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Soothing Semantics#194: Adar Weinreb - The Cognitive Dissonance of the Israel-Palestine Conflict
Adar Weinreb is the host of Sulha, a YouTube channel which covers the Israel-Palestine conflict and helps to bridge the gap between the two sides. Adar owns multiple businesses. The first, Headon AI which is a platform which gives subscribers the opportunity to have debate and dialogue on a wide array of subjects. The second is Alpha Music which gives new music artists the ability to grow their audience while giving creators such as podcasters, the ability to use their music without worrying about royalties and copyright issues. The third business, Grateful Giraffe, is a social platform which brings...
2024-11-201h 07Soothing Semantics#176: Younes Sadaghiani - Iranian Ex Muslim on Why Israel is Fighting on the Frontlines for Democracy
Younes Sadaghiani or Younes Rocks on social Media, is an Iranian born British national who was raised Muslim and now sees Islam as the enemy of freedom of democracy. Although Younes has his criticisms of the Israeli government, he also firmly supports a Jewish state due to the understanding that constant persecution has brought the need for the Jews to have their own homeland. Younes has spoken out on his social media and has been a guest on some popular podcasts recently where he delved deeply into the possible threat of Sharia law in western countries and why there...
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Soothing Semantics#127: Albert Lewitinn - Does Unbiased News Exist?
This week I had the pleasure of having my friend and Real Estate client Albert Lewitinn on the show. Albert has made a successful career running newsrooms and news channels as well as creating the Oprah of Brazil as well as the Judge Judy of Germany, Israel, Holland, and Brazil, Peru, and Russia. He has run MTV's live programming and he is now working for I24 Israeli news and EBU a European Broadcasting Network of 124 channels across the world in 65 different countries. We covered the current global and American economies, comparing NY & Florida, trying to understand the current issues...
2023-03-2143 minSoothing Semantics#117: Tom Aviv - Israeli Celebrity Master Chef Makes His Miami Debut!It's an honor to have the winner of Master Chef Israel Tom Aviv doing his first ever English podcast on my show. If Ragnar Lothbrok and David Beckham had a baby, I think it would look a lot like Tom. Tom owns Fat Cow and Coco Bambino in Tel Aviv, Milk and Honey in Casablanca, and just opened his brand-new restaurant Branja in Miami. He had celebrities such as Joe Jonas and Rafi Pinsky at the restaurant and it looks like this will become the new hot spot for celebrities. Tom and I discussed how he found his passion...
2022-12-271h 13Soothing Semantics#114: Dovi Ettedgui - Selling Mansions as A 22-Year-Old RealtorDovi Ettedgui is a 22 year old residential Realtor specializing in the Palm Beach area of South Florida. Dovi is part of the Julian Johnston Team at Corcoran, one of the leading teams in the state of Florida. Dovi and I sit down to discuss the benefits of joining a team and what he's learned and implemented to have been able to sell mansions at such a young age.
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2022-11-2245 minSoothing SemanticsIs Krav Maga Legit?On this week's episode, I sat down with Raz Chen, a former IDF soldier (we both served in the same brigade) and current Krav Maga practitioner in NYC. Krava Maga aka contact combat is a combat system designed by Imi Lichtenfeld. Lichtenfeld, a world-renowned boxer, wrestler, and gymnast created this combat system to protect Jews from antisemitic attacks in Czechoslovakia and other European countries during the rise of Nazi Germany. Imi fled to Israel in the 30's and began to teach Krav Maga to Israeli's which eventually became the Israeli Army's official combat system. Unlike traditional martial arts which...
2022-10-2552 minSoothing Semantics#106: Joey Benamou - The Kind of Work Relationships NeedJoey Benamou and I met when I moved to Miami from NY and we've been extremely close friends ever since. Joey recently remarried his wife after they divorced several years ago. Joey described the challenges they faced, what caused them to split and how they got back together and connected again. We delved into relationships in general and how we can all be more present in our connection with our significant other. Joey's wife Alaya is a sex and relationships coach so make sure to check her out on instagram @alayabcoaching and reach out to her for any of...
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Soothing Semantics#93: John Tsai - From Selling Jeans To Selling HomesJohn went from college to selling jeans making 24k for a years' worth of work. He then became a realtor and struggled financially before he was able to build a business that now brings in $2.5 million annually. Whether you're in sales or looking to start a business, make sure to check this episode out!
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2022-05-2929 minSoothing SemanticsDrew's CRAZY Comeback StoryThis week, I sit down with Drew Loranger, mortgage broker at Millennium Mortgage in Miami. Drew grew up in a small town in Virginia where he worked on a farm baling hay and alfalfa. He later moved to Miami looking to try the city life with a new work opportunity. He struggled and found himself 140k in debt and had to figure out what to do to get his life back on track. We didn't discuss much in the way of mortgages ironically because his life story was so much more interesting. Drew's comeback story is truly inspiring and...
2022-05-221h 18Soothing Semantics#91: Michael Sartain - Can Men And Women Be Friends?Can men and women be friends without any expectation of something more? Michael seems to think so while i disagree. Michael Sartain is a former US Air Force Captain, Host of Playboy's bikini contests, host of the Michael Sartain Podcast, and founder of the Men of Action Mentoring Program. We discussed Michael's upbringing in Texas, his decision to join the Air Force and why he believes status is so important to have as a man.
