Digging For Gold (tm)

It was an amazing experience to sit with Solon Moreira to discuss how he sees AI impacting entrepreneurship and our world in general. Solon is a Tenured Associate Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy at the Fox School of Business at Temple University. He has taught worldwide and sees the impact that Artificial Intelligence will have on our lives now, in the immediate future, and in the long term. He has been published in leading journals and he has received numerous awards. I like to call him "THE AI GURU!" Listen, Enjoy, Learn, Like, and Follow!

I had an enlightening conversation with Kevin Leka, the Founder of The Eleventh Round, LLC, a combat sports organization that provides operational databases, marketing, mentorship, and professional branding for amateur and pro fighters. It serves as a "fighters union" to help athletes manage sponsorship readiness and career development. He was awarded third place in the 2026 Invent Penn State Inc. U Competition. He works to ensure that fighters are meeting professional standards and are offered a "professional pipeline" for development, branding, and career longevity. Enjoy, Like, and Follow!

I thoroughly enjoyed having Anthony Stagliano on the show. He is a true entrepreneur who brought us background music in retail locations, elevators, and other businesses, along with tailored messages on hold. He sold his AudioMax company, is involved in real estate and also helps businesses market themselves through his Stag Business Branding enterprise. His story is an inspiration for all entrepreneurs. Enjoy, Listen, Like, and Follow!

Brandon Tamburri is a filmmaker and producer who most recently directed, produced, and co-wrote the comedy feature film Plan B which was released in select theaters in September 2024. The film stars Jamie Lee (HBO's Crashing), Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite), Tom Berenger (Platoon), Shannon Elizabeth (American Pie), and Kate Flannery (The Office). He produced the film under his company, JokeZero which has since expanded into a full-blown comedy studio. Earlier in his career, he directed and produced several projects for National Lampoon and he also served as an Associate Producer on A24's hit film Hereditary which premiered at Sundance in 2018 before going on to gross over $80M at the box office. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

I had an enlightening time sitting with Jeffrey Lee, learning about his life as a corporate executive at some of America's largest business entities, his near death experiences, his incredible recovery, and how he came to discover a deeper and wiser meaning of life. His "Welcome To Rock Bottom University - The Ultimate Guide To Rising Up," chronicles it all in an easy to read and understand book that weaves wisdom with personal experiences. Enjoy, Learn, Like and Follow!

It was an extremely pleasurable experience to chat with Jan Sumner, who, for six years, was the batting practice pitcher for the Colorado Rockies major league baseball team. The discussion included memories on the field, the five baseball books he's written, his experience at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and so much more! From Buck O'Neill to Walt Weiss and players, managers, and coaches in between and beyond, Jan's are the stories any baseball fan will love! Enjoy, Like and Follow!

I had a great time speaking with Chris Donnelly. He's innovative, intelligent, and a person who gets things done. He's also a speaker who focuses on helping successful people navigate major life transitions through his practice called The Crossing, he leads a Vistage peer advisory group for CEOs of mid-sized privately held business, built Donnelly's Home Comfort Specialist and sold it, was an investment banker, and is a Navy Vet. I'm sure you'll our conversation quite interesting and motivating! Enjoy, Like, and Follow!

It was really interesting to sit with Matt Szajdecki and Jim Miller and discuss the home remodeling business. What to look for that can create problems in your home, how to mitigate those problems, and who to turn to for excellent advice to fix those problems at affordable prices. From stucco to siding, windows to roofs, we discussed them all! Listen, Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was a very interesting and insightful experience to chat with Marty Khatchadrian, owner of Bijoux Fine Jewelry, about the jewelry business, how he got started in it, the ins and outs of the business, how the different carats of gold are determined, the manufacturing and retail parts of the business, and what makes a successful jewelry enterprise. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It is a real pleasure to have Al Paris of InstillHospitality.com join us once again. He was one of our first guests on Digging For Gold(tm) and a favorite chef of mine. His wisdom about growing your business, the philosophy of life, and the cooking and beauty of food and its relationship to humanity is priceless. Join us as we discuss those insightful topics and more. Enjoy! Please Like and Follow us.

