We have a Co-Host today as we dive into an incredible journey discussing:What led him to IT Started first company in high school Why skipping college made sense for him Full solopreneur for 5 yearsHow he grew 3x in covidTips for retaining internsMeet our Guest: Hunter Giambra, owner of Hurricane IT Solutions and "I SAID DON'T CALL ME," brings over a decade of IT expertise to help businesses thrive. Leading a team dedicated to innovation, he specializes in IT consulting, network security, cloud services, and scalable telecom solutions like VOIP and unified communications.Nominated for Tampa Bay Business Journal's 2019 CIO of the Year, Hunter's mission is to simplify technology for businesses, ensuring efficiency and security. Based in Florida and expanding nationwide, Hurricane IT Solutions is your trusted partner for navigating modern tech challenges.Our Amazing Co-Host: Alyssa Young is the visionary behind The Unlimited Refills Blog and founder of Katurah Inc. A #1 best-selling author, Alyssa empowers individuals to prioritize self-care with the same dedication they give to their morning coffee. Through her blog, she inspires readers to nurture their emotional and mental well-being, drawing parallels between refilling a coffee cup and replenishing personal reserves. As the leader of Katurah Inc., Alyssa champions "An Executive Supporting Executives," blending professional development with personal growth.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

🎉 5 Years of Weekly Episodes! 🎉5 incredible years of weekly episodes, stories, and inspiration! To mark this special occasion, we’re taking it back to where it all began. For our anniversary episode, we’re reuniting with our very first guest to reflect on the journey so far.Join us as we:✨ Look back at the early days of the show.✨ Share behind-the-scenes moments and lessons learned.✨ Hear how our guest’s story has evolved since their debut.✨ Celebrate YOU—our listeners—who’ve made this journey possible!From Day 1 to Year 5, we couldn’t have done it without your support. Tune in for a nostalgic, heartfelt, and inspiring episode as we honor the past, celebrate the present, and look forward to the future. We also have a little NFL banter with these Jets and Patriots fans!Thank you for being part of this amazing ride. Here’s to many more years of storytelling together! Check out the show's first episode ever with these two here!Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

The year is not over just yet! We have another inspirational journey with a voice you may have heard earlier this year on A Mental Health Break! David Israel is back and touches on:How his get connected to Oprah, and whyRecognizing a need in the market and attacking Providing jobs to 250+ inmates coming home to change their livesDavid Israel turned an idea sparked during his time in prison into a thriving business. Now the Founder and Co-CEO of GOOD PLANeT Foods, David is on a mission to bring the joy of cheese to consumers with plant-based options that are better for you and the planet.An experienced entrepreneur, David previously founded the internationally successful Pop! Gourmet Foods and co-founded AvoLov/BranchOut. Challenged to eat more plant-based foods, he found cheese the hardest to replace. After discovering non-dairy cheese-making traditions in Crete, Greece, he developed GOOD PLANeT's Olive Oil Cheese—the first plant-based cheese made with heart-healthy olive oil, offering the taste and melt of traditional cheese.Miss his A Mental Health Break Appearance? Click here to catch up after you check out his entrepreneurial journey. Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

Hyacinth Tucker brings a wealth of insights on entrepreneurship, sustainable business practices, and community empowerment. Her journey from a side hustle to a full-scale enterprise is filled with valuable lessons and inspiring moments that highlight the importance of perseverance, innovation, and social responsibility. She discusses:Using customer interviews as a focus group for pricing modelsDeveloping pricing modelsFocusing on her target marketAvoiding distractionsHow to develop a subscription-based model Ways to become greener as a businessHyacinth Tucker is the visionary owner of The Laundry Basket LLC, a subscription-based mobile laundry and dry cleaning service operating in the Greater DC, Maryland, Northern Virginia, Cleveland, and Toronto areas. Focused on sustainability and zero waste, the company has thrived, tripling its revenue within its first two years. Hyacinth's innovative leadership has earned her recognition, including The Visionary Award from Take The Lead. She is dedicated to community empowerment and is opening a Workforce Development Training Center in Baltimore to support skill development and entrepreneurship for minorities and veterans.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

...Ron then achieved his proudest accomplishment to date: founding the fastest-growing commercial real estate firm in Long Island: American Investment Properties. His passion for real estate grew out of his childhood experience of watching his father survey buildings and construction sites. “Helping people like my father find the perfect property to call their own eventually became my ultimate dream, “ he said. Welcome back to That Entrepreneur Show. Join our latest conversation with Ron Koenigsberg.Ron’s journey to success began in the competitive New York business world. After earning a BS in Accounting from American University’s Kogod Business School, he joined Arthur Andersen, excelling in the rigorous tax and financial demands of real estate. Seeking a more dynamic career, Ron earned a master’s degree in real estate and development from NYU’s Real Estate Institute and led real estate acquisitions at Chiyoda Life, managing a $360 million annual budget.Ron’s openness to learning from industry leaders shaped his approach, later guiding him as Senior Vice President at a Long Island commercial brokerage. Drawing on his experience, Ron founded American Investment Properties, now the fastest-growing commercial real estate firm on Long Island, renowned for exceeding client expectations.Recently, Ron earned the prestigious CCIM designation, held by only 6% of commercial real estate professionals.Here are some awards Ron has received:2022 Executive Circle Award by Long Island Business News2022 Platinum Broker Award by CREXI2017 Broker of The Year by Long Island Business News2017 Build Real Estate & Property AwardsSupport the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

