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Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-127 Getting a USCG License - Carter YepsenIn this insightful episode of the podcast, join Bela Musits and Carter Yepsen as they delve into the intricacies of obtaining a USCG (United States Coast Guard) license. Carter, having recently completed this process, provides a firsthand account of the steps involved, offering valuable insights to listeners.
The discussion encompasses a wide range of topics, including:
Benefits of a USCG License: Uncover the numerous advantages that a USCG license can confer, both professionally and personally.
The Application Process: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the requirements, documentation, and examinations involved in the application process.2025-02-1443 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-178 - Reviving American Watchmaking with RT Custer of Vortic Watch CompanyIn this episode, Bela Musits sits down with RT Custer, the founder of Vortic Watch Company, to explore his journey of bringing American watchmaking back to life. Vortic has carved out a unique niche by creating custom, hand-crafted watches that incorporate vintage American pocket watch movements. From humble beginnings to revolutionizing the watch industry, RT shares the challenges, triumphs, and the passion behind crafting high-quality timepieces that celebrate American heritage.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
The Origins of Vortic Watch Company:RT explains how Vortic was born from his desire to combine American history wi...2025-02-0649 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-178 Mastering Marketing Analytics with Jeff Greenfield: From Clicks to ImpressionsIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits delves into the world of modern marketing with Jeff Greenfield, a seasoned entrepreneur whose current venture, Provalytics, is dedicated to helping businesses navigate the complexities of marketing spend optimization.
The discussion underscores the stark contrast between the traditional marketing landscape and the multifaceted digital environment that businesses operate in today. Gone are the days when a simple ad in the Yellow Pages, newspaper, or radio could suffice. The sheer number of available channels to reach potential customers has exploded, creating a complex challenge for businesses to discern which strategies are truly...2024-12-1350 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-177 NuCicer - Making the Chickpea Nutritious and Delicious - Kathryn CookIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits has a conversation with Kathryn Cook, the co-founder of NuCicer, a company that's revolutionizing the way we perceive and consume chickpeas. The discussion delves deep into the multifaceted world of chickpeas, highlighting their incredible potential and the myriad benefits they offer.
Kathryn sheds light on the challenges associated with introducing a new and improved version of a product, especially in a market that's resistant to change. She emphasizes the importance of creating a product that's significantly superior to existing alternatives in order to entice customers to switch.
NuCicer's journey...2024-12-0652 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-120 Modifying Your Sail Plan for an Ocean Crossing - Simon and Sawyer BalintIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits engages in a conversation with Simon and Sawyer Balint, delving into the modifications they implemented on their Passport 40 sailboat in preparation for their maiden Atlantic crossing. The discussion revolves around the adjustments made to enhance safety and expand their sailing capabilities across a wider spectrum of wind angles and speeds. And the trips they took prior to the crossing to refine their systems and techniques.
Moreover, the podcast explores how seemingly minor alterations in sailing angle or speed can significantly impact the duration of their journey, potentially reducing a 20-day voyage b...2024-11-0859 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-176 Starting a Company in a Dorm Room During COVID - Luka Yancopoulos.In this podcast episode, Bela Musits delves into the inspiring journey of Luka Yancopoulos, the visionary founder of Grapevine. Luka's story begins in the midst of the global COVID-19 lockdown, where he recognized a pressing need in the healthcare industry. Driven by his passion for innovation and a desire to make a positive impact, Luka embarked on an entrepreneurial endeavor from the confines of his dorm room.
With unwavering dedication, Luka channeled his energy into Grapevine, a groundbreaking company aimed at revolutionizing supply chain management for doctors' offices. Recognizing the administrative burden and inefficiencies that plagued these...2024-11-0149 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-119 The 2024 Sailing Season Recap - Narragansett BayIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman discuss the Summer of 2024 sailing season on Narragansett Bay. We review the trips taken and places visited. We also discussed some of the new experiences, sights seen, and what we learned. We also review the scheduled and unscheduled maintenance projects that were performed. For example, a ripped mainsail and a water tank sensor that stopped working.
If you are interested in learning how to sail, check out NauticEd. which is short for Nautical Education, an established company with a really cool online platform for learning the knowledge elements of s...2024-10-2519 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-118 Learning How to Sail - A Newbie Shares Some Great Tips - Gene MartelIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits and Jeff Wettig team up to interview Gene Martel. Jeff, a veteran podcaster and Chesapeake Bay sailor, has hosted his sailing podcast, "Shooting the Breeze," since 2014, producing over 180 episodes. Bela and Jeff previously interviewed each other in episode 90 of this podcast.
Gene Martel, new to sailing, listens to both Jeff's podcast and this podcast. Recognizing their shared interest, the trio decided to collaborate on a podcast episode. Gene, who has spent the past year dedicated to learning how to sail, shares his personal experiences, insights, and valuable advice about his sailing...2024-10-111h 14The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-175 Running 6 Restaurants and a Financial Advisory Firm with over $1 Billion Under Management - The Management Style of David Steele.
In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews David Steele. He is the CEO & founder of One Wealth Advisors, an independent RIA firm handling over $1B in assets, who also is a prolific restaurateur, having opened 6 restaurants in 6 years in the competitive Bay Area. And that's just the start - he's also a philanthropist, artist, yoga studio owner, and more.
David’s management style is focused on a disciplined approach: working collaboratively with partners and team members, setting clearly defined goals, developing and executing a strategic plan to achieve those goals, and constantly monitoring the results to as...2024-10-081h 05
CIAO BELAOutubro rosaNeste episódio, o CIAO BELA uniu forças com uma das marcas pioneiras em beleza limpa no Brasil, a CARE Natural Beauty, para endossar a importância do cuidado, prevenção e diagnóstico precoce quando o assunto é câncer de mama e, claro, falar de inovação: já pensou em exames de sangue e vacina? Vem saber mais dos mitos, verdades e novidades em torno do tema! Um agradecimento especial aos especialistas que contribuíram com o nosso roteiro: as oncologistas clínicas Laura Testa e Rafaela Naves, e o mastologista Felipe Andrade. ...2024-10-0334 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-117 Getting a “Healthy Boat Check-up” - Conor SmithIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits engages in a conversation with Conor Smith, a fascinating individual who holds a PhD in Applied Marine Physics, is a USGC Master Captain, an ABYC Electrical Technician, and is actively involved with Warrior Sailing.
