The Personal Side of Business Podcast

Jet Bunditwong
  • 5.0 (4)
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Updated Weekly

I connect with business owners, entrepreneurs and people living their dreams to tell their journeys and stories. My goal, is that if you are fulfilling your dream, you don’t feel like you’re alone and you can connect with these stories in some way. This podcast will interview people from all types of different business categories to show what their world is like.

  1. 1d ago ·  Video

    Building Proto Hologram: David Nussbaum on Rejection, Reinvention and Believing in Your Idea (W/ Video)

    Before founding Proto Hologram, David Nussbaum wanted to be a baseball broadcaster. His path through radio, podcasting, and entertainment eventually led him to a different way of connecting people—and a business idea that wasn’t easy to convince others to believe in. In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, Jet Bunditwong sits down with David to explore the personal journey behind Proto. David shares what kept him going through early rejection, how finding the right business partner helped turn his vision into a company, and why learning to trust his team became essential to his growth as a leader. We discuss: • His unexpected transition from broadcasting and podcasting to holograms • Finding partners and investors who believe in your vision • Building a team with skills you don’t have • Learning to delegate and get out of your team’s way • Adapting your business while staying true to its purpose • The possibilities for holographic communication in healthcare, education, and everyday life • How AI is shaping David’s vision for the future of human connection For anyone pursuing an unconventional idea or navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, David’s story offers perspective on persistence, partnership, and being willing to evolve. Want to see the technology in action? Visit our YouTube channel for the video episode, studio tour, and Jet’s hologram demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalSideofBusiness CONNECT WITH DAVID NUSSBAUM LinkedIn: David's LinkedIn CONNECT WITH PROTO HOLOGRAM Website: Proto's Website Instagram: Proto's Instagram LinkedIn: Proto's LinkedIn YouTube: Proto's YouTube TikTok: Proto's Tik Tok Facebook: Proto's Facebook X / Twitter: Proto's X/Twitter MORE FROM THE PERSONAL SIDE OF BUSINESS Website and more episodes: The Personal Side of Business Website YouTube: PSOB YouTube Instagram: PSOB Instagram LinkedIn: PSOB LinkedIn Connect with Jet on LinkedIn: Jet Bunditwong's LinkedIn Follow The Personal Side of Business for more honest conversations about the people behind the businesses. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone building something of their own.

  2. 1d ago

    Building Proto Hologram: David Nussbaum on Rejection, Reinvention and Believing in Your Idea

    Before founding Proto Hologram, David Nussbaum wanted to be a baseball broadcaster. His path through radio, podcasting, and entertainment eventually led him to a different way of connecting people—and a business idea that wasn’t easy to convince others to believe in. In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, Jet Bunditwong sits down with David to explore the personal journey behind Proto. David shares what kept him going through early rejection, how finding the right business partner helped turn his vision into a company, and why learning to trust his team became essential to his growth as a leader. We discuss: • His unexpected transition from broadcasting and podcasting to holograms • Finding partners and investors who believe in your vision • Building a team with skills you don’t have • Learning to delegate and get out of your team’s way • Adapting your business while staying true to its purpose • The possibilities for holographic communication in healthcare, education, and everyday life • How AI is shaping David’s vision for the future of human connection For anyone pursuing an unconventional idea or navigating the uncertainty of entrepreneurship, David’s story offers perspective on persistence, partnership, and being willing to evolve. Want to see the technology in action? Visit our YouTube channel for the video episode, studio tour, and Jet’s hologram demonstration: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalSideofBusiness CONNECT WITH DAVID NUSSBAUM LinkedIn: David's LinkedIn CONNECT WITH PROTO HOLOGRAM Website: Proto's Website Instagram: Proto's Instagram LinkedIn: Proto's LinkedIn YouTube: Proto's YouTube TikTok: Proto's Tik Tok Facebook: Proto's Facebook X / Twitter: Proto's X/Twitter MORE FROM THE PERSONAL SIDE OF BUSINESS Website and more episodes: The Personal Side of Business Website YouTube: PSOB YouTube Instagram: PSOB Instagram LinkedIn: PSOB LinkedIn Connect with Jet on LinkedIn: Jet Bunditwong's LinkedIn Follow The Personal Side of Business for more honest conversations about the people behind the businesses. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone building something of their own.