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2022-05-151h 25Soothing Semantics#90: Mendy Lieder - Inflation And CRAZY Mortgage Rate IncreasesInflation has jacked up the everyday cost of goods. filling up your car's gas tank has doubled in cost since the start of COVID and prices are projected to continue to rise. To curb inflation, mortgage rates have been increased. In this episode, I sit down with Mendy Lieder, mortgage broker with Astar Financial to discuss the current market, why rates and prices have gone up, and what we can expect in the coming months.
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2022-05-0832 minSoothing Semantics#89: Moshe Goodman - Succeeding As A Buyer's Agent In Any MarketAre you a realtor trying to figure out how to help more buyers find more homes in a sellers market? If so, check out this episode. Moshe has been in the business for close to two years and has built a strong database of buyer clients and is building momentum with closed buyer sales. If you're a buyer thinking of buying in south Florida, make sure to check out this episode! We sit down to discuss the do's and don'ts of working with buyers, the market, and some other side points.
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2022-05-011h 22Soothing Semantics#88: M - Raised Jewish, Converted to Islam, and Married a Palestinian. M's Story.This is a CRAZY story! I recently came across this girls YouTube channel about her conversion from Judaism to Islam. She asked to keep her identity private so we’ll call her M. M grew up in Canada to religious Zionist Jewish parents and decided to become Muslim, is no longer Zionist and married an Arab man. She now lives part time in Canada with her mom while she’s in school for her masters in psychiatry and partly in Jerusalem with her husband. What would cause a Jewish girl to convert to Islam and go from Zionist to anti...
2022-04-242h 03Soothing Semantics#87: Joe Rojas: From Homeless to EntrepeneurJoe Rojas is the CEO of start grow manage which helps entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and freelancers with systems to blow up their business without having to reinvent the wheel. He is a US army vet and has taken his skills to the workforce where he helped design military equipment. Before we talked about his business successes, we got to know Joe's life story. Joe came from very humble beginnings and spent time homeless with his mother before he learned to make money as a young teen. He worked as a bouncer and was stabbed before enlisting in the army. Check t...
2022-04-171h 05Soothing Semantics#86: Trevor Coyne - How Hiring A Transaction Coordinator Will Help Scale Your Real Estate BusinessThe self-employed often find it difficult to delegate tasks to others. This is usually due to a fear that someone else won't do as good of a job or an unwillingness to spend the money to pay someone. Both reasons are foolish and will hinder growth in your business and cause it to plateau. This week, I sit down with my transaction coordinator Trevor Coyne to discuss the importance of having someone handle the paperwork and tasks throughout a Real Estate transaction. The ultimate goal here is to spend less time working IN your business so you can spend...
2022-04-1021 minSoothing Semantics#85: Dr. Justine Goldberg - How To Break The Bad News To Patients And FamilyDr. Justine Goldberg is a doctor of internal medicine at Memorial Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. We sat down to discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of hospitalized medicine and Justine's long work schedule. Sharing good news and saving lives makes the job of a doctor well worth it but breaking the bad news to patients and loved ones is where things get tricky. I asked Justine about working during COVID and how she has learned to deliver the difficult news of required amputations, cancer, and death and what we can all learn from her line of work. ...
2022-04-0336 minSoothing Semantics#84: Rob Grosman - Payday Loans (Merchant Cash Advance) Charge 49% interest Rates?!Debate!
In this week's episode, I sit down with Rob Grosman to discuss how Payday loans aka cash advance lenders and brokers make money by charging ungodly high interest rates to business owners who generally are in terrible financial binds and terrible credit. Rob feels that this kind of work can help people and I believe very much on the contrary. Check out the debate and leave your comments!
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2022-03-271h 07Soothing Semantics#83: Jon Dwoskin - Stuck In Your Business? Watch This!Own a business and feel stuck? Many of us hit a plateau and can't figure out how to scale. Jon is a coach, podcaster, author and entrepreneur who focuses on helping business owners spend less time working and more time growing. Tune into this one!
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2022-03-2045 minSoothing Semantics#82: Aryeh Rephun - How is Custom Jewelry Made?In this week's episode, CEO of Aryeh & Co. Aryeh Rephun gives us the scoop on how custom jewelry is made. We discuss the importance of consistency in business and how he plans to grow a brand with a unique flair.
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2022-03-1343 minSoothing Semantics#81: Brett Knopf - How to Build Fitness DisciplineIn this week's episode, regional personal training manager of Equinox, Brett Knopf and I discuss the need for discipline to see the kind of results needed in the gym to keep you there. Brett gives his thoughts on why so many people have trouble finding enjoyment in exercise and how the love for working out can be learned.
Brett's Instagram: @knopfknows
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2022-03-0652 minSoothing Semantics#80: Steven Kupchan - How to Succeed in A Strong Seller's MarketThis week I had the pleasure of sitting down with my brother from another mother, friend from around the bend, the Canadian wine connoisseur himself, Steven Kupchan. We discussed Steve's move to Miami from Toronto, what brought him to Real Estate and the skills needed to survive and thrive in boom and bustling South Florida.
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2022-02-271h 25Soothing Semantics#79: Al Yariv - The Full Time Travel FamilyThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Al Yariv who travels around the world with his wife Evi and son Mateo. They were living in New Jersey until they decided to sell their house and business to travel the world. They post their travels on their Instagram page Travel is Epic and have been able to make a nice living in the process. There's the age-old debate of whether to travel young or work young and Al shares some very interesting points. Make sure to tune into this one and as always....
