Best David Hirschfeld Podcasts (2025)

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14 - The Impact of AI on CAD Design: What Every Inventor Should Know with CADdesignhelp.com's Scott Tarcy 12:29

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the President and Design Engineer at CADdesignhelp.com, Scott Tarcy. Scott shares his journey from corporate mechanical engineer to entrepreneur, discussing the challenges and successes of running his own CAD design business. He highlights notable projects, inclu…

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13 - How AI and Personal Values Are Revolutionizing the Way We Choose Stocks with SSP Software's Jaden Sterling 24:53

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO of SSP Software, Jaden Sterling. Jaden shares his journey from Wall Street to founding a SaaS company that helps investors pick stocks using AI and personal values. He discusses challenging the diversification myth, scaling his business globally, leveragi…

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Ep. 65- A Nazi doctor and Post-war Justice with Andrew Wisely 1:31:09

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Send us a text Despite some popular perception, Holocaust perpetrators are rarely cartoonish pure evil characters. In fact, many of them understood their guilt and actively sought to weave false narratives to exonerate themselves or avoid prosecution. The story of Franz Lucas is one such narrative. In this episode, I talk with Andrew Wisely about L…

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12 - Where AI Meets Blockchain: The Future of Investment Underwriting with SmartBlocks' Mark Fidelman 11:07

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CMO and Advisor at SmartBlocks, Mark Fidelman. Mark shares his journey from real estate to crypto, the platform’s approach to regulatory compliance, and the integration of AI to streamline underwriting. He discusses tax strategies, such as 1031 exchanges with…

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11 - The Future of Wealth Transfer: How AI Can Help You Minimize Tax Liabilities with Capital Gains Tax Solutions' Brett Swarts 15:23

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, Brett Swarts. Brett shares his journey from real estate brokerage to helping clients minimize tax liabilities through strategic exits. He discusses leveraging AI and automation tools like ChatGPT and Gumloop to streamli…

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Ep. 64- The Birdman of Auschwitz with Nicholas Milton 1:16:13

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Send us a text Sometimes it can still be surprising how deeply the Nazi state tainted every aspect of society...including ornithology. In this fascinating episode, I talk with Nicholas Milton about Günther Niethammer, a famous academic who became a guard at Auschwitz where he continued his scholarly activities. It's a really interesting examination…

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10 - Outreach Made Easy: Why the Sales Rep Crossed the Road to Automation with BDR.ai's David Bush 22:29

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO at BDR.ai, David Bush. David shares how he and his brother acquired a successful company in 2024 and applied AI-driven processes to scale growth, personalize outreach, and replace costly sales roles. He discusses overcoming tech stack challenges, the impo…

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9 - Coaching Success: How to Navigate Change and Pivot with Purpose with Tricres' Rebecca Bonnington 14:41

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO at Tricres, Rebecca Bonnington. Rebecca shares her journey of building a scalable coaching model, including early setbacks with tech solutions and her pivot to training coaches using her proprietary methodology. She discusses leveraging AI—such as her "BB…

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Ep. 63- Yiddish and the Holocaust with Hannah Pollin-Galay 1:27:06

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Send us a text The Nazis’ physical war on Jews also had important cultural repercussions. One of these was its assault on Yiddish. The Holocaust not only murdered many Yiddish speakers and destroyed Yiddish institutions, but it also changed the language itself. In this episode, I talk with Hannah Pollin-Galay about fascinating work on Yiddish durin…

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8 - Fail Forward: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Success with AI with Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat.'s Colin Campbell 43:18

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Owner, Operator, and Author of Start. Scale. Exit. Repeat., Colin Campbell. Colin shares lessons from his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing the importance of learning from failure, building profitable businesses, and not chasing unicorn status. He explores…

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0209. Efficiency Is Not Just Cutting Costs 51:19

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Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 2025 MassBio Industry Snapshot — an annual report tracking employment trends, investment, real estate, and pipeline activity across the life sciences ecosystem. With talent displacement, funding cuts, and lab vacancies reshaping the landscape, the conversation zeroes in on how biopharma companies shoul…

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Ep. 62- Dehumanization and Genocide with David Livingstone Smith 1:26:18

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Send us a text We often hear the term “dehumanization” used in a variety of contexts. For example, dehumanization a set of beliefs, or a set of behaviors? Is it metaphorical or do people actually believe their victims are less than human? In this episode, I talk with David Livingstone Smith about his fascinating, challenging, and insightful work on…

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7 - Overcoming Bottlenecks: Strategies for Scaling Your Business with Smart Technology Choices with Stephan Smith 33:04

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Founder, Fractional CTO, and Tech Enabler, Stephan Smith. Stephan shares his unconventional career journey, lessons from building and losing a biotech startup during COVID-19, and his shift toward low-code, no-code, and AI-driven consulting. He discusses the …

