• What To Do When You Get Caught In It 2

    It began with a little bite, a mere taste… 

    You can’t quite remember when it was, but you remember that things were never quite the same. You decided not to follow the status quo, and that decision sets you on a brand new path.

    It is a journey of adventure and failure that takes you many places, teaches you resilience, and how to embrace never-ending change.

    Later it gives you the confidence to pursue your dreams, learning from the inevitable mistakes that are all part of the voyage. You, my friend, have been bitten by the Entrepreneurial Bug, and are now caught in The Entrepreneurial Web!



    Tune in for this sensible conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

    Segment 1

     Jeremiah kicks off by welcoming us into the New Year. He introduces his guest childhood friends and successful entrepreneurs in their own right, Matt Falvey and Lance Knaub. Jeremiah shares his message of the week which is that four percent of small business owners make it to ten years. Most of the fatalities are due to inside decisions rather than outside acts. Matt and Lance share their background and how they met. They talk about their individual businesses and how they maintain success while also training in martial arts in their free time. Before the break, the guys discuss the importance of determination and resilience. They also ask each other whether it’s important to know why you are on your mission. 



    Segment 2

    Jeremiah and his guest talk about having a personal plan or mission. Matt mentions how he notices most entrepreneurs don’t start off with a concrete plan. Jeremiah talks about the difficulties he had in creating a business plan. The guys also discuss the importance of being a leader and leading by example. Jeremiah talks about letting go of your ego and how it can hinder you if you don’t. They discuss maintaining moral integrity in order to maintain a successful business. Before the break, Matt asks the guys whether fitness or martial arts has helped them in their personal lives in any way. 


    Segment 3

    Coming back from the break, Jermiah and his guest discuss the importance of training and practice and how your work can show the effort you put in. Jeremiah talks about how fitness and being active helps improve his mood and confidence which helps him make better business decisions. Matt asks the guys how often they obsess over moving forward professionally. Jermiah and Lance talk about strategies to win in life and how to not fear failing or losing because they're all lessions. Before the break, Jeremiah asks Lance why would you ignore fifty percent of the body?


    Segment 4


    In the last segment, Lance answers Jermiah’s question. He uses martial arts as an example to explain his reasoning. Matt talks about moral integrity. He asks the guys about the importance of practicing self compassion. Jeremiah and Lance share how and why they practice self compassion. Jeremiah talks about not being afraid to dodge accountability. Jermiah and his guest talk about gender differences and how each sex has a different approach regarding martial arts and entrepreneurship. Before the end of the segment, the guys shared their last words and had some laughs with one another.



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    58m | Jan 7, 2022
  • NYC MANDATES & EMPLOYMENT

    Friday at noon I’m excited to welcome back to the show employment lawyer & fellow talkradio.nyc show host Eric Sarver

     

    Employers & business owners have a slew of new regulation to deal with in NYC, and between his Midtown practice plus his show - Employment Law Today - Eric has been front & center for it all

     

    I’m really looking forward to his advice!

     

     

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah kicks off the last show of the year by introducing his guest and fellow Talk Radio host, Eric Sarver. Eric is a business law attorney and has his own firm where he  represents and counsels small and mid-sized companies, startups, and business owners, in matters of business law, employment law, and contracts. Jeremiah jumps right into the conversation updating the audience on current vaccine mandates for NYC. By December 27th expect a reinforcement for mask and vaccine card mandates if you are planning on any indoor activity. Jeremiah and Eric discussed the headaches private owners have been put through during the pandemic. The lack of time employers have had to train and oversee employees on the new mandates regarding the vaccination status has been one of the biggest problems.  



    Segment 2

    Jeremiah and Eric discuss the need for labor assistance for private businesses who are overstaffed due to the high demand of customers. Eric says though it is not likely business would receive much assistance, businesses can expect possible tax credits. Jeremiah segways the conversation to health inspections. Jeremiah’s restaurant was inspected the night prior. Eric suggests business owners learn the laws and regulations applicable to their industry and set up policies that facilitate communicating these policies and monitoring employees sticking to them.




    Segment 3

    Jeremiah and Eric discuss the highlights Eric has seen in the workplace in NY state. Laws have been changing around paid leave. Eric suggests refreshing your knowledge on employment laws because it’s important to know and can prevent any legal battles. Another battle private businesses, restaurants in particular, could be struggling with is employees resisting vaccinations. Being open to communication and creating policies can help keep your business running smoothly. Eric also suggests keeping records of notes and documentation can also save you a lot of headaches. 



    Segment 4

    In the last segment of the year, Jeremiah gives advice for small business owners. Having clear policies delivered in a systematic way makes employees and employers more open to feedback. Jeremiah talks about the responsibilities that are expected of a small business owner and how it is helpful to hire experts in areas you are weak in. Before the end of the segment, Eric tells the audience ways to reach him. You can find Eric Sarver through google. His linked in profile along with his website should be a top result.



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    59m | Dec 17, 2021
  • Oki’s World

    Friday at noon I’m super pumped to go live with Kent Yoshimura

    He’s a co-founder of Neuro Gum & Oki’s World

    He’s also spent a lot of time in martial arts so the stars are in alignment for a fascinating conversation stars.

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah kicks off the show with a message of the week. He says the best version of ourselves starts with the mind. Jeremiah introduced his guest Kent Yoshimura who Jeremiah recently met at his restaurant in Brooklyn. Kent is a co-founder of Neuro Gum and Oki’s World.  He shares his mission in wanting to produce a product that can make an individuals' life better. Kent shares how got the idea for Neuro Gum while training in martial arts. Before the break, Jeremiah and Kent  chat about resilience and how quitters never win. 



    Segment 2

    Coming back from the break, Jeremiah and Kent discuss the correlation between entrepreneurs and martial arts. Kent shares he finds a connection amongst creativity, martial arts, and business. In either aspect when there is a problem in front of you, you have to tackle it the best way you can. Jeremiah and Kent begin to chat about Kent’s business in NFT. Kent shares how his partnerships have helped move his company along. Before the break, Jeremiah and Kent discuss the benefits of NFTs and how its importance can be lost amongst meaningless content. 



    Segment 3

    Jeremiah and Kent discuss Oki’s World financial plan and how they charge their NFT. Kent’s mission is to make art accessible. Jeremiah asks Kent what would be someone’s incentive for purchasing an Oki? Kent explains that when you purchase an Oki,you retain full ownership. He begins to share the steps he’s taken to further his business. Before the break, Jeremiah and Kent discuss the benefits of partnerships. 





