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On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

  1. 2D AGO

    April 3, 2026 – Lead Like the Boss Andy Freed and Persuasion Blueprint Danny Bobrow

    Andy Freed – CEO and CEO of Virtual Inc. We’ve always just really focused on our culture and really focused on our employees. Andy Freed is a nationally recognized CEO, author, and strategic leadership advisor whose company, Virtual, Inc., has been named a Best Place to Work for more than a decade. Known for his exceptional communication insight, he helps leaders rethink how they show up, connect, and communicate during moments of change, uncertainty, and high stakes decisions. His work has been endorsed by figures including George Stephanopoulos, NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, and Senator Angus King, reflecting his impact across business, media, and public leadership. Andy emphasizes that even well intended change can create disruption when it is not communicated effectively, making communication a central driver of leadership success. With more than 30 years of experience, Andy has advised teams at Microsoft, Google, Meta, and other global organizations, helping them craft messages that resonate and drive action. As Chairman of Virtual, Inc., a strategic consulting, marketing, and professional services firm, he supports mission driven organizations across technology, healthcare, financial services, and life sciences, including member groups representing some of the world’s most influential brands. His leadership approach combines vision, analytical rigor, and creativity to align stakeholders and guide organizations through growth and transformation. Andy’s insights are captured in his forthcoming book, Lead Like the Boss, where he translates the structure and energy of a Springsteen concert into a practical framework for leadership communication. He teaches that communication is leadership, and that intentional interactions determine whether strategy succeeds or fails. His work focuses on helping leaders anticipate resistance, address concerns, and create clarity through frameworks such as Think, Feel, Do, ensuring that every message lands with purpose and impact. Daniel ‘Danny’ Bobrow – Communication Skills Coach at The Persuasion Blueprint Be clear as to the problem that you’re solving, and next, be sure that you validate it with real people. Daniel “Danny” Bobrow is a communication skills coach and the creator of The Persuasion Blueprint, a structured framework designed to help leaders and teams transform everyday conversations into opportunities for trust, connection, and collaboration. Through his coaching, training programs, and workshops, he works with organizations and individuals to improve communication effectiveness, recover lost revenue caused by miscommunication, and build cultures that foster loyalty and referrals. His approach emphasizes that true persuasion is rooted in empathy and understanding, focusing on how people feel rather than simply what is said. Bobrow holds dual MBA degrees from the University of Chicago and KU Leuven in Belgium, combining a strong business foundation with practical communication strategies. In addition to his professional work, he is an ultraendurance athlete and mountaineer, experiences that influence his disciplined and resilient coaching style. Known for delivering clear, actionable insights, Bobrow has helped hundreds of leaders and teams elevate their communication skills, enabling them to create stronger relationships, align teams more effectively, and drive meaningful results across their organizations.

    55 min

  2. 3D AGO

    April 2, 2026 – Flying Cars Sam Bousfield and Business Law Matthew Fornaro

    Sam Bousfield – CEO Samson Sky – Switchblade Flying Car Money doesn’t solve your technology, but it at least buys you the time to get that done. Sam Bousfield is the CEO and founder of Samson Sky and the visionary designer behind the Switchblade Flying Sports Car, a hybrid vehicle that can be driven on roads and flown as an aircraft. With a professional background spanning more than 25 years as an architect, Bousfield later transitioned into advanced vehicle design and aeronautical innovation, combining engineering, business, and creative disciplines to pioneer next generation transportation solutions. He holds a degree in architecture with additional studies in business management, marketing, and sales, and is the author of multiple patents, with work that has been published in both popular and professional scientific communities. Bousfield began developing breakthrough aircraft concepts in the early 2000s, collaborating with former Boeing engineers and producing designs that were recognized by leading aerospace organizations and even used by the Swedish government for wind tunnel calibration. After shifting his focus to practical transportation challenges, he founded Samson Sky and created the Switchblade to merge air and ground travel into a single, efficient vehicle. Today, he leads the company’s efforts to bring the Switchblade to market, positioning it as a transformative solution for regional travel and a major step toward the future of personal mobility. Matthew Fornaro – Attorney at Matthew Fornaro, P.A. It goes back to not having the stuff in place to begin with, and then dealing with those issues later on, versus proactively doing it at the beginning. Matthew Fornaro have mentored emerging entrepreneurs as an instructor for both the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac New Venture Program and the Jim Moran Institute. Every day in my practice, I see how smart legal planning can help business owners avoid pitfalls and seize opportunities as they grow. I am happy to share clear, action-oriented advice so your listeners walk away smarter, safer, and more confident about building their businesses. Matthew Fornaro has been a business law attorney serving South Florida, since 2003. Prior to starting his own law firm, he was an attorney at a 300+ attorney civil practice law firm that served local, national, and international clients, and was also an attorney at a prestigious national law firm. Matthew practices complex commercial litigation, including contract disputes. Matthew, a member of the Florida Bar and District of Columbia Bar, also practices construction law, intellectual property law, homeowner and condominium association representation, and drafts and revises of business documents, including the formation of business organizations. Matthew assists new business owners in choosing and drafting all legally required documents. Matthew is involved in mentoring new attorneys, as both a graduate and instructor of the Kaufman Foundation’s FastTrac NewVenture Program, presented by the Broward County Office of Economic and Small Business Development and the City of Hollywood, as well as a graduate and instructor for the Florida State University College of Business Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program.

