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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Bill Feinberg to get his insight on how treating everyone like gold has been key for his business, how it is his duty to lead by example and give back to the community, and how he creates a unique customer experience.  

Bill Feinberg is the President of Allied Kitchen and Bath in Ft Lauderdale, FL. Bill and his brother Joe founded Allied in 1984. With his roots in Philadelphia, Bill had a vision for the design and remodeling business. He successfully brought that vision to South Florida and has been reshaping the community for the last 35 years. Bill has re-built and beautified Oakland Park Blvd with his new 15,000 sq foot showroom. Bill is known as a man who gives back to the community and lives by the motto "Pay it Forward".

Bill has transformed the South Florida non-profit community by hosting numerous charities in the Allied showroom, allowing them to raise unprecedented donations, all underwritten 100% in full by the company.

Together with his family and staff, Bill has hosted more than 100 charitable events in the past few years alone. Bill leads by example and has shared his philosophy of service with many colleagues and friends creating a makeable impact in our local community. Bill has won The 2013 Sun Sentinel's Excalibur Award, South Florida's most prestigious honor, among many others.

Bill's motto is “Concierge Service”. After more than 35 years in Fort Lauderdale, referrals are still his main source of business. His goal is to create lasting relationships with his clients and make them part of the Allied family. It's all on our TEAM = Together Everyone Achieves More.

Bill is involved with many trade and charitable organizations for both the Kitchen and Bath Industry, as well as within the South Florida community, and has served on numerous committees and Boards including the NKBA (National Kitchen & Bath Association). He currently serves on both the local and State boards of Habitat for Humanity, The Ft Laud Chamber, US Army Adv. Council of Broward County, The Economic Adv Council of Broward County, NSU Ambassadors Board and is the past Pres. of The So Fla Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Bill is also Chair-Elect for the 2020 Ft Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce

Website: 

https://www.alliedkitchenandbath.com/

Linkedin: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-feinberg-9b794120/

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with David McKinnon to get his insight on how being a franchisee is a safe business investment, how one weekend changed his life forever, and how finding the right business partner can help you succeed.  

David McKinnon, is currently the Chairman for NextGen Franchising, TriniD Capital, and TriniD Ventures. He is also a founding partner for Premier Franchise Advisors. McKinnon began his franchising career in 1982 when he and a partner purchased a ServiceMaster franchise in Toronto, Canada. He is the former CEO and Co-Founder of Service Brands International. Together they built the largest commercial carpet cleaning franchise in North America. In 1984, McKinnon acquired the rights to Molly Maid, then a start-up residential cleaning franchise in Canada. McKinnon relocated and established the corporate headquarters in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Today, Molly Maid has grown to more than 800 franchises in the U.S., Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, and Portugal. In the late 1990s, David recognized that other segments of the home service business were highly fragmented, and homeowners were both time-starved and unwilling or unable to maintain their homes without outside help. After exploring additional home services, Service Brands International (SBI) was created in 2001 as an umbrella organization. SBI grew to include Molly Maid; 1-800-DryClean, a pick-up, and delivery dry clean business; Mr. Handyman International, America's No. 1 professional handyman service business and ProTect Painters, an expert residential and commercial painting business. Alumni SBI brands include Ductz International and CRDN (Certified Restoration Dry Cleaning Network), which were divested. In 2007, McKinnon and his partners acquired a major stake in PuroClean, a Florida-based franchisor of restoration services with over 200 franchisees, serving both the insurance industry and homeowners

Along the way, McKinnon has been personally recognized for many outstanding achievements, which include: The Blue Chip Enterprise Award in 1995, Crain's Detroit Business "Top 40 Under 40" entrepreneurs in the state of Michigan in 1995, Co-Founder of The Ms. Molly Foundation, and The International Franchise Association's prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2001 and in 2013 he was inducted into the Entrepreneurship Hall of Fame.

Website: 

http://www.mollymaid.com/
http://www.mrhandyman.com/local-handyman-service/mo/st-louis-west-county.aspx 

http://www.protectpainters.com/
http://www.1-800-dryclean.com/

http://trinid.com/trinid-capital/

https://trinid.com/trinid-ventures/

http://nextgenfranchising.org/

http://www.premierfranchiseadvisors.com/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mckinnon-0990518/

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Sifu Matthew to get his insight on how his love of martial arts inspired him to create a business, the Marital Arts of Wellness, how to align your mind and body to become self-aware, and, how being your authentic self is vital to your business.  

