The Entrepreneurial Web

[EPISODE] Heart of a Hustler

What's at the heart of a hustler?!

Listen in this Friday to hear stories and insights from Bronx-born Jose Franco, who's done a little bit of it all, from jewelry to baseball to juice bars!

Segment 1

Message of the day, “It is better to be loved than feared.” Today's guest, Jose Franco begins the show by introducing himself and talking about a LinkedIn article that he wrote. He discusses why he thinks it is better to be loved that feared. Jose continues the conversation by talking about his upbringing in the Bronx. Growing up in the Bronx, he was exposed to drug deals every day. He saw people that he knew buying drugs; which had a huge impact on his life. Jose ends the segment by discussing the different ways he teaches his kids (he coaches baseball), about drugs. 

Segment 2

Jose begins to discuss how he became involved with the youth. He delves into the different organizations that he is apart of. He talks about how being able to teach kids is a passion of his. He goes on by talking about his different coaching style. He talks about how he also learns from the kids, and applies their “teaching” to his life. He ends the segment by telling the audience a story about one of his more successful kids. 

Segment 3

Jose starts this segment off by informing the audience of his first “hustle”. He has delved into many different businesses. Jose shares his story of his first hustle when he was 9 years old. Jose’s mom was a bookkeeper and his brother was an accountant, so subconsciously he got the bug of wanting to work in business. Jose shares another story of how he worked at a business for free, just to learn about how a business works on the back-end. The conversation continues with the guys talking about how you can’t be complacent in business. The segment ends with Jose discussing how there’s an opportunity cost for everything. 

Segment 4

Jeff starts this segment by talking about his brief gig as an Ad Salesman at BET. Both guys have been influenced by Gary V. Gary V is the person whom Jose gives credit for him wanting to run for political office. Jose uses acronyms in his life. CENTS - Control, Entry, Need, Time, Scalable. Jose discusses each term in detail. Jose starts discussing his book, How Do You Get Better at Things You Don’t Think You’re Bad at by 2020. Jose ends the segment by giving the audience advice. 

[EPISODE] Intimate Digital Marketing

On this episode David Rafael & I will dig deep into how algorithmic digital marketing can lead to intimate business relationships.

[EPISODE] Martial Arts vs. Business Disasters

We'll hear from Sun Dojo owner, Laurel Carroll, on the connections between success in business and growth in martial arts, and how to recover your business after a natural disaster.

Segment 1 

Jeremiah opens the show with a quotes: “Don’t wish things were easier, wish you were better”. Today’s guest is Laurel Carroll. Laurel starts by talking about her upbringing and the neighborhood in which she grew up in. Laurel went to LaGuardia High School; where she learned resilience and independence. She talks about how her resilience helped her throughout her life and eventually helped her become an entrepreneur. Laurel ends the segment by telling the audience about a teacher that she remembers from High School; in which she gives credit to for her now being focused and disciplined. 

Segment 2 

Jeremiah begins with talking about how jujitsu taught him the same principals that people in his younger life tried to teach him. The discussion continues by talking about different martial arts celebrities and how they encouraged kids all around the world to want to do martial arts. Jeremiah mentions the class he takes (which is taught by Laurel), and how it made him feel completely different, after just the second class. Laurel explains the Flow state of the body. Laurel continues the conversation by delving into the mind and how we have to work hard to change our way of thinking. 

Segment 3

Laurel begins this segment by telling the audience about how she started in martial arts. She talks about how she initially thought jujitsu was a joke. They continue by discussing how jujitsu is much more than physical. Laurel goes on, by discussing the added value of jujitsu. Laurel references business lessons that she has learned from Tony Robbins. Laurel talks of how she wants her clients to feel confident. They end the segment by discussing how what you learn in jujitsu can help in life and in business.

Segment 4

They open this section by discussing the impact that jujitsu has on people. Jeremiah talks about how jujitsu creates a community within the participants. Laurel delves into her Tony Robbins experience. Her experience at his forum helped her in life and in her business. She talks about how you have to implement lessons into your life, in order to change it. She talks of how you have to know why you are doing what you are doing. We end this segment with a conversation about how you have to ask the right questions in life in order to do and be better. 

This week we'll hear from the irreplicable Bobby Seeger, Jr on the inner workings of a custom motorcycle shop, and how to keep your brand alive in the face of tragedy and death.

Segment 1 

Jeremiah Fox starts off the show with a Gary V quote. “If you don’t love what you do, F*** that!” He goes on to then introduce the guest of the day, Bobby Seeger Jr. Bobby starts off by talking about his upbringing and how it shaped his outlook on life. Bobby ended up going to a gifted school in upstate New York. He discussed his family life and how he always had a love for bikes, however couldn’t afford one. Bobby eventually got a motorcycle in his 20s. He began to travel a lot.

