In this episode, Michael Dermer interviews Dr. Joyce Knudsen, one of the world’s foremost experts on one’s own image and how it can spur the personal growth of every individual. Dr. Knudsen not only is the publisher of ten books and the CEO of Image Makers, she regularly appears on major news outlets (USA Today, NY Times, Glamour Magazine) and has unlocked the personal potential of thousands. Dr. Knudsen is 71 years young and followed by over 1 million Twitter followers. What many don’t know is that she overcame a childhood vision condition and a family situation that spurred her to the type of self-sufficiency that she unlocks on everyone she touches. Dr. Knudsen shares her views on:

• Overcoming the struggle of a childhood illness and an unstable family situation
• How she has taken her own experiences to inspire the lives of so many
• Starting a new business and life journey at age 54
• How she has inspired others to build a social media empire

In this episode, Michael Dermer interviews  Adam Sandow, who has built a small empire by bringing affluence, beauty and innovation together as few others have.  With properties like Fred Siegel, publications Luxe Interiors + Design, Worth and Interior Design and BeautyDNA. TestTube and Material ConneXion, Adam has redefined creativity. Described as someone who "can take empty magic and put it into a box.," Adam discusses his path as an entrepreneur and how his ability to think differently has led to success where many others have fallen short. Adam shares his views on:

• what it takes to be an entrepreneur
• how his decisions to fund with his only dollars can often be a lonely endeavor
• his unique ability to think differently about beauty and affluence
• his loneliest day and happiest day.

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In this episode, Michael Dermer interviews his cousin Ron Dermer, the Israeli Ambassador to the United States. Ron explains how the struggle of Israel as a nation and the spirit of the Israeli population has led to a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Ron shares his view on:

• How the constant struggle of Israel to survive as a nation had led to leadership in innovation and entrepreneurism
• How the need to survive has spurred a culture of creativity, passion, “chutzpah” and will
• The astonishing achievements of Israel in innovation despite its limited size and population size
• How military service adds to the capabilities of those who choose to be entrepreneurs
• His struggle associated with the United States nuclear deal with Iran
• His personal entrepreneurial experiences

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In this episode, Michael Dermer interviews Steven Madden, who made the Steve Madden brand a household name in shoes and now has led the brand to endeavors far beyond shoes.  No one knows more about success in the face of the struggle. Steve spent two years in jail when his company was taken public by Stratton Oakmont, the investment firm run by his childhood friend, Jordan Belfort, the character played by Leonardo DiCaprio, in The Wolf of Wall Street.  Steve shares his views on:

• Surviving in jail for two years
• How we knew he was an entrepreneur
• Donald Trump and how he would be as President
• Getting caught up in the scandal of Stratton Oakmont
• His happiest day and loneliest day

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In this episode, Michael Dermer reveals how the “perfect storm” he faced in his business led to the discovery of The Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael watched the business he built over ten years – the first to provide financial rewards for healthy behavior – almost get destroyed in ten days by the financial crisis of 2008. And how his ability to change perspective was the difference between success and failure. Michael’s story includes:

• details how he left a prestigious law firm to make the entrepreneurial leap
• what it was like to see the business he built over ten years nearly collapse in a week
• the two years of twenty-hour days it would take to save his business
• how his change in perspective led to the successful sale of his business

For this episode's show notes, visit www.lonelyentrepreneur.com/category/podcasts