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Momentum
by Victor M. Braca
The Momentum Podcast brings you into conversations with the standout achievers of the business world–from groundbreaking entrepreneurs to nonprofit founders.Hosted by Victor M. Braca, Momentum uncovers the success secrets and personal journeys to inspire and empower the next generation.
Episodes
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Victor Braca on Getting Billionaires to Say Yes, Cold Outreach & Building Momentum | Founder of Momentum Podcast
Victor Braca is the 19-year-old founder and host of Momentum, a show he started at 17 and has since grown into a live event series and a film business, with guests ranging from Joe Cayre and Jeff Sutton to former NYC mayor Eric Adams. In this episode, Victor's summer interns Jacob Palacci and Sam...
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Ivor Braka on Buying NYC at $5/Ft, 70 Years in Real Estate, and Becoming a Tennis Legend
Ivor Braka is a veteran New York real estate investor whose six-decade career spans buildings across Manhattan, Newark, Florida, and Mexico City, and includes a stake in the World Trade Center alongside Larry Silverstein. In this episode, Ivor opens up about fleeing wartime England as a baby,...
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Inside Kirkland & Ellis With One of Wall Street’s Top Lawyers | Joshua A. Sussberg, Partner at Kirkland & Ellis
Joshua A. Sussberg is a partner at Kirkland & Ellis and a member of the firm’s Executive Committee, where he has helped lead some of the biggest corporate restructurings of the past two decades, including Toys R Us, Claire’s, and JCPenney. In this episode, Josh breaks down his rise at Kirkland,...
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He Spent 15 Years Leading Deutsche Bank. Now He’s a Coinbase Exec | Joseph Salama, Chief Compliance Officer at Coinbase
Joseph Salama is the Chief Compliance Officer at Coinbase, the largest publicly traded crypto exchange in the world. In this episode, Joe opens up about getting blackballed right before becoming a BigLaw partner, spending 15 years leading Deutsche Bank's litigation, and steering compliance…
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Ikey Franco on Buying Into the Yankees, Selling His Company, & Creating the DUNKMAN Logo | Founder & CEO at Infinity Global
Ike S. Franco is the Founder & CEO of Infinity Global, with businesses spanning real estate, beverage, and sports, including a stake in the Yankees and global sports branding. In this episode, Ike opens up about growing up without a father, the handshake-first business culture that shaped him…
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How Eli Gindi Built the Largest Retail Empire in Las Vegas | Founding Partner at Gindi Capital
Eli Gindi is one of the most prominent real estate investors in New York City, Las Vegas, and Miami, controlling the largest single retail property in Las Vegas: over 2,000 consecutive feet of prime real estate spanning 8 city blocks. In this episode, Eli opens up about growing up undiagnosed and...
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A Big Law Partner’s Brutally Honest Career Advice | Chaim Theil, Partner at Sidley Austin
Chaim Theil is a partner at Sidley Austin, one of the largest law firms in America, where he's led billion-dollar M&A and restructuring deals for some of the world's biggest investors, including Carl Icahn. In this episode, Chaim opens up about why he doesn't believe in work-life balance, the...
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The 9-Figure Broker | Bob Knakal, Chairman & CEO at BKREA
Bob Knakal is one of New York City's most legendary real estate brokers, having closed over 2,400 building sales worth $24 billion, and sold his own company, Massey Knakal, for $100 million. In this episode, Bob opens up about nearly going bankrupt three times during the savings and loan crisis,...
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Every Wall Street CEO Wanted Him On Their Team | Sol Gindi, Head of Wells Fargo Advisors
Sol Gindi is the Head of Wells Fargo Advisors, leading more than 20,000 employees and 12,000 financial advisors across the country. In this episode, Sol shares the lessons that shaped his career, from working alongside Edmond Safra and navigating the 2008 financial crisis to leading at JPMorgan…
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He Lost Both Parents at 18. Here's How He Rebuilt His Life | Chaby Orfali, Co-Founder & CEO at Merkury Innovations
Chaby Orfali is the founder of Merkury Innovations, a consumer electronics company that has spent more than 20 years supplying products to some of the largest retailers in America. In this episode, Chaby shares how losing both of his parents by the age of 18 forced him into the workforce, the...