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6 - The Future of RFPs: Why AI Matters for Small Business Success with Breeze Docs' Mark Shriner 40:14

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Co-Founder and CEO at Breeze Docs, Mark Shriner. Mark shares his entrepreneurial journey, the creation of Breeze—a generative AI platform helping SMBs efficiently respond to RFPs and RFIs—and insights on the challenges of raising awareness, competition, and t…

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Ep. 61- Writing about Holocaust Perpetrators with Erin McGlothlin 1:23:04

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Send us a text How do we write about Holocaust perpetrators? What does that tell us about not only the historical figures themselves but also the ways in which we approach, describe, and analyze them. In this week’s episode, I talk with Erin McGlothlin about how writers have dealt with perpetrators in both fiction and non-fiction and also about the…

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5 - Build Less, Validate More: The Startup Power of Customer Discovery with Wildfire Labs' Todd Gagne 22:35

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Co-Founder at Wildfire Labs, Todd Gagne. Todd shares his journey from early startups to leading Wildfire Labs, which helps founders with deep domain expertise build scalable software businesses. He explains how AI and workflow automation streamline customer d…

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0208. It’s Not the Science — It’s the System 54:51

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Send us a text Why Operational Excellence is Biopharma’s Next Competitive Advantage In this special cofounder episode of Lean by Design, Oscar Gonzalez and Lawrence Wong pull back the curtain on the ideas behind Oscar’s upcoming book—and the operational realities that inspired it. The core message? The biggest risks in biopharma often don’t come fr…

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4 - Automating Your Business: Is Your Workflow Ready for a Robot Assistant? with Vit Lyoshin 13:49

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with Vit Lyoshin. Vit shares his journey from IT and business intelligence to launching the startup, detailing several pivots and their focus on building a no-code, AI-powered platform. He discusses strategies for gaining early adopters, using AI tools in development,…

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3 - Unlocking the Future: How AI is Revolutionizing the Consulting Industry with Consulting Success' Michael Zipursky 25:30

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the CEO and Co-Founder at Consulting Success, Michael Zipursky. Michael shares insights on how consulting and coaching business owners can leverage AI, software, and workflow automation to scale their businesses. He discusses the evolution of Consulting Success, …

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2 - How to Communicate Value: Shifting from Features to Benefits in Your Startup with FeelTheBoot's Lance Cottrell 21:44

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In this episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, David Hirschfeld speaks with the Chief Executive Boot at FeelTheBoot, Lance Cottrell. Lance shares his journey from astrophysics to entrepreneurship, detailing his company’s pivot from consumer privacy to serving federal agencies. He emphasizes the importance for founders to focus on the pro…

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AI in Everything with Wendy Reeves from The Human Side of AI 29:41

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Send us a text In this special episode, I sit down with Wendy Reeves from The Human Side of AI to explore how AI is becoming part of everything...from smart glasses and drones to toys and appliances. 🧠🧸✈️ We talk: Real-world use cases like the 🧠 Plaud Pin & Limitless Notetakers Consent, surveillance, and data privacy ⚠️ AI in the workplace and at h…

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Ep. 60- Perpetrators of Mass Violence with Alette Smeulers 1:19:44

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Send us a text What makes someone a perpetrator? Are killers born or made? One thing that is clear in studying the Holocaust and other genocides is that perpetrators come in all shapes and sizes with just as diverse a set of motivations. On today’s episode, I talked with Alette Smeulers about her work in studying perpetrators from a variety of pers…

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0207. Fix What Matters Most: Rethinking Workflow Improvement in Biopharma 56:11

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Send us a text In this episode, we introduce a new approach to operational excellence, one built for the realities of today’s biopharma landscape. As the industry faces tighter budgets and widespread restructuring, the pressure to “do more with less” has never been higher. But when you can’t fix everything, where should you start? We share how Sigm…

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Ep. 59- The Auschwitz Sonderkommando with Dominic Williams 1:28:43

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Send us a text Arguably, one of the worst places for prisoners to work during the Holocaust was the Sonderkommando—the group of prisoners forced to work in and around the gas chambers, disposing of corpses. Yet they also managed to create a number of texts that survived the Holocaust even if they did not. In this episode, I talk with Dominic Willia…

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1 - Debugging Your Way to Success: Laughing Through Software Development Challenges with David Hirschfeld 13:06

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In the inaugural episode of Scaling Smarter: Concept to Cash Flow, Josh Elledge of UpMyInfluence speaks with the creator and host of the show, David Hirschfeld. David, who is the founder and CEO of Tekyz, introduces the podcast’s mission: to share real stories from software industry leaders who have used workflow automation and AI to launch or scal…

