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I’m An Artist, Not A Salesman Podcast — 81 episodes

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Dupré Kelly on Tupac, Lords of the Underground, Newark & the Journey to Becoming a Community Leader

2

The Real Business of Restaurants: Jamie Knott on Pressure, Purpose, Sobriety, and Staying Hungry

3

Steve Ruiz on Betting on Yourself, Puerto Rican Food, Family, and Building a Business That Lasts

4

Tim Gillen on Surviving a Near-Death Health Scare While Building Jersey Jungle Juice and His Legacy

5

DJ Avision on Building a Music Career, Pizza Business, and Brand That Stands the Test of Time

6

The Truth About Modern Wellness: Sam Tejada on Health, Peptides, and Building Lasting Discipline

7

How Jermaine Hall Built BET's Digital Strategy and Why Great Leaders Start as Great Teammates

8

Building a Food Photography Brand While Staying a Father First with Brian Juarbe

9

Empanadas, Food Trucks and Resilience: Gustavo Gutierrez on Building a Cuban Cafe Brand

10

Turning Grief Into Comedy: Kristin Falcone on Creating Characters and Staying Authentic

11

The Quiet Architect: Byron Kirkland on Music, Marketing, Golf, and Leaving a Legacy

12

After Rock Bottom: Craig Carton on Gambling, Prison, Ego, Recovery, and Rebuilding His Life Again

13

Balancing Art, Love, and Mental Strain Without Losing Yourself as a Working Creative

14

From Broke to Booked: TobiasEats on Food Reviews, Culture, and Building a Real Brand

15

Inside Labebe Prime: Tony Pierre on Why Details Matter, Going to War and Creating Luxury Experiences

16

Building Worlds from Real Life: Jenn Graziano on Mob Wives, Theater, and Creative Control

17

Faith, Hustle, and Growth: David "Castro" Delgado on Music, Mistakes, and Finding Real Purpose

18

Stop Playing Small: How to Build Confidence, Embrace Discomfort, and Go All In on Your Life

19

Building a 100-Year Family Business: Leadership, Grit, and Scaling Without Losing What Matters

20

How Dan Larco Turned a Love for Food, Family, and Community Into the Smash Hit Quarry Grill Story

21

Entrepreneur Lessons From the Bronx: Hard Money, Fatherhood, and Building Wealth the Hard Way Again

22

Grief, Growth, and Going All In: Keith McPherson on Faith, Fatherhood, and Reinvention

23

Passion Over Profit: How Yosh Built Two Tattoo Galleries and a Life of Purpose

24

DJ Drewski on Staying Relevant, Paying Dues, and Building Legacy in Hip Hop Without Selling Out

25

They Didn’t Just Lose Weight — They Biohacked Their Lives, Their Legacy, and the Health Industry

26

Mob Wives, Real Pain: Renee Graziano on Recovery, Identity, and Protecting What Matters Most

27

How Jamie Tompkins Reclaimed Her Voice After Broadcasting Burnout and Workplace Harassment

28

David Lindberg on Building Hanobi, Trust in Peptides, and Why Discipline Beats Shortcuts in Health

29

What Nearly Dying Taught Dan Sachkowsky About Business, Balance, and the Power of Showing Up

30

From Truck Driver to Wall Street Insider: Richard Davis on Risk, Visibility, and Building Wealth

31

The Man Behind Tio: How Geovany Sepulveda Built a Viral Latino Brand on Humor and Healing

32

Living the Dream: Eddie Orengo on WWE, Family Sacrifice, and Repping New Jersey in the Ring

33

Finding Purpose Again: Jordan Crafton on Faith, Filmmaking and the Unseen Work Behind Big Breaks

34

Cuban Link on Escaping Castro, Building Brotherhood with Pun, and Life Before Terror Squad

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Graffiti Roots, Sweet Success: Don Donerunno on Art, Ayahuasca, and Betting on Himself at 41

36

Old School Pizza, New Fire: Al Santillo on Preserving Craft and Rebuilding His Family Business

