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Welcome back to another season AND episode of The More We Know! Because the more we know, the more we grow! Today, your mentor is Lavinia Errico, the visionary co-founder of Equinox and a pioneer in redefining the fitness and wellness industries.Lavinia transformed the traditional gym experience into a premium, community-focused wellness destination. With her siblings, she built Equinox into one of the most iconic fitness brands, combining high-end aesthetics, innovative programming, and a vibrant cultural vibe that inspired millions to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives. Equinox was the first to incorporate groundbreaking fitness modalities, from reiki and indoor cycling to advanced personal training programs, revolutionizing how people viewed health and wellness​Following Equinox's tremendous success, Lavinia faced a personal journey of self-discovery. She embraced her passion for holistic wellness and spirituality, founding MoveJoy, a company dedicated to helping women over 50 rediscover vitality and joy through mindful movement and self-awareness practices. As an advocate for purposeful living, she has become a sought-after speaker, angel investor, and consultant, inspiring others to find balance, authenticity, and joy in their professional and personal lives​Through her entrepreneurial journey and personal transformation, Lavinia Errico reminds us that true success comes from within—and the best investments are the ones we make in ourselves.Listen to The More We Know: Podcast LinkSubscribe: YouTubeFollow on Instagram: @sameer.sawaqedFollow on Twitter: @commitwithmeerListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to another season of the more we know. Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your mentor today is the FORMER CEO of P.F. Changs, which you may have dined at! We dived into all things business, leadership, including getting up at 4 am to workout!! Damola Adamolekun is an Operating Partner at Garnett Station Partners and the former Chief Executive Officer of the global restaurant chain P.F. Chang's, where he led the company in strategic initiatives ensuring the continued growth and success of one of the most important hospitality brands in the world.Mr. Adamolekun also previously served as a Partner at Paulson & Co., a New York based investment firm, and the principal owner of P.F. Chang's, where he played a vital role in the sourcing and subsequent management of several of the firm's largest investments.Previously, Mr. Adamolekun has worked in the Investment Banking Division of Goldman Sachs and as a Private Equity Associate at TPG Capital. Mr. Adamolekun previously served on the boards of P.F. Chang's, Inday, the National Restaurant Association, and International Tower Hill Mines (NYSE: THM), and was a Board Observer for Bausch Health Companies (NYSE: BHC).In 2021, Mr. Adamolekun was recognized with three GLOBEE Leadership Gold awards for CEO of the Year: Food and Beverage, CEO of the Year: Hospitality, Travel, Recreation, Leisure, and Top CEO of the Year: The Rising Star, as well as a GLOBEE Leadership Silver award for CEO Achievers: Transformational Leader of the Year, while in 2022 he was named in Nation's Restaurant News' Power List among the most innovative and inspiring leaders in the restaurant industry.Mr. Adamolekun received a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Political Science from Brown University, where he was a member of the Ivy League champion Brown Football team and served as President of the Brown Investment Group, and a Master of Business Administration from Harvard Business School, where he served as Portfolio Manager for the HBS Investment Club.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we grow. Today your mentor is Finance industry veteran, also known as "Queen of Alternatives", Shana Sissel.Shana Sissel is a highly sought-after speaker and frequently contributes to various media outlets. She is deeply committed to promoting financial literacy among women and underserved minority communities. She is renowned for her charismatic keynote presentations, where she generously imparts her extensive expertise in alternative investments, portfolio construction, and manager due diligence.Beyond her professional pursuits, Shana leads by example, sharing her personal journey of overcoming adversity and triumphing over PTSD. Her inspirational story resonates with audiences, showcasing her resilience and determination.She also appeared on CNBC, Fox Business News, TD Ameritrade Network, Bloomberg, Yahoo! Finance, Cheddar, NECN, WCVB-TV Channel 5.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Join Meer & Carmen for a live interactive mentorship series. After a nice mid season break, we are BACK with a special episode. 30 Minute U is hosted by Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also an adjunct professor at The University of Illinois. Carmen operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!In this special episode, Meer and Carmen try a different show format with special guest Fad, businessman and CEO. Learn about different perspectives about business, hiring and firing, lawsuits and a fun chat about Lamborghinis!Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab!https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoFollow Fad on instagram: @fadudeoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we GROW! Your mentor today is Ed Robinson. Ed Robinson is the president and co-founder of Stash, the pioneering fintech company that empowers everyday Americans to invest and build long-term wealth. Ed and his co-founder, Brandon Krieg, launched Stash in 2015 with the belief that all Americans deserve the advice, tools, and opportunity to begin their journey to financial freedom by investing in themselves, starting with just $5.Today, Stash has more than 2 million active subscribers and more than 4 million customers and is experiencing record revenue growth, surpassing $100M in revenue in the past year. Stash's customer-centric platform, rooted in a personalized experience with advice and education, has helped customers save nearly $3B on the platform to date – all via regular and automatic deposits of just $31 at a time on average. The company has also awarded more than 62 million fractional shares to customers who use the Stash Stock-Back® Card.Prior to co-founding Stash, Ed held positions at Macquarie Securities Group as head of sales for global electronic execution, European sales trader, Asian sales trader, and private banker. He holds Series 7 and 63 licenses. Ed earned his bachelor's at the University of Sydney.Stash has been listed as part of Forbes' “Fintech 50” for the past four years and consistently ranks as one of Built in NYC's “Best Places to Work.” In 2018, Stash was highlighted by the Wall Street Journal as one of the “Top Tech Companies to Watch.Both founders came from Wall Street. During their time there, Brandon Krieg and Ed Robinson both realized that wealth creation systems—particularly investing—were stacked against everyday Americans. They left their jobs with a simple mission: make investing easy and affordable for everyone. Today, Stash is helping over 4 million people create a more secure financial future for themselves. See more at https://www.stash.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we grow. Today your mentor is the famous american restauranteur out of Chicago, Kevin Boehm. After opening 40 restaurants over the last 30 years, James Beard Foundation Award-winning restaurateur Kevin Boehm has established himself as one of the world's foremost hospitality visionaries. Kevin, along with his partner Rob Katz, has built a restaurant group based on great chefs, inspired design, and enlightened hospitality.Born in 1970, Kevin grew up in Springfield, Illinois, and told his mother at age 10 that he wanted to open his own restaurant one day.After attending the University of Illinois for two nonconsecutive years, he dropped out and moved to the Florida Panhandle to start working in restaurants and embark on a self-directed on-the-job hospitality education. After enduring homelessness, fist fights, and six months working at an amusement park, he wrote an embellished resumé that landed him a coveted captain position at Beach House Restaurant. Within a few years, he'd squirreled away enough money to open a six-table restaurant in 1993 in Seaside, Florida, the picture-perfect location where Peter Weir's The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey, was filmed. In 1995, he opened Indigo Wine Bar in the same town, and helped cater for the movie's dailies screenings.Restaurants in Springfield, Illinois, and Nashville, Tennessee followed. By age 30, Boehm had opened and sold four restaurants.In 2002, Boehm partnered with Rob Katz to form what in time became Boka Restaurant Group. Eventually, they would open 36 places in less than 20 years. The group's many accolades and accomplishments include 18 James Beard Award nominations, two Food & Wine Best New Chefs, 13 consecutive Michelin Guide stars for Boka, and 6 Boka Restaurant Group restaurants on Chicago Tribune's Top 50 list. Boehm, along with Katz, won Restaurateurs of the year from TimeOut Chicago in 2010, the Chicago Tribune in 2011, and The Illinois Restaurant Association in 2017, and were Eater National's Empire Builders of the year in 2012. They have been James Beard Finalists for Best Restaurateur in America 2016-2019, winning the award in 2019, and New City Chicago ranked them #1 in 2017 in its annual list of the 50 most powerful influencers on the Chicago dining scene.In addition to Boka Restaurant Group, in 2020 Boehm co-founded Bian, a private club with a foundation in wellness. Forbes called it “the ultimate wellness destination.” As a writer he has had pieces published in Esquire, Plate, The Chicago Sun Times, and McSweeneys, and he is a contributing writer for Fast Company. His first book, “The Bottomless Cup,” comes out on Abrams Press in 2025.Kevin has been a featured or keynote speaker for the National Restaurant Show, MUFSO, Miami Food& Wine, New York City Wine & Food Festival, The Illinois Restaurant Association, Kellogg School of Management, University of Illinois, ChicagoGourmet, Asheville Independent Restaurant Show, Hearst, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants, The Welcome Conference at Lincoln Center, & Welcome Chicago.He has given the commencement address at both Culinary Institute of America & Kendall College.He currently sits on the board of the Illinois Restaurant Association, Open Table, 826 CHI, and Easter Seals.Kevin lives in Chicago and frequently spends time in Los Angeles and New York City, where Boka Restaurant Group has opened restaurants in recent years.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know. The More we know, the more we grow! Today your mentor is Robert Blackwell Jr.  the founder of Killerspin, the world's leading table tennis engagement brand, and the founder of EKI-Digital, a digital investment consulting firm.  Blackwell is also a former employer of then-state Senator Barack Obama, as well as a political supporter and personal friend of Obama. Killerspin creates table tennis experiences that connect family/friends/customers and employees and is the world's leading producer of designer table tennis equipment and media. EKI-Digital helps organizations turn IT into money. EKI has helped organizations design, implement and manage business applications that have generated $Billions in revenue and savings.Robert has also served on many civic boards. He currently serves  the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, Civic Federation of Chicago, Business Leadership Council. He is also an  executive committee to Choose Chicago. In addition to EKI-Digital and Killerspin, Blackwell founded a number of other companies. Those include Urban Fishing Development, Bytewise International and Blackwell Consulting Services. In May 2016, Blackwell presented Pope Francis with a customized ping-pong table for the Vatican. As Crain's Chicago Business put it, "Here's one way to get more people playing pingpong religiously: Get the pope on your side." Blackwell planned a table tennis showcase hosted by his company Killerspin called the "World Unplug and Play Day" in Vatican City in August 2016. The governing body of Italian table tennis came up with the idea to encourage ping-pong playing as a way to get people away from "technology-induced isolation.Learn more here: https://www.killerspin.com/https://www.eki-digital.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerSent from my iPhoneListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Join Meer & Carmen every other Tuesday for a live interactive mentorship series in roughly 30 Minutes.30 Minute U is hosted by Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a adjunct professor at The University of Illinois. Carmen operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss how you can make more money, doing side hustles and truths you need to know to increase your income! Today, a lot of people are struggling to save money and people are wondering what they can do to ease the struggle. This episode tackles a really important topic in today's society!Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab!https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know. The More we know, the more we grow! Today your mentor is Jason Barsema, the Co-Founder and President of Fintech Company Halo out of Chicago. It is not everyday we have an exclusive mentor who raised over $100 million dollars and is democratizing access to financial products historically reserved for the ultra high-networth individual. You are in for a treat!Jason Barsema is the Co-Founder and President of Halo Investing where he leads the team and product vision. With over a decade of experience managing Structured Notes, he built the Halo platform to provide all investors access to this incredible investment product. Jason previously was a Partner on a large Private Banking team at Credit Suisse, where he managed portfolios for Ultra High Net Worth Individuals and Institutions. Jason has his B.A. in Economics from Northern Illinois University and his M.B.A. from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. Jason is an active member of the NIU Executive Leadership Forum, the Executives' Club of Chicago and The Springboard Foundation.Halo provides access to protective investments, such as Structured Notes, buffered ETFs, and annuities. We're the first platform that allows advisors to create custom Structured Notes and introduced the industry's first SMA marketplace for Structured Notes.Learn more here: https://haloinvesting.com/Some press on Halo the company: https://www.chicagobusiness.com/technology/startup-company-halo-investing-raises-mega-funding-roundhttps://www.reuters.com/technology/fintech-firm-halo-raises-money-owl-capital-mubadala-2021-10-12/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Join Meer & Carmen every other Tuesday for a live interactive mentorship series in roughly 30 Minutes.30 Minute U is hosted by Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a adjunct professor at The University of Illinois. Carmen operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss everything you need to know about AI. AI isa relevant and a topic that needs to be talked about today. It can potentially change our society's future going forward, which is why Meer and Carmen discuss thegood and the bad about AI, how could you integrate it in your life, and what can youdo in the future as AI advances. You don't want to miss this!Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab! https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Join Meer & Carmen every other Tuesday for a live interactive mentorship series in roughly 30 Minutes.30 Minute U is hosted by Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a adjunct professor at The University of Illinois. Carmen operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss everything you need to know about Sports betting and also a healthier way to approach it. With Sports Wagering being widespread today, It's important to know about the harsh realities especially as it becomes extremely popular in the Gen Z and millennial culture. Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab! https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoSubscribe and leave a review so we know how to best continue the show- thank you for your support!Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know. Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your mentor today is none other than the worlds top NBA Insider, sports reporter, Shams Charania. You may have seen Shams all over twitter covering all things NBA Basketball with his 2 million+ followers. If you have seen a report come out about a recent trade, an NBA coach leaving, whatever it is, it is likely Shams has covered it. He is a sports reporter who has covered the NBA for sometime and has had an impressive career where he continues to thrive. He has broken news of signings by some of the league's biggest stars, including Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin and DeMar DeRozan. Shams has become one of the most dominant sports reporters in the NBA, and we got to interview the legend for the next half hour as our mentor today.Shams is an American sports reporter for The Athletic and Stadium where he covers the NBA. He is also a FanDuel Partner and co-host of Run It Back on FanDuel TV. Charania is a preeminent NBA insider for The Athletic and Stadium, breaking news on hundreds of major signings and trades to his more than two million fans on Twitter and Instagram. He started his sports journalism career at 17 and was hired as Yahoo Sports full-time NBA insider in 2015 at 21. Shams, like our host Sameer, attended Loyola University Chicago. This was a special mentorship episode for both, since both became good friends at Loyola, and wanted to provide some mentorship back to the rambler community just in time for the newly graduated class.Thanks for tuning in and Go Ramblers!Make sure you follow shams on his socials and his journey: @ShamsCharania- twitter@shamsnba- instagram Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Join Meer & Carmen every OTHER Tuesday for a live interactive mentorship series in roughly 30 Minutes.30 Minute U is hosted by Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs & restaurants in Chicago who is also an adjunct professor at The University of Illinois, Champaign . Carmen operates in different business areas as well which he mentors us on through the series. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed just for U!In this episode, Meer and Carmen do rapid fire questions and takes for each other as they let the natural conversation flow. Biggest fears, Bucket list items, flying private vs Economy, this week's episode will surely be a treat and a fun one!Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab!https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we grow!Your mentor today is Jon Grauman. Jon sold over $230 million in 2019, ranking him among the top Realtors in the country, and #20 in Los Angeles County by L.A. Business Journal. Jon has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, L.A. Business Journal, Los Angeles Magazine and several other media outlets as one of the leading agents in the local L.A. market. In 2019, Jon sold 822 Sarbonne Road for $75 million, achieving the 10th highest sale in the history of Los Angeles.High-end, luxury listings are not Jons sole focus. He and his team proudly represent a wide variety of properties at varying price points across the city. Serving the client, building trust and cultivating a culture of integrity are priorities for Jon and his team.As an L.A. native, Jon is intimately familiar with the city where he has spent his entire life. He has more than 17 years of experience as a real estate agent, developer and (formerly) mortgage broker, and as such, he understands every facet of the business. Jon has extensive experience in construction and high-end residential development. He has developed multiple properties in Beverly Hills and the Sunset Strip. Most notably, Jon was the developer of a modern/architectural home designed by acclaimed architect Hagy Belzberg that sold for $24 million.Jon is an excellent communicator and readily shares his expertise with clients as he walks them through each stage of a transaction. He takes a tremendous amount of pride in performing at the highest level, providing each of his clients with concierge-level service and a tireless work ethic.Jon is also a regular on the HIT Netflix TV Show Buying Beverly hills!  While Jon is one of the top-selling realtors in Los Angeles, he didn't always dream of selling mansions. Instead, like his protegée Sonika Vaid, Jon started out in the music industry. His wife is co-worker Lauren Grauman. You can follow him on Instagram.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