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0206. From Chaos to Clarity: Bridging the Gap Between R&D Decisions and Scientific Data with Bogdan Knezevic 51:06

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Bogdan Knezevic, co-founder and CEO of Kaleidoscope, to talk about a growing challenge in life sciences R&D: making smart decisions when data is scattered across teams, tools, and partners. Bogdan explains why disconnected systems lead to costly delays, duplicate experiments, and missed opportunities…

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Ep. 58- Evolution of Genocide with Benjamin Meiches 1:28:38

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Send us a text The concept of genocide is one of the few ideas created from scratch in the 20th century. As a result, it can be incredibly complicated to interpret, both legally and historically. Indeed, the definition itself has often made it difficult to prosecute. In this episode, I talk with Benjamin Meiches about the evolution of the concept g…

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0205. Before You Scale: Designing Workflows That Set Teams Up for Success with David Hirschfeld 43:05

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Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with David Hirschfeld, 35-year software veteran and founder of Tekyz, to talk about why designing workflows before you start building is critical for sustainable growth. We explore how the speed of modern tools and AI can create a dangerous illusion of progress, causing teams to skip planning and discover…

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Ep. 57- Magnus Hirschfeld, the trans community, and the Nazis with Brandy Schillace 1:20:17

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Send us a text When the Nazis carried out their infanous and well-documented book burning on the Opernplatz in May 1933, the literal fuel for that fire came from Dr. Magnus Hirschfeld's Institute for Sexual Science, an institution that both studied and provided treatment for LGBTQ Germans. In this episode, I talked with Brandy Schillace about Hirsc…

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0204. Start With the End: How PRFAQs Create Clarity Before You Build with Marcelo Calbucci 51:23

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Send us a text Have you ever started a project only to realize you’re building something your leaders never asked for? You’re not alone. In this episode of Lean by Design, we sit down with Marcelo Calbucci, a veteran of Amazon, Microsoft, and multiple startups, to explore the PRFAQ Framework, Amazon’s secret weapon for aligning strategy and executi…

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Ep. 56- The Holocaust in Bulgaria with Nadége Ragaru 1:09:34

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Send us a text The story of Bulgaria and the Holocaust is often a narrative about how Bulgaria protected its Jews from the Nazis. But is this really case? Certainly not in the case of Thrace and Macedonia. In this episode, I talked with Nadege Ragaru about the history of the complex Holocaust in Bulgaria and its attempts to come to terms with this …

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Unlocking AI's Potential: How Entrepreneurs Can Amplify Success with Jonathan Mast 53:56

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Jonathan Mast, an international speaker and AI consultant, to explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in the business world. Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you leverage …

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0203: Build or Buy? Developing Internal Process Capabilities vs. Relying on External Experts with Liam O'Neill 45:08

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Send us a text Have you ever noticed the gap between where your organization is and where it needs to be widening every day—especially when workflows are undefined or changing? In this episode of Lean by Design, we sit down with Liam O’Neill of BPM‑D to tackle the big question: do you invest in building process capabilities internally or lean on ou…

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🚗 Chatbots Are Dead: Welcome to the Age of AI Sales Associates 🤖 41:22

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Send us a text Basic chatbots are out. Say hello to 𝗔𝗜𝗦𝗔—an AI sales associate that actually closes deals. In this episode of Artificial Antics, I sit down with Lane Campbell (CEO & Co-Founder) and Phil Spagnoli (Director of Business Development) from Zenzio to explore how their AI-powered platform is changing the game for dealerships. We cover the…

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Building Foretopia: How David Lindmeir Is Transforming Businesses with NetSuite 57:46

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Send us a text Join us in this inspiring episode of the Maker Manager Money podcast as host Kyle Ariel Knowles interviews David Lindmeir, the founder and CEO of Foretopia. David shares his entrepreneurial journey, from his childhood experiences in his family's candy store to launching his first business, eWatches, and eventually founding Foretopia,…

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Ep. 55- Holocaust Photographs with Hilary Earl and Valerie Hébert 1:20:52

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Send us a text In December 1941, an SS man took a series of 12 photographs of an Einsatzgruppen killing in Latvia. The negatives were stolen by a survivor who had copies made and retrieved them after the war. In today’s episode, we explore what we can learn about the Holocaust from these photographs and, indeed, from photographs in general. I talk …

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Building Value in Startups: Adam Coughlin and the Unique Approach of York IE 50:50

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Send us a text In this Maker Manager Money episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles welcomes Adam Coughlin, co-founder and Chief Marketing Officer of York IE, an innovative advisory and venture capital firm focused on helping early-stage B2B SaaS companies grow. KEY TAKEAWAYS The Power of Storytelling in Startups: Adam emphasized the importance of storytel…

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0202. When Everyone’s Rowing, But the Boat Isn’t Moving 52:33

