Podcast appearances and mentions of Andrew Berman

"What is a founder? A founder is one who starts a business. What is a CEO? The Chief Executive Officer maintains, runs, and grows a founded business. Not all CEO's are founders, but every founder is a CEO."The Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media as well as our good friend and frequent guest Andrew Berman is joining us again for a little chat about the structure of a business.  Who is at the top of the organization?  As we all know, it is usually the CEO, but what does that actually mean for the business?  What are the responsibilities that come with the title and what is the difference between a CEO and a founder?  Can they be the same person?  Should they be the same person?  We've got an awful lot to unpack today, so we hope you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The tyrant dies and his rule is over. The martyr dies and his rule begins." - Søren KierkegaardOur guest today is the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and we're continuing to celebrate the life of our friend, Kevin DeLory.  Andrew and Jay are taking a look back at some of their early memories of Kevin and how his presence in their lives made an impact both personally and professionally.  Kevin was a risk-taker and someone who believed in himself and that was something that translated to the people in his life.  We hope you enjoy this look back at someone who was taken far too soon, Kevin DeLory.

"The two greatest warriors are patience and time." - Leo TolstoyOur guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and these three gents are continuing their journey through Thirty Days of Thought.  Today, the lads are digging into exponential growth and what it means from not only a business standpoint, but from a personal one as well.  To grow as human beings exponentially is to suffer through pain, learn from that hardship, and come out on the other side better for the experience.  Its a deep concept from that point of view and not one of these guys is shying away from it on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and these three gents are continuing their journey through Thirty Days of Thought with today's topic: culture of pride.  This is a wide-ranging and deep subject and there is no shortage of moments in today's episode.  Where does a culture of pride stem from and who is ultimately responsible for it?  Is it overtly negative or can pride be a good thing.  We're getting down into it on today's episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Life can only be understood backwards, but must be lived forwards." - Søren KierkegaardOur guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we have them back on to discuss the concept of free will as it pertains to Thirty Days of Thought.  Today's topic is all about the formative years of a person's life and the ups and downs that childhood has to offer.  No one experiences childhood the same way and as we grow and some of us become parents ourselves, we gain a whole new perspective on that period of life.  We're taking a personal look back on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and this culture triple threat is certainly one for the record books.  Today's conversation centers around the value of self-culture and the ways in which, when strong, it can influence and positively impact the culture of those around. We're wading deep into the culture pool today on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You are not an evil human. You are not without intellect and education. You have everything that could make you a credit to human society. Moreover, I am acquainted with your heart and know that few are better, but you are nevertheless irritating and unbearable and I consider it most difficult to live with you. All of your good qualities become obscured by your super cleverness and are made useless to the world merely because of your rage at wanting to know everything better than others; of wanting to improve and master what you cannot command. With this you embitter the people around you, since no one wants to be improved or enlightened in such a forceful way, least of all by such an insignificant individual as you still are; no one can tolerate being reproved by you, who also still show so many weaknesses yourself, least of all in your adverse manner, which in oracular tones, proclaims this so and so, without ever supposing an objection. If you were less like you, you would only be ridiculous, but thus as you are are, you are highly annoying." - Arthur Schopenhauer's mother, Johanna, in a letter to him dated November 6, 1807.On a very special of The Culture Matters Podcast, we are once again discussing Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought, and, more specifically, the section titled "Frustrated".  This discussion is going to be a little different because we have invited some of our favorite frequent guests to discuss it with us.  Andrew Berman, Paul Lucido, Demetrios Stakias, Nathan Merrill, and Chris Vester are all here to dig into this section and get to the bottom of frustration.  This discussion covers some of the causes of frustration in ourselves as well as with others, communicating clearly, and making sure that you have a good foundation so that when the frustration does come (and it will), you have something solid to stand on.  This is a big conversation with some big personalities and we hope you you enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Put all good eggs in one basket and then watch that basket." - Andrew CarnegieAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite and most frequent guests on the show and he's back again today to dig into a little more culture.  Andrew and Jay are digging into Jay's master plan for the NYE Jubilee (episodes 768-782), why being a strong and convicted leader means needing to have the best information possible to make informed decisions, and the practicality of practice makes perfect.  We always appreciate having Andrew on the show and today is no different here on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Art is a kind of innate drive that seizes a human being and makes them its instrument." - Carl JungArtist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and the Creative Director for 1Team Media Vinnie Candelore is back on the show to continue this NYE Palooza and the party has started to fill out nicely.  Not only do we have Vinnie, but Mike Calhoun and Andrew Berman have decided to stick around for the third episode of Jay's podcasting marathon.  Our cultural Fab Four are digging into deciding whether you are procrastinating or in your creative process, doing what you have to do in order to take care of your family, and what it feels like to drain your own tank while trying to fill up everyone else's.  The old adage "the more the merrier" is certainly on display on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"This was decided for me before I was chosen. This is my destiny."Andrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he is our second guest for this cultural endurance trial today.  Part of the fun of this NYE Palooza is getting to introduce good people to other good people and that is what is happening today as our guest from the last conversation, Mike Calhoun, is sticking around for a little while to get in on this conversation.  Among other topics, Andrew, Mike, and Jay are getting into being on a solid routine as far as taking care of yourself goes, the importance of recognizing the skill sets of others, and the cause and effect of procrastinating on an organization.  The NYE Palooza keeps trucking along on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances.  If there is any reaction, both are transformed."Andrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite returning guests and as 2024 is coming to a close, we couldn't think of a better person to recap it with than Andrew.  2024 was a year full of ups, downs, and unique challenges that needed to be met and overcome and we're going to get into all of it today.  With that in mind, let's take a look back at 2024 while we start looking ahead to 2025.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got these culture-first titans back again for another discussion of Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought.  Today's conversation centers around carpe diem and what it takes to get up every day and do what you have to do to make sure you've done everything you can to make the most of the time you've got.  It's time to seize the day on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and we've got these culture trailblazers back again for another discussion of Jay's book, Thirty Days of Thought.  The conversation is focused on the chapter entitled "Mom" which gives these three gentlemen the opportunity to discuss the effect their mothers have had on their lives and beyond.  Listen carefully, call your mom, and enjoy this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Most people take the limit of their vision to be the limits of the world." - Arthur SchopenhauerWe have a very special episode of The Culture Matters Podcast today as we have invited two returning guests to discuss our very own Jay Doran's book, Thirty Days of Thought, with The Culture Man himself.  Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido.  These three colossuses of culture are having a round-table discussion on Thirty Days of Thought and how going through this process has helped them and how it can help others.  There is a lot going on today, so listen carefully and enjoy this discussion with Andrew Berman and Paul Lucido. 

