Square Stories

We have with us this week, the ultimate optimist -  Joseph Shusterman of Bluemark. 11 years after starting Bluemark Joseph says the fun is just getting started. What started as a resource for promotional goods, Bluemark has evolved into a full service onboarding company whose goal is to free up their clients' time.

Dominic Vogel, Dom, is so much more than his profile, Founder & Chief Strategist, a whole lot more!! We learned the depth of Dom from all things cyber security to compassion, kindness and empathy. Through the gift of entrepreneurship Dom found out who he was meant to be!

Following a career working for others Walker McKay took the leap to entrepreneurship and started the No BS Sales School. His passion, showing founders, managers, and salespeople how to cut through their BS in order to be more successful and authentic while selling.

Abby Miller Levy has had quite a career with companies like OXO, Thrive and Soul Cycle. But her company, Primetime Partners grew from her work in the health and wellness sector and her passion around transforming the quality of living for older adults.

What do you want to do tonight? What do you want for dinner? Do you like this couch for the family room? Decisions, decisions, decisions, Cobble’s CEO and founder, Jordan Scott decided early on she wanted to help make those decisions effortless or at least less daunting. The ultimate decision is yours - We Cobble, Do You?

Jessica Schaefer’s passion is working with founders that want to solve really big problems; founders that want to bring access in the tech and investment world to more people. Honing her skills with Point72, Jessica started her own firm, Bevel PR, where she applies a pragmatic approach to public relations, really good narratives; “Don’t go to the media with every story”.

From IPO to CEO Kurt Donnell has quite an impressive resume in a short work history. His curiosity brought him to learn and see all different aspects of life which he continues in his leadership. The “Just Do It” attitude he saw in his parents has helped him grow Freestar and keep it on track as one of the fastest growing companies in America. (This epsiode was recorded in November 2020)

Self-sufficient at an early age, our guest, Tina Gravel found skills that have been incredibly useful throughout her life and career. Guiding herself in her early decisions Tina has become an award winning Woman of Tech!  She has had a long and rewarding career, being authentic, honest, always doing the right thing by other people and not giving up. Now her life is designed to serve others - that’s what makes her happy; making sure that the world she leaves is a better place.

Picture your average college “hippie” for a moment. A man with long hair, an immense love for the environment and passion for travel. Now compare that image with a high-level CEO. Seems like an entirely different person, right?

While it may seem contradictory, our guest today has seamlessly melded these two personas throughout the journey of his truly fascinating life. From working for non-profits, travelling South America on a motorcycle, to becoming the CEO of a major coaching group, you can’t miss the incredible journey and wisdom of Edward Sullivan.

We all remember trying to fit in at school. The fear that comes with constantly worrying about how you look, speak, or even think can be detrimental to a child's development. But what if these differences were celebrated rather than controlled?

Our guest Amir Nathoo is a prime example of this. Having been encouraged to stay curious and determined from a young age, Amir has been able to embrace his differences and change the way parents and children approach learning. Today he is the CEO of Outschool, an online marketplace with over 100,000 classes that educates and engages children across the world!