    54 min

  3. 4D AGO

    April 1, 2026 - Double-Up Money Mastery Gary Ashworth and Junipr PR Samantha Flynn

    Gary Ashworth – CEO, Chairman, Investor x 30, Built Multiple £100m+ Companies, Successful Multi Million Pound Exits, Bringing Together UK & UAE Founders Who Want To Double Their Stake Every Three Years, and Author of Double-Up Money Mastery You only have to double 100,000 bucks to make 100 million, now that’s just 10 good decisions. Gary Ashworth is a serial entrepreneur, CEO, Chairman, non-executive director, and media commentator with over four decades of experience building and backing businesses across the UK and Dubai. Over the past 40 years, he has founded or supported more than 30 companies spanning recruitment, healthcare, property, and banking consultancy, helping each scale sustainably, exit successfully, or evolve into industry leaders. He launched his first business, Abacus Recruitment, at age 21; it later listed on the London Stock Exchange’s AIM market in 1995 and was sold three years later for ten times its original value. Building on that success, he founded InterQuest Group, growing it into one of the UK’s leading technology recruitment businesses with over £100 million in turnover, operating multiple brands and serving global clients across specialist technology markets. Today, he serves as Chairman of Albany Beck, a specialist banking consultancy, manages a diverse property portfolio, and actively invests in ventures that have achieved multiple £100 million valuations and successful multi-million-pound exits. He is also a business coach, public speaker, and mentor, working with founders and executives on growth, scalability, and wealth creation strategies, while connecting UK and UAE entrepreneurs focused on doubling their stake every three years. An Amazon best-selling author, he wrote Double-Up: Money Mastery, which teaches that doubling £10,000 ten times can lead to £10 million. Samantha Flynn – Founder of Award-Winning Junipr Public Relations, Strategic Comms for CPG, B2C & B2B Brands, Forbes Communications Council Member, Keynote Speaker, Certified Women-Owned Business (WBE) and Author of The EntrePReneur Advantage: Turning Chaos into Clarity Sometimes I think that your potential clients or customers have no idea that they could be your potential clients or customers, unless you make that crystal clear to them. Samantha Flynn is the founder of Junipr Public Relations, and she’s built a reputation for stripping away the jargon to help founders find their ‘So What?’ As the founder and owner of Junipr Public Relations, I help clients overcome communication challenges through comprehensive, strategic communications programs that deliver real impact. At Junipr, we believe in doing smart work for nice people—collaborating with clients who value thoughtful strategy, meaningful results, and genuine partnership. With 15 years of experience leading public relations initiatives across B2B, B2C, and CPG sectors, career highlights include features and partnerships surrounding the Super Bowl, Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, SXSW and more, with work being seen in Good Morning America, the Today Show, CNBC Radio, Woman’s World, and more. As active thought leader in the public relations and marketing industry, speaking engagements include the Digital Summit Series, DigiMarCon at Solider Field, AAF Hawai’i and Syracuse University. Op-Ed content has been featured in PR Week, PR Digital Explained, The Wrap and more. She believes that PR isn’t a luxury for the end of the journey, it’s a foundational tool for decision-making and scale. Today, we’re unpacking her framework for cutting through a fragmented media landscape and why your ‘authenticity’ might actually be your greatest competitive advantage.

