Episodes

Episode 073 - Kwame Christian - Director of the American Negotiation Institute and Host of the Negotiate Anything Podcast In Episode 073, we sat down (remotely) with Kwame Christian, Director of the American Negotiation Institute and Founder/Host of the Negotiate Anything Podcast. Kwame is a bestselling author and a subject matter expert in the field of negotiation and conflict resolution. Kwame has conducted workshops throughout North America and abroad, and is a highly sought after national ke...

Episode 072, with Colin Stuckert, Founder and CEO Wild Foods Co & The Ancestral Mind.com Colin Stuckert is the CEO/Founder of Wild Foods Co and The Ancestral Mind.com. He is a serial entrepreneur with multiple successful businesses under his belt. His past life as a professional poker player, CrossFitter, and gym owner laid the foundation for finding his life’s work and moving to Austin, Texas to pursue his next big thing. Colin is also focused on making a difference in our current understanding...

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome? You can also watch this episode's video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE! About Al Zone Al Zone is the former owner of Zone Entertainment and joined the Elmwood Park Zoo as the business manager in September o...

Welcome to Episode 071, with Al Zone, Executive Director and CEO of The Elmwood Park Zoo Want to SEE something awesome? You can also watch this episode's video, which was recorded live, with Al from the Elmwood Park Zoo (with some friends in the background) by checking it out on our YouTube Channel here: https://youtu.be/PDUWk3Hut6I Don't forget to hit SUBSCRIBE! About Al Zone Al Zone is the former owner of Zone Entertainment and joined the Elmwood Park Zoo as the business manager in September o...

This is Episode 070 with Britt Carpenter, Founder of Muttropolitan and the Philly Unknown Project About the Philly Unknown Project (http://phillyunknownproject.org/) Bringing cohesion and bridging the gaps in communities one block at a time. As Philly grows stronger as a city and continues to show signs of forward progression in some areas, there are still many areas and neighborhoods/communities that have become neglected. Most of these communities don’t have the resources available to make the...

Episode 069 with Luke Bowen of Evil Genius This is a special COVID-19 Strategy episode with Luke Bowen, the Co-Founder of Evil Genius Beer Company (http://evilgeniusbeer.com/). Evil Genius is one of the top 250 breweries by volume in the US, with distribution in PA, DE, NJ, MA, MD, CT, and RI. Luke is also a Founding Partner of Bowen Hayward Group, LLC – an investment vehicle with holdings in various Commercial Real Estate and Food & Beverage Companies. Luke has Co-Authored Academic Papers which...

Episode 068 of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with "Dino" Don Lessem, CEO of Dino Don, Inc. Dino Don Lessem is a dinosaur explorer, Genghis Khan expert, and CEO and Founder of Dino Don, Inc. He was also a Jurassic Park and Disney movie, and theme park consultant. Don has also re-created many of the world’s largest dinosaurs. Additionally, Don is a designer of blockbuster international exhibitions and theme park attractions. He has also been a TV show host and a commentator for the Today Show,...

Welcome to Episode 067, with Jared Fenton, Executive Director of The Reflect Organization Donate to The Reflect Organization here: https://www.reflecteffect.org/donate About Jared: Jared Fenton is Founder and Executive Director of The Reflect Organization (www.reflecteffect.org). While at the University of Pennsylvania, Jared produced the first-ever mixed-methods research examining the phenomenon of “Penn Face.” Jared has been honored by numerous mental health organizations for his work in the f...

Welcome to Episode 066, with Chef Michael Peacock, Founder of The Flying Pie Guy About Michael: As a child growing up in Australia and New Zealand, Chef Michael Peacock loved when Friday’s would come around and lucky boys and girls would be able to order fresh, hot pies from their local tuck shop. Hot pies would be delivered to school just before lunch time. The classrooms would be filled with excitement as the aroma of freshly baked pies spread throughout the school. In the early 1980’s, Mike a...

Welcome to this Special Release Episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast Please read the special message, from Tony Lopes, inspired by Aaron Beverly. The COVID-19 Pandemic has caused significant stress, but maybe it also presents an opportunity for those of us fortunate enough to have our health. In our entire human history, there has never been a better opportunity to develop your personal brand and further develop your online presence through storytelling. Most people are stuck inside, at h...

Welcome to Episode 064, with Sarah Ford Founder of Ranch Road Boots About Sarah Ford: Sarah Ford learned the meaning of hard work when her father hired her to be the janitor for his office at just 10 years old! She didn't bristle at the work - instead, she expanded the business and ran a janitorial company, cleaning the bathrooms & offices for most of the tenants in the building until she was 17. Instilled with fortitude and commitment to work at such a young age, Sarah has never taken the easy ...

Welcome to Episode 063, A COVID-19 Special Release, of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with Charlotte Conroy, Director of Marketing for Recent Communications, Inc. Here's Charlotte's background from Episode 045 of our Podcast, as well as information about Recent Communications: Charlotte Conroy is a passionate and motivated business strategist and marketer with experience building billion dollar brands, including the SCOTT and KLEENEX brands. Taking that passion and determination which support...

