produced Michael Jackson at Carnegie Hall, worked with hundreds of Broadway shows, crossed paths with celebrities, and knows enough people to make six degrees of separation feel like way too many degrees?

We’re joined by Eli Marcus, PR and marketing pro and host of The Motivation Show, and this conversation goes exactly where you’d expect a PB&J conversation to go... absolutely everywhere. We get into outrageous rent, lawyers charging by the hour, celebrity encounters, Fran Drescher, the hidden geniuses behind hit songs, The Beatles, Taylor Swift, The Nutcracker, and how Broadway actually works behind the curtain. Eli even shares how he spotted the potential of In the Heights before Lin-Manuel Miranda became a household name.

Eventually, we stumble into something resembling actual wisdom: proximity is power. Eli explains why the people you surround yourself with, the value you bring to them, and the relationships you build can completely change your opportunities.

It’s show business, marketing, music, money, random opinions, questionable detours, and enough tangents to require a GPS.

Basically, a perfectly normal episode of PB&J.

Contact Eli Marcus:

CEO - Marcus PR & Marketing

Columnist for www.4Boca.com

Host of Miami to Palm Beach Facebook Group

 The Motivation Show Podcast

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Are you actually marketing your business—or are you just paying Meta to show your ads to random people?

This episode gets brutally honest about digital advertising with marketing strategist Yogev Lifchin, who has spent nearly two decades working with Google Ads, Facebook and Meta campaigns, and businesses around the world.

We talk targeting, wasted ad spend, landing pages, lead quality, and why getting cheap clicks doesn’t necessarily mean your campaign is working. And yes, J9 discovers in real time that the ad she thought she was crushing might actually have been burning money. 

Yogev breaks down what business owners should actually be looking at, when it makes sense to learn advertising yourself, when to hire a professional, and why the strategy behind the ad matters more than simply hitting “boost.”

Of course, the conversation takes a few wild detours—from the World Cup and Europe vs. America to immigration, entrepreneurship, international business, and what Yogev has learned from traveling to roughly 80 countries.

If you own a business and have ever thrown money at Facebook or Instagram ads while secretly wondering what the hell you were doing, this one is for you.

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Email: [email protected], [email protected]

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Mercury is in retrograde, the electronics are acting possessed, and apparently the only reasonable response is… yoga.

This week on The PB&J Show, we’re joined by Brian Freia, aka The Yogi Realtor, for a conversation that somehow travels from astrology and numerology to anxiety, public speaking, talking to yourself, and why yoga might be one of the best ways to get out of your own head.

We talk about using breath to calm anxiety, learning to embrace imperfection, why yoga can humble even the fittest person in the room, and the very important lesson that your first hot yoga class may have you questioning every decision that led you there.

There’s Mercury retrograde, Warrior 2, Baby Grasshopper, half pigeons, a near-vomiting incident, and possibly a PB&J group yoga class in our future.

Namaste… and bring a towel.

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@theyogirealtorfl

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What does peeing in the shower have to do with financial independence? Absolutely nothing — which is exactly how we ended up talking about both.

Alexis joins us for a conversation about women and money, financial independence, relationships, and why everyone should understand and have a say in their own finances. We get into the expectations women have inherited around marriage and money, financial control in relationships, and why financial education can make such a difference.

But before we get responsible, there's shower etiquette, weird addictions, Celsius dependency, unsolicited opinions, fight-or-flight mode, and the usual PB&J chaos. Come for the ridiculous debate and stay for a conversation about money, independence, and taking control of your financial future.

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What happens when you bring a startup founder onto PB&J? Apparently, we accidentally turn into Shark Tank with profanity.

Shawn Horrace, founder and CEO of The Drop, joins us to talk about his new event marketing and social networking platform designed to rethink the way people discover events, buy tickets, connect with other attendees, and actually stay connected after the event is over. Naturally, we couldn’t just say, “Wow, great idea!” We questioned the pricing, challenged the business model, dissected the marketing strategy, and basically tried to break his baby in front of him. With love, of course.

We also get into why perfectionism can kill a good idea, why great content matters more than looking perfect, the difference between building something valuable and just making it look expensive, and why hearing “no” repeatedly might just be part of building something worth launching.

And because this is PB&J, we somehow go from startup strategy and Eventbrite to ugly babies, lipstick on pigs, astrology, Elvis, and the moment we’ve all been waiting for: Gabe finally eats his first peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Business advice was given. Feelings were mostly spared. An Uncrustable was sacrificed.

