The Genuinely Interested Podcast

Roy Ben-Tzvi
The Genuinely Interested Podcast

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/roy-ben-tzvi/subscribe This podcast is an open platform where I can connect with people that I'm genuinely interested in - to hear their stories, their successes, and even their failures.

  1. Ep 143 Martin Gregus - My Wild Live

    04/24/2023

    Ep 143 Martin Gregus - My Wild Live

    Martin Gregus moved from Slovakia to Canada back in 2004, little did he imagine what the future might hold for him. Martin recently won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year award from the Natural History Museum for his now-viral photo series chronicling the summer lives of polar bears on the western coast of Hudson Bay. The first time I saw those images on Instagram, I had a hard time believing they were real, I've just never seen polar bears shot in such a way or in such a setting before. His photos really show the bears in an intimate way, as if giving you a peek into their personal lives & personality. Martin has won multiple awards and has had his images published in many publications including the coveted National Geographic. In order to get these amazing photos Martin had to spend 33 days in the Canadian Arctic, getting close to the bears and making sure they are comfortable with his presence so that he can document their incredible lives. Martin and I discussed: Where his love of photography stems from How one prepares for such an adventure in the Canadian Arctic The patience needed in order to be a wildlife photographer The Canadian government’s lack of environmental accountability How he got comfortable being so close to Polar Bears Why he feels that the indigenous community has been misrepresented Learning from Wildlife His insane growth on social media The logistical undertaking of a 33-day Arctic expedition And much much more... Martin Gregus My Take: That old quote "find what you love and let it kill you" while extreme has kernels of truth in it. If you believe in what you're doing, all the sacrifices made in the name of achieving that goal are worth it, and all the hardships & hurdles are but the price you must pay before you arrive at your destination. Support The Podcast⁠

    53 min
  2. Ep 142 Oren Schauble - The Product Guy

    03/27/2023

    Ep 142 Oren Schauble - The Product Guy

    Oren Schauble is a product & brand advisor to B2C brands, but also a content-creating machine! He was the President of the public CPG company, Unrivaled Brands. Prior to that, he worked as a product development and marketing executive specializing in regulated and luxury products. In addition, he recently launched Hyper, he runs a newsletter and community for building physical products in our modern world and is part of the Builders Build Podcast. In addition to all that he regularly puts out video content breaking down trends, products, brands, and more in a fun, digestible fashion that is always entertaining to watch (and learn from). To say he is a busy guy would be an understatement! Oren and I discussed: The importance of creating a personal brand Why you don't need to reinvent the wheel in order to start a company Content creation Breaks down product development The cannabis business Lifestyle businesses Finding your niche How to find the right platform for your brand How to "beat" the algorithm And so much more... Oren Schauble My Take: If you intend to grow on the internet, regardless of whether it is your own brand or a company, it pays dividends to invest in promoting yourself in the space in which you reside. Being part of a community, regularly sharing information and insights, and helping, but also learning is a great way for you to grow and cultivate the niche that you are actively involved in. Remember, sprint, not marathon, don't be deflated if things don't "blow up" overnight, the long game is the right game to play. Support The Podcast⁠

    52 min
  3. 08/08/2022

    Ep 137 Neel Parekh - Growing A Remote Business

    Neel Parekh is the founder and CEO of MaidThis® & MaidThis® Franchise, which helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts (Airbnb, VRBO, etc) with their cleaning needs. They are the first cleaning franchise that specializes in short-term rental cleaning. The exciting aspect of all of this is that Neel created and scaled this lucrative business all while being fully remote - both him, and his team. Neel has been living the "digital nomad" lifestyle for many years, meaning he travels the world, while still working on his business full-time.  Recently Neel decided he wanted to help other entrepreneurs who want freedom, so he created MaidThis® Franchise allowing other entrepreneurs to copy the blueprint in their local area.  Neel and I discussed: What it means to be a digital nomad Where he got the idea to start MaidThis® Some of his favorite countries  How many people he has on his team His advice for entrepreneurs just starting out The initial hurdles he ran into, and how he overcame them Why you don't need passion to run a business Mental health in the US vs other countries The benefits of travel And so much more... Neel Parekh My Take: Technology has changed not only the dynamics, but the whole notion of what it means to work. From the days of working out in the field to grow our food, to the mines to source our energy, and then to the office space.  The workplace has forever been an evolving 'idea' - that has changed and adapted to the tune of the times. Nowadays, and moving forward, our definition of what it means to have a full-time job and go to the "office" is forever changed - which is an exciting concept with varied potential. Support The Podcast

    52 min
  4. 08/01/2022

    Ep 136 Dr. David Rabin - Are Psychedelics The Answer?

    Dr. Dave Rabin, MD, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist, board-certified psychiatrist, health tech entrepreneur & inventor who has been studying the impact of chronic stress in humans for over 15 years. He is the co-founder & chief innovation officer at Apollo Neuroscience, which has developed the first scientifically-validated wearable technology that actively improves sleep, relaxation, focus, and calm, using a novel touch therapy that signals safety to the brain.  Dr. Rabin is a staunch supporter of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. Just like anything, these drugs in the right setting can be an extremely beneficial & powerful tool that can help people heal past trauma and potentially even improve our general mental health.  David and I discussed: Why Ketamine assisted therapy is the only current legal psychedelic  The wrongful stigma psychedelic drugs have  He explains what Apollo Neuro is We cover the "right to try clarification act" and its potential benefits Why mental health is in such a decline nationwide  The importance of touch The potential benefits of psychedelic drugs under the right guidelines  The illusion of uniquenesses  The mind-body connection with regard to mental health  And so much more... Dr. David Rabin  Apollo Neuro My Take: There's more we don't know than we do know. There are many plants, drugs, and natural ways that are deemed "bad" in a general sense but can heal people and have been found to be quite powerful under the right circumstances. Instead of demonizing drugs or plants (which are inherently not good or bad), we should be open to exploring and seeing if indeed there is a potential for good.  Support The Podcast

    1h 18m
4.7
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38 Ratings

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