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STRAIGHT & UNFILTERED. This channel is for professionals and entrepreneurs looking to meet interesting, fascinating and helpful people. We meet and interview some of the most successful folks, from Attorneys and CPAs to Doctors and Athletes, sharing thei

Gene Panasenko


    • May 24, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    Ryan Hendrickson, Tip of The Spear, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 33:42


    This is a truly inspiring story of a US Special Forces soldier who was medically retired after stepping on an IED, and his incredible return to active duty. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ryan Hendrickson is a brave, determined, and courageous soldier shares this his story of courage, determination and honor. As a Green Beret clearing the way for his twelve-man team while conducting combat operations against the Taliban. He is the "tip of the spear," who ensures that the route taken by American and Afghan troops are free of improvised explosive devices. While on mission in 2010 and knowing that he was in "uncleared" territory, Ryan stepped on an IED. It resulted in a devastating injury to his right leg. After undergoing dozens of reconstructive surgeries and a painful rehabilitation, he was medically retired but fought to return to active duty. Despite all the adds Ryan passed a series of crucial physical tests was able to rejoin the Green Berets within a year and physically perform his duties, redeploying to Afghanistan in March 2012. In 2016, he volunteered to return to Afghanistan with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. During a firefight with the Taliban, he risked his life under heavy enemy fire to rescue three Afghan soldiers cut off from friendly forces and return the bodies of two dead Afghan soldiers under the ethos that "no one gets left behind." For his heroic efforts on the battlefield, SFC Ryan Hendrickson was awarded a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor. Additionally, he also received 4 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. In the second part of the interview Mr. Hendrickson speaks about spending over two months in Ukraine which has been fighting a full scale Russian invasion. He worked as a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to the newly liberated by the Ukrainian troops areas and risking his life to make a difference in the lives of so many people! This two-part interview is an absolute must to watch! Thank you for your great service, Sergeant First Class Ryan Hendrickson! #RyanHendrickson #TipOfTheSpear #StandWithUkraine https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a2j5XviH5Y --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Ryan Hendrickson, Tip of The Spear

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 34:35


    This is a truly inspiring story of a US Special Forces soldier who was medically retired after stepping on an IED, and his incredible return to active duty. Sergeant First Class (SFC) Ryan Hendrickson is a brave, determined, and courageous soldier shares this his story of courage, determination and honor. As a Green Beret clearing the way for his twelve-man team while conducting combat operations against the Taliban. He is the "tip of the spear," who ensures that the route taken by American and Afghan troops are free of improvised explosive devices. While on mission in 2010 and knowing that he was in "uncleared" territory, Ryan stepped on an IED. It resulted in a devastating injury to his right leg. After undergoing dozens of reconstructive surgeries and a painful rehabilitation, he was medically retired but fought to return to active duty. Despite all the adds Ryan passed a series of crucial physical tests was able to rejoin the Green Berets within a year and physically perform his duties, redeploying to Afghanistan in March 2012. In 2016, he volunteered to return to Afghanistan with Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group. During a firefight with the Taliban, he risked his life under heavy enemy fire to rescue three Afghan soldiers cut off from friendly forces and return the bodies of two dead Afghan soldiers under the ethos that "no one gets left behind." For his heroic efforts on the battlefield, SFC Ryan Hendrickson was awarded a Silver Star, the nation's third-highest award for valor. Additionally, he also received 4 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and an Army Commendation Medal with Valor. In the second part of the interview Mr. Hendrickson speaks about spending over two months in Ukraine which has been fighting a full scale Russian invasion. He worked as a volunteer delivering humanitarian aid to the newly liberated by the Ukrainian troops areas and risking his life to make a difference in the lives of so many people! This two-part interview is an absolute must to watch! Thank you for your great service, Sergeant First Class Ryan Hendrickson! With Gene Panasenko on STRAIGHT & UNFILTERED https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfKoEKoPrG4 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    REEBOK FOUNDER JOSEPH FOSTER SPEAKS ABOUT HIS JOURNEY BUILDING A MUTLI BILLION DOLLAR BRAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 55:45


    TRULY A MUST LISTEN TO EPISODE! Please join me for this Fascinating Interview with REEBOK Founder JOSEPH FOSTER to learn about how he built this Company into a Multi Billion Dollar Global Phenomenon and became one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the 20th Century! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2sP8R_cmqiY --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    LEADERSHIP LESSONS FROM THE BATTLEFIELDS: Command Master Chief Jason Gardner, a U.S. Navy SEAL (Ret.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 65:52