Segment 2 

Bobby comes back and talks about how he met his business partner, Larry. He explains of how the business was not initially a motorcycle business; it was a tattoo shop. Even though Bobby had a day job, he would hang out at the tattoo shop every day; meeting new people and making connections. Larry eventually asked Bobby to be his partner. Bobby discusses how he had to make some sacrifices in order to make his dreams come true; one being taking out equity in his home. He continues by discussing how the business became what it is today. 

Segment 3

When Jeremiah gets back from break, and continues his conversation with Bobby Seeger Jr on his motorcycle shop called General Motor Shop. Bobby continues talking about his business partner Larry. Bobby tells crazy stories about Larry. He also talks about his college days at Duke. Bobby talks about Larry’s death and his son’s death and how it affected his own life.

Segment 4

Jeremiah talks about Bobby’s resilience and how he’s gone through so much in his life and yet he exudes happiness. Jeremiah and Bobby talk about their mutual love of jujitsu, and how he uses it as an outlet in his life. Bobby talks about how he engages people on social media, and how he always aims to make people laugh and that it sometimes comes off as needing attention. He talks about constantly looking on the brighter side of life and following what you really like and how to make it happen in your life. Bobby talks about his most important lesson: not waiting. 

This week I have the honor of interviewing my longtime friend and neighbor, tenant lawyer Sam Himmelstein. Sam's law firm basically saved The Chelsea Hotel, and he's also a life-long musician.

His shenanigans & human interactions have landed him in the regular company of members of The Rolling Stones, Twisted Sister, The Monkeys and The Beach Boys!

Segment 1

Jeremiah starts off his show with the message of the day, and introduces his guest, Sam Himmelstein who focuses on tenants. Jeremiah talks about his relationship to Sam and what they have accomplished together. Sam talks about his own background and childhood and why he wanted to become a tenant lawyer. Sam and Jeremiah talk about how they both bond over being in bands and producing music. Sam shares specific stories about anti-war rallies, the civil rights movement, and how it affected his music.

Segment 2

Jeremiah asks Sam about growing up in Gravesend Brooklyn and growing up in an activist family. Sam talks about his very musical family and mentions how music and politics truly go hand in hand. He mentions his father who ran away to play sax in a swing band, and how his mother was a piano teacher and musician. The music Sam was listening to and making was influenced by the time and period he was around. He mentions a couple concert stories and how he got involved in the backstage of the music scene.

Segment 3

Sam talks about going to law school, and how he took it very seriously. Jeremiah talks about being a great communicator, and how that it a big part of law. Sam talks about what attracted him to tenant law and how working for people and the “little guy” was always part of his plan. He continues about the first case he won and how it felt to help someone and actually get the law changed because of something his did.

Segment 4

Jeremiah comes back for the final segment and asks Sam about how law can sometimes be the background of business. Sam also always puts people first and has a big focus on people being at the forefront of his business. Jeremiah talks about the myth of “overnight success” and being patient while putting people first. Jeremiah also asks Sam about his original goals and how it changed as his life went on.

In this episode we will learn about the rise of Pod Noise, a state of the art recording studio in Midtown, how they were kicked out of their space, and what it's like to rebound in the face of major obstacles with my guest Dan Lapidus!

Segment 1 

Jeremiah starts this week by introducing his new guest Danny Lapidus, and the two start out bt talking about how they both got into music. Danny talks about his background in music and what it was like to grow up in a musical family. Jeremiah talks about music and school and how you should be learning both inside school and outside of a school setting. Danny talks about how the school let him use recording studios and realizing that you have to know what the rules are in order to break them.

Segment 2 

Jeremiah talks about the music that he grew up around and how he would try and emulate who he was listening to. Jeremiah asks Danny how he started to make his own stuff-- and how that started playing gigs on Bleeker street. Danny also talks about how he started working with kids, and playing kids music during the day. He talks about the shift from being a “rock guy” to eventually starting a children’s music band called, Hot Peas and Butter. Danny talks about the “top” people he’s recorded with, including Sara Bareilles.

Segment 3

Jeremiah talks about his own album and saying yes to so many things. Danny talks about feeling like he’s “three different businesses” doing three different things that all intersect. Danny continues about working TV/film and tracks and producing and mixing. He also mentions the difference between TV and working on a score for a movie. Jeremiah talks about balancing all of your passions, and Danny says that you’re really only as good as your last mix. Danny talks about losing the building that had his recording studio, Pod Noise, in it.