It was a joy to sit with Rob and Jen Rosato, the husband and wife team who run a high volume restaurant that produces, as I love to say, "five-star dishes." The food is fantastic, the staff is excellent, the atmosphere is terrific, and the patrons keep coming back. Lots of regulars and there's a great reason for that. Listen to how this couple created an incredible eatery from the front of the house to the back. Great food and welcoming people. A successful business and the story behind it.

It was very enlightening to chat withCrista Lowrie about financing real estate and how she helps first time homebuyers, including veterans and people with bad credit, get the finances to buytheir first homes, duplexes and other properties. Her advice is priceless. She has been helping both first-time buyers and others to get the finances they need to build wealth. We discussed her work with First Citizens Community Bank and how she uses her position to help her clients.

It was very enlightening to chat with Crista Lowrie about financing real estate and how she helps first time home buyers, including veterans and people with bad credit, get the finances to buy their first homes, duplexes and other properties. Her advice is priceless. She has been helping both first time buyers and other to get the finances they need to build wealth. We discussed her work with First Citizens Community Bank and how she uses her position to help her clients. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was a fantastic experience to sit with Glenn Freezman, who has spent a lifetime following curiosity rather than a straight line, guided by eight words he learned selling pretzels early in his career: What do you see? What do they want? That simple question became the lens through which every business decision was made. From soft pretzels to title insurance, from mortgage servicing and subservicing to building systems focused on continuity and advocacy, Glenn learned that real opportunity lives in the gap between assumption and observation. The work was never about the product alone, but about paying attention to human behavior and building things that respect people’s time and intelligence. Today, he is the founder of Digital Speaker Agent, a platform designed to help speakers and experts turn their voice and experience into real opportunities without the grind. Glenn is the father of two, the grandfather of three, and the proud human of one Goldendoodle who believes every meeting should include her on the Zoom call, end early, involve a treat and a walk, and, if Dad is really enjoying working from home, a quick game of ball just outside the camera frame.  Be well, be safe, and be speaking. Please Like and Follow!

It was a pleasure to have a conversation with Taka Agawa about Grace & Glow Women's Wellness and how he and his wife, Dr. Melissa Lee-Agawa, a Board Certified OB/GYN, started it and how it became a successful organization that helps hundreds of women, through medically grounded plans, feel stronger and more confident by treating skin, body and hair loss concerns as well as postpartum recovery, vaginal rejuvenation, and urinary incontinence. We also discussed why Taka founded Springhouse Men's wellness and how it helps men, through physician-guided care, overcome erectile dysfunction and live more sexually confident lives using a non-invasive treatment. Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was an interesting and enlightening program to sit with Ron Goren, MD infectious disease expert and discuss the current state of vaccines, the controversy around them, their efficacy, how things have developed over the years, and the origin of vaccinations. A truly insightful discussion. Enjoy, Like, Subscribe, and Follow!

Sex is something we don't often talk about. However, if it wasn't for sex, none of us would be here. As men age, or have physical ailments, having erections can become difficult or impossible. Barry Ginsberg and his wife Ilene, discuss how Barry was diagnosed with prostate cancer, the steps he took to eliminate the cancer, and what he did to restore their sex life. Listening to their frank discussion should help those who find themselves in like situations. While we are not medical physicians and we're not giving medical advice, we hope this episode will help men and their spouses to seek medical advice if they find themselves in a situation similar to Barry's and Ilene's. Please Like and Follow!

