Sam Malriat joins us on the Business Builders Show for interview number two of four interviews we are doing with and for Rodale Institute, rodale institute.org.

Sam is Director, Organic Crop Consultancy at Rodale. I LOVED this conversation. Sam is passionate and eloquent during this interview. Listen for:

• Exactly what is certified organic and regenerative production systems?
• Why should all of us care about work being done at Rodale? I was so impressed with Sam's answer!
• Tell us about some successes he is having.
• What challenges are farmers facing when they want to transition to organic farming?
• Just how big a role can BUSINESS people play in helping Rodale with their mission to have - healthy soil which equals healthy food, which equals healthy people.

I hope our work with Rodale energizes you to see how important this work is for our families, our communities and our businesses. PLEASE go to rodaleinstitute.org to learn more.

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Our interview with Diana Martin, Director of Communications & Marketing at Rodale Institute is the first of four interviews the Business Builders Show and Business Builders Media is doing with and for the Rodale Institute. We want to showcase the incredible work they are doing there as a Global Leader of Regenerative Organic Agriculture. rodale institute.org.

Listen when Diana tells us "I have my dream job!". She goes on to share with us what is being done to be sure we all know " Healthy Soil = Healthy Food = Healthy People". Also learn how Covid - 19 has impacted our food system, how we CAN feed the world without all the chemicals being used in many industrial farms today, and why we should be concerned about our children, our health and our planet. 

The Rodale Institute website is loaded with information that will inform and educate you about our food and water supplies, climate change, demand for organic products and regenerative agriculture. rodale institute.org.

Thank you for listening to the first of four podcasts. Please subscribe to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss a single episode. You may also be interested in the 10 min video interview we did on site at the Institute that introduces this important series. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyrrnD7yTAs

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What an honor it was to interview Chris Wilson. We talked about his book The Master Plan: My Journey from Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose.  

Some points of discussion:

• What was and is your Master Plan?
• How did you get to become an artist and sell your work all over the world?
• "I wanted to be free again".
• "Business school professors encouraged me to become an entrepreneur"
• Why are you a serial social entrepreneur?
• Is there a conscious or unconscious bias when business people are searching for talent?
• Why did you not only survive but now you are thriving in spite of being incarcerated for so many years?
• Prison systems have become a business.
• Final comments from Chris and thoughts from our Senior Producer, Dan Kimbrough.

Van Jones CNN Political Contributor praises Chris Wilson's book: "Do not miss this story of redemption, empowerment, and giving back. It can change your life." Senator Bernie Sanders also offers praise, "An incredibly moving book that will change the way you look at the criminal justice system."

Learn more at chris wilson.biz. You can also find Chris on Instagram and Linkedin.

The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, where we give entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard. Learn more at businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening. Call or text me with your comments or questions at 570 815 1626. 

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You can help save your favorite independent restaurant by taking action TODAY. Go to saverestaurants.com NOW!. The site makes it simple to allow you to contact your congresspeople and senators to support the Restaurants Act of 2020.

Let's have 10,000 people listen to this interview to see how important, financially and emotionally, our local independent restaurants are to us by going to saverestaurants.com and TAKE ACTION NOW! PLEASE share this information with all your colleagues.

Thank you to Bobby Stuckey of frascafoodandwine.com  of Boulder, CO and Ari Weinzweig of zingermanscommunity.com of Ann Arbor, MI, who care enough to spend time with us on the Business Builders Show.

The Business Builders Show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC - businessbuildersmedia.com. Call or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626 with any questions or comments.

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I first heard of Gary Heil and Ryan Heil PhD, through a Washington Speakers Bureau program called "Leadership Lessons from the Fast Lane". Gary is the host of several programs there and I was impressed with Gary's interview skills. Here is a link to one of those interviews Gary did:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQyfWOy3d6I&t=2632s.

I also learned that along with Ryan, Gary had written a book CHOOSE LOVE Not Fear: How The Best Leaders Build Cultures of Engagement and Innovation That Unleash Human Potential. I bought and read the book, and now they are on the Business Builders Show. I highly recommend the book. .

Few discussion points from our conversation:

• Tell me more about Alan Mullaly's "Love em' up before you coach em' up".
• Should we become less tolerant of bad leaders?
• "Smart" goals may not be that smart.
• Performance vs Potential

Connect with Ryan on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanmheil/  and Gary Heil at https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-heil-b46b98/

Thank you for listening to the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff on the Business Builders Media Network: businessbuildersmedia.com. If you want to comment or ask a question, call or text me (Marty Wolff) at 570 815 1626.

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I first heard of Alex Lazarow and his book in the July-August 2020 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine. Jason Feifer, Editor In Chief of the magazine interviewed Alex. I was impressed with Alex and his book Out-Innovate: How Global Entrepreneurs from Delhi to Detroit Are Rewriting the Rules of Silicon Valley. In the book you'll learn that for decades, the hot center for startups has been Silicon Valley. This is changing fast. Thanks to technology, startups are taking root everywhere in the world!