Episode 062 with Jared Cannon, Founder + CEO at Simply Good Jars (www.simplygoodjars.com) About Jared Cannon and Simply Good Jars: Jared Cannon, is the Chef, Founder and CEO of Simply Good Jars. Simply Good Jars' Mission is to make healthy choices easier and to foster a strong and critical connection between local growers, consumers, communities, and those in need. They envision a world where each of us can create lasting impact in our communities, on our planet, and on each other by simply reth...

Welcome to Episode 061, of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, with Logan Sneed, of Fusion Lean, Fitpreneur Academy, and Author of the Book: "Thank You, Cancer" Here's Logan's background from Episode 053 of our podcast, as well as Logan's YouTube channel: Logan went from high school athlete and college freshmen to a stage four Glioblastoma patient overnight. Essentially that’s brain cancer for those of us who are not doctors. Doctors told Logan he wouldn’t survive his diagnosis, and even if he did...

Self Made Strategies Episode 060 with Jamie Shanker-Passero, of Temple University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and Founder of Philly Food Adventures About Jamie Shanker-Passero (Before we dive into Jamie's background) You can find more information about Temple University's Small Business Development Center here: https://www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-and-centers/small-business-development-center/ Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Temple's SBDC, overseeing the training, prog...

Want the TRUTH about COVID-19? Listen to this episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast This episode is a special release meant to help flatten the COVID-19 curve in two ways: First, the main message of this episode is to follow the advice of your local government as well as that of Dr. Krys Johnson, an Epidemiologist who also worked in Polk County, Florida, during the Zika crisis. Secondly, we are trying to help flatten the curve of current COVID-19 pandemic MISinformation, to ensure that you...

Welcome to a very SPECIAL RELEASE of the Self Made Strategies Podcast. This episode is particularly special for a couple of reasons: First, despite the strangeness of current events, and the current state of the world, we need some positive and entertaining stories to keep us going. Most importantly, we are all currently undergoing a very trying time (the COVID-19 pandemic and isolation of March 2020). Stressful times like these call for, now more than ever, beacon's of light in the darkness. Ro...

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 057 WITH LINDSAY MILLER OF HALF HITCH 3 About Half Hitch 3 and Lindsay Miller IS YOUR 24/7 SALESPERSON WORKING PART TIME? Your website is not only your number one marketing asset, it is also your number one salesperson. Quite often, it’s the first place customers go to research your business and it is at that time that they are formulating their first impression of you. At Half Hitch 3, they take an intelligent approach to web design and development that serves to el...

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER AWESOME SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will get a short glimpse at just how awesome and knowledgeable Lindsay Miller is. Lindsay also happens to be the awesome web dev expert that redesigned our kickass website). Lindsay is a military vet and cyber security pro, with a passion for developing amazing and functional sites. You can hear more with her on this week’s upcoming Self Made Strategies podcast episode. Make sure you tune in this Th...

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 056 WITH TONY LUKE, JR. (NOTE: Listener Discretion is Advised - This Episode Contains Adult Content and Subject Matter That May Be Difficult to Listen to. We chose to maintain the integrity of Tony's message by minimally editing this episode, so use your discretion when listening. We hope you enjoy it!) Anthony Lucidonio, Jr., better known as Tony Luke, Jr., is an American entrepreneur, restaurateur, actor, TV personality (way back on Prism), musician, media host and...

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER AWESOME SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Tony Luke, Jr., hired a friend to dress up as an ostrich, to run around giving out Ostrich Meat Cheesesteaks - a viral marketing campaign that received national attention. You can hear more with him on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. ABOUT THE SMS HUSTLE STORY This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Anthony Lucidonio, Jr. (a/k/a Tony Luke, Jr.). He is an Ame...

SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE 055 WITH PATRICK FINDARO VISA FRANCHISE – THE LEADING ADVISOR FOR IDENTIFYING AND ANALYZING U.S. BUSINESSES FOR THE E2 INVESTOR VISA (For U.S. Businesses) Visa Franchise simplifies the process for entrepreneurs to reside legally in the U.S. They help their clients find the business that might be the best fit for their clients considering E-2 Visas. Franchises time after time prove to be the best option for most clients, who prioritize business longevity and consisten...

WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER FANTASTIC SELF MADE STRATEGIES HUSTLE STORY In this short podcast clip, you will hear about how Patrick Findaro started Visa Franchise in his Miami Beach, and worked around the clock, to get Visa Franchise started. You can hear more with him on this week’s Self Made Strategies podcast. ABOUT THE SMS HUSTLE STORY This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Patrick Findaro, Business Development Director of Visa Franchise (www.visafranchise.com). Make sure you tune i...

THE SELF MADE STRATEGIES EPISODE WITH JENNIFER GLEASON SVP PHL specifically helps those out to do good, do better, bringing together donors, nonprofits, and social enterprises so we can all make a greater collective impact. SVP Philadelphia cultivates effective philanthropists, strengthens nonprofits, and invests in collaborative solutions, building powerful relationships to tackle our community's social challenges. Jennifer Gleason is the managing director of Social Venture Partners, Philadelph...