INspired INsider Podcast

Liron Rose is a serial tech entrepreneur. He established AfterDownload, an Israeli startup which he later sold to the tech unicorn, IronSource. AfterDownload had gone from zero to $30 million in three years and had over 50 employees. IronSource acquired it for over $20 million.  Liron advises investors and sources technology, private equity deals, and alternative investments. His passion is to foster Israel's brightest entrepreneurs in a quest for vision and leadership. Liron was one of the first investors in SimilarWeb, which is a known Israeli unicorn.  He was the Managing Director of TechStars Israel and he now runs Rose Innovation, where he helps investors get access to Israel's startup nation ecosystem. In this episode… Something exciting is going on in Israel's startup nation—companies are moving quickly from ideas to big exits or mega growths and this creates a vibrant space for enterprising individuals. Of course, not all the companies are achieving the same levels of success but Liron Rose knows of a few worthy of mention because he himself has built and sold his own start up company and has made investments in many others.  From investing early in SimilarWeb to starting, building, and exiting AfterDownload at $30 million in revenue before the sale, Liron is always on the lookout for great investment opportunities. Liron Rose of Rose Innovation shares his entrepreneurial and investment journey with Dr. Jeremy Weisz in this episode of the Inspired Insider. Listen as Liron talks about the state of the Israeli startup ecosystem, what guides his investment decisions, what to look out for when trying to sell your company, and more. Stay tuned.

Dave Durocher is the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy, a training school that saves lives by changing behavior. Before helping to launch The Other Side Academy, Dave was at Delancey Street for eight years where he rose to become the Managing Director of their 250-person Los Angeles facility.  Dave got into Delancey Street after a Judge gave him a chance to change his life when he was at the brink of a 29-year prison sentence. He first got arrested at age 13 and by the time he was 38, he had been to prison four times for a total of 15 years.  Today, Dave has moved on to the next chapter in his life. He's the Executive Director of The Other Side Academy in Salt Lake City. In this episode… Saving lives by changing behaviors isn’t impossible. However, it requires a lot of hardwork and dedication from the individual and from the support system who will help him get to where he wants to be. This positive shift is the expected outcome from the program of a two and a half year re-education facility. Their members are those with a long history of entanglement with the law; in fact, a lot of those who are working with this facility have been arrested over 25 times and would often be cast out as hopeless.  But The Other Side Academy is committed to transforming the lives of long term drug addicts who have records for a multitude of other crimes. It’s led by Dave Durocher, who himself got on the bad side of life and was given a chance to change things for the better and turn his entire life around. They not only turn these people’s lives around, they turn them from being inclined to criminal behavior to being productive members of society. The best part? They are doing it for free. does.  Join Dr. Jeremy Weisz on this episode of the Inspired Insider as he talks with Dave Durocher, the Executive Director at The Other Side Academy, about his powerful and inspiring story on how shifting your mindset can change your life. Dave shares his criminal past and journey to transformation with Dr. Weisz. They also discussed how Dave got into Delancey Street, his initial rejection and what being in the program meant for him, and how his life has changed since then. Stay tuned.

Uri Adoni is the author of The Unstoppable Startup: Mastering Israel's Secret Rules of Chutzpah. He decided to write the book after spending 20 years in high-tech and over 12 years of being a partner at Jerusalem Venture Partners Media Labs. His purpose for writing the book is to share the secrets to Israel's incredible track record of success. Jerusalem Venture Partners have achieved over 12 IPOs, 30 M&A, and an exit value of over $20 billion. Uri goes behind the scenes in this book to explain the principles and practices that can make any startup anywhere in the world, an unstoppable one.  In this episode… It's an unpleasant but inevitable reality that many startups fail almost as quickly as they come on the scene and part of the reason why they fail is their inability to prove their viability early in the game. Surprisingly, when it comes to startup success, Uri Adoni says Israeli startups stand out in terms of venture capital per capita and high NASDAQ listings. Uri says Israeli startups' success is a result of clearly defined principles and practices, which he explains in detail in his book, The Unstoppable Startup: Mastering Israel's Secret Rules of Chutzpah. Tune in to this episode of the Inspired Insider as Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks to Uri Adoni of Jerusalem Venture Partners about the secret behind successful Israeli startups. They discuss the kinds of startups that JVP invests in, how they measure the success of their fund, how the mission completion mindset of the Israeli army has helped power up the startup scene in Israel, and the things that startup entrepreneurs can learn from Uri’s book.