Segment 4 

Jeremiah comes on and talks all things leases and landlords in New York City. Danny talks about never being done with the “hustle” and finding a new space to record bands. Danny continues about paying more for a small room, but getting new clients and being able to not fall off the map. Danny talks about the struggle of the recording industry, when people can make incredible albums in their bedrooms.

This week we talk with founder and former Chairman of the Board for the Windsor Terrace Food Coop, Jack O'Connell, and why he thought it was going to be easy to open a food coop!

Segment 1 

This week, Jeremiah starts off with a quote and soon introduces his guest Jack O’Connell who has an impressive background. Jack talks about his upbringing in Flushing Queens and the change he saw when people started getting televisions in their houses. He talks about the relationship the neighborhood had with the stores and the personal connections people had. Jeremiah and Jack talk about cars that started to appear in the neighborhood and the first supermarket. 

Segment 2 

Jeremiah talks about him and Jack came to be close friends and the beginning of his wine bar. Jack talks about why he came to Windsor Terrace in the first place. He started out in Park Slope in 1975 when he rented an apartment. Jack talks about the shift in property value and how people won’t leave Windsor Terrace unless they die. Everyone is extremely attracted to the neighborhood. Jeremiah brings up the Windsor Terrace coop and how Jack got involved. 

Segment 3

Jack comes back in to talk about how the Windsor Terrace got its start. He thought he was about to retire and instead decided to try to start a new coop. Jeremiah talks about how a coop actually works and that if you don’t come in for your shift, then you can’t shop! Jack talks about how he would set community meetings for anyone who wanted to be apart of the coop. Jack also mentions that it was hard to find a commercial space because Windsor Terrace is not that big. 

Segment 4 

Jeremiah comes back in to talk to Jack once again about how the food business has affected him. He talks about first finding his place in the Windsor Terrace coop and how the aspect of the community is extremely important to him. He talks about what it’s like to have the store as a non-profit and a grocery store. Jack talks about why he cares so much about small businesses and the money, the markets, and the way things can get thrown your way. Jack continues about why he wanted to start a sense of community within Windsor Terrace and how it has affected him positively for as long as he’s been a part of it. 

It's the inaugural airing of The Entrepreneurial Web, and we will introduce the show and Jeremiah Fox to all our loyal TAB listeners!

Jeremiah has over 25 years experience in hospitality & entertainment. He is currently the owner of Della Restaurant in Brooklyn, GM for Windsor Wine Group which owns Juice Box Wine & Spirits, Chairman of the Board for The Windsor Terrace Food Coop, as well as being a free-lance musician/producer and a martial arts instructor.

As far as he’s concerned, there’s no ceiling to one’s entrepreneurial endeavors!

What he most hopes to convey through his show are the tales of resilience, the connections that are made, and the sense of gratitude that one develops along the Entrepreneurial journey.

Segment 1

The first episode of the newest show, “The Entrepreneurial Web” with Jeremiah Fox kicks off with Sam interviewing Jeremiah! Jeremiah starts off with a quote of the day, and talks about how if someone else can do it, so can you. He talks about his own background, and the start of his own entrepreneurial journey and being exposed to making your own way at a very young age. He continues to talk about order and chaos, and going towards chaos in an effort to make order out of it. Jeremiah talks about the idea of how a business wheel is always turning and how you never really know what’s around the corner. 

Segment 2

Jeremiah and Sam talk about why the entrepreneurial web is an actual web. The two discuss the aspect of connection and connectivity as well as getting caught in it. Jeremiah talks about his first partnership in a restaurant at the age of 22 and not following a typical path. He continues about how the business is always about people, and doing something that is your passion. Jeremiah and Sam talk about the “giving” part of the give and take, and the fact that it’s more important when working with people. 

Segment 3 

Jeremiah talks about his neighborhood of Windsor Terrace and how it’s influenced his business and decisions. He talks about the serendipity of various things in his life including hosting his own radio show, and what he’s looking forward to in the future of the show. Jeremiah continues about how now it the best time ever to do the things you’ve always wanted to do. He discusses times that he’s failed doing things that he thought were going to be great-- one example, was his dream of starting an espresso shop. 

Segment 4 

Jeremiah starts this last segment by talking about how and why he was so attracted to the restaurant industry. He even mentions how the neurotransmitters in the tongue connect to the brain when you eat something great. Jeremiah does Jujitsu and talks about how the principles in the martial art have affected him in his businesses. Sam asks about how Jeremiah goes about hiring people and how a lot of it has to do with intuition. Jeremiah talks about his own energy and how each new thing he does gives him more excitement.