Our guests today are the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, Andrew Berman, and returning for the first time since season 1 and the Chief Marketing Officer of Paramount Residential Mortgage Group, Paul Lucido, and they're back on the show to discuss the second chapter of Thirty Days of Thought, "Labels Limit".  The conversation is dotted with points about rebelliousness emanating from labels, making decisions and sticking to them, and the power of a mentor.  This series is really starting to heat up and we think you'll agree after this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I am dying from the treatment of too many physicians." - Alexander the GreatAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and one of our favorite returning guests and he's back again today to mix it up The Culture Man.  Andrew and Jay are discussing the sale of Andrew's business, looking inward and reflecting on yourself before "trying to change the world", and continuing to grow and expand your mind through educating yourself.  Andrew always brings the heat and today is no different on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"I hope to be so successful in life that I can once again enjoy some of my vices that I've given up." - Andrew Berman"Standing up meant standing alone. Standing up meant having a real relationship with right or wrong while being aware of what side of the fence you stood on in every way. We can't stand up when we are standing down. We can't be warriors in life for others when we stand down. We can't change the hardships of our own life or others if we stand down. We can't be free if we stand down. The list of losses and potential deficits brought on by standing down is huge and frightens many from standing up." - Christine BeckwithAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he is back today to chat about a myriad of topics, so let's jump right in!  Andrew and Jay dig into the influx of episodes of The Culture Matters Podcast that were being released in an attempt to get caught up with back episodes, what makes a "bad" coach or at least an ineffective coach, and the importance of trust and being trustworthy and how easy it may be to lose the ability to trust within the pursuit of success.  There is all of that and a whole lot more during this conversation with Andrew Berman.

"Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in 10 years." - Roy AmaraAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he is back on the show today to talk a little business.  Andrew and Jay are digging into the culture of entitlement that can come along with starting a business, what it means to be a leader instead of a follower, and that being a servant to your customers should be the overarching endeavor in any business.  Andrew is one of our favorite returning guests and we think he'll be one of yours after you listen to this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"You become what you give your attention to." - EpictetusAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media who is making his presence felt yet again on the show today.  Andrew and Jay are breaking down the benefits of cold showers, the difficulties that arise when planning your day involves some intense time management, and how having an engaged team who is enthusiastic and ready to learn makes a world of difference.  There's a reason this man is a frequent guest and we think you'll see why after you listen to this conversation with Andrew Berman.

"Let your desires be ruled by reason." - Cicero On today's show, we are throwing it back to Jay's ambitious marathon podcast session from New Year's Eve 2023 as he sits down with the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media Andrew Berman for a discussion that ranges through a lot of topics.  Jay and Andrew are discussing why Jay's local post office might not be his biggest fan, stepping up your personal commitments in 2024, and what perfect culture looks like and how to get there.  There is a reason we keep asking Andrew to come back on the show and this is a perfect example on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Fear of danger is 10,000 times more terrifying than danger itself." - Daniel DefoeOur New Year's Even 2023 conversation with the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media Andrew Berman was too big to contain to one episode, so we had to split it into two!  During this conversation, Andrew and Jay discuss some of the lessons that were learned in 2023, the hopes and expectations for a prosperous 2024, and how getting just a little bit better is what everyone should hope for in the new year.  It's always a good idea to look back before going forward and we hope this NYE conversation both encourages and enlightens as we finish off 2023 in this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Another thing, of course, is life will have terrible blows; horrible blows; unfair blows. Doesn't matter. And some people recover and others don't. And there I think the attitude of Epictetus is the best. He thought that every mischance in life was an opportunity to behave well. Every mischance in life was an opportunity to learn something and your duty was not to be submerged in self-pity, but to utilize the terrible blow in a constructive fashion. That is a very good idea." - Charlie MungerAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media as well as a frequent and well-loved guest of the show.  We are heading back in time a bit again today as Jay and Andrew discuss the passing of the late, great Charlie Munger.  Jay and Andrew discuss Mr. Munger's impact on an individual as well as wider basis and what it means to feel someone's passing on a deeper level even if you'd never met them personally.  We always enjoy having Andrew on the show and we hope you enjoy this conversation on The Culture Matters Podcast.

"Hope, in reality, is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man." - Friedrich NietzscheAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and a frequent and beloved guest on the show.  Jay and Andrew are discussing the benefits and detriments of hope, how growth in volume or business is not a measuring stick for happiness, and what a survival mentality is versus a thriving mentality.  We always enjoy having Andrew on as a positive voice and presence and he keeps that streak alive today on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"God creates out of nothing. Wonderful, you say. Yes, to be sure. But he does what is still more wonderful; he makes saints out of sinners." - Søren KierkegaardAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he's making a stop on the show for a quickie of a chat.  We're talking about the value of hugs, how your future self will look back on your current self, and maybe even a little bit about theological accountability.  It might be a briefer episode, but there is a lot to unpack on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast.

"The aim of marketing is to know and understand the customer so well, the product or service fits him and sells itself." - Peter DruckerAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media is back on the show and today we are talking content.  Jay and Andrew discuss the impact Jay's book Thirty Days of Thought had on Andrew and his speaking skills, the thought process that goes into choosing what topics to discuss on a podcast, and why some people avoid having repeat guests on their show and why some embrace it.  We've got a lot of content talk going on in this episode, so we hope you enjoy this conversation with Andrew Berman.

