The Entrepreneurial Web

At the beginning of the year, Andrew Penziner had been making plans to sunset his video production company - Motivity - after nearly 15 years in business.

He had hopes of getting a job at a larger company, but COVID shut down or halted the operations of most production, so Andrew made the decision to continue on the entrepreneurial path and keep his business running.

These days he has a renewed sense of ownership, and he's found a lot of interesting opportunities along the way.

Tune in of Friday to hear Andrew's story and learn some of the new tactics in the video production industry.

Listen in to this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Andrew Penziner. They begin the conversation with Andrew discussing his entrepreneurial journey, working in the TV industry as a producer. Andrew gives his thoughts on the evolution of the advertisement and video production industry from the sixties into the internet/TikTok era. Jeremiah then talks about his usage of TikTok and how social media has become such a vital part of music and culture.

Andrew discusses the ins-and-outs of his business, Motivity Video, defining short-form video for listeners. Andrew and Jeremiah then go back and forth on social media, before Jeremiah inquires more about his journey from TV production into the digital video production industry. Jeremiah discusses his brief stint in the media creation industry, also working in TV production, before making the transition into the food and beverage world. They then go back and forth on the creative part of the business and the new digital marketing space.

Andrew then tells the story of branching off into the video production industry by himself, forming his own LLC. and finding some footing in the entrepreneurial landscape. They jump to today where Andrew gives his perspective working in this industry during the pandemic, comparing his situation to the recession in 2009. Jeremiah then speaks to the importance of adaptability and having thick skin in the face of uncertainty.

Jeremiah inquires about the future of the video industry on the other end of the pandemic. He then talks about his aims earlier this year to break the mold of industry standards, forming an idea for video generators to help create videos in strategic and efficient ways in the era of social-distancing. Andrew drops his contact information and website for listeners to close out the show.

Jeff "The Administrator" Peterson is a professional mixed martial artist as well as the head striking instructor & kids coach at Alliance Training Center East in Santee, CA. He's also a Marine & holds an ISSA sport nutrition certification, but his sights are really set on being a world champion in MMA.

This week he & I will discuss climbing the seemingly insurmountable peak and what it takes if you want to win in life!‍

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Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

”I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times.”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show Jeff Peterson. They start the conversation talking about wrestling and jiu-jitsu, Jeremiah then inquiring about Jeff’s military experience and his history growing up in Wisconsin, getting transplanted to Virginia. Jeff also discusses his ISSA certification in sports nutrition and his career as a trainer, teacher, and fighter.

Jeremiah inquiries about the gym and fitness industry in San Diego, Jeff relaying the situation and discussing how the pandemic has affected the business over there. Jeff also talks about the role of the gym and fitness during quarantine and why that physical movement is important. He then talks about the fight promotion organizations he’s been working with and tells Jeremiah his first experiences fighting in an MMA arena.

Jeff continues the conversation talking about how he entered the military and his education history as well as his moves across the country. He then talks his history working for Alliance East and how he worked himself up to his current position. Jeff then walks listeners through his career as an entrepreneur, expanding his palette all over the fitness industry.

They talk about being resilient and patient, especially working right now when working in the fitness business during the pandemic. Jeff talks about what his favorite class to teach is before leaving on last message for listeners to get through hard times.

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Acting, photography & construction are just a few of the many skills in the hands of Justin Hoch.

While managing investment properties and pursuing an NYC acting career, Justin also manages JHoch Photography - a business that has sent him for extended stays all around the globe with a particular emphasis in shooting the grappling arts - an art that occupies a special place in my heart.

Really looking forward to spotlighting my old friend & New York powerhouse!

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Justin Hoch. Justin Hoch gives a bit of background, talking about his interests and education, forming an outline of his career which bounced between acting, writing, web design and construction. He then talks about his initial interests and eventual transition into photography full-time about six years ago and the formation of JHoch Photography.

Justin Hoch continues the conversation talking about his passion for wrestling, which started back when he was four years old. He talks about the numerous wrestling training centers being set up as well as the growing movement of wrestling conventions across the country. The conversation then touches on the differences between American and international wrestling along with the different styles of wrestling.

The conversation continues with a discussion about the state of wrestling outside of the United States, highlighting those of Northern European countries, making a few conjectures about the worldwide wrestling industry as a whole.

Justin Hoch gives advice to burgeoning entrepreneurs, telling them to put passions first and to work hard, not to think about the money. He talks about how he learned to adapt to the pandemic and all of the skills that photography has taught him, as well as shares some details from an upcoming project of his. Justin closes the show by giving out his contact information for listeners.

This one is a real honor!

