Kass and Mike Lazerow are an entrepreneurial husband and wife duo. They are serial entrepreneurs, philanthropists, investors, and most recently, authors. They are the co-founders of Golf.com and Buddy Media, the leading social media marketing platform that sold to Salesforce for $745 million.Their new book, Shoveling Shit: A Love Story, tells the story about what it takes to build something meaningful. Listen in as they share their story of love, commitment, perseverance, and success.

Timestamps:

01:13 Business Partners and Soulmates

02:33 Golf.com

09:55 Building Buddy Media

17:59 Investing in Startups and Liquid Death

21:05 Philanthropy

22:56 Shoveling Shit

28:23 Transparency

30:08 Bonding

33:41 Vision and Execution

36:07 The Challenges and Rewards of Pivoting

39:16 Work and Personal Life

50:02 Defining Success

53:17 Advice for Entrepreneurial Couples

Links:

New Release: Shoveling Shit: https://shovelingshit.com/

Kass & Mike: https://kassandmike.com/

Sara Schleider is the CEO and founder of Harlow Interiors, a high-end interior design company. Through Harlow, Sara has designed homes for high-profile clients such as celebrities and professional athletes. Listen in as Sara shares her experience bringing up a company from the ground up. Learn how she managed the logistical hurdles of furnishing multi-million dollar homes, the importance of staying organized and hiring the right people, and how to stay creative in an ever-changing field.

Timestamps:

01:51 Starting Harlow Interiors

10:23 Challenges and Triumphs in the Business

12:37 Business and Family

22:23 High-Profile Clients

26:42 Challenges

27:59 Logistics and Employee Management

34:48 Business Growth and Future Plans

41:36 Daily Routine

45:55 Event Staging and Future Opportunities

Links:

Sara’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sara-schleider-115a81b6/

Harlow Interiors: https://www.harlowinteriors.com/

Brian Smith, the founder of UGG, the world-renowned fashion brand known for their iconic boots. In this episode, Brian shares the journey of UGG’s humble beginnings in Australia to its worldwide success. He shares how UGG initially faced struggles with growth until he discovered how to more effectively market to his target audience. Listen in as Brian shares his story!

Timestamps:

02:56 The Origin Story of UGG

14:36 Breakthrough in Marketing

20:39 The Power of Meditation

28:58 Reflections on Success

32:30 Top 5% and Bottom 5% Moments

36:07 Marketing Breakthroughs and Celebrity Endorsements

41:36 Success Beyond Business

47:49 Navigating the Changing Business Landscape

50:07 Habits for Success

55:19 Final Words

Links:

Brian’s Website: https://briansmithspeaker.com/

UGG: https://www.ugg.com/

Marketing at Nike, Estée Lauder, and Revlon, Swan is now a creator with over 3.7 million followers online. She has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Impact, Brand Innovators’ 40 Under 40 and Marketing Women to Watch. As a professional speaker, Swan has spoken throughout the globe for SXSW, Cannes Film Festival, Google, Salesforce, and Harvard, to name a few. Listen in as she shares her story!

Timestamps:

00:31 - The Queen of Clubhouse

02:04 - Entrepreneurial Roots

06:27 - Self-Worth and Identity

10:43 - Community

12:32 - Embracing Technology

21:54 - Leadership

22:17 - Investing in People

26:55 - EmpathyCultural Heritage

38:05 - Future Plans and Goals

Links:

Swan’s Website: https://www.swansit.com/

Swan’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swansit/?hl=en

Swan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swansit/

Tara Raffi is the founder and CEO of Almond, a full-service, tech-enabled ObGyn. While working as a management consultant for large hospitals, Tara found herself unable to book an ObGyn appointment when she needed one. Massive amounts of money is spent on healthcare every year, but the experience wasn’t improving for patients. “It didn’t make sense to me,” Tara says. Creating Almond was her way of revolutionizing the way women’s healthcare is delivered. Almond’s goal is to “co-create a health journey that is designed around our needs.” Listen in!

Timestamps:

01:01 Tara’s Story

03:13 The Maternal Health Crisis in the U.S. 

04:28 Revolutionizing OBGYN Care

13:16 Challenges

15:48 Future Plans

22:33 How Almond Works

32:06 Balancing Entrepreneurship and Personal Life

33:28 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Links:

Almond’s Website: https://www.almondobgyn.com/

Almond’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/almondobgyn/

Almond’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@almondobgyn

Almond’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/almond-obgyn/

Check out their Linktree: https://linktr.ee/almondobgyn

Noah Rosenfarb is the founder of Freedom Family Office, a “comprehensive financial firm offering personalized wealth advice for entrepreneurs.” Noah is a seasoned wealth coach, with over two decades of experience in the industry. He’s also a serial entrepreneur that has built, sold, and invested in more than 50 real estate acquisitions valuing nearly $1 billion. Listen in as Kalika and Noah talk all about what it really means to achieve financial freedom. Noah covers actionable strategies in building passive income, managing taxes, and maintaining a healthy personal life. Tune in!

