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Welcome to Office Hours, hosted by Legendary Sports Executive, Entrepreneur, and Investor, David Meltzer. Where the brightest millionaires, billionaires, and entrepreneurs, in business, sports, and entertainment get together to talk about success, failure, and everything in between.

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Felida Villarreal, Danny Tomsett, Calvin Wilder | Office Hours #800

    Felida Villarreal Felida Villarreal is the President and CEO of the Valley Initiative for Development and Advancement (VIDA), a nonprofit that helps low-income and underemployed residents of the Rio Grande Valley train for high-demand, high-wage careers. VIDA offers industry-focused education, financial assistance, and career support for adult learners, including parents and first-generation students. Over the past 30 years, VIDA has helped more than 6,000 people complete training programs, achieving a 96% persistence rate. Her leadership has earned national recognition and support from organizations like Texas Mutual Insurance, AEP Foundation, and Methodist Healthcare Ministries, Fast Company and Nonprofit PRO and was one of only nine programs nationwide chosen for the U.S. Department of Labor’s PACE evaluation. Danny Tomsett Danny Tomsett is the founder and CEO of UneeQ, a company dedicated to humanizing artificial intelligence through lifelike digital human avatars. With decades of experience in technology and innovation, Danny built UneeQ to help organizations across industries create more meaningful, human-centered interactions powered by AI. UneeQ’s digital humans are designed to assist in diverse fields—from helping students with their studies and training sales professionals in realistic simulations to providing patients with compassionate, accessible guidance about their medications. Through this work, Danny continues to push the boundaries of how AI can enhance communication, learning, and care by making technology more empathetic and engaging. Calvin Wilder Calvin Wilder is the Founder and CEO of SmartBooks and author of The Financial Operating System. With over 25 years of experience helping businesses take control of their finances and boost profitability, he shares his expertise on the Empowering Healthy Business and Marketing Agency Power Hour podcasts. A lifelong entrepreneur, Calvin sold a company he started at a Barnes & Noble coffee counter to Staples by the age of 30.

    32 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Michelle Zahoransky, Jon Grishpul, Andrew Cannon | IG Live

    Michelle Zahoransky Founded in 1995 as a homework assignment at Hodges University, Michelle Zahoransky’s MaidPro franchise has grown into one of the top-performing home service businesses in the country. Under her leadership, it has become the highest revenue producer in the MaidPro franchise network, expanding into two new divisions that offer carpet, upholstery, tile, and window cleaning services. With offices across six Florida counties—including Naples, Fort Myers, and Fort Lauderdale—Michelle oversees a 58-person team, leading operations, marketing, and strategy with a focus on innovation, quality, and improving clients’ quality of life. Jon Grishpul Jon Grishpul is the Co-CEO of GreatBuildz.com, a free service that helps homeowners find reliable, pre-screened general contractors. With deep experience in construction and renovation, he has built a platform centered on transparency and trust. GreatBuildz connects users only with thoroughly vetted contractors and features BidCompareAI, an AI-powered tool that reviews contractor bids to expose hidden costs, inconsistencies, and pricing issues—helping homeowners make confident, informed decisions. Beyond matching, the company also offers expert Remodeling Advisors and personalized guidance throughout the renovation process. Jon also serves as Co-CEO of MaxableSpace.com, a platform for designing and building accessory dwelling units (ADUs), advancing his mission to make home improvement simpler, smarter, and more accessible. Andrew Cannon Andrew Cannon is the creator of the EQJOY card game and co-founder of EQJOY Co., a nonprofit dedicated to helping children develop emotional intelligence through play. Believing that empathy and self-awareness are vital life skills, he designed EQJOY to teach kids how to understand and express their emotions in fun, engaging ways—building stronger connections and emotional resilience from an early age. He is also the founder of The Art and Science of Joy, an initiative helping adults cultivate greater happiness and fulfillment. Through tools like the Joy Barometer and the Year of Joy community, Andrew provides spaces for people to explore what brings them joy and to build more meaningful, connected lives. Across all his work, his mission is clear: to empower people of all ages to live with more awareness, empathy, and joy.

    37 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    John Whitt, George Pesansky, Ron Konezny | Office Hours #799