"Anyone who keeps learning stays young." - Henry FordOn a very special and personal episode of The Culture Matters Podcast, Jay talks with good friend and frequent guest on the show Andrew Berman.  The discussion centers around how a mutual friend's health challenges inspired Jay to cut his hair in a show of solidarity and transitions into Jay's accident that could have potentially taken away the use of his arm for the rest of his life.  This is a deeply personal and revealing conversation and we hope that if you or someone you know is going through something right now that you can find some hope or inspiration to keep fighting the good fight.

"The future influences the present just as much as the past." - Friedrich NietzscheAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and we are very excited to have him back on the show!  During their conversation, Andrew and Jay discuss what it says about you when you are early as opposed to late (because you can never REALLY be on time), how committing to things, no matter how small, and holding to those commitments serve to make you a better person, and what the mortgage industry has to look forward to in the next couple of years.  We keep bringing Andrew back because he is a wealth of truth and knowledge, so we hope you learn a little something on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!

"The first duty of love is to listen." - Paul TillichAndrew Berman is an advisor, mentor, and the Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media and he is back today so that we can lean on his expertise in the mortgage and insurance spaces.  Are those industries in trouble in this topsy-turvy economic climate?  The short answer is yes, but Andrew is here to shed a little light on what could be conceived as a dark situation.  Andrew and Jay are discussing the benefits of focusing on one thing instead of trying be amazing at 50 things, becoming a legit "grown-up", and the value and responsibility that come with owning your home.  It's always a treat to have Andrew on the show so we hope you enjoy this discussion on this episode of The Culture Matters Podcast!

A building on West 13th street was the site of an important part of African American history. It may be demolished. Sites like this and others around New York have a champion in the group Village Preservation. We will talk with its executive director Andrew Berman about his work.

Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about the broken nose in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Dr. Andrew Berman of Cedars-Sinai who talks about all the issues surrounding the broken nose. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.

“One person with a belief is equal to 99 who have only interests.” - John Stewart Mill Andrew Berman is Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media.00:00 Intro11:10 Talking & listening.19:42 Tomorrow is never promised.28:00 Reflections.

"You must determine where you are going in life because you cannot get there unless you move in that direction. Random wandering will not move you forward, it will instead disappoint and frustrate you, and make you anxious and unhappy, and hard to get along with (and then resentful, and then vengeful, and then worse)." - Jordan B Peterson 00:00 Intro10:19 If you never fall, you never tried.23:00 You can hold back your success by refusing to release control.30:21: The only thing to fear is what I cannot fix.40:44 Death VS. Disability 

It's time for the final episode in our Summer Staff Picks series, highlighting favorite conversations from the Here's The Thing archives. This week, we revisit Alec Baldwin's conversation with Andrew Berman. He has been called one of the most powerful people in New York real estate, but not because he's a deep-pocketed developer. Berman is the Executive Director of Village Preservation, where he advocates for the protection and conservation of historically important buildings and sites in Greenwich Village, the East Village and NoHo, including the cultural touchstone The Stonewall Inn. Alec first spoke with Berman in 2015 regarding his background and what led him to this field, how the changing zoning laws affect his work, and his wish for the city's future. Berman joined Alec again earlier this summer for an update on his work since last they spoke, including the recent wins that Village Preservation has achieved, the ways the city has changed since covid and the challenges involved in solving the city's affordable housing crisis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“And those who are seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.” - Friedrich NietzscheAndrew Berman is Head of Engagement and Outreach at American Business Media, and mortgage professional since 1993.00:00 Intro10:40 No matter how hard your situation might be with the current state of the world, there is a way to figure it out.23:17 In 2020 & 2021, if you just showed up, it was enough. Now, in 2023, you need to have an actual skill set and adequate business model to do well in the mortgage industry. 30:28 The mortgage broker is like the destroyer in the naval fleet, whereas the aircraft carrier is like the banker. Carrier has all the power in the world, however, the broker is quick and nimble. When waters are rough, the broker can make a huge impact.41:35 Referrals are IMPORTANT. If you screw up a deal, that person is going to make sure everyone knows what happened and who was responsible.51:08 Today, it is difficult for someone to buy a house that they cannot afford. Everyone wants their dream house, there is almost always a more realistic, affordable option.01:00:53 “If you are lost out there, and don't actually know the way out of it, this is the time to partner up with other people.”

New York City has a new landmark, a little bar in the West Village named Julius', officially recognized by the New York City Landmarks Preservation Commission on December 6th, 2022. Now it may not look like much from the outside, but it's here that one moment of protest (the Sip-In of 1966) set the stage for a political revolution, “a signature event in the battle for LGBTQ+ people to gather, socialize, and celebrate openly in bars, restaurants, and other public places.”So we thought it would be a great time to revisit our 2019 show on the history of Julius'  and a look at the life of gays and lesbians in the mid 20th century. But this show also features an interview -- recorded at Julius' of course -- with When Brooklyn Was Queer author Hugh Ryan who was just on our recent show on the history of Jefferson Market and the Women's House of Detention .PLUS there's even a tie-in to the Worlds Fair of 1964, linking to our last episode.Visit our website for photographs and more details -- boweryboyshistory.comThis episode features an audio interview clip from the podcast Making Gay History, as well as a musical clip of 'I Hear A Symphony' by The Supremes (Motown).Our thanks to Andrew Berman of Village Preservation for allowing us to use audio from the 2022 historic plaque unveiling