30 Minute U is a NEW series under The More We Know Podcast featuring Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a professor. Carmen employs hundreds and operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss strong mindsets and toxic traits. Learn about the importance of having a strong mindset and how it can contribute to your success, What toxic traits do the younger generation struggle with,  and toxic traits you should watch out for. Shop the Sur Le Lac x Joy District Streetwear Collab!https://surlelac.co/collections/allFollow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we grow! Today your mentor is Gino Bartucci. Gino is the founder and Chef of the HOTTEST new restaurant in West Loop (Chicago), Gino and Martys (https://ginoandmartys.com/).Gino and Martys- A narrative-driven Chicago Italian Restaurant that tells a local prohibition-era story with a modern luxury twist. Imagine you are the founder and have to build a restaurant in a crowded marketplace from scratch... how would you do it? How much would it cost? How would you scale?  Gino covers ALL that today.  We explore Ginos career path in hospitality, the legendary restaurant him and his family have "BarTucci" and the inside scoop on building Gino and Martys from A-Z.Gino has mastered the art of "unreasonable hospitality" and from being completely booked at his restaurant, to bringing in the biggest celebrities like Kevin Hart to his restaurant, he walks us through an incredible masterclass on building a hospitality/family first culture. The restaurant industry is one of the toughest to be in, but with a legendary family legacy in the space, and being in the competitive West Loop fighting for market share- Gino shares his tips for success. Make sure to go show love and book a table at the restaurant (when available)!!Follow Gino and his journey on instagram: @ginobartucci Follow the brands/restaurants on instagram: @ginoandmartys @batuccichicago Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