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Send us a text Have you ever watched a rowing team give it their all only to spin in circles? That’s exactly how we feel when our teams pour in effort without clear roles and responsibilities. In this episode of Lean by Design, we explore how vague decision‐making and overlapping tasks quietly drain momentum, leading to missed deadlines and frustra…

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Episode 20 - AI Compliance & IP Strategies: Essential Insights for Modern Businesses 42:49

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Send us a text In Season 2, episode 5 of Artificial Antics, host Mike Onslow sits down with Vincent Allen, an intellectual property attorney, to explorer the essential strategies for AI compliance and innovation protection in today's business landscape. Discover how to safeguard your creations and navigate the legal intricacies of AI technology. Vi…

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Navigating Startup Success: Insights from David Hirschfeld on the Launch First Methodology 52:46

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker Manager Money podcast! In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with David Hirschfeld, the founder and CEO of Tekyz. With over 35 years of experience in software development, David shares his entrepreneurship journey, including creating the innovative Launch First methodology designed to help software s…

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Ep. 54- Early Violence against Jews in 1933 with Hermann Beck 1:13:27

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Send us a text When did the Holocaust start? How soon after Hitler took power did anti-Jewish violence begin? These are some of the important questions we explore in this episode as I talk with Hermann Beck and the surge in antisemitic violence in the wake of the Nazi rise to power in 1933. In his pathbreaking book, Hermann Beck has documented an e…

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Redesigning Life: Insights from Ryan Rigterink on Leadership and Talent Management 43:50

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Send us a text In this episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Ryan Rigterink, founder of Leaders Ops and Workgaze. Ryan shares his journey from traditional industries to entrepreneurship, discussing the importance of strategic talent management and creating workplaces where people and results thrive. Here are three key takeaways that I bel…

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0201. From Small Wins to Organizational Transformation: Building Momentum in Biopharma 45:00

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore how small, intentional improvements—not sweeping changes—drive real progress in biopharma operations. The discussion highlights a common challenge: the disconnect between strategy and execution, often due to underutilized middle management. You'll learn a simple framework for creating meaningful change: st…

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The Art of Entrepreneurship: Insights from Jennifer Tsay, CEO of Shoott 50:42

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Send us a text In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Jennifer Tsay, co-founder and CEO of Shoott. This revolutionary platform offers free mini photo sessions with professional photographers. Jennifer shares her diverse journey from investment banking and documentary film production to acting and entrepreneurship. Here ar…

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Ep. 53- Hitler’s Mein Kampf and the Holocaust with Michael S. Bryand and John J. Michalczyk 1:19:24

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Send us a text Among the books that many people talk about but few have read, certainly Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf is one. But it IS a difficult read. How do we interpret this book? How significant is it? And what does it tell us about the Holocaust? These are some of the questions we tackled in this episode with the editors of a new volume on the s…

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Building a Legacy: Mentorship and E-commerce Success with Justin Cao 40:36

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker-Manager Money podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Justin Cao, founder of multiple thriving Amazon FBA businesses generating over $7 million in revenue. Justin shares his incredible journey from humble beginnings as a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur to achieving financial fr…

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The Four C's of Effective Marketing with Amber Gaige Author of The Far Beyond Marketing Guidebook 33:11

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Send us a text Welcome to the Maker Manager Money podcast! In this inspiring episode, host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Amber Gaige, a third-generation entrepreneur and founder of Far Beyond Marketing. Amber shares her unique journey from earning a vocal performance degree at Baylor University and singing Opera professionally to becoming a suc…

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Ep. 52- Mengele in South America with Betina Anton 1:18:25

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Send us a text Many Nazis including Josef Mengele, Adolf Eichmann, Franz Stangl, and Klaus Barbie escaped Europe and fled to South America in an attempt to evade prosecution for their crimes. We know quite a bit about their lives and crimes during the Holocaust but much less about the network of people that supported them in their new lives in Sout…

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Ep. 51- Klaus Barbie and his Trial with Richard J. Golsan 1:13:07

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Send us a text Klaus Barbie, the Butcher of Lyon, led a terrible and fascinating life, from Nazi torturer to advisor to brutal South American dictatorships. However, unlike many, he was eventually brought to justice for his crimes. In this episode, I talk with Richard J. Golsan about the sensational trial of Klaus Barbie and its effect on the memor…

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From Tequila to Fresh Mixers: Ken MacKenzie’s Journey in the Beverage Industry 57:33

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Send us a text Join us in this exciting Maker Manager Money podcast episode as host Kyle Ariel Knowles sits down with Ken McKenzie, the visionary founder and CEO of Fresh Victor. With over 20 years of experience in the spirits and craft beverage industry, Ken shares his journey from co-founding Republic Tequila to launching Fresh Victor, a premium …