    54 min

  4. 5D AGO

    March 31, 2026 – Tech Sales Bob Kocis and The Emphatic Leader Dr. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller

    Bob Kocis – President and Chief Operating Officer of Aptean and author of The President’s Club Mindset: Inside the Winning Strategies of Tech’s Most Successful Sales People Everybody said curiosity was one of their key superpowers. Bob Kocis is the President and Chief Operating Officer of Aptean and a seasoned global sales leader with more than three decades of experience in enterprise technology and revenue growth. He is the author of The President’s Club Mindset: Inside the Winning Strategies of Tech’s Most Successful Sales People, where he distills the principles and habits behind sustained elite sales performance. Kocis began his career in sales in the mid 1990s and steadily advanced into senior leadership roles, including leading global channel and emerging markets at PTC, serving as Vice President of Worldwide Sales at ANSYS, and acting as Chief Revenue Officer at Continuum. Over the course of his career, he has built and led high performing sales organizations across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, including time based in Shanghai managing regional operations. Known for his customer first approach and focus on execution, Kocis has developed a reputation for transforming sales teams into consistent top performers and aligning culture with long term growth. At Aptean, he is responsible for global business operations and customer success, helping guide the company’s continued expansion as a leading provider of industry specific enterprise software solutions. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller – Keynote Speaker and Author of The Empathic Leader: How EQ via Empathy Transforms Leadership for Better Profit, Productivity, and Innovation AI is not going to fix all of our problems, most especially communication. Melissa Robinson-Winemiller is an international bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and leadership coach specializing in emotional intelligence and empathy driven leadership. She is the founder and CEO of EQ via Empathy, where she works with organizations and leaders around the world to make empathy a practical and actionable skill that drives performance, innovation, and culture. Her work focuses on helping leaders translate emotional intelligence into measurable business outcomes, challenging the traditional view of empathy as a soft skill and repositioning it as a core leadership capability. With more than 30 years of leadership and professional experience, Robinson-Winemiller brings a unique blend of real world insight and academic rigor to her work. After an early career in music, she shifted her focus to leadership and organizational development, earning advanced degrees including a doctorate in leadership with a focus on empathy in leadership. She is the author of The Empathic Leader, a book that outlines how leaders can use empathy to improve productivity, strengthen teams, and achieve better business results. Today, she continues to advise executives and teams globally, helping them build more human centered and effective organizations.

    54 min

  5. 6D AGO

    March 30, 2026 – ReflexAI Sam Dorison and Leader in Me Sean Covey

    Sam Dorison – Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at ReflexAI There is no perfect conversation. You can’t avoid landmines at all times. Sam Dorison is the Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer at ReflexAI. An expert in artificial intelligence strategy and product deployment, Dorison has been involved with AI-powered products in industries ranging from mental health to cybersecurity to smart cities. Before launching ReflexAI, he served as Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at The Trevor Project, the world’s largest suicide prevention and crisis intervention organization for LGBTQ young people. There, he published five peer-reviewed articles on mental health and oversaw teams including crisis services, training, research, technology, and finance. Dorison previously worked at McKinsey & Company and Harvard Kennedy School. He graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. He also holds an LL.M. from Cambridge University and a master’s degree from University College London, both as a Marshall Scholar. Beyond ReflexAI, Dorison is heavily involved in causes that support families impacted by cancer. Sam lives in New York City with his husband. Sean Covey – Author of The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens and President of FranklinCovey Education Social Development is far more important than academic development. Sean Covey, President of FranklinCovey Education, is a business executive, best-selling author, speaker, and innovator. Sean is devoted to transforming education throughout the world through a principle-centered leadership approach. Sean directs FranklinCovey’s whole school transformation process, called Leader in Me®, which is now in more than 5,000 schools and 50 countries throughout the world. Sean is New York Times bestselling author and has authored or co-authored several books, including The Wall Street Journal’s #1 Business Bestseller with more than 500,000 copies sold, The 4 Disciplines of Execution, The 6 Most Important Decisions You’ll Ever Make, The 7 Habits of Happy Kids, and The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, which has been translated into 30 languages and sold more than eight million copies worldwide. He is a versatile keynoter who regularly speaks to students and adults within schools and organizations and has appeared on numerous radio and TV shows and in print media. Franklin Covey Co today announced the release of a new special 30th anniversary edition of Stephen Covey’s (1932-2012) The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which commemorates the timeless wisdom of The 7 Habits for a new generation with the book’s original content along with personal insights at the end of each chapter by Covey’s son, Sean Covey.