Juan Chavez is a serial entrepreneur and is the CEO of JMC Automotive Equipment, an automotive equipment distribution center that has been a recipient of the INC 5000 award in 2018, 2019, and 2020. They've been in the industry for the past 20 years and have extensive knowledge of anything related to the automotive repair industry. Juan also runs a VIP Concierge, an entertainment company, and a solutions provider company in Colombia with english-speaking agents that handle customer care services for different companies.  In this episode… To say there are no days when you feel terrified that your business is going to fail is to deny your reality as an entrepreneur. Juan Chavez had had his fair share of low moments in business; he has even come to a point when he almost declared bankruptcy to put an end to a once-thriving family business. A few months later, Juan’s JMC Automotive Equipment is booming again and even better, they make it to the INC 5000 list two years in a row.  If you think that’s amazing, then you should listen to Juan talk about his experience of moving to the U.S from Peru at 11, how he failed at his first business in his early 20s, and why he went back to the automotive business he once hated.  Catch the details about climbing out of a business hole and staying resilient in this episode of Inspired Insider with Dr. Jeremy Weisz and his guest, Juan Chavez. Stay tuned.

Nate Nead is the Founder of investmentbank.com and SEO.co. Nate's an experienced M&A Adviser and Investment Banker who successfully managed numerous deals in real estate software, hardware, digital marketing, and many more.  He's founded, operated, and exited several digital media and SaaS companies, growing them from startups to multi-million dollar market leaders. Nate also runs SEO.co that provides online marketing, SEO, and Link Building services. They serve Fortune 500 companies and Startups. In this episode… A remarkable exit sale of a business is the dream of every entrepreneur, but not many know how to build a sellable business. And even when a business is viable for sale, many entrepreneurs tend to overestimate their company's value. As a result, they're quick to run into problems when trying to sell their company.  Nate Nead of Investment Bank.com knows all about building and selling a business. He's facilitated multiple multi-million exit deals across different industries and cities, including a family business in Alaska.  In this episode of Inspired Insider Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, you'll hear from Nate Nead of investmentbank.com about preparing your business for exit sale, including how he attracts buyers company, how he helps his clients acquire or exit a company, and more.

Andrea is the Founder of Artitudes Design, Inc. For over 25 years they've been creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Starbucks, Expedia. They also serve startups and nonprofits, providing presentation training, PowerPoint, Graphics Design, Virtual Live events, and much more. Andrea Heuston is also the host of Lead Like a Woman Show, where she features influential women leaders changing the world. They have over 40,000 people on social media, sharing their empowering message with other leaders.  In this episode… The world as we know it has changed and if your business relies on live events, you’ve likely pivoted to doing virtual events. The problem is, not everyone can achieve high interactivity during virtual events. From how they prepare their slides to how they present their activities, many entrepreneurs are having a hard time mastering the new reality of virtual events.  Andrea Heuston is an expert at virtual events and through her company, Artitudes Design, she has had over two decades of experience creating visual communication for Fortune 500 companies, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and Expedia.  On this episode of the Inspired Insider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz talks with Andrea Heuston of Artitudes Design about her insider tips for virtual event mastery and how you can apply them to your own business. They also discuss Andrea’s entrepreneurial journey, the life-altering events she’s had to push through to succeed, and how she helps other female entrepreneurs. Stay tuned.