The discussion revolves around the significance of a "healthy boat checkup," emphasizing that just as humans undergo regular physical examinations, boats should receive similar attention to ensure their well-being. Conor highlights the crucial role of electrical systems and wiring in boats, emphasizing their susceptibility to aging and the potential risks associated with neglecting their maintenance.
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The discussion delves into the intricacies of planning a long-distance cruise, addressing crucial factors such as weather analysis and strategic route selection. Emphasis is placed on the significance of establishing organized processes and routines to ensure a smooth and efficient sailing experience.
Furthermore, the episode explores...2024-09-1348 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-115 Who are you going to call when you break down? Sea Tow - Ethan MaassIn this podcast episode, Ethan Maass, a seasoned Sea Tow Captain with over 15 years of experience in assisting mariners, engages in a conversation with Bela Musits. Throughout the discussion, Ethan shares invaluable tips and insights aimed at helping mariners avoid the need for a tow back to their home port. This informative and engaging episode offers practical advice and guidance for mariners of all levels, making it a must-listen for anyone who enjoys navigating the open waters.
The sponsor for this episode is NauticEd. which is short for Nautical Education, an established company with a really cool...2024-08-3050 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-114 What Happened to the First America’s Cup Winner, the Schooner America?In this podcast episode, Bela Musits engages in a captivating conversation with David Gendell, a lifelong sailor from Annapolis, Maryland, and an accomplished author. Gendell's latest book, "The Last Days of the Schooner America," delves into the remarkable story of the winner of the inaugural America's Cup sailboat race and its subsequent journey after claiming victory. Gendell's profound expertise and unwavering passion for sailing are evident throughout the discussion as he expertly navigates the historical significance of the Schooner America and its enduring legacy within competitive sailing. Additionally, the podcast delves into the boat's remarkable journey after its competitive...2024-08-1643 min
CIAO BELAOde ao feioO que pode ser considerado feio? Na contramão do excesso de padronização estética e harmonizações faciais emergem manifestações de feiúra, no melhor sentido da palavra. Provocadoras, autênticas, estranhas, mas, acima de tudo, únicas: falamos de expressões visuais que desafiam padrões no último episódio do Ciao, Bela. Vem escutar!
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Criação: Vânia Goy & Iza Dezon
Roteiros: Catrina Carta Kowarick
Pesquisa: Felipe Stoffa, Larissa Nara e Hannah Dourado2024-08-0919 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-174 Supply Chain Challenges in Today's World - Ingredient Brothers Co-founder Eran MizrahiIn this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Eran Mizrahi. He is the co-founder of Ingredient Brothers. Eran is a specialist in global raw, natural & specialty ingredient sourcing (former COO of nuts.com. We had a great conversation about supply chain challenges in today's world and the many lessons he has learned about running and managing a 100% remote organization.
The episode is a great example of entrepreneurship and can be inspiring to many. Be sure to give it a listen to learn more about Eran’s journey.
You can find more info about about Ingredient Brothers here...2024-06-1450 min
CIAO BELAÍndice GlicêmicoApontado como o vilão da vez, o índice glicêmico deixou de ser uma preocupação apenas dos diabéticos e ocupou um espaço na rotina de quem quer diminuir os picos de glicose para atingir outros benefícios. O CIAO BELA analisa neste episódio os mitos e as verdades em torno deste hype.
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CIAO BELA é quinzenal e powered pela Mintel.
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FICHA TÉCNICA
Criação: Vânia Goy & Iza Dezon
Roteiros: Catrina Carta Kowarick
Pesquisa: Felipe Stoffa, Larissa Nara e Hannah Dourado
Arte: Núbia Lima
Trilha: Chico Reginato
Agradecimentos especiais: equipes DEZON e Belezinha.com.vc
Pro...2024-06-1324 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP 173: How to Enhance Rural EMS Services - Joe Connelly - Author of Bringing Out the Dead.In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Joe Connelly, a former New York City paramedic who wrote the book "Bringing Out the Dead." The book was later adapted into a movie starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Martin Scorsese. Joe has since moved to a small town in upstate New York and became president of the local rescue squad.
The conversation focuses on Joe's experience transforming a 100% volunteer Not For Profit (NFP) organization into one with full-time paid paramedics, serving two communities. We discuss the challenges of organizational transformation and working in a volunteer NFP where everyone...2024-04-2655 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-172 Making the Wilderness Accessible - Steve Ovitt - NYS Forest Ranger (Ret)In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Steve Ovitt. Steve founded Wilderness Property Management after a 30 year career as a New York State Forest Ranger. His company works with municipalities and private organizations to provide recreational access to public and private lands properties preserving the wilderness character of the land. This is a great example of a 2nd career that brings together Steve's expertise and passion.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen!
You can find more info about Wilderness Property Management here...2024-04-1256 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-171 Maximizing the Value of Your Internship - Robert KhouryIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm based in Chicago. He also recently wrote a book titled, How to Intern Successfully. In my interview with him, we focused on internships and how to make them successful for both the intern and the company.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of e...2024-03-2248 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-169 Bela and Mike Chat about all sorts of topicsBefore Mike I record the intros to the podcast, we usually start chatting about something we are both interested in. On this occasion, I decided to hit the record button during our conversation. As usual, we had a great conversation and we decided to turn it into an episode.
Here is a summary of what we discussed:
What’s going on with Bela and Mike.
Mike comes back to Michigan for a visit. Some culture shock.
Bela’s summer job working for a small commuter airline.
The challenges of air tra...2024-02-1642 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-100 Our 100th Episode - Reflecting Back and Looking ForwardIn this episode, co-hosts Bela Musits and Mike Wasserman reflect on the 100 episodes they have produced and look ahead to future adventures.
One of the things they reflect on is the diversity of ways people sail. They have interviewed people who sail casually on weekends, people who are taking their first long passage, serious and casual racers, and people who live aboard their sailboats. There is an extensive range of ways people experience sailing.