  3. Sep 27

    From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui

    They quit their corporate jobs, sold everything, and set off with two backpacks and one goal: find a business idea worth bringing home. A rainy day in Poland led Jessica and Damien Zouaoui to a beer spa—and eventually to building Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado.   In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Jessica and Damien to talk about turning an unexpected discovery into a business built around hospitality, private spa experiences, and a plan to grow through franchising.   We explore the decisions behind the experience: private suites, a self-pour taproom, zero-gravity massage chairs, and a staffing model that draws from the hospitality industry. Jessica and Damien explain how listening to spa and restaurant owners helped them design around common operating challenges—and why creating systems from the beginning mattered just as much as finding the right idea.   We also get into the personal side of building a company as a married couple: dividing responsibilities, raising young children, learning to delegate, and finding the patience to let both the team and the business grow.   In this episode:   - Leaving corporate careers and searching for an idea across 25 countries - Adapting a European beer spa concept for American guests - Making hospitality and privacy central to the customer experience - Designing operations around staffing, reservations, and inventory - Preparing to franchise and choosing the right partners - Working together as spouses and business owners - Letting go of perfectionism, delegating, and developing patience   If you're starting a business, growing a service brand, or building something with your partner, this conversation offers an honest look at the choices behind an unconventional idea.   CONNECT WITH OAKWELL   Website and reservations: https://oakwell.com/ Franchise information: https://oakwellfranchise.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakwellbeerspa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakwellBeerSpa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oakwellbeerspa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakwell-beer-spa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OakwellBeerSpa   MORE FROM THE PERSONAL SIDE OF BUSINESS   Website and more episodes: https://personalsideofbusiness.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalSideofBusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalsideofbusiness/ Connect with Jet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jet-bunditwong-50937a4/   Follow The Personal Side of Business for more conversations with the people behind the businesses. If this episode connects with you, share it with someone building something of their own.

  4. Sep 27 ·  Video

    From Corporate Jobs to Oakwell Beer Spa | Jessica & Damien Zouaoui (W/ Video)

    They quit their corporate jobs, sold everything, and set off with two backpacks and one goal: find a business idea worth bringing home. A rainy day in Poland led Jessica and Damien Zouaoui to a beer spa—and eventually to building Oakwell Beer Spa in Colorado.   In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Jessica and Damien to talk about turning an unexpected discovery into a business built around hospitality, private spa experiences, and a plan to grow through franchising.   We explore the decisions behind the experience: private suites, a self-pour taproom, zero-gravity massage chairs, and a staffing model that draws from the hospitality industry. Jessica and Damien explain how listening to spa and restaurant owners helped them design around common operating challenges—and why creating systems from the beginning mattered just as much as finding the right idea.   We also get into the personal side of building a company as a married couple: dividing responsibilities, raising young children, learning to delegate, and finding the patience to let both the team and the business grow.   In this episode:   - Leaving corporate careers and searching for an idea across 25 countries - Adapting a European beer spa concept for American guests - Making hospitality and privacy central to the customer experience - Designing operations around staffing, reservations, and inventory - Preparing to franchise and choosing the right partners - Working together as spouses and business owners - Letting go of perfectionism, delegating, and developing patience   If you're starting a business, growing a service brand, or building something with your partner, this conversation offers an honest look at the choices behind an unconventional idea.   CONNECT WITH OAKWELL   Website and reservations: https://oakwell.com/ Franchise information: https://oakwellfranchise.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oakwellbeerspa/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OakwellBeerSpa TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@oakwellbeerspa LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakwell-beer-spa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@OakwellBeerSpa   MORE FROM THE PERSONAL SIDE OF BUSINESS   Website and more episodes: https://personalsideofbusiness.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PersonalSideofBusiness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/personalsideofbusiness/ Connect with Jet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jet-bunditwong-50937a4/   Follow The Personal Side of Business for more conversations with the people behind the businesses. If this episode connects with you, share it with someone building something of their own.

  5. Sep 7 ·  Video

    From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room (W/ Video)

    What happens when you combine science, entertainment and dessert? You get The Inventing Room—Denver’s one-of-a-kind sugar science experience created by chef Ian Kleinman. Inspired by Willy Wonka and raised in a family of chefs, Ian turned his childhood curiosity into a business where liquid nitrogen, culinary creativity and education come together. But building such an unconventional concept hasn’t been easy. Ian shares how a disastrous event in Aspen nearly wiped out the business. He also explains how The Inventing Room adapted during COVID, the importance of constantly experimenting and what it takes to impress one of the toughest audiences in business: kids. In this episode, we discuss: • Turning a childhood idea into a real business • Using science to create unforgettable food experiences • Learning from expensive business failures • Balancing creativity with profitability • Adapting the business during COVID • Managing food costs, safety and customer expectations • Inspiring children to become interested in science • Why believing in your concept matters This is a story about curiosity, resilience and taking a chance on an idea others might dismiss. Learn more about Ian Kleinman and The Inventing Room in Denver, Colorado. Purchase tickets for The Inventing Room Follow The Inventing Room on Instagram @inventingroom Check out more episodes for this podcast at The Personal Side of Business