Sifu Matthew is a Kung Fu Master, world renowned healer, athletic performance expert and founder of The Martial Arts of Wellness (MAOW). He is a master of understanding the electromagnetic forces of the body in relation to strength, wellness, and performance.  He is known for his ability to regenerate body tissues, ligaments, and bones rapidly to activate the healing process.  He has worked with many thousands, including pro-athletes and Hollywood stars. Some of his groundbreaking work includes regenerating dogs’ hips, dissolving arthritis, and preventing numerous degenerative conditions from surgery. 

Sifu Matthew’s creation of the Martial Arts of Wellness came from his more than 41 years of experience in the martial arts, which inspired him to discover an intimate process of how electromagnetic forces interact within and without of the body. With this scientific knowledge, Sifu Matthew was able to heal his own body completely from several major chronic debilitating injuries from competitive sports. Some of those injuries included: an ankle with bone spurs and a severed nerve cut accidentally during surgery which left him with constant pain and irreparable structural damage, a finger that was shattered with no room for pins and was predicted to have arthritis and no movement, and a host of other conditions that had no response to traditional or alternative medicine.

Matthew was able to heal his injuries permanently through mastering an understanding of his own electromagnetic forces, precise elements and angles of motion needed to activate these forces for healing.  His understanding of these forces came from studying through interaction the precise trajectory of the creative force cycles that are responsible for our health or disease.

Website: https://themartialartsofwellness.com/

Instagram: @martialartsofwellness

Facebook: @MartialArtsofWellness

Twiiter: @MAofWellness

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiY7csGsQCBg9wqHzjkV2Nw?view_as=subscriber

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Gary Press to get his insight on how he developed his businesses and mindset, tips for someone starting out in the media and marketing industry, and how he strayed away from his dad’s plan to follow his dream and create his own business. 

Gary directs the largest and fastest-growing magazine publishing business in South Florida with 13 monthly publications and a combined readership approaching 1 million. Gary launched South Florida Business & Wealth magazine in 2014, attracting over 117,000 C-Suite readers into LMG’s portfolio that extends into the tri-county region. In 2018, Lifestyle Media Group launched Tampa Bay Business & Wealth, as well as Good Press, which celebrates the philanthropic scene in south Palm Beach and Broward counties. In addition to publishing, Gary also owns Alternative Revenue Solutions, a company designed to increase market share for its clients.

Website: 

https://lmgfl.com/

https://sfbwmag.com/

Instagram: 

@lifestylemagfl

@sfbwmag

Facebook:

@lifestylemagazine

@southfloridabusinesswealth

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Greg Young to get his insight on how he grows his businesses, his unique story on the creation of The Backpack Barber Foundation, and how he adds value to the community. 

The Backpack Barber is an initiative started by local barber and community builder Greg Young to help address the growing homeless issue in Downtown FTL. Through giving back in the form of providing free hair cuts, hygiene supplies, and support to the homeless, The Backpack Barber makes an impact on this pivotal issue by raising awareness to it through his visual storytelling campaigns on social media.

Bringing the conversation to light and documenting real ways that anyone in the community can give back, The Backpack Barber encourages others to also make a difference while inspiring the fortunate and less fortunate to continue improving their lives everyday.

Website: 

https://noblemenscs.com/charity/

https://www.thebackpackbarberfoundation.com/

Social Media: 

Instagram: 

@thebackpackbarberfoundation

@ gregthebarber954

@ noblemenscs

Facebook:

@noblemenscs

@thebackpackbarberfoundation

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7Q1FRMsdzoUXKReu5FLEcQ

@Gregyoung

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Andrew Forrest to get his insight on how he grows his businesses, how he finds talent to scale, and how he adds value to his customers to retain them.

Dr. Forrest is one of Florida’s leading dentists treating some of the most challenging cases. With over 15 years of experience, a passion for attention to detail, and an artistic flair for creating beautiful smiles, Dr. Forrest is a leading clinician that specializes in Periodontics and Implant Dentistry Presently, Dr. Forrest is the Clinical Director of 1500 DENTAL, based in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Dr. Forrest believes in employing a “team approach” to dental care, utilizing the expertise of a team of varying dental specialists. His clinical research was completed at the University of Miami on the interdisciplinary management of Cancer Treatment, Irradiation Therapy, and Implantology. This earned him the prestigious Straumann ITI Implant Dentistry Scholarship Award. While attending Dental School, Dr. Forrest completed two Periodontics externships at New York University and Harvard University. Dr. Forrest completed his three year specialty training in Periodontics and Implant Surgery at the University of Florida, Shand’s Hospital. During that time, he also completed his Master’s Degree with a focus on Oral Immunology.