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Joe Cayre on Growing Up Broke, Buying the World Trade Center, and Building Billion-Dollar Businesses
Joe Cayre went from selling handkerchiefs door-to-door to help feed his family to building multi-billion-dollar businesses across music, film, home video, and real estate. In this episode, Joe shares the stories behind his biggest deals, including signing the World Trade Center lease weeks before...
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From Selling Towels at 14 to Building a National Business | Jack A. Kassin, Chairman at Best Brands Consumer Products
Jack Kassin is the Chairman of Best Brands Consumer Products, a company that grew from a small family towel business into a national enterprise with products in more than 20,000 stores across the country. In this episode, Jack shares the lessons he learned from over six decades in business, the...
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He Built the #1 Kosher Steakhouse - Then Cancer Put Everything at Risk | David Mizrahi, Founder of Salt Steakhouse
David Mizrahi is the founder of Salt Restaurant Group, a booming hospitality brand behind some of the most in-demand kosher dining experiences in the country, including Salt Steakhouse. In this episode, I sit back down with David for a follow-up conversation over dinner (from his restaurant!)....
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He Built Millions of Square Feet in NYC… Then Almost Lost It All | Joey Jerome, Co-Founder of JEMB Realty
Joseph (Joey) Jerome is the co-founder of JEMB Realty, a behemoth real estate development, investment and management firm based in New York City. In this episode, I sit down with Joey for a follow-up conversation over dinner. Joey opens up about his journey from working in his father’s deli to...
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His Business Collapsed. He Lost His Wife. He Still Built a Billion-Dollar Company | Avi Houllou, Founder & CEO at iBuy
Avi Houllou is the founder of iBuy, a multi-billion dollar global electronics distribution powerhouse with offices in NJ and Miami. In this episode, I sit back down with Avi for a follow-up conversation over dinner. Avi gets real about losing tens of millions of dollars, refusing to file for...
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June Aboksis on Getting Rich, Staying Honest, and Cutting Your Losses | Founder of Junee's
June Aboksis was kicked out of school and told she’d be “nothing in life.” Then she went on to build Junee, the largest modest-wear clothing brand in the world, with stores across NY, NJ, and Israel. In this episode, I sit back down with June for a follow-up conversation over dinner. June opens…
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He Quit Big Law to Lead the World's Largest Nonprofit | Eric Goldstein, CEO of UJA
Eric Goldstein spent 31 years as a partner at Paul Weiss before walking away to lead UJA-Federation of New York, the largest local nonprofit in the world, raising $2.8 billion under his leadership. In this episode, Eric shares why he left elite Big Law, what leadership really looks like in…
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The Wall Street Lawyer Behind America’s Biggest Bankruptcies | Joshua Feltman, Head of Restructuring & Finance at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz
Josh Feltman is a partner at Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz who has helped lead some of the most consequential restructurings of the last two decades - including Toys “R” Us, AMC, Expedia, and Express. In this episode, Josh walks through his unlikely path from Harvard to Wachtell, the weekend he...
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Eli Beer on Saving 7.5 Million Lives and Raising Hundreds of Millions of Dollars | Founder of United Hatzalah of Israel
Eli Beer is the founder of United Hatzalah, Israel’s volunteer-based emergency medical service that reaches any scene in under 90 seconds and has treated over 7.5 million people worldwide. In this episode, Eli opens up about being kicked out of school at 12, how a childhood trauma sparked his...