It was a fantastic and very enjoyable experience to speak with Frank King. Frank is a mental health comedian, suicide prevention speaker and trainer, seven-time TEDx speaker and a Very Funny Man! We discussed how he got into comedy, all the venues across America that he's appeared and how his own lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide led him to become a person who saves lives while making people laugh!Enjoy, Like and Follow!http://www.MentalHealthComedian.comhttps://www.howtomakemoneyspeaking.comhttp://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedianhttps://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthcomedian/https://bsky.app/profile/frankking.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedianFirst Four (of my twelve) TEDx Talks:Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFkMental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI

It was a fantastic and very enjoyable experience to speak with Frank King. Frank is a mental health comedian, suicide prevention speaker and trainer, seven-time TEDx speaker and a Very Funny Man! We discussed how he got into comedy, all the venues across America that he's appeared and how his own lifelong battle with depression and thoughts of suicide led him to become a person who saves lives while making people laugh! Enjoy, Like and Follow!http://www.MentalHealthComedian.comhttps://www.howtomakemoneyspeaking.comhttp://www.facebook.com/thementalhealthcomedianhttps://www.instagram.com/thementalhealthcomedian/https://bsky.app/profile/frankking.bsky.socialhttps://www.youtube.com/thementalhealthcomedianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/frankkingthemhcomedianFirst Four (of my twelve) TEDx Talks:Born to Be Funny https://youtu.be/mugOzr6ItFkMental With Benefits https://youtu.be/mCnsHSdAn48A Matter of Laugh or Death https://youtu.be/IeMg6OFYfU0Suicide, The Secret of My Success https://youtu.be/3D4m33DXtsI

It was a pleasure to sit with Saul Langsam. Saul is the co-founder of My Philly Lawyer (MyPhillyLawyer.com). We had an extremely informative conversation about Estate Planning, what people need to know and why. We discussed what problems can occur if things aren't done properly and the positive and negative ramifications of good and poor planning. Learn, Enjoy, Like and Follow!

It was inspiring to speak with Eleven-Time Emmy Winner Joe Schreiber, former producer of the George Michaels Sports Machine. He was involved in other ventures, and is now head of Temple University Television. His journey is amazing, enlightening, inspiring, and a joy to hear. He's been through some high-level television times and other periods that show his toughness. His wisdom and knowledge are palpable. Enjoy! And please don't forget to Like and Follow!

It was a pleasure to speak with Mark W. Phelan about his Las Vegas based business consulting company, Projxon. His consulting work with small to large companies throughout the United States while fostering internships, working with veterans (of which he's one) and non-profits, was fascinating. Learning how he helps companies build high-performing teams, increase their output and productivity, as well as their income was an enjoyable and insightful experience. Enjoy, Like and Subscribe!

It was an enjoyable session to discuss the business of sports and entertainment cards with card expert Andrew Ravitz. He covers why they're valuable, what to choose, when to buy, how to buy, where to buy, when to keep them and what he sees as the future of the business from his perspective. A fascinating look into a hobby that has turned many people into entrepreneurs.

It was an amazing experience to sit with sports betting guru, Jordan Ludwick. He explains how he figures out his chances, what it takes to get an incredible following in the industry and on social media, his trials and tribulations, and how he started out betting on sports as a chance experience with his brother and what it took to build it into a well-known entity. Truly a fascinating interview. I enjoyed it and I'm pretty sure you will too! Please like and follow!

It was great to sit with my former student Anh Pham as we talked about her consulting firm Katch and how she helps people start, manage, build, and grow their businesses. We also discussed the importance of language in business and how she works with clients to learn idiomatic expressions of different ethic and immigrant groups' languages which can be an important aspect of communication and trust in obtaining customers, patients and clients.

It was a very informative discussion and a pleasure to have real estate expert Dave Siwy discuss various aspects of the RE market, how it impacts wealth, helps people build financial security, what interest rates mean to purchasers, how veterans and first time buyers can navigate the system, what it means to flip houses, and so much more. Enjoy this enlightening episode and please Like and Subscribe!

It was a joy to chat with Connie Lamb, the daughter I never knew I had until I took an Ancestry.com test two and a half years ago. Connie's Create Positivity Project helps people recognize their potential, get through trying times, empowers them to move positively through life, grow as an individual, in relationships, and in the business world. Enjoy! Like and Subscribe!