Dr. Forrest is a third generation dentist and has a teaching appointment as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Periodontics at the University of Florida. To date, Dr. Forrest has placed more than 10,000 dental implants. He lectures nationwide to practitioners on his methodology, teaching others how to attain the highest possible results in Implant Dentistry. Dr. Forrest also has the honor and privilege of being part the Clear Choice Dental Implant Team based her in South Florida. Dr. Forrest maintains a reputation for excellent results by following the basic principles of proper treatment planning and team synergy. Moreover, his passion for his patients is evident in his practice. To him, it’s not just about work; it’s about caring for people and improving the quality of their lives.

Website: https://1500dental.com

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Chris Stenger to get his insight on how he grows his businesses, the development of a new “Silicon Valley” in Florida, and what you can to do scale your business.

Chris Stegner has been an entrepreneur since he was little, from selling his art to his neighbors to creating a start up in his garage and getting featured on Tech Crunch. He believes in building something you are passionate about. 

Chris Stegner is the CEO and Founder at Very Big Things. His company is revolutionizing the south and creating opportunities for the tech industry. Companies will call him to help them with development issues and train their workforce. He was worked major companies such as Apple, Walmart, T-Mobile, Levi, and many more. 

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Sam DeBianchi to get her insight on how she made her way onto Million Dollar listing Miami and used that fame to skyrocket her business, and what you can to do scale your business. 

Samantha (Sam) DeBianchi is an entrepreneur, real estate investor, branding genius, influencer and thought leader. After launching her first “business” as a first grader selling toys (and occasionally, her parents’ possessions) to her classmates, she realized her sales savvy early on, and has since grown a globally recognized real estate business and personal brand.

When she’s not buying and selling homes or growing her businesses, Sam’s educating major network television audiences about real estate, marketing and business, or voicing her views on hot topics to publications like Forbes and The Huffington Post. Sam’s expertise has been seen on CNBC, Fox News, Fox Business, Bloomberg and CNBC World and has spoken to audiences as large as 4500+ at sold out conferences from New York to Australia. She was also the first woman to be casted on Bravo’s Million Dollar Listing (Miami) series.

Engaging regularly with her six-figure social media follower base, Sam shares her thoughts, ideas and recommendations on entrepreneurship, branding and lifestyle, real estate.

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Website: samdebianchi.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @samdebianchi @debianchire

Facebook: @samdebianchi

Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/samdebianchi/

Youtube: Sam Debianchi

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Kavita Channe to get her insight on how to launch a start up in the wine businesses, when she sang happy birthday to LeBron James, and what you can to do scale your business.

Kavita Channe is a sports and entertainment TV host and producer, TV personality, entrepreneur, philanthropist and mother who has successfully broken barriers for women and minorities in both media and television. In addition to her accomplishments in the sports, entertainment and business, she has lent herself to many charitable organizations and is a sought-after speaker and influencer.

Kavita Channe brings diversity to an industry with her array of talents. Whether on the sidelines reporting for an NFL football team, wowing an audience of a morning talk show, or using her entrepreneurial skills to bring a new product to market, she is constantly using her talents to create new and exciting paths for her already inspiring career.

Contact Info:

Website: www.ChanneRose.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @TheChanneRose @KavitaChanne

Twitter: @TheChanneRose

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The Upreneur podcast has partnered up with SCORE, hosted by Jeremy Straub, to help bring engaging conversations with today’s top leaders and business owners. On today’s episode, we sat down with Dev Motwani to get his insight on how he grows his businesses, his meeting with Donald Trump, and what you can to do scale your business.

Dev Motwani serves as President and CEO of Merrimac Ventures, a Fort Lauderdale based real estate firm that focuses on value-add investment and development opportunities. Property types owned and operated include hotels, condos, retail, office and rental apartments primarily in South Florida but also throughout the United States.

Dev is also Founder and Managing Partner of Ramesh Properties, a distressed real estate investment fund focused on opportunistic investments in residential and commercial development sites throughout South Florida. He currently oversees nearly $750 million in development projects. Current projects include the Four Seasons Hotel and Private Residences, The Gale Boutique Hotel and Residences, as well as Las Olas Riverfront, all in the Fort Lauderdale area.

Dev is Founder and Managing Partner of Chieftain Residential, a yield-oriented distressed residential fund purchasing single-family homes, and residential land, primarily in the Southeast US and Texas. The fund aims to balance current income opportunities through the rental markets for its single-family home inventory, while also targeting capital appreciation in single family homes and land as the US Residential Market continues to rebound.

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Website: merrimacventures.com

Instagram: @ motown_fll

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