    54 min

  6. MAR 27

    March 27, 2026 - Medical Precedure Inventor Dr. Mark Frenkel and Career Propulsion Jeremy Gartner

    Dr. Mark Frenkel, MD, MA, FAANS, FCNS – Neurosurgeon Spine Surgeon    You’ll hate me for five or six weeks, and you’ll say this is the worst decision you ever made, and you’ll wish you never did it. And then it’s six weeks, you’ll be neutral, and in three months you’ll be happy. Dr. Frenkel graduated from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, the medical school of the renowned Cleveland Clinic. His degree was awarded with Honors with a Distinction in Research as a result of research he completed on anterior cervical surgery at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis. Subsequently he attended residency at Wake Forest University where he dedicated seven years to mastering the intricacies of neurosurgery under the tutelage of Dr. Charles Branch. Dr. Branch, a luminary in the field, is celebrated for pioneering numerous groundbreaking techniques in spinal surgery. Dr. Frenkel’s other mentors and teachers included Neurosurgeons trained at some of the most renowned institutions in the world, including Harvard and Johns Hopkins. He performed thousands of complex procedures during his training, culminating in the extraordinary privilege of being appointed Chief Resident for two consecutive years – a rarity in the field. Dr. Frenkel had one of the highest Neurosurgery Board scores in the country and in 2018 won the Congress of Neurological Surgery’s SANS Challenge – an annual national tournament of neurosurgical knowledge. Following his training, he was offered the opportunity to join Neuroscience and Spine Associates (NASA), one of the premiere neuroscience practices in the country. He relocated to Naples, Florida where he currently resides with his wife Dr. Lindsay Frenkel, an Intensive Care Physician, and his two young children, Cooper and Chloe. Dr. Frenkel has written numerous articles in the most esteemed neurosurgical publications and authored several textbook chapters on advanced techniques in spinal surgery which underscore his status as an authority in the field. He is recognized worldwide as a leader in spine surgery because of his excellent outcomes. He has several patents pending for new spinal surgery techniques, implants, and minimally invasive retractors. Dr. Frenkel’s expertise has garnered the attention of numerous medical device companies, who seek his invaluable insights for the development of cutting-edge surgical instruments. Jeremy Gartner – Founder of Career Propulsion From having a very transactional conversation to having a meaningful relationship driven discussion that is going to end up opening doors those jobs, it’s just side effects. Jeremy Gartner is the Founder of Career Propulsion, where he helps ambitious executives land VP and C-suite roles faster, often securing compensation packages ranging from $250,000 to over $1 million through a proven, data-driven approach. Prior to founding Career Propulsion, he built an unconventional and highly accomplished career, beginning as a particle physicist at CERN, where he conducted high-energy physics research published in leading peer-reviewed journals. He later earned a PhD in Aerospace Engineering while contributing to the development of next-generation military aircraft at Northrop Grumman. Gartner was also groomed for executive leadership at Becton Dickinson, where he led high-impact MedTech initiatives and filed 13 patents, including granted U.S. patents in smart drug delivery, infection control, and medical device technology. Despite often being the least “qualified” candidate on paper, he consistently secured high-profile roles by mastering positioning, trust-building, and career storytelling. Today, through Career Propulsion, a seven-figure coaching firm, he teaches executives how to replicate this success using a proprietary framework that has achieved an 88 percent success rate in placing clients into VP and C-suite roles, with an average salary increase of 65 percent, while providing personalized guidance on navigating hidden job markets and high-level negotiations.