30 Minute U is a NEW series under The More We Know Podcast featuring Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a professor. Carmen employs hundreds and operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss  everything about time management. Learn how a CEO manages his time, what young people struggle with in time management and realistic tips on how you can manage your time!Follow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to the more we know! Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your Mentor today is the FORMER CEO OF CHIPOTLE MONTY MORAN!!! Imagine learning all about business for the next hour+ with the man who helped build Chipotle to a 35 billion+ business and over 70,000 employees. Imagine you're one of 75,000 people working in a huge company, and the CEO wants to talk to you, one-on-one, to get to know and understand you. That's what Monty Moran did 20,000 times as he built the extraordinary culture that took Chipotle Mexican Grill from a regional burrito chain to a Fortune 500 superstar.  Monty Moran is the former co-CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grill. Prior to joining Chipotle, he was head of litigation and then managing partner and CEO at the Denver-based law firm of Messner and Reeves, LLC, which he led for ten years. Most recently, Monty realized his lifelong dream of becoming a pilot, and flies his airplane throughout the United States to pursue his interest in better understanding and serving Americans, a quest he documents through his startup, Old Tale Productions. He is a director and chairman of corporate boards, and an advisor to many entrepreneurs and businesses. Married with three children, Monty lives in Boulder, Colorado.Check out Monty here: https://montyfmoran.com/ you can also buy his book Love is Free Guac is extra here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Free-Guac-Extra-Vulnerability-ebook/dp/B08DT4HBRVIn Love Is Free, Guac Is Extra, Monty shows how he used curiosity, vulnerability, love, and a unique understanding of the true meaning of empowerment to build a distinctive and wildly effective culture. From his teenage days befriending homeless people at a Colorado Dairy Queen to his nuanced navigation of a complex co-CEO relationship, Monty demonstrates a relentless humility and desire to understand the person across from him. This is not your average leadership book. This is a book about business leadership executed in a way you've never encountered before, by becoming the best version of yourself.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

30 Minute U is a NEW series under The More We Know Podcast featuring Sameer Sawaqed, Host of one of the worlds top mentorship platforms The More We Know  together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns and operates some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a professor. Carmen employs hundreds and operates in different business areas as well. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.An interactive university designed for U!!!In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss storytelling, branding, and getting your first job. Follow Carmen on instagram: @c_rossgoListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! Because the more we know, the more we grow. Your mentor today is Bushra Amiwala. Bushra Amiwala is one of the youngest elected muslim officials in history and daughter of immigrants who truly appreciates diversity in its many beautiful forms. As communities across our nation – the working poor, religious and ethnic minorities, and young changemakers who are ignored by political establishments – are pushed aside, Bushra is a committed voice for underrepresented citizens. She seeks to ensure that our nation's future is in good hands by building a compassionate, politically-engaged generation. Amiwala was born in Chicago and lived in the Rogers Park area until she was 10. Her family then moved to Skokie, where she graduated from Niles North High School.  She began her political career as an intern for Republican senator Mark Kirk, and was encouraged by her field office manager, Benjamin Polony, to run her own campaign for the Cook County Board of Commissioners as a college freshman. She came in second in the Democratic primaries, earning 14,988 votes, a total of 30.6% of the vote in a three-person race.  Amiwala began an annual service project on her birthday, and in 2018 made and distributed hundreds of care packages in the Chicago area with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, who endorsed her campaign.  Amiwala was named one of Glamour Magazine's 2018 College Women of the Year.  Amiwala is an avid public speaker and has spoken in many events such as TEDxDePaul University and Harvard University to name a few.  She is one of the subjects of an original documentary called And She Could Be Next on PBS.  She is also the female candidate on Amazon Prime's RUN The Series. She is currently the subject of an original Hulu documentary called Our America: Women Forward.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