    Segment 4

      

    In the last segment, Jeremiah and Kent talk about the difficulties that creatives can have with marketing and business. Kent shares he focuses on making things accessible and approachable which  has helped him further his business. Jeremiah shares his personal reasons for playing music and opening a restaurant. He loves sharing his work and passion especially to those who maybe aren’t aware or have access. Kent talks about the evolution of art being an ego thing in the beginning of his life and suddenly being more about sharing art with a community.



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    1h 0m | Dec 10, 2021
  • Twirling Business Talk

    Friday at noon I’ll be twirling hair & slamming shit once again with my man, Thane Taylor

    We’ll try to squeeze in some talk on business & investments too!

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

    Show Notes

    Segment 1

    Jeremiah begins the show introducing his guest and friend, Thane Taylor. Taylor , who is also known as the “Everyday Workout Man” on social media, is an owner and investor of multiple businesses including a family owned Thai restaurant in St. Cloud. Jeremiah discusses his experience owning a restaurant pre pandemic through post pandemic and maintaining a loyal staff. He explains how he managed to stay afloat with the help of his family and two official employees. Before the break, Jeremiah and Taylor discuss the benefits of taking a new approach and dropping paid marketing.

    Segment 2

    Coming back from the break, Jeremiah and Taylor share why you should take the time to reflect on your business; dissect your plan to see what works and how you can be better. Jeremiah shares the reasons for maintaining a consistent trained staff. Taylor cautions business owners against eliminating the growth of their employees and having a scarcity mindset. Taylor takes the time to talk about his different forms of income and how he maintains the workflow. Before the break, Jeremiah and Taylor talk about the difficulties with turnovers. They also discuss why you should push employees to expand their skills.

    Segment 3

    Coming back from the break, Jeremiah and Taylor continue to chat about Taylor’s different flow of incomes. Taylor is a restaurant investor along with being a franchisee of Fargo Mathnasium. He also mentions how he is planning on opening a gym, which has been a long time goal of his. Taylor breaks down the steps he's been taking to make his vision come alive. Before the break, Jeremiah shares his experience with becoming a personal trainer during the pandemic. He talks about his growing clientele and the type workouts he teaches.

    Segment 4

    Jeremiah and Taylor discuss different fighting techniques within MMA and Jiu Jitsu. They make connections to owning a business and explain how training helps you maintain self-control. Taylor shares another passive income he acquired, NFT. He talks about taking a chance in investing in various things including artwork. Jeremiah and Taylor talk about the positive aspects of investing and the high risk factors you might encounter.



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    58m | Dec 3, 2021
  • Bo Knows

    This Friday at noon I’m pumped to welcome Bo Templin to the show!

    He a sports podcast host & writer for ONE37pm

    We’ll discuss some of my favorite topics: business, media & fighting.

    Also, we’ll talk about what makes a show interesting.

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

    Segment 1

    Jeremiah starts the show by introducing his guest, sports podcast host, Bo Templin. Jeremiah and Bo discuss Bo’s company 137 and what it’s mission means to Bo. They segway the conversation to sports and begin to talk about UFC. Bo connects business to the dynamics of a fighter and links the determination and mental space of a fighter to the optimal perspective on how to run one's business.

    Segment 2

    Coming back from the break, Jeremiah and Bo talk about Bo getting invited to Kelly Slater surf ranch. No talks about getting invited by UFC champion Belfort. Jeremiah and Bo discuss Bo’s background and how he found himself with a degree in broadcast journalism. Bo says he always had a love for sports. He talks about finding stories and learning to balance your professional and personal life. Jeremiah and Bo begin to discuss their personal experiences with boxing and martial arts. They talk about the intense workouts and the strain it can put on your body.

    Segment 3

    Jeremiah and Bo discuss how Bo got into podcasting. Bo talks about joining the podcast club in high school and sticking with it through college. He talked about moving to San Diego and getting a job and then losing due to the pandemic. Bo found work through MMA commentary and got a position at 137PM through networking. Before the break, Bo gives advice for starting a podcast. He suggests setting your expectations and understanding why you want to host a show.

    Segment 4

    In the last segment, Jeremiah and Bo discuss what is next for Bo and the benefits of  collaborating with a network. Bo talks about the resources that a network is able to provide is helpful for the 22 year old. They discuss the importance of a social media presence and how different platforms can bring a larger audience. Towards the end of the segment, Jeremiah and Bo discussed advertisements and how a network becomes your advertisement. Bo leaves his information at the end of the episode. 



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    1h 3m | Nov 19, 2021
  • Where did all the workers go?!

    This Friday at noon I'm rolling it back again with RKCMO, INC. president, Ryan Kovach.

     

    Ryan has over 20 years experience in the staffing marketing industry.

     

    He's been a regular guest on the show lately, and this time we're going to try to peel some layers away from this onion.....this blight on the business community & figure out why everyone is quitting their damn job.

     

    Watch it live on Talking Alternative Broadcasting or listen live on talkradio.nyc

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah starts the show off by introducing his guest Ryan Kovach. Ryan has been a guest on the show previously. He is returning to talk about the current state of owning a business. Jeremiah and Ryan discuss the record number of employers attempting to hire and record number of people who are unemployed. Ryan went on to talk about everything associated with employment being at an all time low post pandemic. Before the break Jeremiah and Ryan discussed the trend of corporations trying to eliminate uncomfortable work environments when that is directly counter-productive to success. 



    Segment 2

    Coming back from the break Jeremiah and Ryan continue their discussion of the current trend of trying to eliminate uncomfortable work environments. They go on to mention how it affects the employer and employee relationship. Ryan discusses cancel culture and how it creates the fear of isolation and or fear of standing out. Jeremiah and Ryan segwayed discussion to  old work practices and talked about how much has changed since the pandemic. Before the break, Jeremiah and Ryan talked about the misconception of starting your own business and the common belief that you will make easy money. They chat about the importance of these obstacles and how it molds you into a stronger individual. 



    Segment 3


    Jeremiah and Ryan continue their discussion on employees looking for a new path. Ryan talks about the influence of social media and how it depicts an unrealistic lifestyle. They talk about new generations seemingly looking for an easy life. He explains that even people who are believed to love what they do are miserable at work. Ryan makes the connection to celebrities who are known to have it all but have the highest rates of suicides. He believes you need a balance of failures and triumphs. Before the break, Jeremiah connects the discussion to a story about how a butterfly’s metamorphosis shows you why struggle is necessary. 