    54 min

  7. MAR 26

    March 26, 2026 – AI Futurist Steve Brown and Sales Catalyst Katie Nelson

    Steve Brown – Global Keynote Speaker & AI Futurist. Former executive at Google DeepMind & Intel and Author of The AI Ultimatum: Preparing for a World of Intelligent Machines and Radical Transformation  AI is an amplifier. It is a way of amplifying human impact. Steve Brown is a leading voice in the field of artificial intelligence. A former executive at Google, DeepMind and Intel, he has delivered hundreds of information-packed and entertaining keynotes across five continents, inspiring audiences to take action with AI.‍ As a thought leader on AI, generative AI, autonomous agents, digital transformation, and the future impact of AI on business, education, and society, Steve draws on decades of experience in AI and high-tech industries to help leaders craft winning AI strategies that drive innovation, boost productivity, and fuel growth. Over his 25-year career, Steve has held senior leadership roles, including Senior Director and in-house Futurist at Google DeepMind in London and Intel’s Chief Evangelist and Futurist. He is the co-founder of The Provenance Chain Network, a company providing supply chain transparency and security services for the U.S. Space Force, as well as a strategic advisor to two AI startups and a BCG Luminary. Steve works with global brands, Fortune 100 companies, startups, and government agencies. His clients include Nike, JP Morgan, Samsung, Comcast, Audi, PepsiCo, and Disney. He has been featured on major media outlets including BBC, CNN, Bloomberg TV, ABC, CBS, NBC, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, and Wired Magazine. In addition to delivering keynote speeches, Steve runs AI innovation workshops that inspire organizations to explore new possibilities with AI. His book, “The Innovation Ultimatum: How Six Strategic Technologies Will Reshape Every Business in the 2020s”, published by Wiley, serves as a practical guide to innovation and digital transformation. Steve’s mission is to help organizations build a better future with AI by creating new customer experiences, streamlining operations, and elevating the workforce. Steve holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Microelectronic Systems Engineering from Manchester University. Born in the UK, he is now a U.S. citizen and lives with his wife in Portland, OR. Katie Nelson  – Founder/CEO of Sales UpRising  Just don’t find yourself in the wrong room. Katie Nelson is the dynamic Founder & CEO of Sales UpRising, where she’s widely known as “The Sales Catalyst.” She brings a bold, no-nonsense, and refreshingly honest approach to sales coaching with a single-minded goal: to deliver real results, not fluff. With nearly three decades of sales experience, Katie is a three-time business owner who has helped hundreds of small businesses accelerate their revenue trajectories, especially those stuck under the $250K mark, a milestone she considers a proof of concept. Katie’s philosophy is simple: cashflow is oxygen for your business. Without sales, there’s no revenue, and without revenue, there’s no business. She believes that every everyday action—posting on social, chatting, sending a message—is a step toward a sales goal. She excels in teaching sales as authentic, human-centered conversations, helping clients break free from the “five-figure rut” by focusing on relationship-driven, high-impact sales tactics rather than expensive marketing misfires. In addition to coaching, Katie delivers keynote presentations that combine entertainment and strategic insights, and hosts Top 6 mastermind sessions, consulting, and speaking events designed to help business owners boost cash flow and scale sustainably.

    54 min

  8. MAR 25

    March 25, 2026 – Airline Owner Andrew Schmertz Jim Goes on a Rant about Tim Ferriss

    Andrew Schmertz – CEO and Co-founder of Hopscotch Air You can’t just show up in this industry and hope that they come. Can’t build it and they will come that doesn’t work. Andrew has more than a decade of experience in the aviation industry, having co-founded Hopscotch Air, Inc. As CEO, he manages all aspects of the business, including sales, marketing, and regulatory issues. Previously, Andrew had an extensive career in media, serving as an anchor/report for Business Week TV where he anchored business reports for WABC and WLS-TV. He currently is the chairman of the charter committee of the National Air Transportation Association, the industry trade group of private aviation. Andrew is a Board member of Air Taxi Services and Support, a charter airplane marketplace. He has served on the FAA Aviation Rule Making Committee, advising the government of duty and rest time revisions. And he serves as an independent arbitrator with the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, where he has developed significant knowledge of securities law. Andrew is an attorney, licensed in New York, and a licensed pilot, with land, instrument, and sea ratings. Tim Ferris – Author of 5 #1 NYT/WSJ bestsellers, early-stage investor, Tim Ferriss Show podcast (1B+ downloads), founder of the Saisei Foundation Tim Ferriss is an American entrepreneur, author, investor, and podcast host best known for his work at the intersection of business, performance, and lifestyle design. He is the author of five #1 New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling books, including The 4-Hour Workweek, Tools of Titans, and Tribe of Mentors, which have collectively influenced millions of readers worldwide. Ferriss is also an early-stage technology investor and advisor, with a portfolio that includes companies such as Uber, Facebook, Shopify, Duolingo, and Alibaba, among dozens of others, where he has helped startups scale from early adoption to mainstream growth. His media presence extends through The Tim Ferriss Show, one of the most popular business podcasts globally, which has surpassed one billion downloads and features in-depth interviews with world-class performers across industries. In addition to his work in business and media, Ferriss is the founder of the Saisei Foundation, through which he supports initiatives in mental health, scientific research, and education. His career reflects a progression from entrepreneur and operator to investor, interviewer, and curator of ideas, with a continued focus on optimizing performance, understanding human potential, and exploring meaning and well-being at scale.

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On 60 AmFm stations around the US, the show argues that anyone can be a successful entrepreneur when they forget creativity, risk, and passion! Join host Jim Beach, bestselling McGraw-Hill Author for his SBA award winning nationally syndicated radio show. Copy an idea, execute it better, start with less than $5,000 and reserve passion for family & religion.

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  • Creator
    Jim Beach
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    School for Startups Radio