Episodes

Mike Rabinowitz works in Commercial Real Estate, as a Tenant Broker, for Tactix. Tactix is a licensed commercial real estate brokerage firm committed exclusively to representing tenants and other end users of real estate. Tactix does not represent any landlords or real estate developers. Their sole objective is to help companies reduce their real estate occupancy costs by fiercely advocating for their interests at the negotiating table, maximizing competition for their requirements in the market...

Alex quit his job at an agency doing web development to freelance, and it was great. He had freedom to choose what he worked on, and when. He had the flexibility to arrange his work around his life (instead of the other way around). And he got to choose work that was interesting, fulfilling, and productive. The only problem was that he missed having coworkers. That’s why he started Indy Hall as a community of people who want to be each others’ coworkers even if we don’t work for the same company...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Alex Hillman, the Co-Founder of Indy Hall. Alex quit his job at an agency doing web development to freelance, and it was great. He had freedom to choose what he worked on, and when. He had the flexibility to arrange his work around his life (instead of the other way around). And he got to choose work that was interesting, fulfilling, and productive.The only problem was that he missed having coworkers. That’s why he started Indy Hall as a commun...

Mitch Stoller is the Chief Philanthropic Officer of the AACR Foundation and Vice President of Development. The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the first and largest cancer organization in the world, with 44,000 members in 120 countries. In his role, Stoller is responsible for leading the Foundation team to increase organizational brand awareness and to secure critical funds to support cancer research through strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations and individual ...

This is the Self Made Strategies Hustle Story about Mitch Stoller, the Chief Philanthropic Officer of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Foundation and Vice President of Development. The AACR is the first and largest cancer organization in the world, with 44,000 members in 120 countries. In his role, Stoller is responsible for leading the Foundation team to increase organizational brand awareness and to secure critical funds to support cancer research through strategic partnersh...

Greg Holdsman is the founder of the Philly Famous Podcast (https://phillyfamouspodcast.com/) and a life-long Philadelphian and graduate of Philly’s Central High School (274), Greg pursued his academic and athletic path as a college basketball player at Denison University in Granville, Ohio. However, in his first two years, he suffered four concussions and had to retire from the sport he loved. He decided to finish his recovery back home, transferring to Temple University. During his periods of r...

Katie Wright is the Founder and CEO at Right Cause, LLC. RightCause is a boutique consultancy specializing in the development of cause marketing strategies and cross-sector partnerships. 8RightCause determines the right cause, the right partners, and the right message for your company to deepen community engagement and strengthen brand reputation.Katie has provided creative, cost-effective, holistic marketing solutions and event management for corporate and non-profit organizations since 2012. H...

LEON (myleon.co) is a corporate wellness platform that focuses on creating a world where one’s workplace empowers them to lead a healthier life. The world's first employee-focused wellness platform.Their team is focused on creating a world where one’s workplace empowers them to lead a healthier life. LEON engages employees in places where they are at every day. From Leon’s Slack integration to their Citi Bike partnership, LEON is fit for any team and any employee.Brian is an ex Wellness Professi...

Briana is a creative entrepreneur based in Philly. Briana has been inspired by the creativity and community that makes Philly a great city for entrepreneurs.Briana has years of experience in digital photography and marketing, and considers herself an entrepreneurial badass. In Between Rivers is a creative agency, based in Philly, and has been fortunate enough to work with partners such as: Kimpton Hotels, Old City District, The Pure Bag, STARR Restaurants and many other local Philadelphia busine...

Jack Perrotta is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vitris (www.tryvitris.com). "Being an entrepreneur is like eating glass and staring into the abyss of death" - Elon Musk. As Jack might tell you, when Elon Musk said this, he wasn't lying. Being an entrepreneur has given Jack some of the best, and some of the worst moments of his life. It's brought him many ups and downs, but Jack wouldn't trade the life of an entrepreneur for anything. Since co-founding Vitris at 21-years-old, Jack has learned a lot ab...

Roman Sharf is the Founder and CEO of Luxury Bazaar (https://www.luxurybazaar.com/). Roman always tells it like it is (see for yourself by checking out the trailer for his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cyr88HssUkM). Roman always tries to give back, but also believes in working hard and playing hard.A special thank you to our guest co-host, Michael Leary of One Fifteen Films (www.onefifteenfilms.com) for co-hosting this episode and adding a ton of value to the entrepreneurship ...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Zachary Hartzell of Zachary Hartzell Photography (http://www.zacharyhartzell.com/). Zachary’s love for light and positive energy drives him to discover the things in other people that brighten their days and give them the types of creative solutions they need. Collaboration keeps Zachary’s business alive and it is what keeps Zachary extremely thankful for. A special thank you to our guest co-host, Michael Leary of One Fifteen ...