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2022-02-201h 12Soothing Semantics#78: Mike Suissa - Trick Your Mind For SuccessI'm thrilled to announce that new improved microphones and mic quality so enjoy! This week, I sit down with Mike Suissa; a Canadian computer scientist and Theologist to discuss religion, the idea of lying to yourself when you have self-doubt, and whether you should date young and wing it or wait to have financial stability beforehand.
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2022-02-131h 04Soothing Semantics#77: Sean Soderstrom - The Real Estate CRM of The FutureAnyone who owns a business understands the importance of using systems to grow and continue to stay organized. There are many CRM's and programs out there, but they are all limited in what they can provide. This week, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Sean Soderstrom, co-founder and CEO of courted.io to discuss how his platform will revolutionize systems as we know them and will be the one stop shop when looking to create leverage in your business. Make sure to check this one out.
2022-02-0643 minSoothing Semantics#76: Matt Campoli - Real Estate in Canada During COVIDThis week, I had the pleasure interviewing a fellow Realtor who happens to be in the top 2% of Real Estate agents in Canada in terms of gross commission income. We also have an almost strange number of things in common which means we have no choice but to be bros from here on out.
Matt's Instagram - @mattcampoli
Matt's 1st podcast - Priced To Sell - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDbk5JEEqtkaBBr9KB2MDIg
Matt's 2nd podcast - It's Simple Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC94NaH6cBxiVakP5o0a417Q ...
2022-01-3055 minSoothing Semantics#75: Marina Efstathiadis - The Canadian Real Estate Market During COVIDAs Many know, Canada has had constant shutdowns as well as serious restrictions since the start of COVID. These restrictions have made the lives of Canadians very difficult. I sit down with Marina, A Canadian Realtor to discuss how she was able to not only work but thrive during the lockdowns and what she did to succeed in such a heavy seller's market.
Marina's Instagram: @yourrealtor_marina
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2022-01-2345 minSoothing Semantics#74: Sarah Desamours: How to Flourish As a Miami Luxury RealtorSarah, a Luxury Realtor In South Florida joins me this week to discuss her journey from Canada to Miami. She speaks French, wears boujie hats, eats full charcuterie boards by herself for lunch, and has built an impressive Real Estate business. We delve into her upbringing in Canada and how her parents raised her to become the powerful businesswoman she is today.
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INSTAGRAM: @SARAHDESAMOURS
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2022-01-161h 06Soothing Semantics#73: Kobi Karp - The King Of Miami ArchitecturePardon the audio quality in this episode, we had some technical difficulties. This week I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing the one and only Kobi Karp! Kobi is responsible for designing many of the biggest commercial and residential projects in South Florida. He has also completed projects in Saudi Arabia, Russia, Israel, South Africa and other countries. Make sure to check out his Instagram @kobikarp to see his incredible work.
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2022-01-0931 minSoothing Semantics#72: Anthony Sabatino - Understanding Human Behavior in BusinessAnthony is a business consultant and the CEO of ASPF solutions. Anthony and I sit down in this week's episode to discuss how emotional intelligence will not only improve your relationships but will allow you to succeed in business in ways you wouldn't imagine. Tune in as I ask Anthony about the importance of social media, how to scale your channels, and of course the emotional intelligence or "EQ" WE SHOULD ALL learn to become better versions of ourselves.
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2022-01-0257 minSoothing Semantics#71: Joe McCarthy - How To Blow Up On Social MediaJoe McCarthy is the CEO of a JEM Media; a marketing company which helps content creators' scale their platforms and build their businesses. We spoke about my podcast and discussed different tactics to bring a loyal fanbase to the channel. If you currently create content or are thinking of doing so, I implore you to check out the episode as well as Joe's Instagram page.
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2021-12-2634 minSoothing Semantics#70: Vada & Grant Stevens - The Commercial Real Estate And TikTok Power CoupleIn this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing a young couple who pushed through difficult times to be able to both build successful businesses. Grant is a successful commercial broker and Vada runs a TikTok channel with over 1 million followers.
TikTok: @Stevensfam
Grant's Instagram: @grantastevens
Vada's instagram: @vadastevens
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2021-12-1932 minSoothing Semantics#69: Evan Feig - The Benefits Of Having A Real Estate PartnershipSome Real Estate agents prefer to sell on their own while other, like Evan prefer to sell homes with a partner. In this week's episode, Evan and I discuss how he went from film production in NY to Real Estate in South Florida as well as his partnership with Jose Anzola. The Anzole and Feig Group has built an impressive book of business and I invite you to listen to their success story.
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2021-12-1237 minSoothing Semantics#68: Mr. Let Go - Why We're Attracted To The Wrong People (Da Baby & DaniLeigh Story)Aaron Mallory aka Mr Let Go is an emotional attachment coach helping people navigate and understand themselves so they can become better partners. We discussed a recent current event where rapper Da Baby and his baby mama DaniLeigh were arguing on Instagram live. We delve into why people like them become partners and why they often stay together knowing their relationship isn't healthy.
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2021-12-051h 08Soothing Semantics#67: Dave Meltzer - Rejection Is The Mother Of SuccessDave Meltzer is an entrepreneur, international best-selling author and co founder of Sports 1 Marketing. Dave and I discuss why being told no is a required part of succeeding and why we must seek rejection and failure. We delve into manifestation and how faith will carry you along the journey no matter how uncertain the road you're taking seems to be.