    John Whitt John is a certified business and executive coach trained in the FocalPoint Model, where he helps entrepreneurs, small business owners, and leaders achieve lasting success through the power of Generous Activity—a philosophy that blends business growth with purposeful giving. His coaching emphasizes that generosity, when integrated into business strategy, not only fuels profitability but also creates more meaningful impact and fulfillment. George Pesansky George Pesansky is a seasoned leader with over 30 years of experience in operational excellence, executive coaching, and performance optimization. Throughout his career, he has helped individuals and organizations unlock their full potential by fostering clarity, focus, and results-driven strategies that turn goals into measurable success. His work emphasizes sustainable growth through personal and organizational alignment. Beyond his professional achievements, George is the founder of Capacity2Care, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering top performers to give back in meaningful ways. Rather than simply donating time, Capacity2Care encourages “superperformers” to contribute their skills and expertise to help charities achieve greater impact and operational effectiveness within their communities. Ron Konezny Ron Konezny has been a pioneer in the Internet of Things (IoT) long before the term existed. As the CEO of Digi International, he leads the company in integrating hardware excellence with advanced software, connectivity, and exceptional service. Under his leadership, Digi’s IoT innovations power a wide range of industries—from smart farming, cities, and infrastructure to electric vehicles, clean energy, intelligent manufacturing, and life-saving medical devices. Even creative endeavors like synchronized drone shows benefit from Digi’s technology. Security and resilience are central to Digi’s mission, supported by multi-layered protections across hardware, software, and monitoring systems. He’s also leading innovation in AI at the edge, where devices make real-time decisions without depending on central systems.

    36 min

  4. 2 DAYS AGO

    Dr. Jason R. Williams, Cynthia Rivard, Lance Morgan | IG Live

    Dr. Jason R. Williams Dr. Jason R. Williams is the Founder and Director of Interventional Oncology and Immunotherapy at the Williams Cancer Institute, where he leads groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatment. A board-certified radiologist, researcher, and professor, Dr. Williams is internationally recognized as a pioneer in immunotherapy, particularly in the field of intra-tumoral interventions—an approach that directly targets tumors to stimulate the body’s immune response. He made medical history by performing the world’s first ablation procedure combined with an intra-tumoral injection of immunotherapy agents, transforming ablation itself into an immune-activating treatment. Cynthia Rivard Cynthia Rivard is an environmental advocate by passion and a business strategist by profession. Throughout a long career in executive leadership, her intuition has been a driving force and has brought her to author two books focused on leadership for these turbulent times. She believes that leadership at a micro level is the path to healing humanity and that each person’s sphere of influence will multiply as their compassion grows. Lance Morgan Lance Morgan is the founder of College Funding Secrets, a company he started more than a decade ago to help families uncover smarter, more strategic ways to pay for college. As a father of five, he experienced firsthand the growing concern of affording higher education and left a career in IT to explore financial strategies that could make a real difference. Through his research, Lance discovered that traditional college savings plans often backfire—reducing eligibility for financial aid—while more advanced financial strategies, like leveraging other people’s money at low interest rates, could create lasting wealth through uninterrupted compounding.

    39 min

  5. 3 DAYS AGO

    Cas Holman, Lesley Goth, Psy.D., Clementine Schouteden | IG Live

    Cas Holman Cas Holman is the founder and chief designer of Heroes Will Rise, a global toy company known for imaginative playsets like Rigamajig, used by organizations such as Google, Disney Imagineering, and the LEGO Foundation. A former Professor of Industrial Design at RISD, her work has inspired teams at leading companies like Nike and been featured in spaces such as NYC’s High Line and the Liberty Science Center. Building her company from a small rural workshop in upstate New York without investors or a traditional business plan, Cas champions creativity, curiosity, and human-centered design—proving that purposeful, playful innovation can drive meaningful and sustainable growth. Lesley Goth, Psy.D. Lesley Goth, Psy.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and the owner of Denver Family Counseling Services in Denver, Colorado, with more than 21 years of experience. A survivor of sexual assault herself, she specializes in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy for trauma survivors and also works with individuals facing PTSD, CPTSD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, religious trauma, and substance abuse. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from Skidmore College and a Psy.D. from the California School of Professional Psychology. Driven by her own journey, Goth founded her practice to support others in navigating and overcoming trauma. Clementine Schouteden Clementine Schouteden is the founder and CEO of Kavee, an award-winning global brand revolutionizing small pet care. A former McKinsey consultant with a PhD in Genetics, she combined her scientific expertise and entrepreneurial vision to design safe, modular habitats that enhance the well-being of guinea pigs and rabbits. What began as a personal frustration as a pet parent has grown into a seven-figure, bootstrapped e-commerce success story—proving that even niche communities deserve thoughtful, high-quality solutions. Under Clementine’s leadership, Kavee has evolved into an international company that empowers pet owners through innovative products, education, and community advocacy.

    34 min

  6. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ismael Wrixen, Christian Brown, Heather DeSantis | Office Hours: The Human Experience