    Segment 4

    In the last segment, Jeremiah and Ryan finish their discussion on obstacles and struggling. Ryan mentions trite tropes in films where the hero has to overcome an obstacle in order to prevail. They both agreed that wanting to make your life easier is understandable but it can become a problem when you expect everyone to accommodate you. Jeremiah believes everyone should spend some time in a service position before obtaining your degree. A way to start at the bottom and be ready for the obstacles that will come your way.



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    1h 1m | Nov 5, 2021
  • Be Afraid, Be Very Afraid

    Time to face your fears cause opening a business is fucking scary

     

    John Busso & I got some tricks & treats for everyone this Friday at noon on talkradio.nyc

     

    Costumes encouraged

     

    Going live from Spacestation Prospect’s new spot on Talking Alternative Broadcasting

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah starts the show introducing his guest John Busso. They begin talking about John opening a business during the start of the pandemic. John expresses that his friends’ advice helped him focus on growing his business even though he wasn’t allowed to operate. John talks about reintroducing social skills to children since the pandemic. He talks about his business, Spacestation and how it can be used as an educational outlet for the children in the neighborhood. 


    Segment 2


    Jermiah and John talk about surviving the pandemic financially. John talks about opening Spacestation on Prospect Ave in February 2020 and the obstacles he had to face as a new entrepreneur. The guys talk about their tight knit community and how difficult it was for small businesses to stay afloat before the pandemic. John mentions that businesses have been rising since the pandemic. Before the break, Jeremiah and John discuss Spacestation and what they offer.


    Segment 3

    Coming back from the break, John talks about being a teacher for 20 years and how it inspired him to open his business. Jeremiah Johnny talks about growing up on Prospect Ave. and being part of a tight knit kid- friendly community. Jeremiah and John begin to talk about their families and share personal stories. John segways the discussion to the idea of gaming as an educational tool. He mentions how many of the new games can spark outside interests like farming or cooking. Before the break, the discussion focused on teacher burnout and the unrealistic training teachers have to endure. 



    Segment 4

    Coming back from the break, Jeremiah and John  discussed the things they learned from the pandemic. John mentions flexibility and keeping an open mind has helped him prosper with his business. Owning a restaurant, Jeremiah also mentioned approachability. Being there for people as an outlet; for your guests, staff and or vendors. Jeremiah expressed some of the burnout he experienced and how he had to overcome it. Before the end of the show, John left a link to reach him and his business if you are looking to book camp, afterschool, or parties. You can check out his website Spacestationprospect.com



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    59m | Oct 29, 2021
  • What To Do When You Get Caught In It

    It began with a little bite, a mere taste…

    You can’t quite remember when it was, but you remember that things were never quite the same. You decided not to follow the status quo, and that decision sets you on a brand new path.

    It is a journey of adventure and failure that takes you many places, teaches you resilience, and how to embrace never-ending change.

    Later it gives you the confidence to pursue your dreams, learning from the inevitable mistakes that are all part of the voyage. You, my friend, have been bitten by the Entrepreneurial Bug, and are now caught in The Entrepreneurial Web!

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Today's episode of the Entrepreneurial Web is coming live from Fort Hamilton Distillery in Brooklyn's Industry City. Today's guest is Alex Clark, the proprietor of Industry City's new distillery and tasting room, Fort Hamilton. Alex supplies many local restaurants and bars, and liquor stores. Jeremiah refers to seeing the concept of the business in its "sperm stage" to grow into an actual business! Alex says that being an entrepreneur, "your tolerance for risk, you have to negate at some point." Alex says that if one were always worried about the consequences of doing things, they would never do it. One of the biggest things he has learned has been sales; "you can have a great brand, but if you're not moving product, then you don't have a business." Rye whiskey was his focus because it's the original whiskey of America and New York, and they "wanted to bring it back and put it on the pedestal as king of the American whiskeys, what it was until prohibition killed all the distilleries in Northeastern America." Fort Hamilton is a brand based on the history of the Revolutionary War and the Battle of Brooklyn (which technically the British won).  They are trying to establish that NY Whiskey is the oldest whiskey in America and goes all the way back to Revolutionary War times. 

    It can be trickier to get the product to market because making whiskey is a time-consuming process. Alex believes that people's biggest mistake is not focusing on branding first, not thinking about how the product will get out on the market. Jeremiah asks Alex where the point of branding started for him. Alex says that the backyard of his house is where "the plan was hatched." He admits there were long lists of names that really sucked. And adds, all names suck until you do it. Especially when naming whiskey, he had to think of what else was out there? How do you get your story across in two to three words? Alex says that the Fort Hamilton Parkway stop is what gave him the inspiration for the whiskey brand. 

    Jeremiah adds that one of his mentors and first bosses created a sizeable restaurant empire and said the name should indicate what you are.  

    Think of your distribution channels, what do your sales look like when you're an entrepreneur. 

    Alex jumps back to the challenges of brand naming. He admits that one of the challenges was finding a Trademarkable name; in the early stages of Fort Hamilton, they tried using Brooklyn in their name, and it was not possible. He says that geographical locations are tough to trademark. The name that you have is the value of your company; it's about your intellectual property. 


    Segment 2

    Jeremiah brings up that the distillery is not far from the Fort Hamilton base. They moved on to speak about the pitfalls in branding. 

    Alex points out that they have only been open for a few weeks.

    They would have opened up last year, but the pandemic stopped them. Luckily Alex still had his bartending job and was bringing in income through that gig. He advises that early business owners should not quit their job just because they are opening their business, but he acknowledges that might not be the case for some businesses. 

    Fort Hamilton wanted to make sure they had a good relationship with local retailers instead of opening up many accounts everywhere.  Quality is essential and sustainable sales are essential, making sure their supply chain is consistent. Getting that consistency going has been tricky, especially since they didn't have their own space to work out of. 

    Last March, they were supposed to move in, but all construction got shut down, and they couldn't get their license until August. They had thought about releasing a ready-to-drink cocktail, and he's glad that they didn't go down that route--he believes it would have taken them away from their mission of making whiskey. 