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Eddie Rishty on Rising to the Top of Big Law & Representing Billionaire Clients | Partner at Debevoise & Plimpton
Eddie Rishty is a partner at Debevoise & Plimpton, where he represents some of the world’s most prominent real estate investors, including JP Morgan Asset Management, Carlyle, and one of the highest-net-worth individuals on the planet. In this episode, Eddie opens up about his journey from…
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Samuel Krost on the TRUTH About the Fyre Festival & Starting a Multimillion Dollar Fashion Brand
Samuel Krost is the founder of KROST, a mission-driven fashion brand now sold in Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s, Saks, and around the world. In this episode, Samuel opens up about scaling his label into a multimillion-dollar business, the lessons he learned from getting caught inside the infamous Fyre...
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Inside an Elite Fund: How VCs Really Pick Winners | Abie J. Cohen, Founder @ Centre Street Partners
Abie J. Cohen is the founder and managing partner of Centre Street Partners, an NYC–based venture capital firm that’s backed dozens of startups with their latest $60M fund. In this episode, Abie breaks down how venture capital really works, why he bets on people over ideas, and what thousands of...
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850 Campers, 200+ Staff, and Millions in Revenue: All In 60 Days Per Year | David Dweck, Founder of Camp Allsport
David Dweck is the founder and owner of Camp Allsport, a premier summer camp in New Jersey. Each summer, he employs a staff of over 230, welcomes more than 850 campers, and manages a waitlist of 400. In this episode, David opens up about his journey - from getting fired from his first camp...
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How He Scaled Cookie's Kids to America's #1 Children's Retailer | Cookie Falack
Cookie Falack is a serial entrepreneur who is best known as the founder of Cookie's Kids, the largest children's department store in America. A 3PL (third-party logistics) company that serves clients nationwide Real estate investments across the country Genesis, and Israeli-focused fund that…
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How This Israeli Immigrant Became the Most In-Demand Wedding Singer | Mordechai Salem
Mordechai Salem is a hazzan (cantor) and wedding singer who’s led prayers in synagogues and performed at weddings and events around the world, from Brooklyn to Cabo to the south of France. In this episode, he shares his journey from a 14-year-old hazzan in Israel to becoming the premier voice of...
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He Made $2 Million at 18...Now He's Building a Kosher Hospitality Empire | David Mizrahi, Founder of Salt Steakhouse
David Mizrahi is the founder of Salt Restaurant Group, the hospitality company behind five restaurants on the Jersey Shore in just five years - including the world-famous Salt Steakhouse. David’s story is anything but traditional. He dropped out of high school, made millions in real estate as a...
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He Escaped Egypt at Age 6...Now He's the King of Ladieswear | René Rofé , Founder of René Rofé Lingerie
René Rofé is the founder of René Rofé Lingerie, a global lingerie company whose can be found in retailers across the globe. In this episode, Rene shares his unlikely path from engineering and investment banking to “peddling panties,” how a napkin sketch landed him a Victoria’s Secret order, and…
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams Opens Up About His Childhood
In this special episode of Momentum, I sit down with NYC Mayor Eric Adams. He opens up about his childhood: getting bullied as the "dumbest student," working the streets squeegeeing car windshields, and the 5-second moment that transformed his life. We also got into his fight for NYC: public...
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Meet the Caterer Who Served Donald Trump | Ray Tawil, Founder of PREPT by Ray T
Ray Tawil is the founder of PREPT by Ray T, a hospitality business based out of Brooklyn specializing in high-end catering, events, and food delivery. In this episode, Ray opens up about what it's really like to run a hospitality company–and it's not what you think. __________ SPONSORS: • Yazdi...
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His Billion-Dollar Clothing Brand Collapsed...Now He's Shaping Tech, Healthcare, & Real Estate | Haim Dabah
Haim Dabah is a serial entrepreneur who’s built and sold billion-dollar companies across fashion, venture capital, real estate, and healthcare. In this episode, we break down the rise and fall of his billion-dollar brand Gitano, how he pioneered designer collaborations with mass retailers, and…
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From Failing Out of School to the World’s Largest Modestwear Clothing Company | June Aboksis, Founder of Junee
June Aboksis was kicked out of school and told she’d be “nothing in life.” Then she went on to build Junee, the largest modest-wear clothing brand in the world, with stores across NY, NJ, and Israel. In this episode, June opens up about how she turned rejection and hustle into a global empire....