Michael Khoury was a teenage student of mine when I taught music in Buffalo, NY many, many moons ago. He's now a grown man and has developed into quite the professional musician, dj & entrepreneur and has one of the most positive dispositions on the internet.

In this episode we'll catch up, talk about old times and hear what this talented young man has in store for the world!

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

“Motivation is what gets you started, habit is what keep you going.”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show Michael Khoury, the two reminiscing on their personal history. He talks about when he first found his passions and inspirations for music, outlining his journey as a bedroom musician to a professional DJ. Jeremiah then inquires about the first business moves of his careers, Michael, a business major, trying to find his footing in a couple different industries and attempting to learn what he was really passionate about.

Michael talked about his transition from insurance to music, getting into DJing and applying his knowledge as a business major to his current profession. The conversation goes back and forth about music, skill-developing and honing in on one's passions, Gary Vaynerchuck, and drumming.

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Jeremiah talks about first finding his passion for Brazilian jiu-jitsu along with working as a musician. He also talks about adaptability, finding one’s strengths, and finding out where you fit among a large group. Jeremiah brings it back to motivations and habits, why both are necessary to each other, Michael talking about the importance of personal growth and avoiding stagnation.

“If you’re not growing, you’re dying.”

Michael relates his experiences of working at weddings during the pandemic, sharing his excitement for getting to learn and grow from these difficult challenges. Michael talks about what he wants to do once everything opens back up, sharing his long-term goals as well, advocating for people to be realistic and stay positive. Michael ends the show with sharing his contact information for listeners.

Shawn Bowen put years of experience in real estate investment into his own company, Full Circle Investment Group, based out of Virginia Beach, VA.  

He's also put in a lot of time into Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, a commitment I'm also very familiar with.

This week Shawn and I will discuss how the investment in oneself plays out in your professional life, and the interplay between the two.

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

“Progress always involves risks; you can't steal second base and keep your foot on first.”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show Shawn Bowen, who immediately begins the conversation with his home gym setup during the pandemic. Shawn then gives his business background and how he got into real estate investment, also divulging how he began his jiu-jitsu training. He explains some nuances in Virginia real estate law for listeners and discusses how he integrates this into his business.

Shawn continues the conversation by expounding on the difference between a real estate trust and Full Circle Investment Group. He then goes into some stories to explain how his business works in comparison to other real estate firms.

Shawn talks about the spread of his business while Jeremiah explains the real estate situation in New York, asking Shawn about the housing market in Virginia. The conversation goes into the volatility of the real estate industry and the importance of relationship building and how to treat people. Shawn then talks about his own podcast which is centered around wholesaling.

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They bring it home by connecting the principles of jiu-jitsu to a life of entrepreneurship. Jeremiah plugs his website and contact information for listeners.

Internationally renown jazz artists, Ted Poor & Andrew D'Angelo, recorded & released a duo recording at the beginning of the year with release shows booked on both coasts as just as the performance space came to a screeching halt.

This Friday we'll hear from them both, Ted in Seattle & Andrew in NYC, on how they've adopted there lives and practices to fit with the new forms of outreach & communication in music.

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

Jeremiah introduces the guests of the show, Ted Poor and Andrew D’Angelo. The first half of the show is centered around Ted, who is currently based in Seattle. Ted talks about his education, Jeremiah thinks back on when he first saw him perform. Ted talks about his current position at University of Washington and how it currently informs his approach to jazz music.

Ted talks about how the pandemic impacted the promotion of his album, especially being in the early hotspot in Seattle. They talk about how the pandemic is currently affecting musicians and other artists while Jeremiah projects a musical revolution in the near future. Ted shares his contact information and where to find his album for listeners.

Jeremiah introduces the second guest of the show Andrew D’Angelo. He talks about the joys of recording and releasing an album. Andrew gives out advice for musicians, especially those around his age, right before the break.

Andrew continues his talk about contracts and shares insight from his entertainment lawyer. Andrew talks about what it was like putting out an album in the pandemic, After uploading his album, he relates an experience about getting an offer for a Grammys nomination almost immediately, eventually getting a nomination. Andrew shares his contact information and where to find his music.

Although Adam Farbiarz has a background in law, his real penchant is in start ups.

He's a founder of Deliver Zero, a B2B company that provides restaurants with reusable take out containers, and he's seen the company through at least a couple incarnations.

2019 was a hot year for the company - they got a huge spotlight from the World Economic Forum - but like most businesses lost some momentum as of March 2020.

They back & firing on all pistons now, and this week Adam will share details about the company's present state & future.

Tune in for this lively conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Adam Farbiarz. Adam outlines his journey from education to a career in a law to entrepreneurship and how he ended up starting up Deliver Zero, emphasizing the pursuits of passion and personality.