30 Minute U is a series under The More We Know Podcast featuring Sameer Sawaqed, Host of the top mentorship platform The More We Know Podcast together with Carmen Rossi, a top CEO and entrepreneur who is the genius behind 8 Hospitality Group. Carmen owns some of the biggest night clubs and restaurants in Chicago and is also a professor. 30 Minute U aims to prepare you with skills for the real world in just under thirty minutes.In this episode, Meer and Carmen discuss about what's going on with the economy, job market and lay-offs, how to deal with lay-offs and what you can do about it.TIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro1:03 Layoffs, How to go through a layoff and what's happening in the industry5:33 The Year of Efficiency14:15 What can someone avoid being first on the list in layoffs?21:44 Performance vs. Enthusiasm25:58 Layoffs and what can you do about it27:22 Carmen's Hot Take on laying off a friendListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvf...Follow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawa...Follow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerMake sure to leave a review and subscribe to the show for more mentors to help guide you!Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! Because the more we know, the more we grow. Your mentor today is  BILLION dollar financial advisor Ross Gerber.Ross is the Co-Founder, President and CEO of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management.  Ross has become one of the most influential investors on social and in traditional media.  He is a regular on Bloomberg, Reuters, Fox Business, Yahoo Finance, CNN, CNBC and Cheddar TV.  He has appeared on many of the most popular podcasts including Meet Kevin, HyperChange TV, The Dave Portnoy Show, The Pomp Podcast and many more. Ross and the Gerber Kawasaki team oversee $2.2 billion of investments as of 1/03/22 focused on technology, clean energy and transportation, consumer discretionary, media, and entertainment companies for clients and the firm.  GK has grown to over 10,000 clients and was listed in 2020 as one of the fastest-growing companies in Los Angeles according to the LABJ. GK received several Diversity and Inclusion Awards in 2020 within the financial industry and prides itself in representing the diverse community of Southern California. GK is a leader in providing investment advice for the younger generation through its Get Invested program. GK is the first major RIA to partner with Gemini and began offering Digital Assets to clients in April 2021. Ross is an expert in online marketing and social media as well as a co-developer of the company's app for IOS, my-moneypage. In the 10 years since its founding, Gerber Kawasaki has grown to 46 employees and $2.2 billion in AUM as of 1/03/22. Ross received his BA in Communications from the Annenberg School at the University of Pennsylvania concentrating in Business Law at the Wharton School of Business, graduating class of 1993. Ross also received a second concentration in Classical Music Studies at the University of Pennsylvania and attended the Grove School of Music. Ross was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA, and attended Brentwood High School with the graduating class of 1989. Ever since he was a child, Ross has had a passion for investing and music. He began learning and following investments as a 13-year-old after receiving Apple and Disney stock as a gift for his birthday. His passion for learning and investing grew as he followed the bull market of the '80s throughout his high school education. During college, Ross pursued his degree as well as his passion for music, forming several local bands. Upon graduating college, Ross returned to Los Angeles in 1994 and joined an independent investment firm affiliated with SunAmerica Securities. In 1998, at the age of 27, Ross received the Archon and Million Dollar Branch Award* and was the youngest million-dollar branch manager in SunAmerica's history. In March of 1999, Ross began overseeing 15 branches and over 200 advisors for SunAmerica securities/ AIG Advisor Group. In 2008, the financial crisis caused the collapse of several major financial institutions and the government bailout of others, challenging the existing state of affairs within the financial industry. Navigating these trying times, Ross understood the importance of focusing on the client's best interest utilizing a modern and unbiased approach to serving the client community. It was during this time that Ross developed his vision for a new type of investment firm, one free of conflicts of interests and focused on serving a diverse client base using technology and leveraging new media. Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! The More we know, the more we grow. Your mentor today is  award winning marketing executive, Melissa Rosenthal. Melissa is an award winning marketing executive and the Chief Creative Officer at ClickUp ($4 billion software start-up), focused on making the world more productive through best in class SaaS marketing!Previously Melissa was the CRO/ Executive Vice President at Cheddar, a live video media company at the intersection of business news and culture. For her brand work, she was named to Forbes' 30 Under 30, Business Insider's 30 Most Creative People Under 30 and as one of Digiday's "Changemakers."Prior to Cheddar, she led BuzzFeed's Global Creative Team. Joining the staff in 2010, Rosenthal was a key contributor to the creation and early success of BuzzFeed's branded content native advertising model.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! The More we know, the more we grow. Your mentor today is legendary hollywood special effects Guru who worked on the coolest movies like IRON MAN. Raffael Dickreuter is a creative and technology enterpreneur based in Los Angeles, CA. Originally born in Switzerland he has a diverse professional background in film visual effects, design, AR, advertising and photography.He is CEO of Superba AR, a company specializing in Augmented Reality and Machine Learning.As designer he worked on feature films such as Man of Steel, Furious 7,Terminator Salvation, The Incredible Hulk, Iron Man and others and for companies such as Snapchat and DreamWorks SKG.He has worked for directors such as Steven Spielberg, Zack Snyder (300), Martin Campbell (Casino Royale, Goldeneye) and Gore Verbinski (Pirates of the Caribbean).Creations:He founded XSIbase.com in 2002, which became the world's largest social online community for Softimage visual effects software in a time before Facebook.In 2009 he developed a virtual camera system which allows directors to scout virtual film sets and action sequences. It has been used on films such as Green Lantern (2011) and Man of Steel (2013).He created two viral photo projects called “Black Mirror” (2016) and “Iron Man Grounded” (2015) which were featured in the media around the world.In 2017 he founded Superba AR, focusing on Augmented Reality, 3D and Machine Learning.Learn more at www.superba.biz In Los Angeles he is the founder and organizer of the Swiss Hollywood MeetupListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! The more we know, the more we grow!Your Mentor Today is legendary economist, Professor John List.  You are in for one of the best master classes on economics ever! John A. List is the Kenneth C. Griffin Distinguished Service Professor of Economics at the University of Chicago. His research includes over 200 peer-reviewed journal articles and several published textbooks. Previous to The Voltage Effect, he co-authored the international best seller, The Why Axis, in 2013. He is currently the Chief Economist of one of the largest companies in the world, Walmart. His research focuses on combining field experiments with economic theory to deepen our understanding of the economic science. In the early 1990s, List pioneered field experiments as a methodology for testing behavioral theories and learning about behavioral principles that are shared across different domains. To obtain data for his field experiments, List has made use of several different markets, including charitable fundraising activities, the sports trading card industry, the ride-share industry, and the education sector, to highlight a few. This has lead to collaborative work with several different schools and charities, as well as firms including: Lyft, Uber, United Airlines, Virgin Airlines, Humana, Sears, Kmart, Facebook, Google, General Motors, Tinder, Citadel, Walmart, and several non-profits.John was elected a Member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences in 2011, and a Fellow of the Econometric Society in 2015. List received the 2010 Kenneth Galbraith Award, the 2008 Arrow Prize for Senior Economists for his research in behavioral economics in the field, and was the 2012 Yrjo Jahnsson Lecture Prize recipient. He is a current Editor of the Journal of Political Economy. In November 2014 he was awarded an honorary doctorate by Tilburg University. Tilburg University calls him "a true pioneer in experimental field research," whose innovative work has "finally made it possible to test behavioral economic theory in everyday practice...He has raised this research area to a higher level with his originality, expertise, and impact, and he is an inspiration to many." Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Had the chance to meet Garyvee in person and did a 20 second BONUS podcast with him for you all . Next time you think about giving up or failure listen to this!!As always Meer

Welcome back to The More We Know! The more we know, the more we grow!Your Mentor Today is podcast star, AKA Podcast Princess, Hala Taha! Hala Taha is the host of Young and Profiting Podcast, frequently ranked as a #1 Education podcast across all apps. Hala is also the CEO of YAP Media, a full-service social media and podcast marketing agency for top podcasters, celebrities and CEOs. Her firm does over $4 million in revenue a year as a NEW company! She is well-known for her engaged following and influence on Linkedin, and she landed the January 2021 cover of Podcast Magazine. She is known as one of the LARGEST influencers on Linkedin. Hala started her career in radio production while in college at HOT97 on “The Angie Martinez Show.” Later, she launched an entertainment news blog site, “The Sorority of Hip Hop,” where she led an all-female team of 50 bloggers. Together they ran the popular site, interviewed celebrities, produced radio shows, hosted parties/concerts, and nearly snagged a reality TV show on MTV! When the blog site boom slowed down, Hala took a temporary exit from the entertainment industry to get an MBA. She has 7 years of corporate marketing experience at HP and Disney Streaming Services. She started Young and Profiting Podcast and YAP Media as a side hustle, and now has dozens high profile clients and over 60 employees. Hala is an expert on networking, personal branding, Linkedin marketing, side hustles, entrepreneurship and podcasting. Hala is a sought out thought leader in the podcasting space and has brought on amazing guests on her platform like the co-founder of Netflix, Ex CEO of Chipotle, Famous Award winning actor Matthew McConaughey and MANY more. Check her out here: Instagram: @yapwithhala Website: https://www.youngandprofiting.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

In a word, Drew Valentine is a winner. He has played a huge role in Loyola University Chicago's rise to national prominence over the last five years and was named the Ramblers' head men's basketball coach on April 5, 2021. In nine seasons on coaching staffs in his career, Valentine has guided teams to the postseason seven times, including three NCAA Sweet 16 appearances, two of which wound up with trips to the Final Four. During his five seasons at Loyola, Valentine has helped lead the Ramblers to a 124-44 overall record, three NCAA Tournament berths, a trip to the National Invitation Tournament, three regular-season Missouri Valley Conference championships and three MVC Championship titles. At 30 years of age, Valentine, a native of Lansing, Mich., is the youngest head coach in NCAA Division I men's basketball. In 2017, he was named to the Under Armour 30-Under-30 Team, presented by the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), as one of the top coaches under the age of 30. Valentine made quite a splash in his first season as Loyola's head coach in 2021-22, setting a program record for wins by a first-year Rambler skipper (25), while also becoming the only first-year coach in program history to lead Loyola to a NCAA Tournament appearance.  One of only three first-year head coaches to steer his club to 25 or more wins in 2021-22, Valentine also became the youngest head coach since Todd Bozeman in 1993 to lead his team to a national ranking. Loyola earned a No. 22 ranking in the Associated Press Top 25 Poll in mid-January.  Valentine put his twist on the Rambler program in 2021-22 and once again Loyola ranked among the nation's top offensive and defensive teams in the nation, while also establishing a single-season school record by knocking down 293 three-point field goals. Under Valentine's tutelage, five Ramblers collected All-Missouri Valley Conference accolades, including guard Lucas Williamson, who was tabbed MVC Defensive Player of the Year for the second straight season, and also garnered first team all-league recognition. In four years as an assistant coach on Porter Moser's staff at Loyola, Valentine played a pivotal role in the program's ascension to national prominence, helping the Ramblers to a 99-36 (.733) overall record and a 56-16 (.778) ledger in Missouri Valley Conference action. = For his final two seasons as an assistant coach at Loyola, Valentine served as the de facto defensive coordinator for a Ramblers unit that ranked 21st in the nation in scoring defense in 2019-20 (62.7 ppg) and first in the country (56.1 ppg) in 2020-21. During his four seasons on the Loyola staff as an assistant, Loyola ranked in the top six in the nation in scoring defense three times but it wasn't just the defense that thrived. Although defense has been Loyola's calling card, the Ramblers have also ranked among Division I's best in field goal percentage in each of the last five seasons. A proven winner, Valentine has helped lead Loyola to five consecutive seasons with at least 20 wins, including a school-record Follow Drew on Instagram: @CoachDrewLUListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know! The more we know, the more we grow!Your Mentor Today is one of my favorite actresses, Deirdre Lovejoy. Deirdre Lovejoy is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Assistant State's Attorney Rhonda Pearlman on HBO's The Wire. She is also known for her roles as a serial killer Heather Taffet on the Fox series Bones and White House Counsel Cynthia Panabaker on NBC's series The Blacklist.Theater, TV and Film actor Deirdre Lovejoy is perhaps best known for her portrayal of States Attorney Rhonda Pearlman for five seasons on HBO's critically acclaimed  THE WIRE. The show is often cited as one of the most influential and realistic television dramas of all time and continues to thrill fans on HBO On Demand.She is also a popular character on Netfix's Raising Dion, Charlotte the mysterious mentor to the series' lead character Dion. On the Blacklist Dede is known for her long stint as wise cracking White House Counsel turned senator Cynthia Panabaker. Her star turn as the brilliant/evil lawyer/serial killer, Heather Taffett, aka “The Gravedigger”on the medical procedural Bones is still a fan favorite.Dede has played murderers, mothers, detectives, doctors, lawyers, social workers, and weeping versions of all of the above. She's been lobotomized, arrested, jailed, killed by cars and peanut oil, witnessed successful face transplants and had her head exploded off of her body by sniper fire (one of Bones' most popular GIFS to date).She recently made waves with her searing portrayal of real life kidnapping psychopath Wanda Barzee in the critically lauded “I am Elizabeth Smart”.   For a complete acting resume please click the “Resume” tab in the drop down menu above.Feature film work includes acting under the direction of award winning artists like  Ang Lee, Sydney Pollack, Stanley Donan, Anthony Minghella, Jake Kasdan, Anthony Hemingway, Timothy Van Patten, Mark Platt, Mark Tinker, Nelson McCormick, Andrew Bergman, Anne Fletcher, Larry David and John Singleton.Make sure to follow her on instagram @ ddlovejoy and check her website out here: https://deirdrelovejoy.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerMake sure to leave a review and subscribe to the show for more mentors to help guide you !! :)  