In this episode of the Startup Hustle, Matt Watson and Andrew Berman, Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel.AI, talk about startup superpowers. Hear how you can use new AI tools that help create meeting notes to make you more efficient. Also enjoy useful tips on how to make your team more productive - a startup superpower indeed!   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Tune in to Startup Hustle's WTF is GPT? here: https://link.chtbl.com/gpt  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  Andrew Berman My inspiration is to apply new technology to build new products that can touch millions of people in ways that were impossible before.   - Founder of Nanit, the first camera to track human behavior (the leading baby monitor) - Experienced investor from seed to LBO stages, Silicon Valley, NY and other markets - Active and experienced angel investor (SaaS, Security, Healthcare, Consumer and CV/AI)   ***If you're pinging me cold and you want a meeting, you need to be a annual Vowel business plan customer***     We talk about How different is the role of a CEO from a COO? How important is timing to the success of a company? Why is a hardware company so hard? Why is it about taking a company from zero to one that you enjoy? How does one know when it's time to move on from one company to another?   Connect with Andrew Berman (4) Andrew Berman | LinkedIn Promo Code for three months free:  siliconvalley

Justin Gordon (@justingordon212) talks with Andrew Berman (@berman66), Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel, the world's first complete meeting solution designed to make every meeting more inclusive and worthwhile – before, during, and after. Vowel is a collaboration platform that makes meetings searchable, shareable centers of knowledge for your business. By redefining what data capture is capable of, they are optimizing the potential of every team.They are a remote-first company whose 20+ employees span four continents. Their team is made up of engineers, designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and security experts – from leading organizations like Google, Bridgewater, Nanit, Airbnb, Casper, Recombine and others. They're building both an inclusive product and an inclusive team that celebrates diverse cultures and backgrounds. Andrew's inspiration is to apply new technology to build products that can touch millions of people in ways that were impossible before. He is also the founder of Nanit, the first camera to track human behavior (the leading baby monitor), an experienced investor from seed to LBO stages (Silicon Valley, NY and other markets), and an active and experienced angel investor (with investments in SaaS, Security, Healthcare, Consumer and CV/AI).Website: VowelLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aberman/Twitter: @berman66Use coupon code: JUSTGOGRIND for 3 months free of unlimited seats on Vowel'sPro plan (monthly only)!Show Notes: How Vowel is creating instant searchable, shareable knowledge through a modern video conferencing tool Andy's journey to founding Vowel How the idea for Vowel stemmed from Nanit's pain points as a distributed team Early distribution and organic growth through Twitter How Vowel's original use-cases have expanded naturally and leaning into user-led product development Giving their users a 10x improved media experience through their next generation video platform The challenges of building Vowel Recruiting the original founding team Building remote-first company culture The fundraising process and Vowel's powerful cap table of operator- angel investors How to vet investors Their B2B growth strategy Developing their freemium business model How they view competition and taking on legacy brands Learnings as a multi-time founder and former VC What motivates Andy to challenge the status quo and build innovative companies Andy's thoughts on the future of work and running remote teams Snagging the vowel.com domain name More about the show:The Vitalize Podcast, a show by Vitalize Venture Capital (a seed-stage venture capital firm and pre-seed 400+ member angel community open to everyone), dives deep into the world of startup investing and the future of work.Hosted by Justin Gordon, the Director of Marketing at Vitalize Venture Capital, The Vitalize Podcast includes two main series. The Angel Investing series features interviews with a variety of angel investors and VCs around the world. The goal? To help develop the next generation of amazing investors. The Future of Work series takes a look at the founders and investors shaping the new world of work, including insights from our team here at Vitalize Venture Capital. More about us:Vitalize Venture Capital was formed in 2017 as a $16M seed-stage venture fund and now includes both a fund as well as an angel investing community investing in the future of work. Vitalize has offices in Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.The Vitalize Team:Gale - https://twitter.com/galeforceVCCaroline - https://twitter.com/carolinecasson_Justin - https://twitter.com/justingordon212Vitalize Angels, our angel investing community open to everyone:https://vitalize.vc/vitalizeangels/

Andrew Berman is the Co-Founder and CEO of Vowel, the world's first complete meeting solution designed to make every meeting more inclusive and worthwhile – before, during, and after. Vowel is a collaboration platform that makes meetings searchable, shareable centers of knowledge for your business. By redefining what data capture is capable of, they are optimizing the potential of every team. They are a remote-first company whose 20+ employees span four continents. Their team is made up of engineers, designers, inventors, entrepreneurs and security experts – from leading organizations like Google, Bridgewater, Nanit, Airbnb, Casper, Recombine and others. They're building both an inclusive product and an inclusive team that celebrates diverse cultures and backgrounds. Andrew's inspiration is to apply new technology to build products that can touch millions of people in ways that were impossible before. He is also the founder of Nanit, the first camera to track human behavior (the leading baby monitor), an experienced investor from seed to LBO stages (Silicon Valley, NY and other markets), and an active and experienced angel investor (with investments in SaaS, Security, Healthcare, Consumer and CV/AI). Use coupon code: JUSTGOGRIND for 3 months free of unlimited seats on Vowel's Pro plan (monthly only)! Topics Covered by Andrew Berman in this Episode How vowel is creating instant searchable, shareable knowledge through a modern video conferencing tool Andy's journey to founding Vowel How the idea for Vowel stemmed from Nanit's pain points as a distributed team Early distribution and organic growth through Twitter How Vowel's original use-cases have expanded naturally and leaning into user-led product development Giving their users a 10x improved media experience through their next generation video platform The challenges of building Vowel Recruiting the original founding team Building remote-first company culture The fundraising process and Vowel's powerful cap table of operator- angel investors How to vet investors Their B2B growth strategy Developing their freemium business model How they view competition and taking on legacy brands Learnings as a multi-time founder and former VC What motivates Andy to challenge the status quo and build innovative companies Andy's thoughts on the future of work and running remote teams Snagging the vowel.com domain name Listen to all episodes of the Just Go Grind Podcast: https://www.justgogrind.com Follow Justin Gordon on Twitter: https://twitter.com/justingordon212

In this episode, Jonny and Mike welcome Andrew Berman for a (not audio only) chat about the mortgage industry, how technology can help things progress, and how in-person conferences coming back can help loan originators.