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2021-11-2827 minSoothing Semantics#66: Ricky Carruth - His Real Estate Success StoryRicky Carruth, an Alabama based Real Estate Agent, has built a highly successful Real Estate business by cultivating true relationships over the last 8 years and selling over 100 homes each year consecutively. Ricky offers free coaching, has written several books and has amassed an impressive Instagram following of almost 250k followers and a YouTube channel with close to 80k subscribers. We went into Ricky's upbringing, how he became a realtor and what he believes are the requirements to becoming successful as a Real Estate agent IN ANY MARKET, ANYWHERE!
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2021-11-211h 01Soothing Semantics#65: Danny Tokar - Why You Shouldn't Go To Your Bank For A MortgageTaking out a mortgage is required for many people to purchase a home or investment property. Danny gives us the scoop on what his programs can offer, why it's usually better to go with him vs a bank such as Chase, and what he projects will happen to mortgage rates in the next year.
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2021-11-1457 minSoothing Semantics#64: Rocky Zapata - Traits of A Real LeaderRocky Zapata is a motivational speaker, safety engineer, and leadership guru who stresses the importance in this episode of building the next generation of leaders. He talks about his appreciation to his mother who was very strict with him and gave him the parenting and ass whooping he says he needed to become the businessman and millionaire he is today.
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2021-11-071h 06Soothing Semantics#63: Brian Bogert - How Purposeful Language WILL Change Your Life!In this week's episode of Soothing Semantics, I sit down with Human behavior and performance coach, professional speaker, business strategist, author, and community leader Brian Bogert. I ask Brian what has helped change his relationship with both his wife and his kids as well as the importance of consciously choosing the words we speak to ourselves and others. Want some bomb marriage advice from a guy with a mohawk who paints his toenails? Look no further, you've found what you're looking for.
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2021-10-3152 minSoothing Semantics#62: Faze Megga - Fortnite Pro Tells His StoryIn this week's episode, Noam Ackenine aka Faze Megga of the Faze Clan (a massive Fortnite brand) shares the story on how he's made hundreds of thousands of dollars as a pro Fortnite gamer at 15. He bought a new Tesla at 15 and now at 17, he has a massive following of over 1 million instagram followers, almost 700k on twitter, and over 300k on YouTube. I'll admit, I'm no gamer myself but It's incredibly impressive for someone so young to have so much success. The age we live in gives us opportunities we've never had before!
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2021-10-2425 minSoothing Semantics#61: Melissa Pabon - Airbnb Investing For BeginnersAirbnb Is a great investment as it allows for multiple short term tenants in the same timeframe one might rent to an annual client, resulting in increased cashflow. In this episode, Melissa explains the key components of Airbnb investment and what you should and shouldn't do as a new investor.
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2021-10-1744 minSoothing Semantics#60: Ken Joslin - Advice On Building A Business From A Business CoachLooking to become an entrepreneur? Maybe you've already started but haven't seen significant growth. Ken Joslin, a Realtor and business coach, has joined me on this weeks episode to share his knowledge in terms of the learned skills required in order to build scalable and highly successful businesses. It also helps to sound like you have a built in microphone when you speak, but that's neither here nor there.
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2021-10-1039 minSoothing Semantics#59: Daniel Tzinker - Keys To Success As A Luxury RealtorLuxury Real Estate is a market in which very few Real Estate agents have the opportunity to serve. Daniel Tzinker, a former IDF soldier in the Navy, explains the fundamentals of becoming successful in the luxury Real Estate market in Miami.
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2021-10-0353 minSoothing Semantics#58: Hayato Hori - Real Estate Investing Out of StateIn this episode, Hayato and I discuss how he got into Real Estate investing, what he focuses on as an investor and the reasons for investing outside of your state or local market. Whether you're looking to invest or have been investing, I implore you to give this episode a watch!
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2021-09-261h 02Soothing Semantics#57: Ken Pozek - Orlando Real Estate And Disney WorldKen Pozek is a Realtor in Orlando and a Disney World lover. If Walt Disney's grandson sold Real Estate, Ken would be that grandson. In this week's episode, Ken and I discuss how he moved from Michigan from Orlando and has built a team which makes an annual GCI of $3 Million. Ken discusses his love for both Orlando and Disney World and discusses his future plans and even his tour of Shaq's house.
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2021-09-1941 minSoothing Semantics#56: Ralph Goicouria - Flipping Houses During A Recession -In this week's episode, Ralph and I discuss the 2008 recession and how Ralph had to get creative in order to recover from the hits his business took during that period. Many people worry that we may soon hit another recession so this episode might be something you'll want to listen to.
2021-09-1248 minSoothing Semantics#55: Jake Gould - How To Get 2 Million Followers By Pranking Your DadSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
Jake has a massive TikTok following of 2 million and an Instagram following of over 100k. He has achieved this massive following by pranking his dad. Make sure to check out the episode and I look forward to your feedback in the comments!
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2021-09-0543 minSoothing Semantics#54: David Baez - How To Double Profits Year Over YearSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this week's episode, David fills us in on how he went from a young father and husband making minimum wage working manual labor jobs, to making close to half a million dollar selling Real Estate.