Welcome back to The More We Know! The more we know, the more we grow!Your Mentor today is award-winning filmmaker Josh Webber! Josh A. Webber is a Canadian, award-winning independent filmmaker, director, producer, and screenwriter. A graduate of the New York Film Academy in New York City (2009), he has pursued a career working on commercials, television programs, short and feature films.His first short film, Batter Up (2009), won the Golden Honu Award for Best Family Short in the Big Island Film Festival and received awards in several North American Film Festivals including Best Family Film in the Palm Beach International Film Festival, and Best Canadian Film in the Young Cuts Film Festival.Webber has written, directed and produced several feature films including A Broken Code (2012), There Is Many Like Us (2015) American Rackets (2017), Secrets of Deception (2017), and Never Heard (2017).Webber has also worked as the Director of Photography and editor on several television programs and with corporate clients such as General Motors, Ford, McDonald's, DreamWorks, Warner Brothers, Budweiser, and Red Bull to produce promotional videos, documentaries.Weber also recently won a lawsuit that gained nationwide press against Dame Dash. That movie also included popular rap star Lil Durk! In this episode, he speaks about that lawsuit and goes into detail . You do not want to miss this one! Some valuable business lessons.  Follow Josh: @joshawebber on instagram His website: https://www.webberfilms.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast- Because the more we know, the more we grow!Your mentor today: Joe De Sana. Joe De Sena is the founder and CEO of Spartan, the world's leading endurance sports brand. Growing up in working-class Queens, De Sena has demonstrated an entrepreneurial spirit since his preteens. He built a multimillion-dollar pool cleaning business before moving to Wall Street, where he started his own trading firm. In 2001, De Sena fled Wall Street for Riverside Farm in rural Vermont. It was during this time that he discovered his passion for adventure races and endurance events, and Spartan Race was born.De Sena has built Spartan into a global fitness and wellness brand, with a 10 million+ community of athletes across the globe. Under his leadership, Spartan's portfolio of brands has grown to include Spartan Trail, DEKA, La Ruta, Tough Mudder, and HIGHLANDER.A New York Times bestselling author, De Sena's latest book, 10 Rules for Resilience: Mental Toughness for Families, hit bookstores last October.Joe De Sena is also the host of the amazing NEW CNBC Primetime TV Show "No Retreat" helping coach and take companies to the next level. Follow Joe on social media here- @realjoedesana and check him out on his amazing TV show on CNBC or Spartan.com.  He has been featured on media outlets across the world (ESPN, Forbes etc), is a distinguished business mogul, and has even been on one of the worlds most popular podcasts with Joe Rogan. You are in for a treat and a special gift today at the end!Who wants to join me (your host) in a free spartan race?! Email me at commitwithmeer@gmail.comListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast- Because the more we know, the more we grow!Your mentor today: Julian Sanchez. Julian Sanchez is a legally blind analyst who works for Goldman Sachs.  Julian is also a two-time double-organ transplant recipient and a cancer survivor. Sanchez was born with polycystic liver and kidney disease, which began manifesting in life-threatening ways at 2 years old, when his mother ultimately donated her kidney to replace his. At the age of 9, that liver began to fail, resulting in a major gastrointestinal bleed. This event limited oxygen to his optic nerve which led to the loss of most of his eyesight. At 17, he was diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disorder and had to undergo chemotherapy. In 2013, he underwent a double organ transplant, which necessitated his being airlifted from Singapore to Chicago for the operation. He is here today on The More We know show to share his story and inspiring all of us to say, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE! Not only does Julian work at one of the most prestigious firms in the world and has a disability,  but he is using his story as his strength by helping people with disabilities score their dream jobs. He was recently featured on Business Insider to share his story (https://www.businessinsider.com/legally-blind-goldman-analyst-julian-sanchez-disability-careres-lime-connect-2022-1?r=US&IR=T).  Julian has paved the way for many, and has overcame things that we take for granted in our day to day lives. In todays episode you will be inspired by someone who not only landed a job at one of the most prestigious firms, but also used his setbacks in his life to still accomplish his goals and give back to the community. Julian sheds light on the importance of never giving up, fighting through it, and being true to yourself. This episode was one of my favorites, and you are in for a treat. Julian embodies key traits that we should all aspire to have.  I left this interview feeling extremely inspired. You can connect with Julian on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julian-sanchez-83a175b5/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast- Because the more we know, the more we grow! Your mentor today: Chuck Runyon. Chuck Runyon is the co-founder and CEO of Anytime Fitness, the world's largest co-ed fitness club franchise. Think of them like the Mcdonald's of fitness! With MILLIONS worldwide at 4000+ gyms, the company does BILLIONS of revenue a year. With more than 20 years of experience managing, owning and franchising health clubs, Chuck Runyon has distinguished himself as a leading authority in the field of fitness. Runyon revolutionized the fitness industry when he and Dave Mortensen co-founded Anytime Fitness – an alternative to big-box gyms which typically feature expensive “frills” that few members actually use or need. Under Runyon's leadership, Anytime Fitness has earned numerous industry accolades, including the #1 Franchise on the planet, according to Entrepreneur magazine in 2015 & 2016, “One of America's Most Promising Companies,” according to Forbes, and the “Fastest-Growing Fitness Club in the world,” according to the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA). Additionally, Anytime Fitness has been honored as a “Top Franchise for Minorities” and “The Best Place to Work in Minnesota” three years in a row. In 2012, Self Esteem Brands, the parent company of Anytime Fitness, acquired Waxing the City under Chuck's leadership. Waxing the City specializes in providing outstanding, high-quality facial and body waxing services for women and men. Waxing the City has been named in Entrepreneur Magazine's “Top New Franchise” list. Also owns  The Bar Method and Basecamp Fitness You are in for a treat with one of the rare few who succeed with building a billion dollar empire, and still serve as CEO. One of my favorite interviews. Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerCheck out Chuck's company: https://www.anytimefitness.com/ . His firm today  serves millions of people in 40 countries. More about Self Esteem Brands here: https://www.sebrands.com