The episodes also discuss destinations like Wickford, Rhode Island; Marion, Massachusetts; Shelburne, Nova Scotia; and Cape May, New Jersey. Bela and M...2024-02-0228 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-168 Hospital CEO - David KruczlinckiIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews David Kruczlincki, the retired CEO of a large community hospital. Bela and David discuss decision-making with limited information, culture, and the complexities of leading an organization in a highly regulated environment. This is one of our short video series podcasts where I converse with C-level business leaders about building great organizations. These interviews were originally taped several years ago when I was Dean of the Business School at Union Graduate College. I believe they deserve to be re-edited and presented to a broader audience. So, here is one of them. M...2024-02-0214 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-167 World Class Economist & Financial Advisor - Hugh JohnsonIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Hugh Johnson. Hugh is a world-class financial advisor and economist. He has appeared on many News and Finance TV shows. This is one of our short video series podcasts where I converse with C-level business leaders about building great organizations. These interviews were originally taped several years ago, when I was Dean of the Business School at Union Graduate College. I believed they deserved to be re-edited and presented to a broader audience. So, here is one of them. More to follow.
Hope you enjoy our conversation
W...2024-01-1911 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-166 Human Resources - Mary CregutIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Mary Cregut - VP of Human Resources. This is one of our short video series podcasts where I converse with C-level business leaders about building great organizations. These interviews were originally taped several years ago, when I was Dean of the Business School at Union Graduate College. I believed they deserved to be re-edited and presented to a broader audience. So, here is one of them. More to follow.
Today's guest is Mary Cregut, VP of Human Resources. Hope you enjoy our conversation
We hope you fo...2024-01-0513 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-98 Larry Freedman Living Aboard and Cruising Florida to New EnglandBela Musits interviews Larry Friedman in this episode of the podcast. Bela met Larry three summers ago at the Shafe Harbor Cove Haven marina. Larry retired several years ago and, along with his wife, lives full-time on a cruising power catamaran. They spend summers in New England and winters in Florida. Larry shares what they have learned traveling down the East Coast of the United States twice a year. He also discusses why they purchased their power catamaran and the process of moving onto the boat full-time.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now...2024-01-051h 19The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-165 Skylight - The Coolest Digital Photo Frame - Michael SegalIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Michael Segal. Michael is the founder and CEO of Skylight. Skylight is a leading digital photo frame and digital calendar brand that helps families stay connected.
Michael founded Skylight in 2014 while he was a student at Harvard Business School living hundreds of miles away from family, and was eager to invent a device that made it easy to share photos with far-away loved ones in a unique way. After raising $55K on Kickstarter, he created one of the first Wi-Fi connected digital photo frames which started shipping a fe...2023-10-2745 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-164 No Limbits - A Shark Tank Success - Erica Cole
In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Erica Cole. Erica is the founder of No Limbits. This is a super interesting company with a mission. No Limbits was created with the goal of providing easy and accessible solutions to everyday problems. After losing her leg in a car accident in 2018, Erica Cole found that her new prosthetic leg wasn't compatible with her existing wardrobe. So she went on to Shark Tank, received funding, and started a clothing company to solve the problem.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So p...2023-08-1146 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-87 Mike Malekoff - We Made It Back To The USA Part 2This is the second part of a podcast in which Bela Musits interviews Mike Malekoff. Mike is a frequent guest on the show, and we have followed his journey from Burlington, Vermont on Lake Champlain south to the Bahamas. We now get an update on his return trip to the United States. If you missed part 1, check out episode 86.
In this episode, Bela and Mike discuss Mike's experiences on his return trip, including the challenges he faced and the things he learned. They also talk about Mike's plans for the future.
This is a fascinating...2023-08-0451 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-86 Mike Malekoff - We Made It Back To The USA Part 1This is the first part of a podcast in which Bela Musits interviews Mike Malekoff. Mike is a recurring guest on the show, and we have followed his journey from Burlington, Vermont on Lake Champlain south to the Bahamas. We now get an update on his return trip to the United States.
In this episode, Bela and Mike discuss Mike's experiences on his return trip, including the challenges he faced and the things he learned. They also talk about Mike's plans for the future.
If you would like to support the podcast, we now have a...2023-07-2145 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP- 163 How Successful Leaders Do Business Globally - Stephen Barden
In this episode, Bela Musits interviews Stephen Barden. Stephen is a specialist in organizational leadership and strategy. He has worked with board-level leaders to help them and their successors develop and implement strategies that benefit and sustain the entire organization. Stephen has clients in Europe, the USA, the UK, and Africa. He is also the author of the book "How Successful Leaders Do Business with Their World."
We had a great conversation, so be sure to listen to the episode!
You can find more about Stephen here:
https://www.stephenbarden.org/2023-07-2047 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-162 Branding and Advertising Experts - Derek Slayton & Sean Magee - Founders Trampoline DesignIn this episode, Bela Musits interviews Derek Slayton and Sean Magee, the founders and owners of Trampoline Design. They help companies develop branding and advertising campaigns to raise customer awareness and recognition. They have built their business slowly and steadily in this highly competitive field. We had a great conversation, so be sure to listen to the episode!
You can find more info about Trampoline Design here:
https://www.trampolinedesign.com/
Our podcast is now also available on YouTube and your favorite podcasting app. Just search for The Unconventional Path.
If y...2023-06-3046 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-161 Starting a Tea Company in Fairbanks Alaska - Jenny Tse - Sipping Streams TeaIn this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Jenny Tse. She is the founder of Sipping Streams Tea Company. Jenny was born in Hong Kong but raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. She spent her summers selling her mother's vegetables at the local farmer's market and was very active in the local community. Her vision for Sipping Streams began in the summer of 2004 when she began to notice how tea brought different people together.
Traveling to different tea farms in China encouraged her to teach about tea in her local community. Tse is a certified tea specialist. Her c...2023-06-1640 min
Fictronfic.tan(Algicosathlon, Personification)You thought giving space probes personalities was bizarre? How about colors? Peter and Béla dive into the phenomenon of Algicosathlon, and explore the fundamentals of personification.
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ELEMENTAL 3...2023-06-1254 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-160 Paul Barron - The Wall Printer
In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Paul Baron, he is the founder and chief executive officer of The Wall Printer USA. Paul is responsible for all executive functions, assuring the growth of the corporation and of the businesses that purchase a Wall Printer. His decades of business experience span B2B, B2C, retail, manufacturing, distribution, international business, and franchising. Paul has personally developed and launched business concepts and supported successful revenue growth, which lead to exits for several start-ups and established businesses.
We had a great conversation so please give the episode a li...2023-06-0247 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-159 Is Artificial Intelligence Really As Good As People Say It Is? - Devon WatsonIn this episode of the podcast, we are joined by repeat guest Devon Watson. Devon was previously featured on episodes 24 and 142. We engage in a three-way conversation with Devon, Mike, and Bela on the topic of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Devon has written several posts about AI and is quite knowledgeable on the subject. We discuss the potential impact of AI and some of the positive aspects it can contribute to society. We also conducted a small experiment using AI, and the response we received was 90% incorrect.