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p8VLuDaXE_g It was really an Honor and Privilege to interview a True American Hero Command Master Chief Jason Gardner, a U.S. Navy SEAL who served 30 years in the Teams. He completed 9 overseas deployments, including Somalia, Iraq and Afghanistan. He is a recipient of a Silver Star, 2 Bronze Stars, a Purple Heart and 5 Combat Action Ribbons. What a remarkable Warrior and Leader he is! This is truly a MUST SEE interview for everyone looking to learn some really invaluable lessons acquired on the battlefields that can be be successfully applied in a Corporate World. I sincerely hope that the viewers will check out the Echelon Front, the Premier Leadership company where Command Master Chief Jason Gardner has successfully transitioned after completing his distinguished service in the SEAL Teams. https://echelonfront.com/jason-gardner/ https://www.instagram.com/jason.n.gardner/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-gardner-9638261b9/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    The Real Wizard of OZ. STEVE SIMS: THE ART OF MAKING THINGS HAPPEN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 37:24


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlD8LjQiaPg Do you know anyone that's worked with Sir Elton John or Elon Musk, sent people down to see the wreck of the Titanic on the sea bed or closed museums in Florence for a private dinner party and then had Andrea Bocelli serenade them while they eat their pasta – well, you do now. Quoted as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz" by Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, Steve Sims is a best selling Author of "BLUEFISHING - the art of making things happen”, sought-after coach and a speaker at a variety of networks, groups and associations as well as the Pentagon and Harvard – twice! #Business #Motivation #Success --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    LAWYER EXPLAINS I $100 MILLION COMMUNITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 44:22


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2rG7vH9aGU The U.S. Small Business Administration launched the Community Navigator Pilot Program, a $100 million grant program enacted through the American Rescue Plan Act, which will provide counseling, networking and the assistance needed during this time of economic recovery to the nation's smallest businesses. The program will target small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, as well as women and veterans. Attorney Tiffany A. Donaldson, Founding Attorney of Donaldson Legal Counseling PLLC, speaks with Gene Panasenko on " Straight & Unfiltered" about the latest SBA Initiatives and how small businesses can benefit from them. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2rG7vH9aGU&t=123s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Charles Read-The Payroll King.

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2021 47:26


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ti8CpfKqIo4&t=731s Charles Read, Retired Marine Corps Combat Veteran, CPA, U.S Tax Court Practitioner ( USTCP), member of the Internal Revenue Service Advisory Council (IRSAC), and the Founder of GetPayrol shares his fascinating story of helping countless businesses and saving them millions and millions of dollars. This episode is Truly a MUST WATCH and Listen to every business owner in America! Mr. Read's companies have provided full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991. Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur in a broad range of industries and author of four published books. His latest book The Payroll Book: A Guide For Small Businesses and Startups is currently #25 in Small Business Books section on Amazon. #getpayroll #straightandunfiltered #GenePanasenko --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Navy Combat Veteran, CEO, Podcast Host, Entrepreneur, Storyteller, and Human Performance Expert.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2021 69:10


    An absolute must watch interview with John Miles, Navy Combat Veteran, Multi-Industry CEO, Turned Podcast Host, Entrepreneur, Speaker, Storyteller, and Human Performance Expert. A U.S. Naval Academy Graduate and decorated Combat Veteran John Miles shares his fascinating story of transitioning to the civilian life, becoming a CEO of the Fortune 500 company and eventually launching his " Passion Struck" brand. John's content is viewed by hundreds of thousands of people globally. His work has appeared in the Atlantic, Inc. Magazine, CIO, Entrepreneur's Handbook, Better Humans, Tampa Bay Times, Naval Academy Shipmate, LinkedIn, Bold Business, and Project Bold Life. He interviewed hundreds of leaders while he was the publisher of the digital publication Bold Business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=836Hmsdk9ww --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Jon Watkins, Special Forces (UK), COO of The Resilience Development Company shares his fascinating journey.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 45:06


    Truly a pleasure having on my channel Jon Watkins FCMI Resilience, Decorated Combat Veteran of Special Forces (UK), COO of The Resilience Development Company shares fascinating journey from protecting Freedom through multiple overseas deployments to Training Corporations in Resilience to Fuel Business Growth And Change. If I was looking for the best Resilience Coach with the background and values Jon brings to the table, my choice would be obvious. Truly an episode not to miss! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    From Taekwondo Master to Corporate Coach