If you are listening to this episode from Chicago, you probably have been to Joy District... Or Hubbard Inn..... one of the MOST POPULAR PLACES IN THE CITYIf you are tuning in to learn about hospitality, starting a business, performance, failure, and MUCH More.... you are in the right place. Your Mentor Today is  a professor, lawyer, entrepreneur, mentor, nightlife expert, business expert, and SO MUCH MORE!!!! Your mentor, Carmen will walk you through the good, the bad, and the ugly in business and how to take action today to improve your life. Carmen Rossi was born and raised in Frankfort, Illinois. He received 4 collegiate and post colligate degrees while owning and operating five profitable companies. After graduating law school, Carmen practiced law for a civil litigation firm before acquiring and developing a number of hospitality venues in the Chicago land area in 2013. He currently is partnered with, owns and manages thirteen+ such businesses.Carmen received his B.Ş. from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in English and Political Science. He stayed at U of I for his Master's Degree and taught three undergraduate classes as a University employee. Carmen finished his academic career at Northern Illinois University where he received his Juris Doctorate. During law school, he worked as a clerk with the Will County States Attorney's office. Carmen was the NIU College of Law Student Bar President and a member of a hand-full of student organizations. Following his passing of the bar exam in 2012, Carmen worked for the civil & Manzella, P.C. in Joliet, IL, where he concentrated primarily on appellate court drafting.In 2013 Mr. Rossi proudly introduced “8”, a Hospitality Management Company that manages and employs hundreds of individuals in the Chicagoland area.In 2014 he started "Chicago Knight Life" a company he built to involve his hospitalityportfolio with local Chicago charities. Chicago Knight Life reaches out directly to Chicago organizations and charities to provide a warm meal and companionship. All employees of his hospitality portfolio are encouraged to volunteer for weekly visits to charities. These calls range in purpose from passing out food, helping serve and engaging in conversation to enhance life. Chicago Knight Life has worked with Little Black Pearl, Sarah's Circle, Ronald McDonald House, Asian Youth Services and many others.Lawyer and entrepreneur Carmen Rossi founded 8 Hospitality Group, a restaurant, hospitality-development, and management company that specializes in food and beverage marketing, branding, promotions, public relations, and operations. Carmen's practice in commercial law focuses on contracts and appellate court drafting.  A member of the board of the Illinois Restaurant Association, Carmen was appointed by Mayor Rahm Emanuel to serve on the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. He also is a member of the board of INTERSECT Illinois, a one stop resource for doing business in Illinois.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeerCarmen Rossi's company: https://www.8hospitality.com/Carmen Rossi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/c_rossgo/?hl=en (@ c_rossgo) 

Your Mentor Today- Dan Ives!  Enjoy the master class today, and if you get value, like comment, subscribe and share!!Daniel Ives is a Managing Director and Senior Equity Research Analyst covering the Technology sector at Wedbush Securities since 2018. Dan has been on Wall Street for two decades covering the software and the broader technology sector. He spent the first few years of his career as a financial analyst at HBO and then received his MBA in Finance before becoming a well known technology equity research analyst and Managing Director with FBR Capital Markets for 16 years, focusing on the enterprise software/hardware sectors including cyber security, cloud computing, big data technology, and the mobile landscape. A major area of his research focus is electric vehicles and disruptive technology over the next decade.Dan is a highly sought after tech expert globally, has been a keynote speaker across the US, Europe, and Asia and regularly makes television appearances on networks such as CNBC, Bloomberg, BBC, ABC, CNN, and Fox to provide commentary related to his technology experience. Dan is often cited around the world by publications such as The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Investors Business Daily, Los Angeles Times, The Telegraph, San Francisco Chronicle, Time Magazine, The Washington Post, The Guardian, South China Morning Post, Barrons, Financial Times, The Sydney Morning Herald, and New York Times, among others. He holds a BS in Finance from Penn State University and an MBA from the University of Maryland.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Brian Benstock is the General Manager and Vice President of the #1 Certified Honda and Acura dealer in THE WORLD. Paragon Honda and Paragon Acura. The Queens, NY dealerships continue to grow rapidly, selling more than 1000 cars per month and 34 cars every single day.A sought-after keynote speaker, author, podcast host and forward thinking thought leader in the automotive industry. Benstock has been interviewed by CNN Money, FOX Business, Bloomberg Technology, CBS News, Automotive News, The John Batchelor Show and The New York Daily News.Everything Brian does is for his family. A proud family man, Brian has raised 5 wonderful children with his wife. An all-around enthusiast of boats & motorcycles, Brian is always moving, staying fit and healthy fuels his body and mind.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Your Mentor Today- The Founder of Reebok. Joe founded Reebok in 1958 with his late brother Jeff, following their family heritage back to 1895. Joe's Grandfather, also Joseph W Foster, pioneered the spiked running shoe and famously made shoes for the Worlds best athletes of the early 20th century, with World records and Olympics Gold Medals.Wearing (pumps) made by J W Foster & Sons Ltd, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell won Olympic Gold Medals in the 1928 Paris Olympics and were immortalised in the film ‘Chariots of Fire'.With Reebok they followed in his footsteps, with Olympic, Commonwealth and European medals and World record breaking performances, represented now by the range of Reebok Classics.The Foster family had been hand-making running shoes since the late 19th century, supplying the likes of Eric Liddell and Harold Abrahams - later immortalised in the film Chariots of Fire - as well as providing boots to most football league clubs. But a feud between Joe Foster's father and his uncle about the direction of J W Foster & Sons prompted Joe and his brother Jeff to leave the family business and set up a new company. Inspired by the success of brands such as Adidas, Reebok was born and Joe's ambitions were sky-high.At first, money was so tight that Joe, Jeff and their wives all lived in their rundown factory, with the heavy shoe-making machinery strategically placed to avoid the floor collapsing. As the business grew in fits and starts, Joe's vision for the brand became ever clearer and the setbacks, near bankruptcies and tough lessons only served to push Joe and reebok harder towards the ultimate goal: breaking AmericaWhile Reebok continued to be known for it's excellent running shoes, it's big break came thanks to the aerobics craze of the 1980's. Soon Reeboks were on Hollywoods red carpets, on the feet of rock stars and even played a starring role in Aliens when Sigourney Weaver took down extra-terrestrials in a pair of Reebok Alien Stompers.Shoemaker tell Joe Foster's inspiring story, revealing the grit, hard choices and personal sacrifices that go into creating a world beating brand. It's a take of belief - with the right products and the right vision, the risks can pay off and a family business in a small factory in Bolton can be transformed into a global phenomenon.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Ian Wishingrad is the co-founder of Three Wishes Foods, the award-winning creative director/founder of BIGEYEDWISH, and the Host of ADWEEK's "I'm with the Brand." Three Wishes is now in EVERY whole foods nationwide. Three Wishes has been featured on fortune & entrepreneur.com Since his teenage years, Ian has had a penchant for building brands, businesses and big ideas. After years of working on clients like AT&T, Diageo, Nestle at his own agency, BIGEYEDWISH, Ian sought to build a brand of his own.He and his business partner/wife Margaret created Three Wishes Cereal after looking for a good option for their 6-month old son and not finding any. Their divergent skillsets and passions have been one of the keys to their success in business to date.Prior to forming Three Wishes and BIGEYEDWISH, Ian served as the Director of Creative Development at United Entertainment Group working on leading brands including P&G Beauty, Frito-Lay and General Mills. Before leading the creative department at UEG, Wishingrad served as the Sr. Manager of Creative Development at Vimeo. There he helped craft the Vimeo brand, established partnerships with Hollywood studios, and collaborated with the ad sales team to create custom campaigns for their advertisers. Before Vimeo, Wishingrad served as the youngest Senior Copywriter at TracyLocke. While there, he created the award-winning Wisk-it Facebook app, SoBe Skinsuit campaign, and “The Land of &” for Buffets Inc.Ian has won many accolades throughout his career including a Best in Show and Gold & Viral Promotion for the Wisk-it Facebook app. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and holds a Bachelors of Science in Television, Radio and Film. Wishingrad is a board member of the esteemed Newhouse Network.Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Kara Goldin is a TRUE INSPIRATION AND BOSS. She is the Founder and CEO of Hint, Inc., best known for its award-winning Hint® water, the leading unsweetened flavored water. She has been named one of InStyle's Badass 50, Fast Company's Most Creative People in Business, Fortune's Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink and EY Entrepreneur of the Year for Northern California. The Huffington Post listed her as one of six disruptors in business, alongside Steve Jobs and Mark Zuckerberg. Kara has successfully navigated the world of large companies and startups in many industries including media, tech and consumer products. In addition, she understands retail and direct to consumer well. She is an active speaker & writer and hosts the podcast The Kara Goldin Show where she interviews founders, entrepreneurs and other disruptors across various industries. Kara's first book, Undaunted, published by Harper Leadership, was released in October 2020. She lives in the Bay Area. Follow Kara on all social handles @KaraGoldin. She has been featured on Forbes, INC, Entrepreneur, Fortune, and more! Check out her book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Undaunted-Overcoming-Doubters-Kara-Goldin/dp/1400220289/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=kara+goldin&qid=1627603258&sr=8-2I particularly love Jamie Dimon- the CEO of JP Morgan, review of the book: “Undaunted is a lively account of how Kara Goldin took incredible risks and overcame huge challenges in founding Hint, which is the story of many great American businesses. She reveals how Hint water could have just been another idea that never went anywhere, if she had let her own doubts or the doubts of others be the end of the story. For anyone who has ever questioned whether it is worth taking a chance and pursuing their dreams, this is a must read.”Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast-- today your mentor is Suzie York. Suzie Yorke, is the CEO and founder of Love Good Fats - a healthy snack empire which is on a mission to bring healthy fats back. Before launching Love Good Fats, Suzie was VP of marketing for companies like Weight Watchers, Wellnx Life Sciences, and Zag Group. Suzie is a  mom, eleven-time Ironman competitor and yoga enthusiast, Suzie spent years adhering to a low-fat diet only to hit a wall in her mid-40s. After reading Nina Teicholz's best seller, Big Fat Surprise, she immediately shifted to a high-fat, low-carb diet, and felt better right away. While she loved the benefits of her new lifestyle, Suzie found it challenging to find convenient, good-fat snacks. Suzie developed Love Good Fats, a company that produces high-fat, low-carb, and low-sugar products. Love Good Fats now has 10 flavors. Her Mission as she puts it, "is to play a key role in getting North Americans eating more healthy fats, less sugar, feeling great about it and living healthier lives. Finally, fat is back!" Recently, Love Good Fats did over $100 million in goods sold- an amazing accomplishment for such a young company!Suzie has been recognized several times since launching Love Good Fats, including the 2019 Mompreneur® Start Up Award, 2019 WXN Top 100 BMO Entrepreneur Award and 2020 RBC Canadian Women Entrepreneur Awards Ones to Watch Award. She has been on a phenomenal journey inspiring so many. On this episode we learn more about that journey, and what tips she could give you- welcome to your mentor today!Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome to your mentor today, Josh Bonhotal. Josh is one of the most highly regarded performance coaches in America, and is the VP of Performance overseeing all the coaches, at Future Fitness. Future offers one-on-one digital training with fitness coaches at home, the gym, or on-the-go. They are coming off a 24 Million Series B Round in 2020, seeing great growth. Previously, Josh was the Director of Sports Performance for Purdue Men's Basketball, where he oversaw training and nutrition for a program that perennially ranked in the Top 25, earned two Sweet Sixteen appearances, and had multiple All-American selections during his tenure.Before that, Josh worked for the Chicago Bulls in the NBA. As a part of the Bulls' Strength & Conditioning staff, he coached Derrick Rose – while Rose won Rookie of the Year (2009) and MVP (2011) – and contributed to the team's 62-win season in 2011-2012.Follow Josh: @jbonhotal on instagram and twitter. Josh Bonhotal on Linkedin. Check out Future: https://www.future.co/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome to your mentor today, Dr. Renee Dua. Dr. Dua is the co-founder of the tech company Heal- On demand doctor house calls.. Heal is coming off an exciting raise of $100 million dollars from Humana. Heal is changing the world of healthcare as we know it.  The next hour will provide you mentorship in a plethora of categories: figuring out what you want to do, launching a business, raising capital, not listening to the outside noise,  and MUCH More! Dr. Renee Dua is a mother who practices medicine while running Heal, an on-demand doctor house call app growing daily. Renee is not only the Co-founder of Heal, but the chief medical officer.  Heal was featured as a top 50 disruptor by CNBC. After an agonizing experience taking her infant son to the ER and waiting hours to see a doctor, she decided to form Heal to deliver access to a doctor, especially during evenings and weekends when doctor availability is extremely limited. She also wanted to offer an affordable means for people of all ages who have difficulties going to the doctor's office, or who may not have insurance, to receive ongoing medical care. Her goal is to improve the quality of medical care by offering an excellent alternative to the traditional doctor's office setting and allowing more face-to-face time with licensed, world-class physicians.Check out heal in the app store and on https://heal.com/Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer​​