    Looking at other places to market is a new avenue for sales, such as internet sales. His core mission was to get the bourbon out last year instead of competing in the ready-made cocktail market. And he was still doing wholesale to local retailers. He had great connections with the local retailers and restaurants, which helped them out a lot last year. Their sales in liquor stores rose when the pandemic was grave. They noticed that having two different price points worked very well, since people couldn't order their cocktails from restaurants, but they could make their cocktails at home. 



    Segment 3

    Why take over such a big space? Tasting rooms can generate income (for a lot of distilleries, that's where they get most of their profits); Fort Hamilton thinks they will be making more money. Alex thinks that the business will take off because they're not just focusing on Brooklyn; they are using their American rye whiskey identity to build a great product. They are starting to see that they are "making more money out there than with the tasting rooms."

     They are located in the "distillery conglomerate," Jeremiah jokes that someone can show up to that courtyard and have a really good time. One of the focuses on Rye whiskey is because it's the base for all the great cocktails. The farm license gives them the ability to operate a tasting room as long as the products in stock are made with 75% of NY-based products. They make NY rye, NY bourbon, and NY maple syrup; they are a premium brand, and the goal is to have a full-fledge cocktail menu highlighting NY spirits.  


    Segment 4,

    Fort Hamilton offers the following products: single barrel rye, double-barrel rye (small batch), double-barrel bourbon, high rye double-barrel bourbon, car strength rye whiskey, and bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup.



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    59m | Oct 23, 2021
  • #nofilter

    Friday at noon it’s the triumphant return of my brother, Jacob Fox.

     

    We just celebrated 1 year of our Instagram Live side show, Zorro Bros Oddcast.

     

    Tune in live on talkradio.nyc for lots of Chappelle-style banter but also thoughts on business, leadership & podcasting

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Welcome to Episode #101!  Jeremiah opens with a quote from Ric Flair.  Jeremiah welcomes his guest this week, his little brother, Jacob Fox.  It’s the first anniversary of their Zorro Bros Oddcast on Instagram Live.  Jacob discusses how his life has changed since the launch of Oddcast.  Jeremiah gives a progress update on his MMA training, which is considerably different than Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a number of ways, in particular the integration of wrestling into the fighting style.  


    Segment 2

    Jeremiah shares some trivia about the podcast theme song!  Jeremiah and Jacob discuss Dave Chappelle’s most recent Netflix special, The Closer, and how important it is for entrepreneurs to be able to accept criticism and rejection.  Jacob outlines why this acceptance is key to being a successful salesperson.  Jeremiah shares his thoughts on acceptance and confidence.   


    Segment 3

    Jacob talks about the difference between being a sales manager versus a sales leader.  Jeremiah and Jacob talk about the changes that take place once you reach “the top” and have to deal with things that are beyond your control, whether it’s in business or as a parent.  Jacob shares what he believes are the strongest types of leadership.  Jeremiah discusses questions his mentor asked him during Clubhouse discussions and his struggle to answer them, and how he redeemed himself when it came time to interview him on his own show. 


    Segment 4

    Jeremiah and Jacob share pro tips on how to launch a show on Instagram Live: getting it set up, sharing across platforms, and editing clips for promotional purposes.  They then turn back to the conversation about confidence, which is useful for anyone thinking about launching a show of their own.  Jacob shares how vital it is to let go of your ego, something that also translates well to Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.  Don’t be afraid to get knocked down - and if you do, be sure to get right back up.



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    1h 1m | Oct 16, 2021
  • 100 Strong!

    This Friday at noon marks the 100th episode of my show!!

    I’ve got a heavy handful of special guests coming on to help me celebrate & talk about the things we all love in life that have made a show like this a possibility.

    Huge shout out to Lance Knaub, Tony Disilvestro, Belinda Di Giambattista, Ryan Kovach, Dom Jackson & Nick "Ronin" Lozano for making this happen….I could never do it alone.


    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.


    Show Notes

    Segment 1

    It’s the 100th episode! Message of the week: You are a product of the people you surround yourself with. Jeremiah welcomes three guests this week: Tony Disilvestro, Lance Knaub and Belinda Di Giambattista. All three people have been hugely influential in Jeremiah’s life, going back over 25 years. All three have built up, maintained and/or sold businesses and have branched off into coaching. This week’s episode will be Clubhouse-style. Jeremiah asks the group: what does Community mean to you? Each guest provides two-minute answers. Jeremiah shares anecdotes on how community engagement and trust over the years has helped his businesses prosper.

    Segment 2

    Jeremiah’s next question to the group: as a coach, what are the main mistakes/obstacles that young entrepreneurs are making or are not on their radars? Lance, Belinda and Tony all share their two-minute thoughts. Common mistakes include: focusing too much on “the grind,” ignoring self care, not having a niche, refusing to think outside the box, not systemizing processes, etc. Jeremiah and guests discuss the importance of remembering the basics of entrepreneurship, especially for young people with big aspirations.

    Segment 3

    Jeremiah welcomes guests Ryan Kovach, Dom Jackson & Nick "Ronin" Lozano to talk all things Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. Ryan, Dom and Nick are all entrepreneurs who also practice jiu-jitsu in their spare time and believe it bears a lot in common with entrepreneurship in ways you may not realize. Jeremiah continues the Clubhouse two-minute question trend and asks the group: How has training in jiu-jitsu informed your professional life? Whether it’s things like overcoming managing imposter syndrome or understanding when to change your move set, Ryan, Dom and Nick provide their personal insights. Jeremiah and Dom discuss how Dom recently got into jiu-jitsu. He’s been slowly but surely building up his abilities and has learned a lot of strategy along the way!

    Segment 4

    Jeremiah talks about the MMA lessons he started taking a few months ago, and how unprepared he was for it even with his jiu-jitsu skills. Jeremiah and guests build on this reflection to discuss how important it is to remain creative when adjusting to new and difficult situations. Whether it’s in the media world or in the ring, having the ability to focus on a strategy, and to adapt that strategy tactically, is key to continuous growth.



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    1h 0m | Oct 8, 2021
  • Grindstone Mentality

    Join Jeremiah and his guest, Wil Loushin as they discuss MMA and the entrepreneurial mindset.


    Listen in to this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

    Show Notes

    Segment 1

    Jeremiah has guest Will Loushin on today. The message of the week mentions how you need to position yourself so that you don't get knocked down, and this applies to MMA and business. Will is a gym owner, and he is an MMA trainer; he specifies that Grindstone Athletics in Virginia Beach gets you ready to fight. After the short intro, the guys got chatting about their past experiences in some classes. Will was once a Marine and has plenty of combat experience.