You can find more info about Devon Watson...2023-05-1834 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP- 66A Bonus Episode - Bela & Mike ChatHello and welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States podcast. In this special bonus episode, Mike and I chat about what is going on in our lives and some current events. This is another one of those pre-podcast recordings that we decided to upload for those of you who are interested. We talk about sailing, family, life in general, the economy, politics, the Jan 6th hearings, and energy prices in both the USA and Germany.
If you like this episode, let us know, as it is a bit different.
If...2022-09-3023 minThe Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-144 Bela and Mike Discuss Life and Current EventsIn this episode of the podcast, Mike and I chat about what is going on in our lives and some current events. This is another one of those pre-podcast recordings that we decided to upload for those of you who are interested. We talk about sailing, family, life in general, the economy, politics, the Jan 6th hearings, and energy prices in both the USA and Germany.
If you like this episode, let us know, as it is a bit different.
If you know of someone who would be a good guest for the show, let us...2022-09-2323 min
Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP- 59 United States Coast Guard Fire Extinguisher Regulations & Spring LaunchHello and welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States podcast. Bela’s side of this podcast was actually recorded on Paradox, his 2009 Hunter 45DS. It’s the first “remote” podcast we have done. There are two topics for this episode. 1. Preparing Paradox for its Spring launch, including the post-launch activities. 2. Bela and Milke also review the new United States Coast Guard fire extinguisher regulations. One of the worst things that can happen on a boat is a fire. Having a working fire extinguisher of the proper type and size is critical. With the implementation o...2022-06-0323 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP- 56 What I Learned from the Passing of My MomHello and welcome to the Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States podcast. Today we have a very different podcast topic for you. If you have been listening to this podcast you know that Mike and I like to try new things, well this one is way out there. It is not about sailing. It is about how the experience of losing my 95-year-old mother, this past January, completely changed my view of death and dying. I went from fearing it and trying to ignore it to embracing the journey and experience.This is an...2022-04-2035 min
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The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-128 Trying Something New - Bela and Mike’s Crazy IdeaIn this episode of the podcast, Bela and Mike trying a new format for the podcast. It’s been a while since we posted a new episode, that’s because, with over 120 interviews under our belt, we were not sure anything new was popping up. When we record a podcast, we usually spend 15 to 30 minutes talking about what’s going on in each other’s lives. This is with the recorder off, so you never hear it. Well, this time we decided to record our conversation.
We talk about fishing, the German elections and how the process is different...2021-09-2448 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-27 Spring Sailboat Launch: S/V Paradox is in the waterIn this episode, Bela and Mike discuss Spring launch day and getting Paradox back in the water. Paradox is a 2009 Hunter 45DS that Bela purchased in the Fall of 2020. As with anything new, you have lots to learn and things tend to take longer than expected. Adding to the challenge, each boat is different. Even if you have been on many boats, simple things like turning on the water system or switching from shore power to battery power is a different process.
Mike and Bela also discuss how the Metric vs English systems resulted in a surprise when...2021-05-1420 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-26 How to Plan a 4-Day Sailing TripIn this episode, we discuss planning a 4-day sailing trip. Bela and Mike review the various factors that go into planning a trip. We cover selecting destinations, average sailing time per day, weather, wind, and tidal currents. Bela also lists his “no-go” weather criteria.
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com. If you would like to support the podcast, click on the sponsorship link below.
Wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike2021-05-0733 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-25 Sailboat Prep Prior to Spring LaunchIn this episode, Bela travels to the marina to take care of the remaining projects before the boat gets put back into the water. Listen in as Bela arrives at Cove Haven Marina and he gets to work. Projects include: getting the batteries charged and hooked back up, installing the Shaft Shark, removing the old boat name, Majic’s Ride, and applying the new boat name and port of call, Paradox and Barrington RI. Bela, with some help from his son, gets the hull waxed, and the distribution manifold for the 3 water tanks is also replaced. Two days of work a...2021-04-3029 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-24 Shaft Shark - Prop Shaft Line CutterIn this episode, Bela and Mike discuss getting tangled up in crab or lobster pot lines and selecting a prop shaft line cutter. If you sail or motor in saltwater, there are many parts of the world where you need to avoid crab pots, lobster pots, or fishing nets. Getting any of these tangled around your prop shaft can cripple your boat and also potentially cause significant damage. The best practice is to avoid them, but that is not always possible. We discuss the various brands of prop shaft line cutters Bela considered and why he selected the Shaft Sha...2021-04-2317 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-23 Using a Buyer’s Broker - Ryan Miller, Latitude Yacht BrokerageIn this episode, Bela has a conversation with Ryan Miller. Ryan founded Lattitude Yacht Brokerage located near Newport, Rhode Island, Ryan represented Bela as a buyer’s broker when he purchased his boat in 2020. They discussed how Ryan helped Bela sort through all of the various sailboat models and then focus on the ones that were best for how Bela was going to use the boat. They also discuss the many ways a buyer’s broker can assist during the purchasing process and will take care of the many details required to make the purchase.
Check out Ryan at...2021-04-1634 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-22 Listener Question: Bareboat charting with a non-sailor spouseIn this episode, Bela and Mike respond to an email from Carter. Carter will be going on a charter with his spouse for the first time. Carter is an experienced sailor and his spouse is not. He wants to make it a great experience for all. In his email, Carter asks for some tips on bareboat charting with non-sailors. Bela shares some of the lessons he learned the hard way.
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com. If you would like to support the podcast, click on th...2021-04-0920 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-20 Sailing Passage: Shelburne NS to Marion MAIn this episode, Bela and Mike discuss a long passage Bela made from Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Marion, Massachusetts, USA. It was Bela’s longest passage to date and for the first few days the seas were rough and the nights cold. It’s about 450 NM from Shelburne to Marion and the trip took about 91 hours.
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at sailingtheeast@gmail.com.
Wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.
Bela and Mike2021-03-2621 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-19 Chartering a SailboatIn this episode, Bela and Mike thank our first podcast supporter, Andrew. If you are also interested in supporting the show, there is a link at the bottom of these show notes to support the podcast.