It was a great pleasure to have Andrew (Andy) Langsam as my guest on Episode 24. He took a college nightlife idea and built it into an business with clients ranging from major international and U.S. companies to small and medium sized organizations, all of which need expanded brand recognition. His journey is truly inspiring, his story is enlightening. Dynamic Advertising Solutions (or DAS) continues to grow and expand itself with multiple offices and a great cadre of associates. You can find them at getdas.com

I had a wonderful and enlightening time sitting with Peter Wolf, co-founder of the company Serrala, based in Germany. We discussed everything from corporate treasury to liquidity, working capital strategies to leadership, life philosophy to struggle, resilience, and growth. And how to gain self-knowledge, build ownership, gain direction, and a lot more. Enjoy this insightful and entertaining show! And please Like and Subscribe!

It was indeed a pleasure to have an interesting and insightful conversation with Larry Stone, DDS about fluoride and it's impact on our dental and general physical health. Learning the history of its discovery, usage and controversy was enlightening. Listen, learn, enjoy and subscribe.

I had the extreme pleasure of having an interesting, enlightening and inspiring conversation with basketball legend, Bo Kimble who was a first-round NBA draft pick of the LA Clippers and played for both the Clippers and the New York Knicks. We talk basketball, life, his passions, business, and his dear friend, Hank Gathers. Bo led all of college basketball in scoring in 1990 with a 35.3 average, while his Loyola Marymount University (LMU) teams held Division I scoring records. Bo's best friend, Hank Gathers joined Bo at LMU and USC prior to LMU. Both played for Dobbins Tech High School in the Philadelphia Public League, where the won the championship in 1985. Bo discusses Hank's collapse and untimely death during a West Coast Conference tournament game. Today, besides his other enterprises, Bo spends a sizable portion of his time working with the Forty-Four for Life Foundation, a non-profit he co-founded to honor Hank Gathers and to help reduce cardiac deaths by promoting the instillation and use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, religious institutions, and other facilities across America.

It was great to sit with Alex Daly and learn about his surfing films, how he instructs his students in surfing techniques and his videography expertise. He's a man of many talents who will give our listeners some enjoyable insights and knowledge about making films and riding the waves.

It was great to sit with Alex Daly and learn about his involvement with the Alpha Wave Project. It helps veterans deal with PTSD and other issues by learning and practicing surfing skills. As a surfing instructor he discusses how surfing helps the individual deal with traumatic experiences while learning a new skill and having fun doing it.

It was certainly a pleasure to have a conversation with my dear friend, Burt (otherwise known as Bob) Cohen, President of Acme Corrugated Box Company in Horsham, PA. I enjoyed learning about the business, how boxes and the corrugated material that goes into them are made, the distribution of their products and how Burt and his company work to help people philanthropically to enhance each individual's life and society at large.

It was indeed a pleasure to chat with Jason Ravitz, Exec. VP of Ravitz Family Markets/Shop Rite about the supermarket business, distribution, his associates, family members, non-profits he's involved with, what happens to things that don't sell, the history of his organization, the five locations it contains and more. An excellent and enlightening conversation with a very interesting and insightful man. Enjoy!

I had an amazing conversation with Darrell Alston. His Bungee Brand (bungeebrandusa.com) company is fantastic. If you're into innovation clothing, sneakers and inspiring stories, you'll thoroughly enjoy this episode. After 12 years in prison, he came out as an entrepreneur who has changed the meaning of innovative clothing. His designs are worn by internationally known celebrities, professional athletes, and the general public. He's been on ABC, NBC, CBS, Inside Edition, The Today Show, and more. Enjoy!

It was very interesting to have a conversation with Aaron Crosson, Cyber Security consultant. We discussed causes of cyber problems, prevention techniques and what to do if your system gets hacked. It was enlightening to chat with Aaron and to get his insights on a topic that affects us all in one form or another.