    Segment 2

    Will is also a jiu-jitsu instructor, kids only. Will is originally from Colorado but ended up in Virginia. When he joined the military, he was 18, and after returning from combat, he met an MMA fighter. In 2013 Will's wife suggested that he get more involved in Jiu-Jitsu given that she noticed how much he loved it. He began by training kids and seeing how the jiu-jitsu provided income, opened his eyes to take the craft more seriously. 

    Will opened grindstone four years ago but then covid hit and made things rough. Now things are getting back to normal, and their numbers are rising. Will was holding online classes for a while, via Zoom and he noticed that couples whose spouses didn't show interest at first are now training. As Will was setting up Grindstone, he luckily used the GI Bill funds to help fund the business. He made it clear that he isn't the sole proprietor; it's a group of them that own Grindstone.

    Segment 3

    Jeremiah wants to start an academy; he said that during the pandemic, he had a studio. Unfortunately, many schools closed during the pandemic. In Jeremiah's view, some that definitely should not have gone. He wants to open something that will mix fitness and martial arts. Everyone at the Grindstone gym is very passionate about the style they perform; Will says that the gym isn't a cookie-cutter gym. If there are people who don't fit Grindstone, the gym has the power to refuse admission. There is an old-school vibe to Grindstone; it's dirty and grungy. He emphasizes that he is passionate about MMA, not there to sell something. They are there to provide quality. Will says that when the uncertainty of the pandemic hit, that is when his Marine Corps training came in handy; instead of feeling sorry for himself, he was trying to find a solution.

    Segment 4

    Grindstone is the mentality of the gym, work hard. Focus and discipline are the two main things for Will that can be applied to many facets of life. Grindstone plans on moving to a bigger facility so that they can run multiple classes at the same time.



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    1h 1m | Oct 1, 2021
  • Through Another Lense

    Running it back this Friday at noon with my guy and top NYC cameraman, Tom Justino.

    He was my wing man for my first ever Facebook Live and we're at it again this week talking the current state of production, what gear you need & his podcast, Toll Switch.

    No one has given me better advice when it comes to video, audio & photography than Tom over the years.

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah is broadcasting this week from his restaurant, Della, in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn.  Tom gives the advice to not get anything more than what you absolutely need when it comes to equipment.  Jeremiah and Tom discuss the new iPhone 13, which does not make many improvements to the photography features introduced in iPhone 12.  Even though the photography features on newer iPhone models are excellent, post production is generally still needed for a professional-grade photo.  Jeremiah and Tom tend to upgrade their iPhones every two years.  They recommend Moment lenses to enhance iPhone photography and discuss whether these lenses will work homogeneously with upgraded Portrait Mode features.  Jeremiah asks Tom about any pointers for improving videography.  Tom says that audio quality makes all the difference in the world for enhancing video, referencing a scene in Taxi Driver as an example.  Always save background noise in case you wish to use it in a finished video mix.  Software such as Adobe Premiere Plus can be useful for editing video.  Jeremiah and Tom will be back after the break.            


    Segment 2

    Back from the break, Jeremiah asks for Tom’s take on how much the industry has changed since the start of the pandemic.  Tom notes that we have been more accepting of lower quality standards than we normally would have pre-pandemic - Zoom audio and video quality, for example.  As long as you can give the viewer/listener what they’re there for, then that’s all that matters.  They will forgive the audio/visual hiccups.  Jeremiah notes that over the last two weeks in Midtown Manhattan, daily activities are as close to normal as they’ve been in the last year and a half.  It may never fully go back to what it was pre-pandemic, but the volume of people has been much higher.  Tom says this transition to the new normal means he needs to navigate the grey area between art and commerce.  People and brands are going to want to tell stories together, which provides a lot of opportunities for photography, especially on social media.  Tom is going to continue focusing on fine art photography while also finding ways for his photography to tell stories for brands.  Social media is a great way to prop up brand stories, whether it’s sharing a mission, promoting a pop-up location or directing to a detailed website.  Jeremiah mentions Google My Business, which is an effective way to integrate all social content into a singular platform.  Tom recommends using message boards and forums on brand websites to further your message.  More to come after the break.                   

     

    Segment 3 

    Jeremiah asks Tom, if a picture is worth a thousand words, how much is a video worth?  Jeremiah says the hardest thing to maintain when scaling a business is intimacy.  Video has the potential to scale intimacy much more effectively than a photo can.  Sam agrees that it’s easier for a viewer to invest in video/film and that it takes a unique type of person to get lost in a photograph in the same way.  Jeremiah asks Sam what strategies he employs for growing his business.  Right now Tom says that getting back into things is so new, he focused on putting his fine art out and hoping that it attracts customers interested in working with him.  He adds that he has had more time during the day to focus on work since his kid is back to in-person school and afterschool activities.  Prior to that he was doing a lot of his writing at night and getting outside to shoot whenever he could.  He started working with Fort Hamilton Distillery by meeting up with him on numerous occasions in the Windsor Terrace/Kensington area.  Tom remarks that of Jeremiah’s restaurant businesses were able to prosper through the pandemic because people tend to turn to food for comfort.   Jeremiah and Sam will come back for their final segment after the break.          

       

    Segment 4

    After the break, Jeremiah asks Tom about his podcast, Toll Switch.  Tom was inspired to create a storytelling studio without constraints, where the stories could be translated to different mediums.  From this came Toll Switch, a series of one-act teleplays taking place in New York City in the 50s.  It’s allowed Sam to tell all of the stories he’s wanted to tell.  The video companion pieces to the show are filmed in black and white to recall the style of noir films of the era.  The show can be found on all major podcast platforms.  Tom would like to grow the show by connecting more to the NYC theater world, to utilize the top-tier acting talent.  The end goal is to eventually be able to work with a major network.  Learn more about Tom at his website JustinoPictures.com and on Instagram at @bullfella.  Learn more about Toll Switch at TollSwitchStudios.com and @tollswitch on Facebook, Instragram and Twitter.



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    58m | Sep 25, 2021
  • Learn To Speak

    This Friday at noon I'll be discussing 3 of my favorite topics - entrepreneurship, podcasting & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu - with business owner & bjj practitioner, Robert Johnstone.

    Robert is a partner in Speakeasy Podcast Network & an old training partner of my bro, Jacob Fox. 

    We'll dive into why podcasting is smart for business owners, what it takes to get one together, the type of services Speakeasy provides & how jiu jitsu informs your professional life.