Bela and Mike also discuss chartering a sailboat. What you need to know to charter, the credentials you may need, and how it all works. They also highlight charter locations around the world and how Bela chartered various boats to get a better idea of the type of boat he wanted to purchase.
We love to hear from our lis...2021-03-1929 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-18 Sailing Destination: Shelburne, Nova ScotiaIn today’s episode, Bela and Mike discuss the destination of Shelburne, Nova Scotia. Bela spent several days there during a passage from Halifax, NS to Baltimore, Maryland. Shelburne is a beautiful small town in the Southwest part of NS. It has a population of less than 2,000 with a rich history. After the American Revolution, over 17,000 Loyalists to the UK left the Colonies and settled in Shelburne. This rich history is still visible in much of the architecture of the town.
Some links about Sheiburne, NS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelburne,_Nova_Scotia
https...2021-03-1226 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-17 I bought a Hunter Sailboat, am I crazy?In today’s episode, Bela and Mike discuss buying a sailboat and how Bela ended up buying a 2009 Hunter 45 DS in the Summer of 2020. Discussing sailboat brands and models is one topic that will get sailors all riled up, as everyone has an opinion. The sailing forums are full of statements on why a specific sailboat model is the best.
Bela goes through his process for determining his requirements and then mapping those requirements onto the various sailboats models. Reducing the long list of sailboats to the ones that match how and where they will be used and t...2021-03-0530 min
Rádio Bela Vista- RBVEstamos Entrevistar o PR da Comissão dos moradores C Km 44 (João Pessoa)- Episódio 17 - Rádio Bela Vista- RBVEstamos a entrevistar o presidente da comissão dos moradores da Centralidade Km 44- João Pessoa (Diogo). Rádio Bela vista-com Emanuel da Costa Bajé2021-03-0415 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP16 Listener Email: I just bought a sailboat, now what?In today’s episode, Mike and Bela reply to an email from a listener.
Mike and Bela,
Thank you so much for the podcast. I am new to boating and I have found it to be very informative. I have been thinking about buying a small sailboat for several years and I am happy to say I am the proud new owner of a 1979 Catalina 22. As a matter of fact, the day after I purchased the boat, I listened to your episode #13 all about buying a trailerable sailboat. And in the episode, Bela mentioned he had a...2021-02-2614 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-109 Highlights from over 100 EpisodesThis week we have a special episode of our podcast. To start off the 2021 New Year, Mike and I have looked over our 100+ episodes and pick the ones we think are the most interesting or thought-provoking.
We also want to thank all of our super guests and you, our listeners. In the 2 plus years, we have been doing this podcast, we have had over 17,000 listens all around the world. From the United States to Sweden to Saudi Arabia to India to Uganda. It has been a load of fun and we have certainly garnered many insights from our guests.
Bela...2021-01-0816 minSailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USAEP-1 Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA IntroductionThis is the inaugural episode of a new podcast called Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the USA. The hosts for the show are Bela Musits, who has many years of sailing experience, and Mike Wasserman who knows almost nothing about sailing. Not only that, Mike is actually located in Germany, not near any water that you could sail anything more than a Sunfish on. But, Mike is interested in learning more about sailing. So, here we go! But why this podcast? Bela and Mike met when they were both business professors at Clarkson University, in Potsdam NY. Th...2020-11-0416 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-100 Our 100th ShowWe did it, we hit 100 podcasts! It took a bit over two years to get here and it's been a blast. Getting to 100 is a significant milestone in the podcasting world. In this episode, we reflect a bit on things we have learned and make a few observations. We then discuss taking the podcast through a pivot and changing things up for the future.
As always, we love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com.
Thanks for listening,
Bela and Mike2020-08-3117 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-99 Bela and Mike Interview Each OtherToday we are going to do something different. Mike and I are going to interview each other. We thought it would be a bit of fun for each of us to share some of our background and history with you, our listeners. Hope you enjoy it!
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Thanks for listening,
Bela and Mike2020-08-2442 min
Bela with One LBeachy Summer Love Story - Bela with One L eps. 04TRUE STORY, when Bela was 13 she had a crush on someone she met at Carita Beach! It's that summer love story, on vacation crush, innocent 13 years old blushing type of story that will take you back to middle school years when times were simple and a simple smile with dimple could really get you. Dont forget to stick around to the end of the episode for #EnglishChallenge and jump on Instagram to answer them and win a shout out on our next episode! 🌊💫2020-08-1724 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-98 Doug Weisz - Evergreen SubaruWhat happens when best friends start a business, with little preparation, scarce resources, but a lot of big ideas and energy? It is not always smooth sailing, but according to our guest this week, that's all part of the fun of entrepreneurship. This week's guest is Doug Weisz. Doug is Owner/General Manager of Evergreen Subaru, in Auburn Maine, and, not coincidentally, Mike's best friend for 40 years.
We discuss several keys to making a career pivot, and managing through the stress and uncertainty of a startup. Doug talks about the pros and cons of getting into business with friends, and...2020-08-1757 minBela with One LThe Perks of Being a Vet Student - Bela with One L eps. 03Fun fact: Bela is a veterinary student! On this episode Bela shares her story on why she became a vet student and what are her favorite things about being a vet student. Tune in and listen to find out more about being a vet student 🐱🐶✨2020-08-1327 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-97 Dean Iacovetti - Vanta partnersThis week's guest is Dean Iacovetti. Dean is the founder of Vanta Partners. His company finds talent for other small to medium size companies. He started his career as a recruiter in larger companies and then took the big step of starting his own business.
We discuss how finding talent is a skill. If you are the CEO of a business, focus on your business, let a recruiter find talent for you. The recruiter can sort through the big pile of resumes and present to you the top-5, then you can interview and select which one fits the best
We...2020-08-101h 04Bela with One LAm I an Artist Yet? - Bela with One L eps. 02Art! What does the word means? On this episode let's explore the ways we can define art, follow along through Bela's art journey, and answer the ultimate question: am I an artist? 🎨2020-08-0647 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-96 Stephen Halasnik - Managing Partner of Financing Solutions.Today we are excited to be joined by Stephen Halasnik. Stephen is Managing Partner of Financing Solutions, which provides financing to small businesses. He is also a serial entrepreneur, podcast host, and author of the book CRASH and LEARN: Lessons in Business.