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 59:05


    Master Paul Melella Jr., co-author of the bestselling book "YOU Have Infinite Power" and one of the founders of Empowered Mastery, one of the best personal and professional success training companies in the Northeast, speaks about his fascinating journey from being an accomplished Martial Artist to becoming a recognized Corporate Coach. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Launching a multi-national business and making it a Success!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2021 41:19


    Malcolm Teasdale speaks about launching a successful company, how it became a success and ended up selling to a large corporation in 2013. His company had offices in 4 countries, sold products into 80 countries and was presented with multiple industry awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    What is Your Business Worth?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 31:27


    Great discussion with Bharat Kanodia, ASA who speaks with Gene Panasenko on 'Straight & Unfiltered" about the importance of understanding valuations of different businesses and how to use them to their advantage. Bharat has valued over 2000 businesses, real estate, industrial, and financial assets including governmental infrastructure, public and private companies, and various unique real estate assets. He has signed off on over 4,500 valuations with $2.6 trillion in assets globally. His channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuhiC521jEtg-PLfFT_oKTQ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Two American Presidents, Two U.K. Knights and a Ghost!- Interview with a Brilliant Allen Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 46:59


    Allen Clark is a commercial and advertising photographer based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is consistently rated one of the best photographers in the country. His work can be seen on music packaging, magazines, and countless celebrity and Fortune 500 company websites. His celebrity clients are quite diverse & include: Jim Gaffigan, Cal Ripkin Jr. Ethan Hawke, President George H. Bush, President George W. Bush, Peyton Manning, Rick Ross, Nicole Kidman, Beyonce, Sir Elton John, Leslie Odom Jr. (Hamilton), Julian Assange, Shaun White, Sir George Martin, Carmello Anthony, James Earl Jones, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tiffany, Norah Jones, Justin Timberlake, Tom Brokaw, Tony Hawk, Walter Cronkite, Dave Matthews, Ludacris, Juicy J & Kid President! His corporate clients include: NFL, MLB, Puma, Reebok, Washington Post, The Telegraph , The Source , The Hindu, MTV Networks, A&E Networks, Steve Madden, Journey's Shoe Stores, Jack Daniels, Time/Life, Lifepoint Hospitals, 20th Century Fox, Delta Machinery, Lifeway Publishing, Sony Music Group, NARAS (Grammy's), Yamaha,Yum Brands Inc., Wired, HCA Healthcare & Conde Nast. www.thephotountaken.com www.allenclarkphotography.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueaQBbrHpSk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Marketing and Navigating through the New Paradigm

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 55:49


    Garrett Halsell, the Marketing Guru, shares some helpful strategies to help your Business navigate through this extremely challenging environment. Don't take a chance, pick Advance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/garretthalsell/ ​advancevoxdirect.com rb.gy/vtocfs facebook.com/AdvanceVoxDirect garrett@advancevoxdirect.com https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDNraiX6qpo&t=361s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Tom La Vecchia, CEO of X Factor & New Theory Magazine - How to keep your business going through the challenges of Covid.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 42:26


    Tom La Vecchia, MBA, Founder and CEO of both X Factor Media and New Theory Magazine and Podcast, Member of Forbes Agency Council at Forbes and Serial Entrepreneur who loves wine, cigars and anything that allows people to connect and share experiences, discusses with Gene Panasenko his journey of starting and operating businesses, and how you can keep your business going in these truly unprecedented and challenging times. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Inventing The Hydro Flask — the most popular water bottle in the world!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 81:06


    A truly fascinating interview with Travis Rosbach, President and CEO of the Tumalo Group , who shares with Gene Panasenko his amazing life journey, from living in some of the most exotic destinations like Virgin Islands or Hawaii, to his careers as a Merchant Marine Captain and Commercial Pilot, to founding and operating successful businesses and inventing the world famous Hydro Flask. The last ten years Travis Rosbach has been an Advisor and Business Coach in a wide range of Industries. As a Public speaker he has done multiple presentations both in the U.S. and overseas. He can be reached at travis@tumalogroup.com tel. 1 (361) 287-2847 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IYcejYbhwI&t=992s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    The Four Day Work Week is a reality with Do-Be Associates!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2021 54:10


    Tony Carnesi and Brian Gorman, Founders and Principals of Do-Be Associates share some compelling information on how to reduce time operating your business and increase productivity, revenues and quality of life for both the executives and employees. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Helping your business navigate through challenges, with Tiffany A. Donaldson, Esq.