No matter what you've been told, cold emailing works – it's one of the most powerful tools among marketing channels to bring in new customers for agencies. But it has to be done right. In today's Spotlight, we talk to Andrew Berman, founder of Leadshark. Andrew shares some of his secrets to getting better results from your next email campaign.

In this episode, Bryan J. Bergjans SVP, National Director of Military & Veteran Lending, and MLO host Andrew Berman discussed how Bryan got into the mortgage business, why mortgage professionals should be involved in military lending, what's great about the VA program, they also discuss tips for originators that are looking to get started in the military lending space. Bryan is not only an SVP for one of the largest lenders, but he's also on active duty serving as Operations Officer (S3) for Navy Cargo Handling Battalion 11.e

Former Harborside CEO Andrew BermanAndrew Berman is the former CEO of Harborside, California's largest dispensary. Andrew draws from his experience, his legal background and his venture capitalist experience to share his perspective on how the market is turning.NORML Deputy Director, Ellen KompEllen Komp is Deputy Director, California NORML (state chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). Ellen Komp is a longtime marijuana reform activist and author. Ellen was an editor on Jack Herer's book “The Emperor Wears No Clothes” and has published her own book, “Tokin' Women: A 4000-Year Herstory.”Medical CannabinoidsNorbert Kaminski is a Professor of Pharmacology & Toxicology at Michigan State University where he also serves as the Director of the Institute for Integrative Toxicology and the Interim Director of the Center for Research on Ingredient Safety. His work is focused on using cannabinoids to try and temper that inflammatory response when its inappropriate. Learn more at: https://w420radionetwork.com/s3-e28-former-harborside-ceo-andrew-berman-norml-dep-director-ellen-komp-medical-cannabinoids/

In this episode, host Andrew Berman discusses what led Christian Griffin to the decision to enter the business in 2013, the systems and staff he needs to have in place to crank out 400 loans (mostly purchase) a year, and why he feels he's able to best serve his borrowers as a mortgage broker. Sponsored By: PennyMac Broker Direct

The Other Half team crafts beers in their Brooklyn brewery. They're dedicated to collaborating with breweries in New York and across  the world in an effort to constantly move the industry forward while elevating the craft.

On this episode of the Mortgage Leadership Outlook, Total Expert's chief customer officer, Sue Woodard and Andrew Berman explore her origin story, what she loved about the mortgage industry, How to "Spring" Out of a Slump, how to create forever borrowers, the biggest tech obstacles and opportunities facing mortgage lenders, how to thrive in margin compression and more.

A vibrant Queer community inhabited Manhattan's Meatpacking District when Gordon Matta-Clark created a sculpture by carving into Pier 52 on the Hudson River. This episode recalls a golden age when sex, art, and creativity converged on the waterfront in the years prior to the AIDS crisis in New York City. Hosted by Carrie Mae Weems. Episode guests (in order of appearance): Andrew Berman, Betsy Sussler, Efrain Gonzalez, Paul Gallay, Jonathan Weinberg, Laura Harris, Egyptt LaBeija, Tom Finklepearl, Glenn Ligon, Randal Wilcox, archival recording of Alvin Baltrop, Luc Sante, Elegance Bratton, Stefanie Rivera, Catherine Seavitt. whitney.org/podcast

Mortgage loan officer and mega-producer, Felisha Junge, GreenState Credit Union and host Andrew Berman chat about how she got into the business, the point in her career when her profession went from a job to her calling, what about her system allows her to crank out so many loans with only one assistant and still be at home for family time at 5 PM and more

How did the artist Gordon Matta-Clark transform a dilapidated shipping pier into a “cathedral of light”? In this episode, we trace the decline of Manhattan's formerly flourishing meat markets and waterfront industries. Amid the decay, Matta-Clark spotted the potential for beauty. Hosted by Carrie Mae Weems. Episode guests (in order of appearance): Betsy Sussler, Jonathan Weinberg, Jane Crawford, Andrew Berman, Tom Finkelpearl, Adam Weinberg, Laura Harris, Florent Morellet, Catherine Seavitt, Glenn Ligon, Jessamyn Fiore, John Jobaggy, Alan Michelson, George Stonefish, Curtis Zunigha, Eric Sanderson, Luc Sante. whitney.org/podcast

Andrew Berman joins the show to share how he faced Dyslexia as a child. And, how visual storytelling became his roadmap to living a happier life.

Robert Pieklo, CEO, Equity Home Mortgage and series' host Andrew Berman, discuss the value of a mortgage broker, his lessons from the last margin compression, the importance of borrower education, how to leverage the Clubhouse app and more.

Michael Brenning, president, wholesale lending for AmeriSave Wholesale Mortgage Solutions joins series' host Andrew Berman as they explore Brenning's past successes, what 2020 was like for him and his team, the future of the mortgage broker, what brokers need to survive and thrive over the next few years and more.

Dave Savage, CEO of Mortgage Coach and series' host Andrew Berman explore the changing outlook for 2021 and beyond, how to beat big FinTech with independent FinTech tools, what borrowers need to feel confident about their decision to buy and more.

Kristin Messerli, vice president of mortgage sales for Experience.com and series' host Andrew Berman, explore what independent mortgage companies can do to reach young buyers, how to embed inclusion and diversity in your organization (no matter the size), BrokersUnited and why have some of the biggest lenders and tech vendors in the mortgage industry teamed up to support mortgage brokers and help them grow.

John Keratsis, president and CEO of Deephaven Mortgage, joins series' host Andrew Berman, as they explore Keratsis' history as the founder of Boston National Title, what excited him about the opportunity in Non-QM, what led him to leave title and settlement services to enter the lending side of the business, the outlook for Non-QM and more.

Julian Hebron, founder of The Basis Point, and series' host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional Magazine, explore the UWM ultimatum, capital markets, what independent originators can learn from big brands, an economic outlook for 2021, opportunities for originators in 2021 and beyond and more.