You can find Financing Solutions here:
https://financingsolutionsnow.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Thanks for listening,
Bela and Mike2020-08-0357 minBela with One LMy Favorite Memories Growing Up as a Girl Scout - Bela with One L eps. 01Growing up as a girl scout was fun! Listen to Bela talk about why it was fun and how it has an impact on Bela's love for nature and outdoor activities. Stick around to the end of the episode for an English Challenge!2020-08-0126 minBela with One LWelcome to Bela with One L Podcast ✨Hi everyone, it's Bela with One L and welcome to my podcast! Stick around and listen to fun stories, adventures, and lessons on many topics while practice some English listening skills. The conversation continues on our instagram, @belawithonelpodcast, so be sure to follow and join the fun!2020-07-3000 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-95 Mike Saccocio: Executive Director - City Mission of Schenectady, New York.Today we are excited to be joined by Mike Saccocio. Mike is Executive Director at the City Mission of Schenectady, New York. This was maybe our favorite interview that we have ever done. It was fascinating how Mike turned a negative into a positive with the downtown ambassador program. Just pure genius. A complete win-win. When we look at the social unrest in the US, and the wide range of causes of the social problems that we see throughout the US, this kind of innovation needs to be multiplied in every city and town across the country. Put down your...2020-07-2750 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-94 Janis Milham - Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader at MarriottToday we are excited to be joined by Janis Milham. Janis is the Senior Vice President and Global Brand Leader at Marriott. She is responsible for several of Marriott's major brands including Courtyard, Fairfield, Four Points, Residence Inn, and several others. We had a great conversation about the importance of building your brand and how successful brands maintain customer loyalty.
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Thanks for listening,
Bela and Mike2020-07-201h 01
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-93 Franz Amussen - Angel Investor, co-founder Iron Gate Global AdvisorsToday we are excited to be joined by Franz Amussen. Franz is an entrepreneur, a financial advisor, an avid podcaster, and a sailor. Franz is a co-founder of Amussen Hunsaker & Associates, Inc., now called Iron Gate Global Advisors, based in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is also an active angel investor and produces several podcasts including one of my favorite sailing podcasts titled Sailing the Mediterranean and Beyond
Here is a link to his Sailing Podcast:
https://www.medsailor.com/
This is a list of Franz's Podcasts:
Sailing in the Mediterranean and Beyond Podcast
Series 7 Podcast
SIE Podcast (Securities Industry...2020-07-131h 09
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-92 Henry Daas - Author of FQ: Financial IntelligenceToday we are excited to be joined by Henry Daas. Henry is a serial entrepreneur, author, and coach for entrepreneurs. His approach to coaching is one that is customized to each client. His book is called FQ: Financial Intelligence.
Check out Henry's web page and his book here:
http://henrydaas.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Thanks for listening,
Bela & Mike2020-07-061h 06
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-91 Magda Khalifa - Founder Triangle Fragrance and AuthorToday we are excited to be joined by Magda (Khelifa) Khalifa. Magda is the founder of a line of fragrances called Triangle Fragrance. But, her path to becoming an entrepreneur was definitely unconventional. Magda founded her business after serving in the US military, and authored the book American DREAM: Discipline, Resilience, Endurance, Adaptability, and Mentorship to Succeed and Win in Life.
Check out Triangle Fragrance's web page here:
https://trianglefragrance.com/
Check out Magda's book here:
https://www.amazon.com/American-DREAM-Discipline-Resilience-Adaptability-ebook/dp/B07YVPV24P
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at...2020-06-291h 02
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-90 Jimmy Hickey - Founder of Findlay HatsToday we are excited to be joined by Jimmy Hickey. Jimmy is the founder of Findlay Hats, a company that makes and sells creative and really useful hats. This is a great story, about an innovative guy who added a cool twist to a commodity product and built an avidly loyal community around it.
Check out Findlay Hats web page here:
https://www.findlayhats.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Mike and I would like...2020-06-221h 01
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-89 Bryan Clayton - CEO and Co-founder of GreenPalToday we are excited to be joined by Bryan Clayton. Bryan is the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, which is an online marketplace that connects homeowners with local lawn care professionals. GreenPal has been called the "Uber for lawn care" by Entrepreneur magazine and has over 100,000 active users completing thousands of transactions per day. Before starting GreenPal Bryan Clayton founded Peachtree Inc. one of the largest landscaping companies in the state of Tennessee growing it to over $10 million a year in annual revenue.
Check out GreenPal's web page here:
https://www.yourgreenpal.com/
We love to hear from our listeners...2020-06-1556 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-88 Mike DelPrete - Entrepreneur and Real Estate Tech StrategistToday we are joined by Mike DelPrete. Mike is a global real estate tech strategist, and a scholar-in-residence at the University of Colorado Boulder. He's a former tech entrepreneur and CEO. He founded and sold his 40-person tech startup firm, Agora Games, working on games such as Guitar Hero and Call of Duty. After Agora, Mike moved to New Zealand to work as a corporate strategist identifying investment opportunities at Trade Me -- New Zealand's largest marketplace and classifieds website. He is the author of a book, Adventures in Real Estate Tech, and several research papers.
Check out Mike's web...2020-06-081h 10
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-87 Van Carlson - Founder, Strategic Risk AlternativesToday we are joined by Van Carlson. Van is the CEO of Strategic Risk Alternatives and helps entrepreneurs manage risk more effectively through self-insurance. He focuses on intangible assets, which traditional insurance companies often are not set up to effectively insure assets such as intellectual property, brand, etc.
Check out Van's company here:
https://strategicriskalternatives.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Thanks for listening,
Bela and Mike2020-06-011h 01
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-86 Larry Ludwig - Founder of Investor Junkie and Ludwig MediaToday we are joined by Larry Ludwig. Larry is founder and CEO of Ludwig Media Inc. and founder of Investor Junkie which he sold for $6MM several years ago. In this podcast, Larry shares his wisdom on digital marketing, SEO, and affiliate marketing.
Check out Larry here:
https://larryludwig.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will answer your questions in a future episode.
Mike and I would like to thank the law firm of Phillips Lytle LLP for sponsoring this podcast episode. We...2020-05-2550 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-85 Justin Goodbread - Founder and CEO Financially SimpleToday we are joined by Justin Goodbread. He started his first business, a landscaping business, at the age of 15 and operated it while he earned a degree in horticulture from Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. After several years, Justin sold his business for profit and moved to Knoxville, Tennessee. Justin then earned a business degree and worked in a large wealth management firm for many years, but in 2009, Justin and a business partner ventured out on their own, opening Heritage Investors, a boutique-style wealth management and financial planning company.