Joel Primus is the founder and creative visionary of Naked Underwear, which began in 2008 from his apartment in small-town Abbotsford, British Columbia. He would transform Naked Brand Group into a multi-million-dollar company with A-list celebrity endorsement and public trading on Nasdaq. Primus parlayed that success into co-founding travel clothing company Kosan Travel, becoming a published author (Getting Naked), and working as a personal and professional life coach as well as a startup consultant. Follow Joel on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn!!! You can get his book here: https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Naked-Necessities-Entrepreneurship-Start-ups/dp/1773740741/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=joel+primus&qid=1617938511&sr=8-1Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer​​

David Meltzer is the Co-founder of Sports 1 Marketing and formerly served as CEO of the renowned Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency, which was the inspiration for the movie Jerry Maguire.His life's mission is to empower OVER 1 BILLION people to be happy! This simple yet powerful mission has led him on an incredible journey to provide one thing…VALUE. In all his content and communication that's exactly what you'll receive.  He is a three-time international best-selling author, a Top 100 Business Coach, the executive producer of Entrepreneur‘s #1 digital business show, Elevator Pitch, and host of the top entrepreneur podcast, The Playbook. His newest book, Game-Time Decision Making, was a #1 new release, David has been recognized by Variety Magazine as their Sports Humanitarian of the Year and awarded the Ellis Island Medal of Honor.FOLLOW DAVID: twitter, Instagram, YouTube: @davidmeltzerFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/davidmeltzer11/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmeltzer2/Text Community: (949) 298-2905REGISTER for his free training: david@dmeltzer.comListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer​​

Hi everyone! Meer here with another episode of The More We Know Podcast. It was an honor to be able to get to interview the Mayor Of Miami, Francis Suarez. He is so down to earth and took the time to HELP you learn how to-take control of your life-college and the value-how to deal with haters-leadership tipsand much more!The Mayor Of Miami is building a world class tech scene, and wall st IN Miami. He is a leader who works extremely hard and leads by example. The Michael Jordan of Mayors! It was an honor to interview him for this podcast for you guys. Enjoy!DM me on social media for any questions about the tech scene in Miami and internships I will connect you with the right people!Make sure to follow him on social media: @mayorofmiamiUse Code "MoreWeKnowPodcast25" for 25% off Keto Krisp bars! https://ketokrisp.com/​GET 4 FREE STOCKS on WeBull when you sign up, use my link and make your first $100 deposit today!: https://www.webull.com/activity/get-free-stocks?inviteCode=3IQJW1XI8Fbs&inviteSource=wb_kol_us&source=mainListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704​Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer​Follow my TikTok ⇨https://www.tiktok.com/@commitwithmeer?lang=en

Hi everyone! Meer here with another episode of The More We Know Podcast. This Episode WAS SO FUN TO DO. I personally learned so many gems from a super coach who gives practical gems and wisdom on growing up, setting goals & targets, how to build yourself/network, how to stand out in a crowded market place and MUCH MORE!Todays episode of The More We Know Podcast we have BEACHBODY CELEBRITY TRAINER JOEL FREEMAN!!!! A Beachbody Super Trainer, Joel's career in the health and fitness has been so impressive.  From running day-to-day operations in gyms across the Country to directing Group X programming at Gold's Gym SoCal and becoming an International Fitness Trainer - he's done it all.Joel's most notable accomplishment came in 2017 when he and teammate Jericho McMatthews launched a new, record-breaking Beachbody program: CORE DE FORCE. A mixed martial-arts style home training program, CORE DE FORCE combines MMA combinations with high-intensity cardio and body-weight resistance training. Since launch, CORE DE FORCE has empowered thousands of people across the globe with increased confidence, self-empowerment, while helping them lose weight, tone their muscles and see their abs…some for the first time ever!Now a Beachbody Super Trainer, Joel spends his days motivating people to get fit and make healthier choices – all while enjoying the journey!Make sure to check Joel on social media @joelfreemanfitness https://www.instagram.com/joelfreeman...​Also CHECK OUT HIS AWESOME WORKOUTS HERE: https://www.beachbodyondemand.com/​His Personal Website is: https://joelfreemanfitness.com/​Use Code "MoreWeKnowPodcast25" for 25% off Keto Krisp bars! https://ketokrisp.com/​Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ 