Timestamps:

02:20 Financial Freedom and Time Freedom

04:49 Lifestyle Creep

07:51 Setting Personal Goals

11:00 Tax Strategies

22:11 Life Insurance

26:51 Longevity and Financial Planning

28:19 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work

28:45 Noah’s Daily Life

30:05 EOS and Business Systems

32:46 Estate Planning

35:42 Proactive Planning

38:51 Financial Advice

43:22 The Role of Technology

Links:

Freedom Family Office: https://freedomfamilyoffice.com/

Wealththrive: https://www.wealthrive.com/

Talk About Tax: https://talktofreedom.com/talkabouttax/

Matt Dusig is an artist, entrepreneur, and publisher. Matt, a former tech CEO turned fine art photographer, has had quite an entrepreneurial journey. Having successfully built and sold multiple businesses like GoZing and Innovate MR, the latter of which sold for $150 million, Matt brings a unique blend of creativity and strategic insight to his works as an artist. In this episode,  Matt shares his story. His fine art photography work has led him to many beautiful locations, capturing the majesty of wild horses, the grandeur of Hawaii’s landscapes, and the dynamic cityscapes of Los Angeles. Listen in!

Timestamps:

03:11 Matt’s Origin Story

07:44 The Birth of GoZing

16:48 Building and Selling InnovateMR

19:57 InnovateMR's Unique Approach and Success

27:21 Exit Strategies

29:36 Facilitating Company Growth

32:18 Facing Challenges

38:36 Transition to Fine Art Photography

42:35 Adventures in Horse Photography

51:44 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

54:31 Looking to the Future

Links:

Matt’s Website: https://www.dusig.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattdusig/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattdusig/

Josh Holtzman is a fourth-generation entrepreneur who knew at an early age that he wanted to become a leader in business. A successful entrepreneur and a seasoned business coach, Josh is also an Expert Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer. Having had multiple successful exits under his belt, Josh is quite the serial entrepreneur. Though already successful, the real shift came when Josh adopted EOS. Wanting to share his experience with the world, Josh spends his time nowadays focused on helping others strengthen their business using EOS. Listen in! 

Timestamps:

01:21 Origin Story

02:41 Impact on LA Businesses

08:42 Leadership Alignment

10:14 EOS Implementation

17:04 Navigating Business Partnerships

21:30 Vision Traction Organizer (VTO)

25:48 Discovering the EOS Life

29:10 Vulnerability

39:12 Video Marketing

43:22 Personal Habits

Links:

Reach out to Josh! [email protected]

Josh’s Page: https://www.eosworldwide.com/josh-holtzman

Josh’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-holtzman-33916a/

Amanda Ma is the founder and CEO of Innovate Marketing Group, an award-winning corporate event agency based in Los Angeles. With over 20 years of experience, Amanda has worked with top brands like Google, TikTok, and East West Bank. Amanda is devoted to community leadership, serving on multiple boards and advisory councils. Listen in as she shares insight about what goes into corporate event hosting, how she managed her company through the pandemic, and how to find a work-life balance. 

Timestamps:

01:32 Intro to Amanda

03:19 How It All Started

05:18 Creating Impactful and Intentional Events

07:29 Building Trust

10:04 Innovative Ideas and Trends

16:07 Balancing Work and Family Life

20:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

22:52 Overcoming Business Challenges

25:12 Pandemic Pivoting

27:58 Looking Forward

Links:

Innovate Marketing Group: https://innovatemkg.com/

Amanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandamaimg/

Amanda’s Website: https://amandama.co/

Catie Chase is a purpose-driven educator with over two decades of experience. An ICF-certified life and leadership coach, Catie shares her passion for empowering students and how to provide them with a positive framework for their future. Listen in as she shares how she navigated her business through the pandemic, how to educate with purpose, and how an environment rooted in advocacy and empathy help lead to entrepreneurial growth.

Timestamps:

01:12 Introduction to Catie

01:28 Challenges Faced by Modern Parents

02:26 The Importance of Life Coaching

06:15 Tools for Entrepreneurial Parents

10:22 Clarity, Focus, Ease, and Grace

13:44 Understanding Self-Efficacy and Neurodiversity

16:35 Supporting Neurodivergent Individuals

20:25 Modern Toolbox for Success

26:20 Pillars of Success

28:21 The Role of Parents in Student Success

30:01 Grace and Gratitude

33:01 The Importance of Peer Tutoring

38:01 Finding the Right College Fit

Links:

Catie’s Website: https://www.catiechase.com/

Catie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catierchase/