In 2016, Justin launched the Financially Simple enterprise - a financial blog, podcast...2020-05-1855 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-84 Darrin Jahnel #2 - Co-founder and CEO of Jahnel GroupToday we are joined by Darrin Jahnel, CEO of Jahnel Group. Darrin co-founded the company with his brother, Jason. Their company does software development for a wide range of clients. This fast-growing company is known for its unique culture and Darrin is known as a strong and engaging leader. This interview was recorded as part of the BizLab-Clarkson University Lunch Series. This is Darrin's 2nd time on the podcast. He was a guest back on EP-5
Check out Jahnel Group here:
https://www.jahnelgroup.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at...2020-05-1153 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-83 Jake Jorgovan - Founder and CEO of LeadCookie and Content AlliesToday we are joined by Jake Jorgovan the founder and CEO of LeadCookie and Content Allies. Jake is another example of an entrepreneur who is seeking a balance between life and work. At Lead Cookie, helps B2B sales teams generate more leads through done-for-you Linkedin Prospecting. Jake build Lead Cookie from Zero to $33k MRR as a productized service in 6 months. At Content Allies, Jake helps turn consultants into thought leaders through content marketing.
Prior to starting Lead Cookie, he ran business development for a video production agency and won the business of multiple Fortune 500 clients and A-List touring...2020-05-0457 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-82 NYBizLab-Clarkson Small Business Owners COVID PanelThis is the edited audio of an online small business owners/leaders panel discussion that I participated in. We discussed how the COVID outbreak has impacted their businesses and the steps they have taken during these challenging times. We discussed a broad range of topics including communications, changing work patterns, leadership and increasing their outreach with their employees and into the community. The conversation was inspiring, comforting, informative, and contains many take-a-ways that other business leaders can draw upon.
The individuals on the call are:
* Jeff Buell of Redburn Development, which builds affordable housing in the NorthEast of the united...2020-04-271h 10
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-81 Tracey Bissett - CEO Bissett Financial FitnessToday we are joined by Tracey Bissett the founder and CEO of Bissett Financial Fitness. Tracey is on a mission to help entrepreneurs understand the financial health of their companies. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services business, she has developed great insight and understanding into the critical financial aspects of small to medium-size businesses. She provides a wide spectrum of education and consulting services to help entrepreneurs improve their financial fitness. She also has her own podcast, titled "Young Money with Tracy Bissett.
Check out Bissett Financial Fitness here:
https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/
We love to hear...2020-04-2046 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-80 Rytis Lauris - Co-founder and CEO of OmnisendToday we are joined by Rytis Lauris - Co-founder and CEO of Omnisend. Omnisend provides e-commerce support for small and medium size companies. In this episode, Rytis and I discuss the importance of "owning" your customer and how in this digital era that is not as easy as it sounds. Rytis tells the story of his journey from starting a marketing consulting business, then launching a product that no one purchased, to learning how to listen to the market and developing a successful product that manages communication between e-commerce companies and their customers.
Check out Omnisend here:
www.omnisend.com
...2020-04-1354 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-79 Rich Honen - Coronavirus and its lasting impactToday we are excited to be joined by Rich Honen. He is a partner at Phillips Lytle LLP, our show sponsor. In this episode, Rich and I discuss how Phillips Lytle, a medium-size company, has responded to the Coronavirus and how it has changed the way they do business. Rich and I also discuss how this pandemic has very rapidly transformed the way most of us interact. We covered a lot of ground and identified several timely and insightful issues including readiness, innovative and the lasting impacts of this pandemic. We also discussed the critical ways we can all move...2020-04-0254 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-78 Catherine Hover - Coronavirus and its impact on my small businessCoronavirus (COVID-19) is causing havoc all over the globe. Today we are joined by Catherine Hover. This was an impromptu recording of a conversation I had with Catherine. She called me and wanted to discuss how the COVID-19 epidemic is impacting her business and how she is pivoting. Our conversation contains many key points regarding unexpected change. Catherine's focused approach and positive energy are a few of the important aspects we can all learn from. Over the years Catherine and I have had several conversations about her businesses as I have been a very minor mentor to her. I did...2020-03-251h 14
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-77 Michael Zipursky - Founder, Consulting SuccessHello listeners, today's guest is Michael Zipursky. Michael is a serial entrepreneur, who started his first business while still a student. On several occasions, Michael partnered with his cousin and they have founded multiple businesses. Their current focus is Consulting Success, a company designed to help consultants build and grow their businesses. Michael and I had a great conversation about the differences between being a consultant and building a consulting business. You can learn more about Michael and his business at the link below.
Consulting Success:
https://www.consultingsuccess.com/
Michael's book:
https://www.amazon.com/Consulting-Success-Proven-Successful-Business-ebook/dp/B07H52...2020-03-231h 05
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-76 Geoffrey Merrett - Adirondack AdventuresHello listeners, today's guest is Geoffry Merrett. Geoff and I are both on the Ski Patrol at Gore Mt in upstate NY. We have known each other in that capacity for over 20 years. Jeff is a full-time paid patroller and I am a volunteer. In the summer season, Jeff runs a white water rafting company that takes guests on trips down the upper Hudson River. Jeff and I discussed how he got started in the rafting business and its joys and challenges. Check out his rafting company on the link below. Better yet, sign up for one of his rafting...2020-03-1650 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-75 Primary Venture Partners - Co-Founder Brad SvrlugaHello listeners, today's guest is Brad Svrluga. Brad and Ben Sun co-founded Primary Venture Partners. They have built Primary Ventures into the premiere Seed and Early-Stage VC Fund in NYC with well over $1 Billion under management. In my conversation with Brad, we discuss the challenges of building a venture fund and positioning it in a very competitive market. You can find additional information about Primary Venture Partners on its website.
Primary Venture Partners:
Primary Venture Partners
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we will...2020-03-091h 04
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-74 Andy Schell - Ocean SailorHello listeners, today's guest is Andy Schell, founder of 59º North - a company that offers guided trips for people who want to sail long-distance ocean passages. He has taken his passion for bluewater sailing and has carefully crafted a career and business around it. It is a fascinating story of entrepreneurial focus, navigating the less-traveled path, taking one step at a time, (although a few of the steps were more like leaps), and combining life and work. Andy also has written many articles and has a great podcast about sailing. You can find all of this on his excellent website.