Kathryn Pedersen, area sales manager for Fidelity Mortgage, a division of Bay Equity Home Loans and series' host Andrew Berman explore how she's using Clubhouse to foster collaborations, feedback and business relationships while producing record-breaking volume and more.

John Lynch, founder and CEO of PCMA Private Client Lending joins series' host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional Magazine, while they explore how to work with high-net worth clients, create a business big retailer can't touch, why Lynch's employees only work 9-5, an overview of capital markets for the jumbo market and more.

Delfino Aguilar, senior vice president, wholesale production at Kind Lending and host of the Del Talks podcast, joins series' host Andrew Berman as they explore the wholesale lending business, what Aguilar likes most about the business, why he started his podcast and what it's like working for the mortgage industry legend Glenn Stearns.

Will Fisher, EVP of Non-QM for Mega Capital Funding, joins host Andrew Berman to talk about his career in the mortgage industry, the early days of Non-QM, the collapse of Non-QM during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, its rebirth, future and more.

Eric Mitchell, author of “The WHY of MONEY” and executive vice president – National Retail, Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group joins series' host Andrew Berman, head of engagement and outreach for National Mortgage Professional Magazine, as they explore Mitchell's transformation after he sold his company, went soul-seeking and wound up in Los Angeles. They also chatted about what motivates Mitchell, his five reasons that drive originators to go from good to great, the possibility of Fintech replacing originators and more.

In this episode of Mortgage Leadership Outlook, Phil Treadwell, founder and host of the Mortgage Marketing Expert Podcast, and series' host Andrew Berman chat about Clubhouse, a new app that is gaining traction in the mortgage industry; opportunities in voice marketing, secrets of successful podcasting, insights from his meeting with Gary Vaynerchuk a few years ago and more.

On this episode of the Mortgage Leadership Outlook, Acra Lending president Keith Lind joins Andrew Berman to chat about the future of the Non-QM industry, rebranding Citadel Servicing to Acra, his previous time at Bear Stearns and more.

Leora Ruzin joins series host Andrew Berman to talk about her Army background, recent career focus in the wholesale channel, Mortgage Women Magazine, life-changing moves personally and professional, and more.

Denise Tragale and Andrew Berman chat about her wholesale focused career that has attracted some of the most talented account executives to work on her team, at some of the biggest brands in the mortgage business. She also shares how she helps them grow their business and the importance of work/life balance. Watch Denise's interview on PowerWomnn

Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about the broken nose in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Dr. Andrew Berman who talks about all the issues surrounding the broken nose. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doc continues in the Cedars-Sinai Studios and retells his thoughts about the broken nose in sports, art and medicine. Doc welcomes Dr. Andrew Berman of Cedars-Sinai who talks about all the issues surrounding the broken nose. The Weekend Warrior Clinic re-opens for listeners.

Cedars-Sinai's Dr. Andrew Berman talks the nose...

Join us for a conversation about mortgage marketing in 2020 and the era of COVID. Featuring Caliber's own Dave Schroeder, EVP Third Party Originations, and Andrew Berman, Head of Engagement and Outreach for American Business Media.

In this episode that was recorded on March 30th, 2020 amid the beginning of the pandemic, Andrew Berman and Jay speak on how important relationships, stories, being connected, telling the truth and owning who you are among many other topics in this very eventful episode.This is a must-listen to episode with a ton of insight on how to be better and in alignment with yourself.

Episode 31 “Potters Field(s)”: with Andrew Berman,Executive Director, Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.By the early 1800’s New York City boasted a population of over 200,000, qualifying it as the largest city in the Western Hemisphere. As New York City’s population grew, so did its number of dead. The fact that the number of interred, in Trinity Church’s graveyard in 1822, was estimated at 120,000 was just that, an estimate!New York City was facing an unprecedented crisis at an unprecedented speed. Existing accommodations in the city’s burial grounds could not keep up with the staggering number of people dying. Other grounds in the city faced the same problem; among them were the North Dutch Church and St. Paul’s, all within a close radius to Trinity Church. The solution to the burial dilemma would of course become the purchase of Hart Island in 1869.Join us as Andrew Berman takes us on a tour of some of Greenwich Villages more notable cemeteries as well as other iconic landmarks of New York City.Michael T. Keene is the author of Folklore and Legends of Rochester, Murder, Mayhem and Madness, Mad~House, Question of Sanity, and now his new book, NEW YORK CITY’S HART ISLAND: A CEMETERY OF STRANGERSOrder a signed, soft cover copy of the book: New York City's Hart Island, directly from the Authorhttps://michaeltkeene.com/hart-island-soft-cover-book/Learn more about Author / Host / Filmmaker Michael T. Keenehttps://michaeltkeene.com/about/Send questions / comments / suggestions to:https://michaeltkeene.com/contact/Connect with Michael T. Keene on Social MediaTwitter https://twitter.com/talkhartislandFacebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkingHartIsland/

Andrew Berman is a former clerk for two federal judges who is now the CEO of a publicly traded cannabis company, Harborside. Andrew shares lesson learned from his diverse career path and offers a glimpse into the future of the legal cannabis industry in the United States.

Increasing numbers of patients are experiencing severe lung injury as a result of electronic cigarette use, the CDC reports. In this podcast, Andrew Berman, MD, discusses the role of pediatricians in this public health crisis. For more, visit www.consultant360.com

On this episode of Marketing Interrupt, PRMG CMO Paul Lucido hosts a Live Panel Discussion in Las Vegas about video marketing in the mortgage industry. Joining the panel is National Mortgage Professional Magazine founder Andrew Berman, PRMG Chief Lending Officer Kevin Peranio, Shred Media's Josh Pitts and Mortgage X's Jason Frazier. We talk about being comfortable with video, how to get started, using video to build awareness, and getting to the consumer first.