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How He Went From a 2.0 GPA to a Thriving Law Firm | Jack Aini, Founder of Aini & Associates PLLC
Jack Aini is the founder of Aini & Associates, a thriving law firm in New York. He served as President of SBH (Sephardic Biker Holim) and is currently President of his shul, SLC (Sephardic Lebanese Congregation). Help us build the Sephardic Mikveh of Gravesend: https://raisethon.com/gravesend...
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Victor Braca on Founding Momentum, Interviewing Billionaires, & Reaching 500k Views
In this special episode, Marshall Mizrahi (my 3rd-ever guest) interviews me (Victor Braca, aka your host) about my journey starting and growing Momentum. I open up about how my “cute side project” changed my life, how I went from idea to execution in just 5 days, and some of the funniest stories...
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The Secret to Becoming a Real Estate Executive VP at 28 | Avi Akiva, Partner @ TriState Commercial Realty
Avi Akiva has closed over 3,500 commercial real estate leases and transacted hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate. All before turning 30! Avi is Partner and Executive VP at TriState Commercial Realty, where he leads the sales team, which he helped grow to over 60 agents. Explore...
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He Quit Big Law For Luxury Travel…Now He Does $250M in Sales | Jack Ezon, Founder of Embark Beyond
Jack Ezon built 2 of the world’s largest luxury travel companies. Most recently, he founded Embark Beyond, a $250M+ business with over 300+ employees that plans unbelievable getaways around the world. In this episode, Jack opens up about quitting big-law to chase his passion, renting out private...
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They Came to America With $0…Now They Make 7 Figures as DJs | Morris and Simon Faks
Simon and Morris Faks are 2 of the top DJs in New York. They’ve performed for thousands of people, worked with celebrities like Marshmello and Alesso, and played sets all over the world—from France to Morocco to Italy. Pitch your business idea today: https://pitch-place.com Follow Simon and…
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Erwin Dweck on Closing $3.9 BILLION Deals, Leading Milbank's Real Estate Practice, and Starting From the Bottom | Partner at Milbank LLP
Erwin Dweck is a partner at Milbank LLP, where he leads the firm’s real estate practice and serves on the Global Executive Committee—a select group of just seven partners entrusted with shaping the firm’s strategy and steering its global operations alongside their legal work. His work reflects…
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How Abie Rosow Built One of the Largest Basketball Training Companies in New York | Founder of Rosow Elite Performance
Abie Rosow is the founder of Rosow Elite Performance, a basketball training company which runs clinics in multiple cities and works with thousands of kids every year. In this episode, he opens up about the struggles of scaling a company that delivers individualized service, what he's learned from...
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How Melanie Kishk Built New York's #1 Real Estate Team
Melanie Kishk runs Century 21’s top-grossing team in New York. With 20 agents and over $1 billion in volume, Melanie shares her incredible story. Discover how The Hedaya Capital Group’s factoring can help power your business’s financials: https://hedayacapital.com Check out Melanie on the web:...
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How an 18-Year Old Turned $100 Into a Jewelry Brand Worth MILLIONS | Adina Eden Mizrahi, Founder of Adina Eden
Adina Eden Mizrahi was 18 when she took $100 and sold her first piece of jewelry. 11 years later, Adina Eden is a multi-million dollar brand, sold in every major department store and worn by millions of people around the world. Pitch your business idea today: https://pitch-place.com Ride of a...