37

Addiction, Marriage, and Real Estate: A Story of Healing, Hustle, and Faith-Driven Transformation

38

Resilience, Community, and Legacy: Mayor Raymond Giacobbe on Leading Rahway into the Future

39

Betting on Yourself and Eating Good Doing It: Eric Hammer’s Journey into Stadium Food Content

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The Art of the Close: From Startup Hustle to Personal Healing w/ Steve Lequerica

41

Fat Juan’s Second Act: How Sobriety, Weight Loss, and Videography Built His Creative Legacy

42

Maven Huffman on WWE, Redemption, YouTube Fame & Why Second Chances Hit Harder Than a Dropkick

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Fuel, Grit & Showing Up: CrossFit, Nutrition & Discipline with Alison Douglas

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High Stakes & Higher Standards: How Julian Saavedra Bet on Himself—and Won Big with The Parlay Plug

45

Golden Boy Genius: From Pro Soccer to Million-Dollar Ads to Fugitive Hunts — Cameron Saunders

46

The Discipline of Doing: John Ramsay on Sobriety, Growth & the Paramount Mindset

47

Viral, Vulnerable, and Very Real: Dave Disci Gets Honest About Everything

48

No Handouts, Just Comebacks — Ankur Garg’s Wild Ride Back to the Top

49

The Real Secret Behind New Jersey’s Best Cheesesteaks (Hint: It's Not Just the Food)

50

When Passion Pays Off: How Ludwig Araujo Turned Creativity Into a Career & Culture

51

From Bankrupt to Comedy Boss: Vinnie Brand Gets Real About Life, Laughter & The Stress Factory

52

Building a Brand, Raising a Family: Michael Griz’s Journey with Fly Three

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How Joshua Berman Built a Food Review Brand from Life’s Setbacks

54

Building a Barbershop Brand w/ Michael Checo From Family Bodega Beginnings to Influential Barbershop

55

Resilience, Redemption, and Reinvention: The Journey of Juan Alzate

56

Pastries and Pizza: Pioneer Chef Nino’s Culinary Evolution

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Steve Griggs: Designing Dream Spaces and Building Business Success

58

How Magician Josh Pele Turned Passion into Magic for Celebrities Like Travis Kelce & Mike Tyson

59

The Art of Culinary Excellence: Brian Walter’s Michelin-Star Journey

60

Chaz Hazlitt: Navigating Entrepreneurship and Creative Growth

61

Danilo Bonazza: From Artistic Beginnings to Global Mosaic Mastery

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Jamai: Overcoming Trauma, Domestic Violence Awareness, and Musical Growth

63

Steven Winters: “Pizza Hulk” Balancing Fun, Family, and Passion

64

Tony Hage: From Humble Beginnings to Fine Dining Visionary – The Heart Behind La Bibi Prime

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Joe Rizzuto: Crafting Happiness One Donut at a Time with Main Street Donuts

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How Jose Oliveras Built TWK Events into a Bilingual Wedding Powerhouse

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Preserving Legacy: Al Santillo on Tradition, Family, and 100+ Years of Authentic Pizza

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Episode #017 - Special Guest, Nasar “The Real Estate Doru"

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Episode #016 - Special Guest, Sports TV/Radio Host Keith McPherson

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Episode #015 - Special Guest Bookem (Bridges)

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Episode #014 - Special Guest, Business Owner, Julian Valencia

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Episode #013 - Special Guest, DJ/ Producer & Entrepreneur, Eddy G

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Episode #012 - Special Guest, Singer/ Songwriter Jamai

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Episode #011 - Special Guests Patrick Dougherty & Mike Fein (LFG Auto)

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Episode #010 - Special Guest Scott Lasher

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Episode #009 - Special Guests John Ramsay & Justin Caruso

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Episode #008 - Special Guest, Hot 97 & Love & Hip-Hop Star DJ Drewski

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Episode #007 - Special Guest David Zuniga

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Episode #006 - Special Guest Peter Boutros

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Episode #005 - Special Guest, Recording Artist Dollarsign Malc

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Episode #004 - Special Guest, Legendary Boxer Gerry Cooney