    Watch the live video on Talking Alternative Broadcasting or listen live on talkradio.nyc.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah kicks off the show with a quote from Gary V: “Every business is a media company.”  Jeremiah welcomes Robert Johnstone to the show.  He is the partner of the Speakeasy Podcast Network.  Jeremiah asks Robert how he got into podcasting.  Robert got into podcasting due to jiu jitsu and finding out that Joe Rogan had a podcast.  He was in the Marine Corps at the time, working on F18s and teaching martial arts. Once he was out of the Marines he used his knack for marketing learned from growing up in a small town and being fascinated by the ad booklets he’d receive in the mail.  He wanted to get into business with a focus on marketing and started by selling advertising at a local newspaper.  He got into digital marketing with his business partner because while the company didn’t have capital, others were impressed with how they were marketing the company.  This led to the creation of Wayne Media Group, the parent company of Speakeasy, which did digital marketing for clients on a local level.  They were benefitting tremendously from using podcasting to market their business, and clients began asking them for help establishing their own.  Podcasting eliminates the need for a broadcasting background and traditional media support.  One thing led to another and for the last two years, Speakeasy has helped clients launch successful podcasts.  They help them set their goals, give them best practices and help market podcasts to their intended audiences.  As a result Speakeasy has been able to build a team of intelligent employees specializing in podcast marketing.   After the break, Jeremiah and Robert will continue to the conversation about building a successful team.  


    Segment 2

    Jeremiah comes back from the break to ask Robert more information on Wayne Media Group.  They do marketing for small businesses with personal approach.  For example, they’ll take on a company’s social media management, Google business page management, photography and videography, and helping with their marketing strategy from a holistic approach.  What they want to accomplish by staying local in Louisville, even though there are benefits of outsourcing, is they always want to be there and want their clients to be spoken for locally.  They want their clients to know that they will always be a phone call away.  Everyone on his team are real people who will knock on your door to help out with your marketing.  Speakeasy now has in-person services where clients can come to the podcast studio to see how the shows are produced.  Jeremiah discusses how difficult it is to scale intimacy - offering a level of intimacy where clients feel like they’re talking to you and that you’re hearing them.  As you expand nationally and internationally, that feeling of intimacy can start to go away.  In 2011 when Jeremiah was opening multiple business at the same time, they were short on marketing budget and felt like there were no middle ground marketing services companies on offer.  Robert says that Speakeasy offers this for small, scrappy businesses and one of the reasons they can do this is by building and maintaining a work culture where their employees are treated well and made to feel like they are contributing positively to clients’ business.  That culture then spreads to the clients. Jeremiah says a key to establishing a niche business is to focus on what competitors are not offering, and to make yourself visible in that space.  He thinks Speakeasy is offering this type of niche service to small businesses. Robert says Speakeasy saw that need for a niche and can now offer smaller companies marketing opportunities that are otherwise seemingly only available to larger companies with big marketing budgets.  Podcasts in particular can be started on a very small budget. After the break Jeremiah will ask Robert more about what Speakeasy can offer in terms of podcast development and marketing. 

     

    Segment 3 

    Back from the break, Robert offers pointers on how best to develop and market your podcast.  “The best way to start your podcast is to start your podcast.”  Record yourself a lot, listen to yourself and take notes on how you can improve your voice.  Stay consistent with it: try to record every week if you can.  Keep on top of your goals and objectives for the podcast.  Identify the audience you want to speak to and develop a strategy for growing that audience.  Start with your niche and you will eventually be able to expand the audience.  Jeremiah mentions how his podcast started off focusing a lot on jiu jitsu, and the show took off with that niche audience and grew from there.  Robert says one group of businesspeople who benefit greatly from podcast are real estate agents.  The most successful ones grow their audience by talking about more than just real estate - ghost stories for example.  Jeremiah mentions fellow TalkRadio.nyc show Rediscovering New York as an example of a real estate professional using their platform successfully.  Robert says three three things local podcasters should know they will gain from having a podcast.  #1: business-to-business networking capability.  #2: Content generation that you can use across your other marketing and social platforms.  #3: you’ll build a strong brand image for your company.  Jeremiah adds you’ll also realize that podcasting is genuinely fun to do.  Robert adds that podcasting is a good way to grow your business from a content perspective, without necessarily having to worry about hard numbers.  After the break Jeremiah and Robert will talk about jiu jitsu.   


    Segment 4

    Wrapping it up for today is a discussion between Jeremiah and Robert on jiu jitsu.  Jeremiah says jiu jitsu 101 is having a strategy.  Similar to business, podcasting and life, jiu jitsu needs to have a strategy or else things can be very chaotic.  Robert responds saying it’s extremely important to have a plan, similar to having a content plan for a podcast.  It’s also important to go in with a clear head so you can focus on implementing your plan.  To close out, Jeremiah asks Robert for some parting wisdom.  Robert says it’s invaluable to be able to work through emotional turmoil.  He learned this in the Marines and this has stayed with him during his life and career.  You will make mistakes and you will experience pain, but if you make it through, you will be successful.



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    57m | Sep 17, 2021
  • Evergreen Mentality

    This Friday noon I'm getting the firewood ready with Frank "Chopper" Wells

     

    He’s a fighter in the truest sense & had many bouts, but his journey to independence as a businessman is perhaps his toughest battle yet

     

    Tune in live on talkradio.nyc to learn why they call him Chopper

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah introduces Frank “Chopper” Wells to The Entrepreneurial Web. Frank shares about his own nutrition company. Frank shares his journey to where he is today. He shares how he was introduced to Jiu Jitsu and MMA and what really intrigued him about the sport and what he has done with that training. He also shares his travels to different countries and where he trained and got certified. Frank got verified on general nutrition and used that to not only help himself but help others understand how food affects their bodies. 


    Segment 2

    The two start the conversation about having a good relationship with food while having to cut weight to make weight for fights. Frank relates how eating healthy is hard but creating a sustainable way to eat puts you into a mindset where it becomes easier over time. He also shares that he does not eat healthy 100% of the time, that he has his moments where he has a slice of cake or something that isn't as nutritious as he usually eats and he explains that it is okay to do that. They mention covid and talk about how it has affected the world, in relation individuals weight affects them on the daily. Frank shares the unhealthy habits he sees and shares how to regulate them and have a different outlook on relationships with food. 