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How He Became NFL's Youngest Agent at 22 | Ness Mugrabi, President @ Aura Sports
Ness Mugrabi became the youngest certified NFL agent in history, negotiating $100M+ contracts for top players like Demarcus Lawrence — all by the age of 22. __ Preserve your loved one's story forever with a timeless film: lifevaultfilms.com 🎙️ Check out Sol Betesh on Momentum __ (00:00) Coming…
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From Failing Student to Supreme Court Justice | Gina Abadi, Kings County Supreme Court Justice
Gina Abadi, Esq. went from nearly failing out of elementary and high school to running a political campaign in Brooklyn, aiming to earn the votes of 500,000 people. After winning the race, she became a Justice in the Supreme Court of Kings County. In this episode, we discuss: How Gina went from...
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Balancing Public Office, Law, and Parenthood–How Gitta Kaplan Does It All
Gitta Kaplan, Esq. serves on the Ocean Township, NJ Council, acts as General Counsel at leading apparel company Mamiye Brothers, and juggles it all while raising 3 children. Pitch your business idea today: https://pitch-place.com 🎙️ Momentum brings you the stories, advice, and wisdom of business...
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Masterclass #1: The Negotiation Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands
Get the free 1-page cheat-sheet In the first Momentum Masterclass, Caroll Dweck Sutton breaks down the top 10 negotiation tips that could help you earn thousands more — from landing a higher starting salary to asking for a raise with confidence. Caroll Dweck Sutton is the Executive Director at...
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From Escaping Syria to Ivy League: How Dr. Eli Halabi Built a Thriving Orthodontics Empire
Dr. Eli Halabi is an Orthodontist who owns and operates 2 private practices. At age 14 years old, he emigrated from Syria to the United States, speaking not a single word of English. After many struggles and against all odds, he went on to graduate high school with honors and earn admittance to...
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Charles Chakkalo on Sleeping in the Warehouse, Working on Holidays, and Work-Life IMBALANCE | Co-founder of Joey'z Shopping
Charles Chakkalo is the founding partner of Joey’z Shopping, a brand delivering premium housewares at affordable prices. He also creates and shares content through his website Chakkalo.com, with the goal of creating "Marketplace of Ideas." From his early entrepreneurial ventures selling soda in...
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This 26 Year Old is Douglas Elliman's #1 Real Estate Agent | Abraham Sarway
At just 26 years old, Abraham Sarway is consistently named the #1 real estate agent at Douglas Elliman—for both sales and rentals. Abraham’s team, The Sarway Team at Douglas Elliman, transacts hundreds of millions of dollars worth of real estate every year. In this episode, we dive into Abie’s...
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From Deli Counters to Skyscrapers: The #1 Thing Every Young Adult Must Know | Joey Jerome, Co-Founder of JEMB Realty
Joey Jerome is co-founder of JEMB Realty, a powerhouse in real estate with a diverse portfolio spanning the U.S. and Canada. With over 40 years in the industry, Joey shares how he built a thriving real estate business, the lessons he learned from early struggles, and why reputation is everything…
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From a Tiny Brooklyn Shop to the #1 Children's Furniture Brand—And Making a Difference Along the Way | Joey Shamie, Co-President at Delta Children
Joey Shamie is the Co-President of Delta Children, one of the world’s leading children’s furniture brands. What started as a small Brooklyn shop has grown into a global, family-owned company, supplying major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Amazon with best-in-class cribs, strollers, and...
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1 Billion Views Per Year and Landing Clients Like Apple & Amazon | Sol Betesh, Co-Founder & CEO at Fallen Media
Sol Betesh is Co-Founder and CEO at Fallen Media, a company creating the hottest short-form content for platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. In 2024, Fallen's content amassed nearly 1 billion views across all platforms. With a track record of producing viral hit shows, they’ve…
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The Momentum Podcast brings you into conversations with the standout achievers of the business world–from groundbreaking entrepreneurs to nonprofit founders.Hosted by Victor M. Braca, Momentum uncovers the success secrets and personal journeys to inspire and empower the next generation.
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