On this episode of the Mortgage X Podcast Andrew Berman joins Christine Beckwith & Jason Frazier to talk about the genesis of National Mortgage Professional Magazine, the biggest news trend in 2019, and the end of the traditional MLO model.

Harborside CEO Andrew Berman sat down with James Black to share the origins of the company and its founder Steve DeAngelo (1:12) his thoughts on the importance of "clean cannabis" (6:45), and the traits of a premium cannabis product (9:30). Listen until the end to learn more about Andrew's brief life in politics, Harborside's success in fighting federal government over civil forfeiture, and his predictions around relaxing cannabis advertising standards.

EPISODE 287: This is the story of Greenwich Village as a character -- an eccentric character maybe, but one that changed American life -- and how the folky, activist spirit it fostered in arts, culture and the protest movement came back in the end to help itself. This April we're marking the 50th anniversary of the Greenwich Village Historic District designation from 1969 -- preserving one of the most important and historic neighborhoods in New York -- and to mark the occasion we are celebrating the revolutionary scene (and the revolutionary moment) that gave birth to it -- the Greenwich Village of the 1960s. The Village is the stuff of legends: a hotbed of musicians, artists, performers, intellectuals, activists. In the 1950s, people often defined Greenwich Village as a literal village with a small-town atmosphere. Nobody was saying that about the Village in the 1960s. In just a few years, the neighborhood's community of artists and creators would help to define American culture. The Village was world famous. This episode will present a little walk through Greenwich Village in the early '60s, giving you the flavor of the Village during the era -- and an ample sampling of its sights and sounds. There's gonna be mandolins! And chess players. And avant garde theater. And art markets. And lots of coffeeshops. *snap* *snap* But we're also talking preservation with Andrew Berman, executive director of the Greenwich Village Society of Historic Preservation, to learn how the Greenwich Village Historic District came to be.   boweryboyshistory.com gvshp.org Support the show.

With Sam out on a work deadline, Susan’s long-time friend and colleague Andrew Berman stepped in. Andrew also owns the company that sponsors us this month, Spectrum Printing. Andrew and Susan discuss the tail impacts of the government shutdown on small business, how far we have come in the last ten to 20 years in the area of civil discourse. And, we added on a few life hacks and recommendations for books at the end. Enjoy! As always, if you have any feedback, please contact us.

What happens when the owner of an establishment doesn’t want their building to be landmarked? Who gets to decide what’s worth preserving and what’s not? To tell us more we’re joined by Simeon Bankoff, Executive Director of the Historic Districts Council, and Andrew Berman, Executive Director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation. Then, we talk trash with designers Colin P. Kelly and Brit Kleinman and learn about what might be New York City’s next municipal refuse receptacle.

As a co-owner of G.O.A.T Mafya Fitness, Andy Bermans main mission is to make each individual client feel and strive to be their personal best. Seeing that most of his life revolves around fitness, it's only fitting that he blends together his love of being a personal trainer with his love of charity. He has started and assisted with numerous charities including the Push Against Cancer for the Hole in the Wall Gang (raising over half a million), Hang Like Coffman, and worked with Scott Johnson (host of The Mack Talks) with his foundation, Newtown Strong. In the words of Berman, "I was merely a stepping stone for so many people to do the right thing." Charity is a selfless act. In this episode, you'll be able to hear Berman's passion and support for his community.

Harborside is one of the oldest, largest, and most respected cannabis retailers in the world, and it’s expected to grow much bigger in 2019. Led by CEO Andrew Berman, the company has played an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible, and its stores are known for supplying the world’s best-curated selection of award-winning flower, concentrates, edibles, and other cannabis products from California growers and manufacturers. One of Andrew’s first acts as CEO was to create a capital markets strategy for the company, and in so doing Harborside has raised over $25M in 2018. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights, learnings, and what’s in store for the future of the cannabis industry. Key Takeaways: - Andy’s personal journey and how he came to be the CEO of Harborside - Harborside’s focus on California and the company’s multistage strategy going forward - Harborside’s projections and the cannabis industry’s growth following the legalization of adult-use in California - Andy’s growth tactics in California - Harborside’s clean, sun-grown cannabis and how the greenhouse method is more environmentally friendly and cost-effective - Cannabis business licensing in California - Shifting trends in customer preferences for flowers, edibles, and concentrates - Harborside’s $25 million capital raise and evolution from a medical nonprofit to a for-profit company - Andy’s predictions for reduced banking restrictions on cannabis businesses - Tips on how to break into the cannabis industry for those interested   To learn more, visit: www.shopharborside.com      

the 165 year old St. Denis Hotel at 11th street and Broadway is going under the wrecking ball. The ornate structure, currently providing office space to therapists and esoteric businesses will be replaced by a sterile glass box that will house boutiques. Completed in 1853. It was designed by James Renwick Jr., the architect who built Grace Church across the street. A cherry orchard has once stood on the land which was bisected by Broadway when the thoroughfare was a dirt track. Abraham Lincoln may have slept there, Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone in the hotel, Sarah Bernhardt penned letters in the ladies writing room and Ulysses S. Grant wrote his memoirs there. When Susan B. Anthony spoke to the local women’s Suffrage Association at the hotel, “She began,” reported the Times, “by stating that she never had paid the income tax and she never would. If men wanted to put Susan B. in jail she would go.” In the 1920s it became headquarters for labor unions and the communist party ran a free Worker’s Music School. The St. Denis was often mentioned in FBI files and the hotel’s address 799 Broadway was printed on leaflets handed out by Lee Harvey Oswald, JFK’s presumed assassin, in New Orleans. Crain's reported last week that Columbia Property Trust is "paying more than $70 million...to purchase a roughly 50% stake" in the property with co-owner Normandy Real Estate Partners.