Aaron Christopher (A.C.) Evans is a pioneer in conversational marketing and is the Co-founder and CEO of Drips.com. Drips is a conversational texting company leading the way for some of the biggest brands in the world. They use automated, humanized conversations at scale for companies like Liberty Mutual, Creditrepair.com, and many more. Drips engages in millions of completed humanized conversations with zero client-side human resources or operators. In this episode… How badly do you want your business to grow and become known for what it does? You may have seen some successes in your current business setup, but if you want to sustain it, there are some things you need to do to make sure that happens. A.C. Evans knows this first hand as he recalls the inspiring story of his company, Drips, and how he and his business partners bootstrapped it and brought the company to where it is today.  In this episode of INspired INsider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews A.C. Evans of Drips.com about bootstrapping your company and growing it into a market leader in your industry. They’ll be talking about how A.C. and his partners started and built Drips, the role of culture in their company, the importance of letting go of minor tasks and hiring people to help manage your team, and some tips on how to build a great and sustainable business. Stay tuned.

Mike Michalowicz is the author of Fix This Next, Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, and more. By his 35th birthday, Mike had founded and sold two companies, one to private equity and another to a Fortune 500 company. Today he's running his third multi-million dollar venture, Profit First Professionals. In this episode… The most significant challenges entrepreneurs face are not knowing their biggest challenge and not having the time to figure it out. This is why many entrepreneurs end up devoting their lives to serving their business instead of the other way around. And according to Mike Michalowicz, there is a way for entrepreneurs to be able to make their businesses run like clockwork, giving them more time and bandwidth to do other things. Tune in to this episode of Inspired Insider as Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Mike Michalowicz, renowned author of the book Fix This Next, about his insights on how to have your business run seamlessly without you. They’ll be discussing tips on how to determine the biggest challenge in your business, what you need to put in place in order to be able to take four weeks off, and the valuable lessons Mike learned in the course of his entrepreneurial journey.

Steve Adams is the CEO of Tiger Neuroscience, a company that helps decode and optimize human performance. It’s a science-based approach to improving performance and their formula is performance equals skill minus interference.  Steve went from being the largest franchisee of a national pet supply chain to Tiger Neuroscience. Their mission is to contribute to the well-being and performance transformation of people and they specifically help professionals, entrepreneurs, and biohackers. In this episode… How can you optimize your performance and guarantee top-quality results with every output you deliver? According to Steve Adams, people may have the skills they need to deliver but with seemingly insurmountable interferences, they’re unable to truly give their 100% when doing their tasks and reaching for their goals.  What does Steve mean by interference, how do they impact your performance, and how can you get rid of them so that you can blaze your way to the top of your success ladder? On this episode of INspired INsider, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Steve Adams of Tiger Neuroscience about how to achieve elevated performance levels using the simple formula that his company has come up with. Find out the common interferences that hinder performance, the seven habits you need to have to feel and perform at your best, and why it’s crucial for a person to get the right amount of sleep if he ever hopes to get the results he wants from the effort he puts in. Stay tuned.

Dov Gordon is the Alchemist Entrepreneur and he is Founder of JVMM Group and ProfitableRelationships.com where he helps consultants, coaches, and entrepreneurs develop a consistent flow of their ideal clients by creating their own alchemy network. He trains and coaches entrepreneurs to become an Under-The-Radar leader in their industry so that they can play by a different set of rules and earn more clients. In this episode… Relationship marketing is hard and unpredictable. It involves finding and reaching out to potential clients or referral sources and hoping that they give you the time of day, and it also hinges on a mere possibility that the connection might be mutually beneficial. But what if there was a way to bring these people together in such a way that you can leverage your relationships in ways you never thought possible? Well, there is a way, and it is what Dov Gordon calls the Alchemy Network. It is a way to turn your relationship marketing from a time sink into a brand new revenue stream.  Learn more about creating your alchemy group and the benefits it offers in this episode of the Inspired Insider with Dr. Jeremy Weisz as he interviews Dov Gordon of ProfitableRelationships.com. Listen as Dov discusses the alchemy network, who needs one, how to curate an alchemy network to unlock a new stream of income from your relationships, and more. Stay tuned.