Dr. Tom Burns, the doctor who is also a real estate investor! His firm currently has $200 million in AUM. Professionally, Tom started his adult life as a doctor. Trained in sports medicine as an orthopedic surgeon, he began his medical career in his hometown of Austin, Texas. Today, he continues to practice medicine because it still gives him joy and purpose.Along the way, Tom decided that he wanted an exceptional life and didn't believe that a career as a doctor would check all the boxes. He wanted choice, freedom and time with his family. Through a series of events that included hard work, luck, loyal friends, great partners, patient educators and giving mentors, he developed a real estate portfolio that gave him the financial means to determine his ultimate future.With that freedom, Tom travels the world, spends time with his family, works on the health of his mind and body, cares for the US Ski Team, runs a real estate company and tries to help those that wish to follow his path.His mission is to improve the lives of others, freeing them to use their talents to make the world a better place.He is a seasoned real estate professional and, in conjunction with his partners, manages hundreds of millions of dollars of real estate assets for himself and his investors. He is a popular speaker, frequent podcast guest, and a writer for nationally circulated print media.Tom splits his time between Austin and Steamboat Springs, Colorado. He enjoys travel to exotic locations and is most comfortable in the wilderness. He spends his time with his wife of 36 years, his two children, and anyone who strives to be a better version of themselves.Get his NEW book today here, Why Doctors Don't Get Rich: https://www.amazon.com/Why-Doctors-Do...Use Code "MoreWeKnowPodcast25" for 25% off Keto Krisp bars! https://ketokrisp.com/GET 4 FREE STOCKS on WeBull when you sign up, use my link and make your first $100 deposit today!: https://www.webull.com/activity/get-free-stocks?inviteCode=3IQJW1XI8Fbs&inviteSource=wb_kol_us&source=mainListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Follow my Instagram ⇨https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

On todays episode of the More We Know Podcast we have Dawn Dickson!  Dawn W. Dickson is CEO of PopCom, an automated retail company that uses facial recognition, A.I, and blockchain technology to help retailers collect valuable customer insights. The first CRM, data, and analytics software provider for unattended retail, PopCom has developed technology to make kiosks and vending machines intelligent through data and analytics at the point of purchase. As a serial entrepreneur with over 16 years of experience in marketing and business development, Dawn launched four successful cash flow positive companies since 2002.  Her most recent ventures include Flat Out of Heels (rollable flats for women to get relief from painful heels), and PopCom, after identifying a need to make vending machines more intelligent.  Dawn has received numerous awards and accolades for her business savvy and pitching skills, and has been invited to speak on numerous panels and workshops and featured in countless media outlets including Forbes, Black Enterprise, Fortune, Venture Beat, Huffington Post, Essence Magazine, The Miami Herald, CNBC/Yahoo series ‘The Biz Fix' with Marcus Lemonis, and MSNBC ‘Your Biz' Elevator Pitch.A recognized leader in entrepreneurship and digital marketing, Dawn is featured in Who's Who in Black Columbus, Who Who's in Black Atlanta, honored as one of Legacy Miami's Top 40 Under 40 Leaders in South Florida, and listed among the ‘50 Young Visionary Women Leaders to Watch' by Innov8tiv Magazine.Dawn received her B.A. in Journalism from The Ohio State University. Additionally, Dawn was selected to participate in some of the nation's top accelerator programs for entrepreneurs including the NewME (San Francisco), Canopy Boulder (Boulder, Colorado) and Techstars (Los Angeles) and is recognized as one of the nation's top entrepreneurs on the rise.Check out her Start Engine Campaign here: https://www.startengine.com/popcomUse Code "MoreWeKnowPodcast25" for 25% off Keto Krisp bars! https://ketokrisp.com/GET 4 FREE STOCKS on WeBull when you sign up, use my link and make your first $100 deposit today! https://www.webull.com/activity/get-free-stocks?inviteCode=3IQJW1XI8Fbs&inviteSource=wb_kol_us&source=mainListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Subscribe ⇨https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

On todays episode of the More We Know Podcast we have Adam Bremen the founder of Keto Krisp which is doing $2 Million+ in sales a year! Adam has cerebral palsy and has used an electric wheelchair his whole life for mobility. He has suffered some tough personal loss, but keeps a smile on his face. His positivity, focus, and energy can motivate ALL of us!  He has always focused on the positives; what he CAN do vs. what he can't. He lost 50 pounds using the Keto diet and created his own protein bar as a result!  "Keto Krisp: a bar that keeps you in a state of Ketosis and tastes AWESOME! It took some time to find the right ingredient profile that would check all the boxes to keep one in a state of Ketosis – and also appeal to people who do not follow the Keto diet – but Adam and his team finally did it"! Keto Krisp can be found online and in many stores including WHOLE FOODS!! Listen to this podcast for inspiration and insight on how Adam used pain and tragedy to create success, happiness, gratitude and much more. Adam's outlook on life is something that we all need to adopt, so we can appreciate life every SINGLE day through the ups & downs- enjoy!Use Code "MOREWEKNOWPODCAST25" for 25% off Keto Krisp bars! https://ketokrisp.com/GET 4 FREE STOCKS on WeBull when you sign up, use my link and make your first $100 deposit today! https://www.webull.com/activity/get-free-stocks?inviteCode=3IQJW1XI8Fbs&inviteSource=wb_kol_us&source=mainListen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Subscribe ⇨ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvfd5ddf72Btbck8SdeyBwFollow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawaqed/?hl=enFollow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

On todays episode of The More We Know Podcast we have Jay Kinder  "a real estate entrepreneur who went from small-town kid to master business growth strategist recognized throughout the real estate industry. Nobody in the tiny town of Walters, Oklahoma, population 2,142, would have voted this notably ‘ornery' and average student most likely to succeed, but that didn't stop him from building an impressive real estate brand positioning him as the #2 Coldwell Banker Agent Worldwide, Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year, Realtor Magazine's 30 under 30, Wall Street Journal's top 25 agents worldwide, and a laundry list of high achievement awards all by the age of 30 years old. By the time Jay was 25 years old, he had become a local celebrity and commanded 14% market share of all home sales in his area.  By the time he was 28, his passion for real estate expanded as he and his business partner Michael Reese, a top agent that got into real estate after seeing Jay's incredible business success, decided to open the doors of a new business together. They began recreating their own success by helping agents like themselves master massive growth and celebrity stardom in their own real estate markets. Through the National Association of Expert Advisors, they have been credited for helping thousands of real estate agents strategically grow their businesses with their proven and market-tested ideas. Jay and Michael have had a simple philosophy of adding value to people's lives". Check him out: https://www.jaykinder.me/content-hub2...https://www.youtube.com/c/JayKinder/v...Listen To The More We Know ⇨ https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704Subscribe ⇨ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvf...Follow my Instagram ⇨ https://www.instagram.com/sameer.sawa...Follow my Twitter ⇨ https://twitter.com/commitwithmeer

Welcome back to The More We Know Podcast!  Today we got PJ Mastracchio, the CEO and Co-founder of At Your Gate! At Your Gate is on demand food delivery in the airport.... but is a lot more than it. Very similar to uber eats, postmates, but in the airport!  PJ has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, NY Times, LA Times, USA Today, The TODAY Show and MORE!  The company At Your Gate has raised $6 million+ total. Check out the company's campaign on we funder: https://wefunder.com/atyourgateFollow me for more podcasts, motivation, and more: Instagram: Sameer.SawaqedFitness Instagram: commitwithmeerSUBSCRIBE to The More We Know Podcast: Apple Podcast and Spotify https://www.buzzsprout.com/1134704SUBSCRIBE to my youtube: The More We Know PodcastSUBSCRIBE to my fitness journey: commitwithmeer on Youtube Twitter: commitwithmeerFacebook: commitwithmeerWebsite: commitwithmeer.com