Meet Avadhi, an International Bestselling Author, YouTuber, and Business Guru specializing in helping family business leaders achieve success while fostering healthy relationships at home. As the founder of Avadhi.guru™, she blends spiritual insights with practical strategies to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses, unlock financial freedom, and embrace their authentic selves.Avadhi is also the Chief Transformation Officer of her multi-generational family business, Prabhat Industries—a global leader in sealing solutions since 1966. Her expertise shines in her books, including the upcoming The Family Business Guru, offering actionable advice for thriving in family businesses, and her bestseller, Inner Genius Outer Guru, which inspires entrepreneurs to build businesses they love.Get ready to dive into her unique perspective on balancing legacy, growth, and authenticity in business!On the podcast, Avadhi also discusses:Why you don’t need to “escape” your family business and how you can build a legacy.Delegating tasks and setting boundaries within a family business while maintaining healthy relationships. Building a cash-rich business without losing out on your personal truth or beliefs. Moving past the world of “either-or”Thank you for stopping by, and see you next show!Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

Dive into the essentials of starting your own podcast and discover the benefits of being a guest on fellow shows. Personal stories and insights guide you through the process, while a new course and workbook offer valuable resources. Plus, find out how podcasting can empower your creative journey. Get ready to launch into the world of podcasting with fresh tools and inspiration!

I got shot three times in 2009 during an attempted armed robbery and experienced a lot of traumatic young age growing up in a drug-infested neighborhood. I’ve been a lifelong entrepreneur. I’m now the father of three boys. One of my sons is overcoming autism, and that has become a subject that is very important to me. I consider my work and real estate finance my ministry because I’m changing people's lives in the trajectory of entire families. I’m also a member of a nonprofit called the New Standard Group. We teach financial literacy to teenagers.The aftermath of 2020 has transformed the real estate market into the Wild West -- it has never been a better time to buy. I work with buyers to get them qualified for a mortgage -- even if they are self-employed, even if they believe a lender will turn them down. At Innovative Mortgage Services, Inc., we are committed to helping buyers find the right mortgage product for their needs -- every borrower is different and we understand that, and with our products, we have made the process simple to enable them to make sound financial choices. The application takes 10 minutes, and the decision on approval takes 30 minutes.From Bullet Wounds to Blessings: Finding Joy in Gratitude with Moses Alford was A Mental Health Break's 250th Episode. Be sure to tap in here after you finish his entrepreneurial testimonial. Happy ListeningSupport the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

You do not want to miss this combo! James O'Brien is a singer and aspiring piano player, James moved to Nashville over a decade ago to pursue music and still enjoys cooking, reading fantasy novels, and spending time with friends and family. James is the co-founder and COO of Ducky, a customer support AI designed to collaborate with humans and help them perform at their best. Before Ducky, he was the COO of Valkyrie Investments, helping launch the U.S.’s second bitcoin futures ETF and growing assets to over $1 billion. As the first hire at AltoIRA, a fintech specializing in self-directed IRAs, he helped scale the company from pre-seed to Series A, expanding the team from 2 to over 100 employees.Alyssa Young is the visionary behind The Unlimited Refills Blog and founder of Katurah Inc. A #1 best-selling author, Alyssa empowers individuals to prioritize self-care with the same dedication they give to their morning coffee. Through her blog, she inspires readers to nurture their emotional and mental well-being, drawing parallels between refilling a coffee cup and replenishing personal reserves.As the leader of Katurah Inc., Alyssa champions "An Executive Supporting Executives," blending professional development with personal growth. Her holistic approach emphasizes resilience, empowerment, and the interconnectedness of well-being and success. Alyssa's mission is a steadfast reminder to prioritize self-care in a fast-paced world.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.

A preview of this week's show:Discovery day for people to work for a day if they like it, then a two-week trial period, before hiring - Turnover has to do with cultureFranchising help Focusing on processes and the power of linear workflowsDeath to micromanaging"You can't make a zebra a racehorse"Ryan Wimpey is the founder of Tip Top K9 Dog Training. Over the last 18 years, Ryan has personally trained over 5,000 dogs and has a passion for both training dogs and teaching others how to train. Despite being obsessed with dogs and wanting to spend all day training them, he currently manages three businesses: Tip Top K9 Franchising, which boasts 20 locations across the United States; Tip Top K9 Tulsa, an Oklahoma-based dog training facility with a staff of 32 people; and Tip Top International, a wholesaler of pet products.Support the showThis episode is brought to you by Coming Alive Podcast Production: Helping You With All Your Podcasting Needs. You can head to www.comingalivepodcastproduction.com to learn more.Have a question for the host or guest? Are you looking to become a guest or show partner? Email Danica at PodcastsByLanci@gmail.com to get connected.