Jeremiah and Adam talk about the scalability of start-ups. They talk about the amount of time and hard work that is needed in the restaurant business. Adam discusses what inspired his switch from law to hospitality and why he decided to take the risk. Adam talks about the initial idea behind an earlier start-up, getting inspired by thinking critically about the current restaurant industry.

The conversation steers towards the problem of ‘waste’ in takeout and why buyers were initially skeptical of Adam’s idea for Deliver Zero. They also talk about the shifting landscape of takeout and delivery, as well as larger companies like Grubhub and Seamless. Adam explains how his business works as well as its past iterations, outlining how it evolved into what it is today. 

Jeremiah discusses why his restaurant was able to survive through pandemic and how they’ve gotten more involved in the community. Adam talks about shutting down the current version of Deliver Zero at the start of the pandemic and how he's continued to handle the business through the pandemic. Jeremiah discussing being resourceful, application, and community. Adam plugs his website and contact information for listeners. 

This week we turn the spotlight on CEO & founder of Atrium Analytics, as well as co-founder of Baryard.co, Tornike Amiranashvili.

I first me Tor when he became the head bartender at my restaurant, Della, several years ago. He was between start ups and we spent many hours discussing business & entrepreneurship.

His talent eventually took him to greener pastures, and, after reconnecting recently I'm super excited to welcome him to the show.

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

“If you want to build the biggest building in town, don’t worry about knocking other buildings down, focus on building it up, brick by brick.”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Tornike Amiranashvili, who opens the show talking about his timeline as an entrepreneur. Tornike discusses his education and early career in Georgia. He talks about a few businesses and projects he’s embarked on, including an app to help organize the schedules of college students. Tornike also shares a few observations and lessons along the way.

Tornike shares how he first immigrated to the States and how he first got into the hospitality industry. Tornike discusses how he embarked on his second entrepreneurial trip, also leaving in a few tidbits of things he’s learned and the mentality necessary to maintain that lifestyle.

The conversation continues with Tornike’s thoughts on social media, technology, and the media. He also discusses the shifting field of entrepreneurship and how retirement and working life have changed over the last few years. Tornike then shares an observation that shortens the lifeline of other entrepreneurs and people in general.

Tornike talks about the businesses he’s running now and the current state of the hospitality industry. He shares his thoughts on other big league business leaders and entrepreneurs. He drops his contact information and social media for listeners to end the show.

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“One man’s garbage is another man’s treasure.”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, Parviziy Yukhamadkulov . Jeremiah talks his history with Parviziy through a vacant coffee shop. Parviziy talks about how he came in possession of the vacant coffee shop and how it was first starting up the business. Jeremiah talks the story of starting up his own business before the conversation steers towards the impact of the pandemic on small brick-and-mortars. 

Parviziy lists the other locations of his business. They go back and forth about the impact the pandemic has had on small businesses, sharing stories and trading opinions on policies (or a lack thereof) in place that led to the rise and downfall of some local shops.

Parviziy gives an timeline of his entrepreneurial journey from his start at seventeen to where he is now. Jeremiah shares the initial grind it took to start and maintain several businesses of his own, letting go of a few along the way and finding his footing with his current restaurant. They talk about the nature of coffee shops in New York City and how the hold of franchises are weakening. They also discuss the relationships businesses have with their landlords.

The two talk about the real estate situation with small businesses as well as trade questions about the pandemic and how it will affect the future. Parviziy drops the locations of Poetica Coffee and shares some contact information for listeners. 

On this very intimate broadcast, my brother, Jacob Fox, and I dissect our upbringing & DNA, and what led us both to an almost uncontrollable affinity for service.

Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

“Where does entrepreneurship come from?”

Jeremiah introduces the guest of the show, his brother, Jacob Fox. Jacob talks about current living in North Carolina with his wife and gives listeners an insight into his long and diverse career. Jeremiah and Jacob converse about their upbringing and a bit about martial arts. Jacob also gives an overview of his work in personal training and coaching in wrestling.

Jeremiah and Jacob discuss how they were shaped into entrepreneurs in their upbringing, discussing their defining qualities, their father and service work. They talk about how they got their starts in entrepreneurship and what led them to where they are now. Jacob explains the pandemic situation in North Carolina.

Jeremiah and Jacob hammer home the importance of hard work, and how you won’t be able to make it on your own without it. Jeremiah relates it to his martial arts ideals. Jacob gives his history and tells the story on when he first decided that he had to buckle down and work at what he wanted.

Jeremiah and Jacob continue the discussion with the importance of gratitude, hard work over talent, putting others first and having patience. They wrap up the show with what listeners should take away from their conversation before signing off.