BTBT IS BACK!The crew returns to talk about the art of home brew, the current state of craft beer and our favorite summer brews with home brewer Andrew Berman of the Brooklyn Brewsers home brew club and home brewer and craft beer journalist Jason Stein. Good times with good people right in the heart of Queens - Astoria, Queens to be exact. We couldn't have picked two better dudes to kick off the brand new craft beer filled season with! Shout out to Andrew and Jason for their beer knowledge and hospitality! We had fun throwing a few back with you guys and hearing about your passion and motivation. The highly awaited and anticipated return is here! Stay tuned for a ton of awesome upcoming shows and brand new craft beer content from the BTBT Goons. You've been warned.....tell a friend to tell a friend the goons are back in town. Dink Local. Drink Fresh. Repeat. Cheers. Grab a few cold ones and enjoy this weeks show!

Jennifer Egan won a Pulitzer Prize in 2011 for her novel A Visit from the Goon Squad. Her most recent novel, Manhattan Beach, was among 10 works of fiction long-listed for the 2017 National Book Award. Not too shabby, right? But Egan told Greta that an early draft of Manhattan Beach was so bad she almost scrapped the whole thing. “I probably came as close to abandoning this as I have to any project I’ve worked on,” she said. On this week's Nerdette, Egan explains why things got rough, how she powered through, and the evolutionary advantage of forgetting how hard things can be.  Plus, we get some help from Andrew Berman, the executive director of the Greenwich Village Historical Society, to break down Egan's nerd obsession: Out of place buildings. 

June is Pride Month in the US, so in this episode we examine the history of the gay rights struggle. Here's the lineup: 1) a short piece on the notion of "hidden history." 2) an interview with Andrew Berman, Executive Director of the Greenwich Village Society for Historical Preservation, an organization that has played a key role in getting historical landmark status for the famous Stonewall Inn. 3) an interview with historian Jim Downs about his extraordinary new book, Stand By Me: The Forgotten History of Gay Liberation (Basic Books, 2016). Show page and credits: http://inthepastlane.com/episode-012-the-struggle-for-gay-rights-in-us-history/ Episode 012 notes and credits Further reading about the history of the Gay Rights Movement in US History Michael Bronski, A Queer History of the United States David Carter, Stonewall: The Riots That Sparked the Gay Revolution Jim Downs, Stand By Me: The Forgotten History of Gay Liberation(Basic Books, 2016). Vicki L. Eaklor, Queer America: A People’s GLBT History of the United States Lillian Faderman, The Gay Revolution: The Story of the Struggle Patrick Moore, Beyond Shame: Reclaiming the Abandoned History of Radical Gay Sexuality Randy Shilts, And the Band Played On: Politics, People, and the AIDS Epidemic Randy Shilts, The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk Johnny Townsend, Let the Faggots Burn: The Upstairs Lounge Fire Music for This Episode: Jay Graham, ITPL Intro (courtesy, JayGMusic.com) Kevin McCleod, “Impact Moderato” (Free Music Archive) Lee Rosevere, “Going Home” (Free Music Archive) Andy Cohen, “Trophy Endorphins” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “I Am History” (Free Music Archive) The Bell, “On The Street” (Free Music Archive) Jon Luc Hefferman, “Winter Trek” (Free Music Archive)

Listen in as we interview Andrew Berman from Genius Products International about the DVDs from Thomas Edison's Secret Lab Series. We also review the film Miracles from Heaven, The Last Treasure Hunt and The Adventures of Gumby, The 60s Series. Hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Morgan Bertsch are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Benjamin and Mia. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies be sure to listen to what our youth reporters have to say.

Listen in as we interview Andrew Berman from Genius Products International about the DVDs from Thomas Edison's Secret Lab Series. We also review the film Miracles from Heaven, The Last Treasure Hunt and The Adventures of Gumby, The 60s Series. Hosts Brianna Hope Beaton and Morgan Bertsch are joined by KIDS FIRST! reporters Benjamin and Mia. Before you spend your hard earned dollars at the movies be sure to listen to what our youth reporters have to say.

Growth comes with costs. On this episode of Here's The Thing, Alec Baldwin talks to two individuals who are protecting places that are most vulnerable to development and destruction. Andrew Berman has been called one of the most powerful people in New York real estate, but not because he's a deep-pocketed developer. Berman is the Executive Director of The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, where he advocates for the protection and conservation of historically important buildings and sites, including cultural touchstones like the Stonewall Inn. Rob Synder works with thousands of individuals living on islands off the coast of Maine. His organization Island Institute develops community alliances, economic programs, and sustainability initiatives to ensure that island culture remains vibrant, and that local resources remain intact as climate changes and development encroaches. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Growth comes with costs. On this episode of Here's The Thing, Alec Baldwin talks to two individuals who are protecting places that are most vulnerable to development and destruction.  Andrew Berman has been called one of the most powerful people in New York real estate, but not because he's a deep-pocketed developer. Berman is the Executive Director of The Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, where he advocates for the protection and conservation of historically important buildings and sites, including cultural touchstones like the Stonewall Inn. Rob Synder works with thousands of individuals living on islands off the coast of Maine. His organization Island Institute develops community alliances, economic programs, and sustainability initiatives to ensure that island culture remains vibrant, and that local resources remain intact as climate changes and development encroaches. 

This week on Fuhmentaboudit!, hosts Mary Izett and Chris Cuzme kick off the show with some brewtastic events coming up in the near future before welcoming homebrewers Matt Federico and Andrew Berman. Getting the story behind how they starting brewing together, these guys were inspired from a standard homebrew kit that managed to get them into refining their techniques and flavors. Chris and Mary ask which beers they initially started with and the reasons behind their choices and how they have evolved to the point where they have put their brews up for competitions (recently placing 2nd at the Brooklyn Wort Homebrew Competition) and have becoming involved in the local brew scene. After the break, Matt and Andrew share the details behind some of their new brews and their favorite repeaters. This program was brought to you by Edwards VA Ham. “The first repeat beer we did was a rhubarb gose, that was the first beer we thought was awesome and had to do again.” [20:20] —Andrew Berman on Fuhmentaboudit!