     

    Segment 3 

    Jeremiah talks about the good habits that pro fighters practice and how these habits put individuals in better shape both physically and mentally. Frank shares how he has helped individuals get into fighting from business backgrounds. He shares how he has taken hectic schedules and gotten to help and see change in clients. The two talk about balance and how it is not only about diet, but also about sleep and rest.  


    Segment 4

    Frank shares both his most memorable and his first fights and how he has grown from them. He also talks about what goes through his head when he faces resistance, he encourages those who want to see change to make change. Frank tells the story behind his social media names for both business and his personal life that show a little insight to his journey to where he is today.



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    57m | Sep 4, 2021
  • The Jiu Jitsu Spiral

    Join Jeremiah and his guest as they talk about business,  taking risks, and of course, Ju Jitsu!

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Jeremiah is joined by Rodrego Crespo, a black belt and partner for Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu. Rodrego tells his story of traveling back and forth between San Paulo. He continues to share how his media company was made and what they provide. Rodrego shares how he has seen the difference between living and working in Rio, San Paulo, and America. He gives insight to what he was interested in working with at the time of starting out in 2005, and how it was hard to start because social media was not as popular as it is today. Rodrego shares about his partners and how he still has business partners in different parts of the world and what that looks and feels like for an entrepreneur. 


    Segment 2

    Jeremiah and Rodreigo talk about Rodregos involvement with fashion and luxury brands. Jeremiah asks how he got into art and creative content, and Rodrego tells that he not only studied it in university but also got a job involved with advertisement that expanded his horizon. He shares it was when he got involved with an upper scale company when he truly saw the heights his career could reach. Jeremiah asks about how he manages to balance and trust all his business partners. Rodrego tells both the good and the bad experiences that he has faced over time, and how he has learned and evolved over time in managing all his responsibilities. Rodrego tells how over time he has learned to say “no” and the confidence that he has gained by choosing confidently. Jeremiah emphasises the weight of trust and how it truly will affect business partners and the growth of a company. 

     

    Segment 3 

    Jeremiah and Rodrego talk about what it means being an entrepreneur, having multiple businesses, and still having time to do what you want. The two talk about the beauty about being able to step away from the company while still being involved in it. Jeremiah talks about how the pandemic had affected Rodrego and his companies. Rodrego tells how they flourished during the pandemic and expanded, he spoke about his Jiu Jitsu company and how that not only began but grew after partnering with Gregor, a guest of Jeremiahs on previous episodes. 


    Segment 4

    Jeremiah restates the highlights of the show, bringing up how important the people you surround yourself with are, as well as remembering to let go of some of the responsibilities. Jeremiah continues to talk about how he has seen so many entrepreneurs that they don't let go, but it is impossible to do it all when creating a company. Giving up some responsibility to a partner shows trust and lets the process flow much more smoothly.



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    1h 0m | Aug 28, 2021
  • OPERATING UNDER PRESSURE

    Many people begin their Jiu Jitsu journey for reasons of self defense, with the end goal of being able to control an untrained antagonist.

    But once you join a school and develop a community, the ante gets raised and your attention shifts to being able to implement your techniques on a knowledgable, resisting opponent.  For many, this is the pinnacle of your training experience.

    Marketers these days are faced with a similar challenge. 

    Sure….it’s easy to say you’re a good marketer when you’re providing results in high economic times with little resistance, but how do you perform when businesses are struggling to stay afloat amidst a whimsical regulatory environment and waning consumer confidence?

    This Friday at noon I’m honored to welcome back to the show RKCMO president & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt, Ryan Kovach.  This week we’ll be discussing ways in which businesses & agencies can be nimble & strategic under the pressure & constraints the current situation is presenting, and still execute effective marketing.

     

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.


    Segment 1

    Starting off today’s show, Jeremiah delves into a brief discussion about martial arts, a topic covered in the last show, before introducing his guest this week Ryan Kovach, RKCMO president and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt. Jeremiah explains that Ryan has previously been on the show, and on that episode Ryan talked about his business. Jeremiah asks the first question of the show, asking about Ryan’s background. This gives Ryan the floor to talk about how he came from an entrepreneurial family and how his family has been in business through all kinds of crises, however, in his opinion, nothing has been like running a business within the current pandemic. This prompts Ryan to delve into how he has customers across the United States with different political views and mindsets. This is difficult to navigate, he explains, because people are only in agreement that they hate the other side. He feels, however, that as a business owner it is not his place to judge his clients. 


    Segment 2

    Returning to the show, Jeremiah and Ryan have a conversation about blue belts versus black belts, and how some blue belts are almost to the same level as some black belts. They then move to talking about the current unemployment situation in the United States. Ryan then starts talking about how this situation pertains to marketing, launching into a personal story. He describes how he and his wife both got diagnosed with COVID-19 in November, he says, before getting COVID-19 once again the following year. During his experiences with this disease, he believes the thing that helped the most was maintaining his physical health. Next, Ryan goes into, in his opinion, why he believes we need to return to normalcy. He talks about how this pandemic has required people to be innovative in order to reduce risk, but that being innovative can be very difficult for some businesses and that there are only so many measures these businesses can take.


    Segment 3 

    After the break, Jeremiah gives a brief summary of the past conversation. This prompts Jeremiah to talk about how he and his wife have had lots of difficulty running their business during this pandemic, as they are understaffed and have lower numbers of customers. Jeremiah then asks Ryan how to market to get new business, especially if already overwhelmed. Ryan gives his opinion on this, using a Jiu Jitsu analogy. Next, Ryan talks about how COVID-19 deaths over the past few months are lower, even with the delta variant. Jeremiah describes how he was driving through Brooklyn when he heard about the new mandates, and for a second, considered moving to another city where he can have his restaurant. It is not sustainable for businesses to have to close repeatedly, Jeremiah explains. Ryan talks about how, if vaccinations are required for your staff, you should have them get vaccinated. 


    Segment 4

    After the last break, Jeremiah recaps the last segment. This is the time, Ryan explains, to beef up your marketing. Then, he talks about how in some cases, it might be time to productize. He gives the example of productizing a certain sauce from Jeremiah’s restaurant, and getting it on the shelves of the local grocery store. Returning back to the topic of marketing, Ryan talks about how these regulations being put in place mean that it is time to market as much as possible. Market that you are open for business and following regulations, Ryan says. He continues, emphasizing that, in his opinion, communication is the key to returning successfully. They then wrap up today’s show, and Jeremiah thanks Ryan for his insight.