  6. Sep 7

    From Willy Wonka Dream to Sugar Science: Ian Kleinman of The Inventing Room

    What happens when you combine science, entertainment and dessert? You get The Inventing Room—Denver’s one-of-a-kind sugar science experience created by chef Ian Kleinman. Inspired by Willy Wonka and raised in a family of chefs, Ian turned his childhood curiosity into a business where liquid nitrogen, culinary creativity and education come together. But building such an unconventional concept hasn’t been easy. Ian shares how a disastrous event in Aspen nearly wiped out the business. He also explains how The Inventing Room adapted during COVID, the importance of constantly experimenting and what it takes to impress one of the toughest audiences in business: kids. In this episode, we discuss: • Turning a childhood idea into a real business • Using science to create unforgettable food experiences • Learning from expensive business failures • Balancing creativity with profitability • Adapting the business during COVID • Managing food costs, safety and customer expectations • Inspiring children to become interested in science • Why believing in your concept matters This is a story about curiosity, resilience and taking a chance on an idea others might dismiss. Learn more about Ian Kleinman and The Inventing Room in Denver, Colorado. Purchase tickets for The Inventing Room Follow The Inventing Room on Instagram @inventingroom Check out more episodes for this podcast at The Personal Side of Business

  7. Aug 23 ·  Video

    How AI & Robotics Can Help People | Dr. Mohammad Mahoor (W/ Video)

    What happens when artificial intelligence becomes more human—but is still designed to help rather than replace us? In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Dr. Mohammad Mahoor, professor, researcher, and founder behind Ryan, an AI-powered assistive robot designed to support caregivers and improve quality of life. Mohammad shares his journey from electrical engineering and early work in computer vision and facial recognition to studying human behavior and ultimately developing assistive robotics. We talk about what it takes to turn years of research into a real business, the challenges of fundraising and building a team, and why resilience and the willingness to pivot have been critical throughout his 12-year startup journey. We also dive into Ryan—an assistive robot capable of natural conversation, recognizing facial expressions and emotions, providing companionship, exercise and entertainment, and supporting caregivers in assisted-living environments. But the conversation goes deeper: How human should AI become? Where is the ethical line between creating technology that understands us and creating machines that imitate us too closely? Mohammad shares his perspective on the “uncanny valley,” human dignity, and why AI and robotics should empower people—not replace them. It’s a conversation about AI, robotics, entrepreneurship, resilience, and keeping humanity at the center of technological innovation. Learn more about Mohammad Mahoor and his work at dreamfacetech.com. If you would like to learn more about Jet Bunditwong and this podcast, check out personalsideofbusiness.com

  8. Aug 23

    How AI & Robotics Can Help People | Dr. Mohammad Mahoor

    What happens when artificial intelligence becomes more human—but is still designed to help rather than replace us? In this episode of The Personal Side of Business, I sit down with Dr. Mohammad Mahoor, professor, researcher, and founder behind Ryan, an AI-powered assistive robot designed to support caregivers and improve quality of life. Mohammad shares his journey from electrical engineering and early work in computer vision and facial recognition to studying human behavior and ultimately developing assistive robotics. We talk about what it takes to turn years of research into a real business, the challenges of fundraising and building a team, and why resilience and the willingness to pivot have been critical throughout his 12-year startup journey. We also dive into Ryan—an assistive robot capable of natural conversation, recognizing facial expressions and emotions, providing companionship, exercise and entertainment, and supporting caregivers in assisted-living environments. But the conversation goes deeper: How human should AI become? Where is the ethical line between creating technology that understands us and creating machines that imitate us too closely? Mohammad shares his perspective on the “uncanny valley,” human dignity, and why AI and robotics should empower people—not replace them. It’s a conversation about AI, robotics, entrepreneurship, resilience, and keeping humanity at the center of technological innovation. Learn more about Mohammad Mahoor and his work at dreamfacetech.com. If you would like to learn more about Jet Bunditwong and this podcast, check out personalsideofbusiness.com

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I connect with business owners, entrepreneurs and people living their dreams to tell their journeys and stories. My goal, is that if you are fulfilling your dream, you don’t feel like you’re alone and you can connect with these stories in some way. This podcast will interview people from all types of different business categories to show what their world is like.

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