Welcome to PB&J.

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Instagram: @thedrop

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What does it really take to survive and succeed in real estate for 25 years? Caryn Buchman joins the PB&J crew for a conversation that starts with mango trees, HOAs and Florida real estate and somehow makes its way through mushroom coffee, door knocking, difficult clients and the importance of simply staying in touch.

Caryn shares how she went from working in technology in New York to building a career in South Florida real estate, where she discovered that success isn’t always about being the loudest or most aggressive salesperson. Sometimes it’s about persistence, relationships and being willing to try something outside your comfort zone. She even shares how staying connected with one potential client for more than a decade eventually turned into a listing.

And because it’s PB&J, things definitely go off the rails along the way. Expect tequila smoothies, underwear in the freezer, a passionate hatred of vinegar, real estate war stories and plenty of opinions nobody asked for.

It’s a funny, unfiltered conversation about business, people, persistence and why sometimes the best strategy is simply refusing to give up.

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What starts as a conversation about backyard mangoes, smoothies, and powdered milk quickly turns into one of the wildest debates we've had yet. That's the PB&J Podcast.

This episode dives headfirst into weight loss medications like Ozempic and semaglutide, peptides, gut health, preventative medicine, Big Pharma, the FDA, healthcare systems, socialism versus capitalism, tipping culture, and whether hard work should always equal greater rewards. Along the way, we somehow squeeze in longevity, stress, Blue Zones, ashwagandha, life after illness, and why meaningful relationships may be the real secret to living longer.

No scripts. No filters. Just four people with very different opinions willing to challenge each other without taking themselves too seriously.

If you like real conversations that go completely off the rails—but somehow still make you think—this one's for you.

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What does it take to leave your home country, learn a new language, start over, and build a successful career from the ground up?

This week, we sit down with Maritza Torroba, a real estate professional, appraiser, investor, and world traveler whose journey began in Venezuela before leading her to South Florida. Maritza shares how her family's Spanish roots shaped her perspective, what it was like moving to the United States without speaking English, and how she transitioned from computer science into a successful 30-year career in real estate.

Along the way, the conversation branches into World Cup rivalries, immigration stories, AI-assisted travel planning, unforgettable adventures through Iceland and Europe, and the realities of buying and selling real estate in today's market. Maritza also explains why experience matters when choosing a real estate professional and how her background as a licensed appraiser gives her clients an advantage throughout the buying and selling process.

Whether you're passionate about travel, entrepreneurship, real estate, or hearing stories of resilience and reinvention, this episode delivers an engaging conversation filled with practical insights and memorable experiences.

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Email: [email protected] 

Phone:  (305) 218-2747

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What if networking didn't feel like work?

This week, the PB&J crew sits down with Angelina Bishop, founder of The Social Arcade, to talk about why traditional networking events often fall flat—and how a little friendly competition can completely change the way people build relationships. From trivia and Shark Tank-style challenges to team games that force strangers to collaborate, Angelina shares how she's creating experiences where meaningful business connections happen naturally.

The conversation goes well beyond networking. The hosts dive into generational differences, social skills in the digital age, why face-to-face conversations still matter, the rise of mastermind groups, entrepreneurship at a young age, and why curiosity is one of the most valuable skills any business owner can have. Along the way, they somehow find time to debate octopus intelligence, hugs, pagers, dolphins, and why some of the best business conversations happen over a glass of sangria.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, or someone looking to make stronger professional connections, this episode is packed with honest conversation, practical insights, and a fresh perspective on building community.

Contact Angelina Biship:

Instagram: @thesocialarcade

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 754.206-9615

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What do selling pretzels in Brooklyn, installing payphones at the World Trade Center, timeshares, medical debt, AI dentists, and owning I Love Florida have in common? Somehow, they all make their way into this conversation.

Janine, Gabe, and Panda sit down with guest Paul Allogiamento, a lifelong salesman, storyteller, joke writer, and the man behind a collection of I Love Florida domain names he’s held onto for more than 25 years. Paul shares stories from six decades in sales, the lessons he learned from working with successful people, and why getting someone to like you starts with genuinely liking them first.

Of course, this is PB&J, so the conversation goes completely off the rails along the way. From questionable dental insurance and refusing to pay medical bills to Janine’s former life selling timeshares and the strange things people will do to close a deal, nothing is off limits.

Funny, unpredictable, and surprisingly full of wisdom, this conversation proves that sometimes the best sales lessons come from simply knowing how to connect with people.

Contact Paul: 954.200.4456

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