2021-08-291h 04Soothing Semantics#53: Angel Garcia - Income Servicing VS Income Producing Activities in Real EstateSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this weeks episode, Angel and I delve into the systems and data needed to scale a Real Estate business. Many business owners try taking the workload on themselves instead of focusing on the 20% (income producing activity) which brings profit while allowing others to focus on the 80% (income servicing activity). As we all have 24 hours in a day, It's key that we know what to focus on daily so we can work smarter and create more time for what we love most.
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2021-08-221h 05Soothing Semantics#52: Ramon Sosa - My Wife Hired A Hitman So I Faked My DeathSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND, SHARE!!
I found Ramon through the VICE documentary about his story. The 8 minute documentary took all of the major points and summed them all up in an 8 minute video. Ramon and I sat down and got into the nitty gritty of what happened from the time of his marriage to Lulu up until the point where she decided to hire a hitman to kill Ramon. Leave your comments and we will do our best to respond to them!
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2021-08-151h 13Soothing Semantics#51: Lee Rosa - What Is The 80-20 Rule? (Pareto Principle)SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
Spending time at work doesn't mean you're making productive use of your time. The 80-20 principle is the idea that 20% of your actions make up for 80% of your success. Learn to focus on the meat and potatoes and delegate the rest.
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2021-08-0855 minSoothing Semantics#50: David Nitzany - What Is An Expungement?SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In Florida, You can be expunged or excused for certain crimes as a minor. Due to the law of one allowed expungement, a parent has to make the choice to expunge their child while they're young so they can properly enter the workforce or wait until it is automatically removed at 24. With such a lose lose circumstance, should we allow 2 expungements or continue with the law as is?
2021-08-0120 minSoothing Semantics#49: Eyal Melamed - The Importance Of Lead Generation In ANY BusinessSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
Anyone in a sales business knows that generating leads is the #1 most important aspect of the business. Nothing else will work without clients who are willing to work with you. In this episode, I sit down with Eyal who has built a powerful business through a massive client database. He is the admin of a Facebook page called Israeli's In Miami Which connects Jews (Israeli's in particular) to buy and sell Real Estate for personal use and investment.
2021-07-2537 minSoothing Semantics#48: Josh Benitez - The Importance of Having A Systematized BusinessSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this episode, Josh and I discuss the importance of having a coach and mentor to help grow your business as a Real Estate agent as well as creating a system and process which allows you to focus on the 20% of your business which makes you money so the 80% can be delegated.
2021-07-231h 13Soothing Semantics#47: Yvette Murray - What is The Best Diet?SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this week's episode, Yvi and I discuss the differences between Diet and lifestyle and why it's vital to make exercise and eating right a standard. Yvi discusses her career as a grant writer as well as her work for Fit 305.
2021-07-2356 minSoothing Semantics#46: Nick Davenport - Dustin Poirier's Cognitive CoachSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
Nick Davenport is the CEO of Mindbody1 which helps train top tier athletes such as UFC fighters Dustin Poirier and Jorge Masvidal as well as olympic hopeful Jared Firestone and actor Kevin James. Making the mind and body more more efficient is vital in creating high performance. It's quite simple. If your mind and body are working at high frequency, you will perform everyday tasks at a higher frequency. Check the episode out and make sure to leave your comments!
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2021-07-0449 minSoothing Semantics#45: Jared Firestone - From Lawyer To Olympic Skeleton HopefulSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this week's episode, Jared and I discuss how he went from being an attorney to training to become an Olympian in the sport of Skeleton. Skeleton is a sport which requires speed and quick thinking. Make sure to check out Jared's page and I ask that you donate to be able to help Jared cover the costs for the training he needs to join the Olympics.
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2021-06-2729 minSoothing Semantics#44: Jonathan Vega - How Humor Can Build A Successful Real Estate BusinessAS ALWAYS, SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Jonathan Vega to discuss how being funny and original can help build success as a Real Estate agent. Many people naturally feel the need to be robotic and stay within the lines of what most consider professional. Both Jonathan and I believe that originality mixed with genuine professionalism, sets you apart from the competition and allows for you to build a truly loyal family of clientele.
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2021-06-201h 23Soothing Semantics#43: Margot Ettedgui - How To Scale A Mortgage Business Through Social MediaAS ALWAYS, SUBSCRIBER, LIKE, AND SHARE!
I apologize if the microphone quality was a bit off in this episode, it was due to keeping a plug in the computer accidentally.
In this weeks episode, I sit down with Margot Ettedgui aka "Therealqueenmargot" who has a following of 30,000 followers on Instagram and over 300,000 on TikTok. Margot uses originality and her bubbly personality to draw viewers to her content. Her quirky purple highlights and clothing styles make it all more appealing to viewers who are used to bland mortgage content on the internet. As a big believer in...
2021-06-131h 02Soothing Semantics#42: Jose Luiz Morales - How To Become The #1 Realtor In Your MarketSUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!
In this week's episode of Soothing Semantics, Jose Luis and I get into the meat of potatoes of what it takes to own the market you work in as a Real Estate agent. Jose Luis works in the Ventura County area of California and has become the #1 listing agent. Make sure to take notes and watch the entire episode!
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2021-06-0656 minSoothing Semantics#41: Tony Katz - Are American and European Jews Soft?On another episode of Soothing Semantics, I inteview conservative Indiana based radio host and podcaster Tony Katz. Tony and I discuss the recent 11 day Israeli-palestinian war and how it brought about attacks on the Jewish communities in New York, Canada, and England. I gave my raw and honest opinions on the subject of this episode so make sure to watch it from begining till end.