    Ismael Wrixen Ismael Wrixen is the CEO of ThriveCart, a leading no-code sales platform that powers over 65,000 businesses and has generated more than $6 billion in sales. With over 15 years of experience in finance, technology, and entrepreneurship, he has built and scaled multiple ventures alongside co-founder Thomas Smale. At ThriveCart, Wrixen focuses on creating simple, scalable tools—including high-converting checkouts, affiliate management, and the Learn+ LMS—that help creators and entrepreneurs grow efficiently without added complexity. Known for his data-driven, customer-first approach, he rejects traditional “success tax” models and emphasizes that “we succeed when our customers succeed.” Now, Wrixen is leading ThriveCart into an AI-powered future, developing tools that let users build courses, funnels, and campaigns just by describing their goals. Christian Brown Christian Brown is the Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer of Glewee, an all-in-one influencer marketing platform that connects over 5,000 brands with 15,000+ influencers to run influencer, UGC, gifting, and affiliate campaigns. Recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list in Marketing & Advertising, Christian has played a key role in shaping how modern brands build authentic connections with audiences through the creator economy. As both a thought leader and practitioner, Christian has written and contributed to publications such as AdWeek, DigiDay, and Forbes, offering insights into the evolution of the creator economy from a Gen Z perspective. Through his leadership at Glewee, he continues to drive innovation at the intersection of technology, marketing, and culture—empowering creators and brands to collaborate seamlessly in today’s digital landscape. Heather DeSantis Heather DeSantis is the Founder and CEO of Publicity for Good, an award-winning purpose-driven PR firm helping CPG and mission-based brands share their stories with the world. Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 Nominee and featured in major outlets such as Entrepreneur, Fox News, and Business Insider, Heather leads with a heart for social impact and empowerment through storytelling.

    35 min

  7. 16 OCT

    Pam Meissner, Mark Harris, Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach | Office Hours #797

    Pam Meissner Pam Meissner, CFO and COO of Cathcap, is widely recognized as a “profitability detective” who helps entrepreneurs, founders, and CEOs uncover hidden profit opportunities and build systems that drive clarity, cash flow, and growth. A CPA who forged her own unconventional path beyond traditional accounting, she has spent decades guiding leaders across industries from legal to manufacturing. Her strategic, practical approach empowers businesses to scale sustainably while breaking through financial ceilings. Resilient and purpose-driven, Pam continues to lead with strength after being recently widowed, while also celebrating her son’s college graduation and her daughter’s advocacy through marathon fundraising for autism research. Mark Harris Mark Harris is a serial entrepreneur and innovator passionate about improving human performance and workplace safety. As the CEO of HeroWear, he leads a diverse team of engineers, designers, ergonomists, and manufacturing specialists to develop cutting-edge exosuits that enhance the health, safety, and productivity of material-handling workers across industries. He continues to serve on the company’s Board of Directors. Beyond his entrepreneurial ventures, Mark is a dedicated mentor and advisor, supporting Nashville’s startup community through accelerator programs, investment groups, and his role on Vanderbilt University’s Entrepreneurship Advisory Council. Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach Geoff Tuff and Steven Goldbach are renowned strategy and sustainability leaders at Deloitte, recognized by Thinkers50 for their innovation in leadership and transformation. Geoff, a Principal at Deloitte Consulting LLP, drives global sustainability initiatives for clients in energy, resources, and industrial sectors, emphasizing adaptability and resilience over rigid strategy. Steven, who leads Deloitte’s U.S. Sustainability practice after serving nearly a decade as Chief Strategy Officer, helps organizations stay ahead of change through agility and purpose-driven transformation. Together, they co-authored the Wall Street Journal bestselling books Detonate and Provoke and co-host the leadership podcast Provocateurs: Profiles in Leadership, where they share practical insights on navigating disruption and driving sustainable growth.

    39 min

  8. 16 OCT

    Ricky Blair, Ryan Rottman, Dr. Hany Demian | IG Live

    Ricky Blair Ricky Blair is a British entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader in education, leadership, and youth development. Renowned for his 100% staff retention rate, Ricky later advised Colliers’ global leadership team on employee engagement and retention strategies. His expertise also earned him an invitation to 10 Downing Street in 2014 to advise then–Prime Minister David Cameron on entrepreneurship and supporting young founders. Today, Ricky leads Platform Seven, a mentorship and education company helping students and young professionals bridge the gap between college and the real world. His work centers on leadership, mental health, and addressing the post-college depression crisis. A sought-after speaker in the U.K. and U.S., Ricky is also the author of The Junkyard Dog, an inspiring memoir about overcoming academic struggles to build multi-million-dollar businesses. Ryan Rottman Ryan Rottman is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of AthleteAgent.com, a groundbreaking sports tech platform. In his role, Ryan oversees business operations, strategic partnerships, and platform development, helping expand the site’s reach across professional leagues and enhance its database of verified athlete and team contacts. Before stepping into the tech and sports business world, Ryan built a successful career in entertainment, starring in films such as Billionaire Boys Club, The Open Road, and a variety of Hallmark originals, as well as television series like 90210(CW), The Middle (ABC), and The Lying Game (ABC Family). His background in production and storytelling has been instrumental in shaping AthleteAgent.com’s user experience and brand identity. Dr. Hany Demian Dr. Hany Demian is a physician, innovator, and founder of Praesentia Healthcare and the CEO of BioSpine Institute, specializing in regenerative and pain medicine. A Harvard-trained leader and Assistant Clinical Professor at McMaster University, he’s redefining modern healthcare by blending science, empathy, and innovation. His mission: to move medicine from managing pain to restoring healing, presence, and purpose.

    39 min
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