In our Business Builders Show interview, Alex and I talk about the "10 Elements of Frontier Innovators". You'll learn what Alex means by "Frontier Innovators" and although we don't cover all the elements, you will be totally engaged with his message. Let more about Alex at alexlazarow.com. You can also find him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelazarow/

I HIGHLY recommend this book for any business person, anywhere in the world! Start with this interview, buy the book and start connecting with Alex via his newsletters and on Linkedin.

The Business Builders Show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com. This is where we give entrepreneurs and business people the tools they need to have their voices heard. If you want to start or expand your own podcast, send us a message via our website.

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Barbara Corcoran from Shark Tank had this to say about Jaime Schmidt's book SUPERMAKER: Crafting Business on Your Own Terms: "SUPERMAKER contains the secret sauce for launching and executing a successful business plan. It's a MUST read for emerging Entrepreneurs."

Jaime Schimidt founded Schmidt's Naturals in her Portland, Oregon kitchen in 2010, and led the company to acquisition by Unilever in December 2017 - WOW! Jaime has since launched the progressive platform Supermaker, https://supermaker.com/ and the inclusive investment fund Color,  https://color.capital/

What an incredible journey and this interview highlights some key lessons learned during the journey.

Thank you for listening to this edition of the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. This show is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com . Business Builders Media gives entrepreneurs and business leaders the tools they need to have their voices heard!

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I was anxious to talk to Jules Pieri and Joanne Domeniconi about what happened at The Grommet, a company they founded together about 12 years ago. They are no longer there. What happened?

A company that was formed to be a platform for the "little guys." For the "Makers", folks who had a dream, started small by making and selling products to friends and family and then needed help to grow into a real business. Jules and Joanne share with us their journey from the beginning to their departure from the company. "Building a business over 12 years is HARD! An unhappy investor complicates things even more. It was actually becoming unhealthy." If you want to grow your business and are considering taking on an investor, this is a must listen to interview. 

Some brands that we all recognize were launched during Jules and Joanne's tenure at The Grommet: Bombas Socks, Fit Bit, Goldie Blox, Love Pop, Otter Box, Soda Stream - impressive lineup!

Thank you for taking time to listen and learn with us on the Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff. Find all our shows and other fine podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com

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Our guest today on the Business Builders Show is Howard M. Shore, founder and CEO of Activate Group, Inc. (activategroupinc.com) Howard is also a bestselling author and today we will be discussing his latest book The Leader Launchpad: Five Steps to Fuel Your Business and Lift Your Profits.

Howard's opening line in our conversation "I know that every leader and every company has the ability to generate more revenue and profits." WOW! As a business owner or business leader that should get your attention! Some items we cover are:

• Replacing poor performing managers.
• How important it is to fill vacant positions in your company.
• Differentiate PROPERLY
• Establish a long-term plan. (Even during a pandemic)
• How critical it is for everyone to know their numbers.

Find more about Howard and his company at activategroupinc.com. You can also find him on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/howardshore/

The Business Builders Show with Marty Wolff is a production of Business Builders Media LLC, businessbuildersmedia.com. Find all our shows and other great podcasts at businessbuildersmedia.com. If you are an entrepreneur or business leader and you want to have your message heard via a high quality podcast, contact us at Business Builders Media LLC.

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After I read the July-August 2020 edition of Entrepreneur Magazine, I knew I needed to get Jason Feifer on the Business Builders Show to tell me why there were 137 entrepreneurs on the cover of this edition and to talk more about a couple of stories that I really enjoyed and I know our business audience would also enjoy.

We talked about "Lead with Transparency". This article features Eric Yaverbaum, the President of Ericho Communications in NYC. In times of crisis, a leader can rise up - even if, like Eric, you are sick in bed with COVID-19. He shares what he learned. You can connect with Eric on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericyaverbaum/

Next topic was "The New Startup." Is the Silicon Valley model for every business? Do we need fewer disruptors or more Creators? Fascinating discussion with Jason about his chat with Alexandre Lazarow around how global entrepreneurs are rewriting the rules of Silicon Valley. You can follow Alex on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrelazarow/

Finally, we had a lot of fun talking about one of Jason's podcasts - Pessimists Archive Podcast, a show about how change happens, which goes back in time to see why people once opposed the things we love today. You can find this podcast on virtually all podcast apps. Here is a link to one I really liked: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JCDaHpRnMF8IgzHZ3eL1w?si=-CKeDxhLR9-MSPRg24V5lA

So Jason thank you for being with us on the Business Builders Show. It was a blast! Learn more about Jason at jasonfeifer.com and on Linkedin at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonfeifer/

If you are an entrepreneur or business owner and you want a way to have your voice heard via podcasting and live streaming, contact us at businessbuildersmedia.com. Thanks for listening!

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