I was quite inspired to hear Tom Heiler's story about how he started as a one-man painting company and built it into a multi-million dollar enterprise. Tom gives credit to his extraordinary team, the people he delegated responsibilities to, and the people who helped him during is battle with cancer. It's an incredible story.

I had the privilege of sitting with Mort Klein to discuss the history of the Middle East and the situation today. Mort has worked in the Nixon, Ford, and Carter administrations, met with, and continues to meet with, kings, princes, emirs, presidents, prime ministers, ambassadors, and other high-level government officials. Born in a displaced persons camp in Germany, the son of Holocaust survivors, he has been honored by organizations worldwide, and has spoken to audiences across the globe. He is the President of the Zionist Organization of America (ZOA) and regularly appears on major news channels in the United States as well as meets with members of the Christian, Muslim, Jewish and other religious communities.

In this episode I had a very enjoyable conversation with Scott Buell, founder and CEO of the exciting and innovation company Drone Legends. His unique approach of teaching students about drones and how to use them brings new insights into the immerging field of drone technology. His understanding of the future use of drones and how to get students (and others) to grasp the intricacies of the technology are quite revealing. The age of drones is upon us and Scott will give you a broader understanding of it! Enjoy!

It was a pleasure to chat with Ali Rogers about her interesting and insightful journey through life. How she went from an administrator for the entire Philadelphia Public School System to a leadership and life skills coach, trainer, and motivator. Her philosophy about living in the now, growing oneself through perseverance, joy, and failure, and then leading a passionate existence, is a model for everyone. Enjoy our discussion!

I had an interesting and insightful conversation with Joe Oakes about the future of robotics, AI, and technology, and how it will impact our future from societal, environmental, educational, and worldview, perspectives. Joe has been a technology consultant, worldwide speaker on these subjects, and is a professor as well. He continues to speak throughout Europe, Asia, America, and the Middle-East. It was a fascinating chat. Enjoy!

It was an interesting experience being the interviewee on my own podcast as former guest Peter Hornberger, Professor and AI expert, discusses my life, thoughts about business, and opinions on a myriad of topics.

I had a great chat with Peter Hornberger of Penn State Abington. We discussed AI now and in the future, what it will mean for our culture, jobs, the United States and the world. His insights and expertise gives us a look into the impact of the game-changing technology and how it will effect how we learn, teach, and move forward.He has taught about AI in Germany and the United States and he give us a worldview of things to come.

I had a very enlightening discussion with Carl Mason, the Co-Founder/Co-Owner of Central Salvage, a company that has demolished buildings, imploded structures, worked with governments and private entities, to make buildings "disappear!" Have you ever wondered what happens to the steel, concrete, bricks, different metals and the other ingredients that make up the components of buildings once they're demolished? Have you wondered about the people who demolish them? Your answers await! An incredible story of wins, losses, and ultimately - great accomplishments!

I had the pleasure to chat with this episode's guest, Barry Ginsberg, who gives us the inside view of an amazing real life story that he was a major part of. It's filled with fraudsters, sex, politicians, crooks, secret agents, criminals, and international intrigue. It's a raw and fascinating journey that James Bond might have trouble keeping up with.

It was a pleasure to have a conversation with Alan Sheinberg, former CEO and corporate owner of entities in the industrial thread industry. We discussed things people may not know about the industry, the opportunities related to it, and the things he has learned over the years as an entrepreneur.

It was great to sit with Malcolm McGraw, former President of the Philadelphia Commercial Development Corporation (PCDC) and current business consultant, to discuss his take on the current situation of Philadelphia and other major cities throughout the United States as well as the history of PCDC.

For this episode I had the honor of speaking with celebrity chef Al Paris. We discussed how he got into the food business, who some of his mentors were, the famous chefs he's worked with, his incredible restaurants, and what he's doing now to help others grow, build their businesses and improve their lives.

I had the privilege of sitting down with Francesca Francois to speak with her about her Manhattan talent and literary agency Chrystal Ship Artists. She represents actors and writers and has worked in the talent business for many years. She's a very interesting woman with lots of knowledge and wisdom.