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2021-05-3050 minSoothing Semantics#40: Rudy Rochman - The Solution To The Israeli - Palestinian ConflictRudy Rochman is a well known Pro Israel activist on college campuses across the country, has a big social media presence, and often gives public speeches to help educate people on the history of Jews and Israel. In this week's episode, Rudy and I go into a bit lf a shmooze about what's currently going on between the two shawarma eating, camel riding, and ugly sandle wearing cousins. This is an extremely controversial topic so make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments and be respectful (take the hateful bullshit somewhere else).
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2021-05-241h 08Soothing Semantics#39: Prof. Dr. David Lefkowitz PhD - Are Anxiety And Depression Genetic Or Self Imposed?In this week's episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing my former college psychology professor, Dr. David Lefkowitz. Dr Lefkowitz is a professor, a cognitive behavorial therapist, and the director of a family crisis organization called Guardians Of The Sick. We discuss whether anxiety and depression are fully self imposed, passed down from our parents, or a mixture of the two. This is a big debate for many people and I for one have been looking for answers for quite some time.
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2021-05-1743 minSoothing Semantics#38: Corey Gil Shuster - Asking The Tough Questions To Israelis And PalestiniansThe seemingly never ended conflict between Arabs and Jews in Israel is ongoing but Corey Shuster has found a way to ask the tough questions. For over 9 years, Corey has taken all sorts of questons from viewers of his channel and has been going around to Arab and Jewish neighborhoods to ask the questions no one else asks. We hear biased news about both sides which makes Corey's channel a breath of fresh air. If you enjoy Corey's content on his Youtube channel, show some love and click on the links below to support his channel!
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2021-05-1055 minSoothing Semantics#37: Shika Anderson - Real Estate, Manifestation, And The Law Of AttractionOn another episode of Soothing Semantics, Shika and I discuss her career as a Real Estate coach and Realtor and how her mindset helps propel her forward. We delve into manifestation and how taking action will cause the right people and opportunities to come to you. Shika is a ball of energy so this episode will have plenty of character.
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2021-05-0348 minSoothing Semantics#36: Eli Nash - Porn Addiction, Facing Your Demons, And How It Affects RelationshipsEli and I sit down for another episode of Soothing Semantics where we discuss porn. Porn is viewed by approximately 40 million Americans daily and 1 in 5 mobile searches are pornography. Whether you feel watching porn is positive or negative, I implore you to watch the episode and think about what Eli discusses. He's spoken about his prior porn addiction on a Ted Talk, has been on entrepeneur and podcaster Patrick Bet David's podcast a few weeks ago, and continues to spread his message wherever he can.
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2021-04-2657 minSoothing Semantics#35: Adriano "Bubba" Almony - The Celebrity Bodyguard And His Fight Against BullyingIn this week's episode, I sit down with Adriano aka Bubba Almony. Bubba is a bodyguard who has and continues to protect high profile hip hop artists, actors, actresses, politicians, and billionaire's. He is the Chairman of Bodyguards Against Bullying; an organization which helps support victims of bullying through mental support and other initiatives. Bubba has been featured in many magazines and news articles and has been awarded for his professionalism as a bodyguard and his work to help victims of bullying.
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2021-04-1936 minSoothing Semantics#34: Khalilah Ali - Community, Children's Education, Film Production, And Muhammad AliIn this week's episode I had the honor of interviewing Khalilah Ali who played a critical role in the success of Muhammad Ali, her former husband. Khalilah is dedicated to bringing community together, educating children, writing, and producing film. This is my longest episode to date so if you have to watch it in segments, DO IT!
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2021-04-121h 18Soothing Semantics#33: Leonah Mason - Black Lives Matter And Government UselessnessLittle did I know, Leonah and her friend flew into Miami from North Carolina for a day just to join my podcast. I have wanted to discuss the topics of this episode for a while now and Leonah was an ideal guest. The subjects may be controversial but I'm confident you can all learn a lot from Leonah's positive attitude and her belief that YOU and ONLY YOU are solely responsible for your life's outcome. As always, don't forget to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, AND SHARE!!!!!
2021-04-1055 minSoothing Semantics#32: Noad Lahat - Israeli UFC and Bellator Veteran and Former IDF ParatrooperOn another episode of Soothing Semantics, I sit down with a Judo and BJJ black belt who spent time in the UFC and Bellator as a pro MMA fighter and is now continuing to fight in the UAE for another organization.
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2021-03-2925 minSoothing Semantics#31: Jonathan Cohen - Syrian Jewish Culture And Building A CBD CompanyIn this week's episode, Jonathan and I discuss the sacrificies and difficulties his family made to create a life in America. From a young age, Jonathan has had an interest in business and sales and has been able to implement what he has learned in order to scale the businesses he owns.
2021-03-2245 minSoothing Semantics#30: Mike Barayev - How The CEO Of A Marketing And Coaching Company OperatesMike isn't yelling, he's passionately telling you to get your shit together. On another episode of Soothing Semantics, Mike and I discuss his upbringing, his challenges along the way, and how he has been able to scale his 7 figure business.
Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael_barayev/
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Barayev Coaching Website: https://www.michaelbarayev.com/home
2021-03-1551 minSoothing Semantics#29: Antoine Martel - Real Estate Investing With The Founder Of Martel TurnkeyIn This week's episode, Antoine and I discuss how COVID has affacted the current Real Estate market and how an investor can pivot properly and make the smartest business decisions. Antoine has built an impressive Real Estate investment portfoilo and has written a best selling book called "A Millenials Guide To Investing In Cash Flowing Rental Properties" (link below to purchase on Amazon).
Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1733446524/ref=cm_sw_r_em_api_glt_fabc_PKMN227WC67SAHETZC57
Martel Turnkey Website: https://martelturnkey.com/ Antoine's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m...
2021-03-0846 minSoothing Semantics#28: Dima Kastyrka - Arnold Schwarzenegger's Long Lost Brother Dima The Swim CoachDima is not related to Arnold but they do sound and look alike in my humble opinion. I strongly recommend watching this episode instead of just listening to it or you'll miss a lot of the fun (which goes for every episode). In this week's episode, I interview the swim coach who taught me how to swim. We discuss how vital it is to teach your kids while they're young, why swimming is one of the best forms of exercise, and how to properly save someone who's drowning.
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2021-03-0153 minSoothing Semantics#27: Aaron Novello - What It Takes To Become A Stellar Realtor And Why Most FailThis week, I sit down virtually with Aaron, a top producing Realtor, market center investor, and coach to discuss the actions and mindset a person needs in order to achieve what they desire. I'm confident you'll find Aaron's no bullshit, no shortcuts approach very motivating and will hopefully help put things into perspective for each and every one of you.
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2021-02-2253 minSoothing Semantics#26: Peter Santanello - Videos About The World The Media Fails To CaptureIn this week's episode, I interview a content creator who has had millions of views on his YouTube videos. We discuss his desire to film in a way which captures the story with as little bias as possible allowing the viewer to understand it their own way. With media trying to push a certain agenda, I'm confident you'll find Peter's message both refreshing and meaningful. Our mutual friend Shoime has connected me with Peter, has done videos with Peter, and has his own YouTube channel (links below). As always, don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!!
2021-02-1553 minSoothing Semantics#25: Effie Klestzick - The Benefits Of Alcoholics AnonymousOn today's episode, the Effmeister aka Colin Farrell and I delve into alcoholism and the importance of admitting when you have an issue and taking the neccessary steps to heal. Additionally, we discuss how being ethinically embigious how allowed Effie to sneak across enemy lines unnoticed. Tune in and make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, SHARE, AND DESTROY THE LIKE BUTTON!!!
2021-02-081h 03Soothing Semantics#24: Farrell Goldsmith - The South African FilmmakerIn this week's episode, Farrell and I discuss his passion for filmmaking, his South Afircan upbringing, voiceover, and the wonderful story of how he met his wife. Give it a gander and.......LIKE SUBSCRIBE AND SHARE!!
2021-02-011h 06Soothing Semantics#23: Eytan Israelov - Running A Successful NY Restaurant Business During The PandemicIn this week's episode, Eytan and I discuss how he was able to grow his family's Restaurant Ganey Orly despite the restrictions on indoor dining in NY and how he started an organization called Feed The Frontlines which helps bring kosher food to medial workers during the Pandemic.
2021-01-251h 02Soothing Semantics#22: Allon Avgi - The 24 Year Old Real Estate InvestorIn this week's episode, I sit alone with Allon (I'm allowed one dad joke) to discuss how he has managed to build a very impressive Real Estate investment portfolio in 4 years as well as some of his strategies that have brought him to his current status. I am very impressed with his content on Instagram and I implore you to follow, watch, and share his content.
Allon's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allonavgi/
2021-01-181h 06Soothing Semantics#21: Mariana Braga - How A Brazilian Catholic Converted to Orthodox JudaismIn this week's episode, Mariana and I discuss her childhood in a small Brazilian town, her move to Miami, and the series of events which led her on a spiritual journey toward Orthodox Judaism.
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2021-01-1144 minSoothing Semantics#20: Coss Marte - I Was A Teenage Drug Dealer Making MillionsHAPPY FIRST MONDAY OF 2021!!!
In the week's episode, Coss and I discuss his massive profits as a drug dealer in his teen years in NYC, how the feds eventually caught him, his 6 year prison sentence, and his 2 successful businesses that hire ex cons and help keep them out of the prison system. Don't you dare miss this episode!
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2021-01-0434 minSoothing Semantics#19: Natan Levy - An Israeli MMA Fighter Joins The UFCIn this week's episode, Natan Levy and I discuss his recent signing to the UFC, being the only Israeli in the league currently, and what he hopes to accomplish in his career. Natan had 2 days to prepare for the fight that granted him his spot in the UFC. As always, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!!
2020-12-2848 minSoothing Semantics#18: Shloime Zionce - The Traveling Hasidic Jew With A Message Of PeaceDisclaimer: The episode was recorded in the morning during construction on my condo so try your best to ignore the drilling in the background. In this week's episode, Shloime and I shmooze about the hasidic Jewish communities in Canada, his spiritual calling to travel the world, his collaberation with Peter Santanello (incredibly talented content creator/traveler), and how Shloime proudly promotes world peace with his hasidic Jewish identity. The man is making big moves and I implore you to do your research on him. If you enjoyed this episode, please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!
2020-12-211h 09Soothing Semantics#17: David Blinder - How Companies Manipulate Consumers Through MarketingIn this week's episode, David and I discuss his move to Miami two months ago, how COVID has allowed him to move, and how companies use marketing to maniplaute consumers.