Sydney Grims is the Director of Business Development at Fearless Restaurants (https://fearlessrestaurants.com/). Fearless Restaurants is a Greater Philadelphia restaurant group with many great restaurants including Moshulu (http://www.moshulu.com/), White Dog Café (several locations - https://www.whitedog.com/), Autograph Brasserie (https://www.autographbrasserie.com/), Daddy O (Restaurant, Bar, and Hotel - http://www.daddyolbi.com/), Plantation Restaurant & Bar (http://plantationlbi.com/about.h...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Alex Arhawski, President, Sales Trainer and Coach, for Sales Evolution (https://www.salesevolution.com/), as well as the Founder of Veteran Shark Tank, which promotes and assists veterans looking to start or grow their own business. Additionally, Alex is the founder of the Greater Philadelphia Veterans Network, which is building an ecosystem of successful veteran employees, leaders and veteran owned businesses. Sales Evolution...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Kevin Chemidlin, the Founder/Managing Producer at Cue9 Podcasts, as well as the Founder/Producer/Host of the Philly Who Podcast (which you can find at https://podphillywho.com). Cue9 provides high-quality audio and digital media content, with a specialty in podcasting. Services include:- Podcast Audio Production & Hosting, as well as growth & engagement strategy- Social media video, image content creation, web design and imple...

This episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast was our first-ever “pop-up podcast,” LIVE from the Evil Genius Beer Lab and Brewpub, located in Fishtown (in Philadelphia, PA). Evil Genius has 12 unique Evil Genius beers on tap, including a Pineapple Hefeweizen, Lemon Lavender Saison, a low-calorie IPA (called “FELT CUTE, MIGHT DELETE LATER”), a Raspberry Shandy (called “You’re Killing Me Smalls”), and many others.On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Luke Bowen, ...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Adrean Turner, Founder of Turner Coaching, Training and Consulting, LLC (to find out more visit www.coachadrean.com), and bestselling author of “Fearless, Inspired, Transformed: F.I.T. for Success.”About our guest: Adrean Turner is a Certified Coach, Speaker and Professional Development Trainer. Her company, Turner Coaching, Training and Consulting, LLC, provides workforce solutions and career management services. She uses her...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Jessica Libor, Founder of Era Contemporary.About our guest: Jessica Libor is an artist who graduated with her Masters of Fine Arts from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in 2014. She is the founder of the pop-up gallery Era Contemporary, which she founded in 2016, which she curates exhibitions with partner organizations to host each exhibit. She is also a fine artist, exhibiting her work at galleries and doing commissi...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Aaron Beverly, Founder of Speak and Be You (www.speakandbeyou.com).About our guest: In August 2016, Aaron Beverly became the 1st runner up in the prestigious Toastmasters International World Championship of Public Speaking competing against over 30,000 competitors across the globe.Aaron has spoken in locations around the world and has engaged audiences in companies such as Vanguard, J.P. Morgan Chase, and Wells Fargo; associat...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Lillian Humphrey, Director of Cultural Diversity & Inclusion at Power Home Remodeling Group (www.PowerHRG.com).A special thank you to our guest co-host, Michael Leary, Founder and Director of Photography at One Fifteen Films (www.onefifteenfilms.com), for co-hosting this episode and adding a ton of value to the diversity and inclusion discussion.On this episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, you will learn about:• Best p...

Get ready for a jam-packed networking podcast episode! Make sure you take the time to listen to the whole episode, as Sara gives us a ton of great information about building real relationships and maximizing your networking relationships. On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Sara Rosenberg of PowerMatch (https://www.powermatchonline.com/).About our guest:You know how it goes. You walk into a "networking event", you grab a drink, and you are immediately confronted...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Bridget Moran, of First Resource Bank, and Jim Shulman, Confidant to Entrepreneurs.A special thank you to our guest co-host, Nicole Stephenson, Director of the Society of Professional Women (http://spwmainline.com/), and the Main Line Chamber of Commerce (www.mlcc.org), for co-hosting this episode and adding a ton of value to the diversity and inclusion discussion.On this episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, you will l...

Get ready for a jam-packed marketing podcast episode! Make sure you take the time to listen to the whole episode, as Dan gives a ton of great bonus entrepreneurial advice about strategically scaling a business from the ground up, hiring your first employees, and why identifying the important elements of your goals and values is critical to your company’s success. On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Dan Antonelli and Alyssa Young of KickCharge Creative (https://w...

On this episode of The Self Made Strategies Podcast, we sat down with Zach Medina and David Feinman of Viral Ideas (https://www.viralideasmarketing.com/) and Flixation (https://flixation.co/).About our guests:Viral Ideas helps companies all around the world create videos that shape the way people think about brands. On this episode of the Self Made Strategies Podcast, you will learn about:• Scalable ways to produce content through corporate video solutions• How to identify a target audience on s...