A...2020-03-021h 13
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-73 Greg RexHello listeners, today's guest is Greg Rex. He has started several businesses and recently wrote a book titled, STOKED: A Spiritual Journey from Employee to Lifestyle Entrepreneur. The title of the book says it all! We had a great conversation about finding balance in one's life and how the choices you make can greatly influence this balance. Learn more about Greg's book and get a free copy in the link below.
You can get Greg's book for free here:
https://stokedthebook.com/free-copy
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and...2020-02-241h 11
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-72 Matt ScarchilliHello listeners, today's guest is Matt Scarchilli. Matt started his career as a pharmacist, then a pharmaceutical rep. As a "soccer dad" he saw an opportunity and that led him to Sports Signup, a company he co-founded with John Haller who was one of the founders of MapInfo. Sports Signup was acquired by Time Inc. in 2015. Matt, being too young to just retire and sit on the beach bought the regional Sandler Training franchise and has been growing it ever since.
You can find more information about Sandler here:
https://www.winningprocess.sandler.com/
We love to hear from our...2020-02-1758 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-71 Ron Coury - U.S. Marine, serial entrepreneur and author.Hello listeners, today's guest is Ron Coury. A former U.S. Marine, Coury has seen and done a lot in his 45 years in Las Vegas. He is an observational entrepreneur, a "niche finder," in his words. With nearly every venture Ron has undertaken, he identified operational nuances that led to enhanced levels of success. This mindset was fascinating to execute in a young, growing town like Las Vegas since his arrival in 1973.
Coury has worked as a casino dealer, real estate agent, founder of a limousine service and a partner in bars, restaurants, major graphics and glass companies, along with...2020-02-101h 05
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-70 Adam Robinson - Founder GetEmailsHello listeners, today's guest is Adam Robinson, founder of GetEmails. Adam is a serial entrepreneur who started his career working on Wall Street and then the 2008 crash happened. This is when Adam decided to start his entrepreneurial adventure. He has launched several companies including Robly Email Marketing, which was rated number 1 in customer satisfaction across the entire email marketing space. His current company, GetEmails, is pioneering the next generation of email marketing organizations.
You can find more information about GetEmails here:
https://getemails.com/
Check out Adam's blog here:
https://blog.getemails.com/
We love to hear from our listeners...2020-02-031h 08
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-69 Tom Rosecrans - RockSport Indoor Climbing GymHello listeners, today's guest is Tom Rosecrans. A high school teacher during the day and an entrepreneur rock climber on nights and weekends, Tom and a partner started RockSport, an indoor climbing facility back when most of the world did not know what that was. Over the last 30 years, he has successfully grown the business organically. Ten years ago Tom retired from teaching and recently open a purpose-built facility for his thriving business. We had a wonderful conversation about organic growth, building a community, and several very important things Tom learned about hiring staff.
You can find more information about...2020-01-271h 00
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-68 Abe Kamarck - founder of True Made FoodsHello listeners, today's guest is Abe Kamarck, the founder of True Made Foods. We had a wonderful discussion about how his concern for his children's sugar intake spawned True Make Foods and their product line of low sugar/no sugar condiments that are naturally sweetened with vegetables. Abe shared the many challenges of starting a food product business and competing with the "big" boys.
You can find more information about True Made Foods here:
https://www.truemadefoods.com/
We love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at bela.and.mike@gmail.com - we...2020-01-201h 01
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-67 Jackie Ducci: Author and founder of Ducci and Associates.Hello listeners, Today's guest is Jackie Ducci. She is the founder of Ducci and Associates, a recruiting firm that connects companies with prospective employees. We have a great conversation about the important factors in hiring and in looking for a position. Jackie shared some great tips that are important to both companies looking to hire and individuals looking for opportunities. Jacki is also an author of the book, "Almost Hired: What's Really Standing between You and the Job You Want" The title says it all.
You can find more information about Ducci and Associates here:
https://ducciassociates.com/
Jackie's book...2020-01-1355 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-66 Janet Tanguay - Founder The Hammock Way of Life and The Biz Idea ShowerHello listeners, Today's guest is Janet Tanguay. She had founded several companies and written two childrens books, She is also an accomplished artist. Janet tells a great story about how a failed art class project was a pivotal moment in her life. She shared some great tips about networking and finding happiness in life.
You can find more information about The Hammock Way of Life here:
https://www.hammockwayoflife.com/
You can find more information about The Biz Idea Shower here:
https://bizideashower.com/
Janet's books can be found here:
Be Bee, By Janet Tanguay
We love to hear from...2020-01-061h 05
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-36: Helping startups grow their customer base - Nick PetrosHelping startups grow their customer base - Nick Petros
When Nick was in elementary school, a Legos Robotics project ignited his curiosity and gave him the confidence to try new things. Sailing competitively in school taught him how to adapt to the environment and deal with the unexpected. After a few startup experiences, Nick learn the importance of customer validation. Now Nick is working with early-stage companies to help them grow their customer base via his company PinchForth.
Mike and Bela also discuss a email they received from long time listener Shawn. Shawn had some nice comments about the podcast...2019-06-1059 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-9: Holiday Bonus. Releasing 2 podcasts this week.EP-9: Holiday Bonus. Releasing 2 podcasts this week.
To kick off the Holiday season we are releasing 2 episodes this week. The period between Thanksgiving and New Years is a special time of the year. It's exciting for everyone from young to old. We would like to thank our listeners for helping to make "The Unconventional Path: Secrets to igniting your business with Bela and Mike" a success. So this week, we have 2 episodes: EP-10, with Charlotte Hayden - Craft Coffee Flavors, explores the challenges of leaving your full-time job to pursue your entrepreneurial dream and using Kickstarter to help fund that...2018-11-2602 min
The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas.EP-1: Introduction to the podcast: The Unconventional Path: Secrets to Igniting Your Business With Bela and MikeWelcome to The Unconventional Path: Secrets to Igniting Your Business With Bela and Mike
Your host for this podcast series are Bela Musits, the David D. Reh professor of innovation and entrepreneurship at Clarkson University in upstate New York, and Mike Wasserman, professor of international management at the University of Applied Sciences in Münster, Germany.
Join us on a journey to explore how to build and grow your business in today's global marketplace. In each episode, we try to capture and share the essence of how interesting people often take unconventional paths to build their business, some of whom s...2018-09-0803 min