2020-12-141h 14Soothing Semantics#16: Ashley Berardi - COVID 19 And An Italian Jews' Spiritual JourneyIn this week's episode, Ashley and I discuss her spirtual journey toward Orthodox Judaism, her barely noticeable Brooklyn accent, pharmacuetical greed, and COVID conspiracies. Thinkin of missin this episode?! Fuggedaboudit m*****!
2020-12-0747 minSoothing Semantics#15: The Puerto Rican Jew - How To Build A Comedy Career Through Social MediaIn this week's episode, the Puerto Rican Jew and I discuss his upcoming appearance on MTV ridiculousness (hosted by Rob Dyrdek), what led him to begin creating content, Austin Powers, and some good ol' current events. Give it a gander, let's get weird!
The Austin Powers clip was removed from the audio but can be seen on the Soothing Semantics YouTube channel.
2020-11-3056 minSoothing Semantics#14: Shua Cohen - A Possible Solution For the Israeli - Palestinian ConflictIn this week's episode, Shua and I delve into finance (mainly private equity and the locomotive business) as well as the 70 year old unsolved conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. I am hoping to have a Palestinian on my show so we can discuss the conflict more in depth and hopefully become friends in the process. if anyone knows one of my cousins, let me know!
2020-11-241h 06Soothing Semantics#13: Karina Cala - Not Caring What People Think And Emotional IntelligenceIn this week's episode, Karina and I discuss the importance of making someone feel welcome in a social setting, ignoring people or ideas that disctract you from setting goals, and letting go of the fucks you once gave. Her positive mindset is contagious and I hope you all catch it!
2020-11-1638 minSoothing Semantics#12: Stefan Leon - Creative Avoidance And The Benefits Of AyahuascaIn this week's episode, Stefan and I talk about character traits that make a desirable man, ahayuasca and its benefits, and creative avoidance.
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2020-11-0951 minSoothing Semantics#11: Felix Garcia - NY And Miami Salsa CultureIn this week's episode, Felix and I discuss nighlife promotion in New York and how it differs from promotion here in Miami. We get into depth on different styles of salsa dancing and how different cultures see the dance. Follow Soothing Semantics at @https://linktr.ee/soothing_semantics
2020-11-0241 minSoothing Semantics#10: Dr. Elena Buglo - CRISPR, Neuroscience, and Gene ModificationIn this week's episode, Elena and I discuss neuroscience, yoga, psychedelics, gene editing and her journey from Russia to Alaska for university and then to Miami to earn her PhD. PhD in what Rafi? Watch the episode!
2020-10-261h 19Soothing Semantics#9: Elysee Marcelin - How We Can Bring Good Influence To Hip HopOn this week's episode, Elysee and I discuss his record label and what differentiates his music style from the other current artists. His goal is to create music that promotes a positive influence. The music we create has a direct influence on the future generations. I absolutely love his message and I implore you to take the time to listen to what he has to say.
Check out the VICE documentary on Coss’s life on YouTube! Click the link; https://youtu.be/46HBpVjuaWc
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2020-10-191h 01Soothing Semantics#8: Ezra Weiser - Starting Out As A New Content Creator And ProducerOn this weeks episode, Ezra and I discuss videoography, content creation, comedy, and how we met. He's a hilarious stud muffin and a half and I'm proud to know him. Give it a watch and don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, AND SHARE!!!
2020-10-121h 13Soothing Semantics#7: Fabian Becerra - Bodybuilding With HydrocephalusFabian has been struggling with Hydrocephalus from birth and has decided to push forward and become a bodybuilder. I met him in the gym not too long ago and had to have him on the show. I see him as a huge inspiration and I'm confident you will too.
2020-10-0557 minSoothing Semantics#6: Fernando Raul Pastor - Latin American Culture, UFO's, And ImpressionsTodays episode has gone up earlier due to the Yom Kippur holiday. On episode 6, Fernando and I discuss Latin culture, as well as other cultures which you may or may not have heard of. Tune in ladies and gents and don't forget to like, subscribe and share!!
2020-09-2750 minSoothing Semantics#5: Pavel Shalumov - The Life Of An Azerbaijani American JewIn this weeks episode, Pavel and I talk about being purposely dropped on the head as a baby, Azerbaijani Jews, relationships, and so much maw!
2020-09-211h 03Soothing Semantics#4: Larissa Salvador - From Brazil's Favellas To Immigration Law in MiamiOn this weeks episode, Larissa and I discuss her childhood in a Brazilian Favela, relationships, social media, her career as an immigration attorney, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
2020-09-141h 23Soothing Semantics#3: Mel Bialo - America's Obsession With Violent MoviesOn todays episode, Smellech and I discuss elephants, growing up Jewish in the mistake on the lake (Cleveland), and gold bond.
2020-09-0744 minSoothing Semantics#2: Simon Dadoun - The New Age Of Prosthetic Male EnhancementOn this weeks episode, Simon and I discuss his life in medical school, Jewish culture, and the innovations in male enhancement. If you can find the time to watch the video for this episode, I highly advise you do so.
2020-08-311h 17Soothing Semantics#1: Yoni Akerman - How To Organize Finances And Live Like A MinimalistOn today's episode, Yoni and I discuss our friendship since high school, his career, future endeavors, and how to push through procrastination and make the most of your day.
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