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 44:22


    Tiffany A. Donaldson, Founding Attorney of Donaldson Legal Counseling PLLC, speaks with Gene Panasenko about working with small businesses, PPP and EIDL loans and challenges companies face in today's environment. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Christmas Eve and Live Jazz with Amazing Acute Inflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 25, 2020 40:38


    A Special Treat for You All (and myself) with Acute Inflections, a chic and unique duo with deceptively simple instrumentation. Their jazzy, funky and sultry sound is truly memorable and enjoyable. A velvety mix of Erykah Badu & Billie Holiday paired with the cool grooves of her 007 on bass” is how one reviewer described Acute Inflections, New York's sultry duo led by a former Broadway singer. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our viewers and listeners! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    From Luxemburg to Monaco to San Diego to NYC- Pascal Wiscour-Conter, Perpetual Enabler

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 39:28


    Pascal Wiscour-Conter, a Perpetual Enabler: “It's not about what you do but much more about WHY you do what you do”. Born and raised in Luxemburg, he moves to Monaco to launch a very successful Super Yacht Business. Fascinating stories of launching several successful businesses on both sides of the Atlantic. Discussion with Gene Panasenko on Straight & Unfiltered. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Helping your business thrive-Michael Oberther, Director of Supporting Strategies Bookkeeping NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2020 42:33


    Michael Oberther, Director of Supporting Strategies Bookkeeping NYC speaks about how your business can benefit from outsourced bookkeeping services including accounts payable management, billing and accounts receivable, controller-level services, financial reporting, planning and analysis, HR administration, payroll support and month-end close. moberther@supportingstrategies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Propel your business with LinkedIn and Joe Apfelbaum

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 38:57


    Joe Apfelbaum, CEO of Ajax Union and Evegreen, speaks about how he has been able to help multiple businesses experience dramatic growth and boost their revenues through the power of LinkedIn. Lots of really helpful information on how to grow your base. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Cashflow & Revenues. Helpful Discussion with Jeff Zalewski, Executive Partner of Performiforce, LLC.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 45:53


    Jeff Zalewski, Executive Partner of Performiforce, LLC shares his 25 year long experience of providing workforce performance improvement solutions to help small businesses improve their cashflow and Increase their sales revenues --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Marty Feinberg, CEO of Winner Media speaks about his successful career and Real Estate market in NYC

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 35:33


    Truly a pleasure having a very special guest Marty Feinberg, Founder and CEO of Winner Media LLC, who speaks about his fascinating and very successful career, and discusses current Real Estate market in NYC --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Protect your assets. Meaningful Meeting with Trusts and Estate Attorney Natalie Elisha Gold.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 34:11


    Protect your assets. Meaningful Meeting with Trusts and Estate Attorney Natalie Elisha Gold. How the sunsetting of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Acts could impact the average family. Importance of planning ahead. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Asset Protection-an Informative Discussion with Trusts and Estates Attorney Leon Choate Jr.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 47:49


    Truly a pleasure having Trusts and Estates Attorney Leon Choate Jr. Had a very informative discussion regarding upcoming tax changes, Asset Protection Strategies to be considered, continuing Lockdowns and upcoming Elections --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Diamonds and Fine Jewelry Business. Interviewing Ana Paula Nascimento, CEO of Botani Husko Diamonds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 38:50


    Informative Discussion with Paula Nascimento, CEO of Botani Husko Diamonds --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Legal Structures, Start-Ups, Business environment. Great Discussion with Attorney Charles McCormick

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 43:30


    Great Discussion with Attorney Charles F. McCormick speaks with Gene Panasenko on STRAIGHT & UNFILTERED who shares with us information on setting up different Legal Structures, speaks about Start-Ups and current Business environment --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

    Great discussion with Mitchell Morrison, CEO of Eyeballs Financial, Fintech Company, Author of just released Media Malpractice Book

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 36:47


    Great discussion with Mitchell Morrison, CEO of Eyeballs Financial, Fintech Company, Author of just released Book "Media Malpractice: More Dangerous than Coronavirus" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gene-panasenko/message

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