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    1h 0m | Aug 21, 2021
  • Being The Bad Ass

    This Friday at noon I’m going live with Frank Pepe!

    We’ll be talking brazilian jiu jitsu, imposters & how to be the most bad ass person you can be!

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

    Show Notes

    Segment 1

    Starting off today’s show on the Entrepreneurial Web, Jeremy introduces his guest of the week Frank Pepe. Frank talks about how he’s been doing jiu jitsu for two years, and how during those two years, jiu jitsu has opened up a new world for him. Emphatically, he describes that his confidence levels have been through the roof. Before he started doing this practice, Frank says, he would have described himself as a team sport guy, but the fact that jiu jitsu is an individual sport has allowed him to grow further and work on his mental health. Frank and Jeremy then compare the trust that is built in jiu jitsu to the trust that is built within business. In the comparison, Frank details how often in jiu jitsu you are put in the position to trust that others are not going to hurt you. Similarly, in business, you must trust that the people around them are going to help each other out.

    Segment 2

    Returning to the show, Frank and Jeremy have a discussion about the pros and cons of using LinkedIn. This prompts them to make a slight shift in conversation, and to talk about how often people who are just starting out in their career are great in theory but not yet in practice. Next, they discuss how, due to the nature of jiu jitsu, they both feel that their worries and problems dissolve when they work on the mat. Compared to running or lifting weights, they say, during which you can check your phone and there’s generally no problem solving, in jiu jitsu, you have to completely and actively focus on the task at hand. The conversation then drifts to how in both jiu jitsu and in business, when you find yourself in a bad spot, if you allow yourself to go with the knee-jerk reaction and try to change something immediately, you may end up in a worse or equally bad position. Patience is key, they say.

    Segment 3

    After the second break, Frank and Jeremy discuss how jiu jitsu is like a mythology; we pass down generations of information through movement and technique. At some point, they describe, you don’t have to speak anymore. Jeremy then asks Frank how jiu jitsu relates to his current career, considering that his occupation is translating and relaying information. This leads Frank to talk about how jiu jitsu is essentially translated from one person who is more skilled to someone who is less skilled. He describes examples of people he worked with who did not know the fundamentals yet. Thus, he says, translating main elements of jiu jitsu is similar to how he translates in his work. Jeremy and Frank then talk about the idea that if you really wanna be good at something then you should try teaching it. There’s a lot of value, they say, training with someone less skilled than you. They even connect it to business, pointing out that surrounding ourselves with people who don’t necessarily know as much is helpful to learning in that context as well.

    Segment 4

    After the final break, Jeremy and Frank talk about how jiu jitsu studios were like during the pandemic. When pandmeic first hit, studios closed for a few months and then started slowly opening up over the course of the pandemic. Over fall, they say, it just exploded. Jeremy talks about how before jiu jitsu studios were open again, he found himself practicing in empty apartments, basements and even a motorcycle shop. The main reason why these studios close, they talk about, is because jiu jitsu is the opposite of social distancing. Returning to an earlier topic, Jeremy and Frank talk about how people may be overly confident when they first start out but once they’re in the studio it’s a different story. When you have major opposition or adversity, they say, it might be different. Jeremy then wraps up the show with a few notes about the pandemic.



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    57m | Aug 13, 2021
  • Adversity Can Be The Best Teacher

    If you think you’ve had it rough, I implore you to check out this week’s show with author, Justin Reeves.

    His story offers perspective on what sheer determination can create, and his book drops very soon!

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by clicking here.

    Show Notes

    Segment 1

    Starting the podcast, Jeremy introduces his guest Justin Reeves. Following the introduction, Justin gives a brief summary of his journey to where he is today. Jeremy and Justin delve into some of the specifics of Justin’s journey, including how he started a book publishing company in his homeless shelter. As they continue talking, Justin briefly discusses how his life was changed following his brother’s suicide. JD the author. Raising three kids as a single dad.

    Segment 2

    Got good grades but didn’t go all the way through and got his GED. not a 9 to 5 job nothing wrong with it but and come from a background where he was encouraged to do it despite his background. Ask about recording studios. I went to school for audio engineering and used to rap. Didn’t work out just because things don't go as planned doesn't mean you don’t have a purpose. Entrepreneurial learning creative backgrounds Jeremy comments. They bond over having to fend for themselves? Bag of snakes in the middle of room 40 running and won't know and 40 will run and they will say snakes and 10 will stand at perimeter and watch and 5 will try to capture snakes. Which person am I. I watched someone get killed at 9 and community and Post Traumatic Streets Disorder. Normalizing things that traumatized him. You’re just going through it

    Segment 3

    Welcoming us back after a break, Jeremy gives a brief summary of the past segment before asking about Justin’s book Post Traumatic Streets Disorder. Mind becomes accustomed to it he is trying to shift life to success, trying to shake bad habits, take you through journey and all things he;s been through gotta let go ou=f old ways always on defense. People have unrealistic expectations, Jeremy says. Hoping book serves as a reference finding hope when he makes it through. Battle depression and many battles getting raw emotions while going through these things. Tried to kill himself and didn’t die. How to write a book self publishing he self published and he talks about inspiration



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    59m | Aug 6, 2021
  • Convert Your Marketing

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

    Segment 1

    Opening up the show, Jeremiah introduces his guest Ryan Gerardi and they have a conversation about navigating various social media platforms. Specifically, Jeremiah and Ryan bring up clubhouse, it’s similarities to twitter, and its general popularity over time. They talk about how, essentially, clubhouse removed a lot of friction by making communication smoother. Shifting to a new topic, Jeremiah and Ryan talk about the relationship between marketing and sales, marketing and businesses, and talk about marketing in general. They also clarify that, though it is important, social media isn’t necessarily the same as marketing nor is it the most important aspect of running a business.  

    Segment 2

    Following the break, Jeremiah gives a short summary of the first segment. Next, Jeremiah asks about Ryan’s martial arts training. Ryan talks about how he currently has his first degree black belt. Next, Jeremiah talks about the Jujutsu studio that he just opened. He talks about how COVID affected his martial arts studio, and how he transitioned to making instructional videos for his clients so that they could continue training from their own home. Jeremiah goes into how he treats his martial arts studio as a business, and in fact, feels that he treats every project he launches, including this podcast, like a business. Ryan comments on this tendency, stating that Jeremiah possesses entrepreneurialism. 


    Segment 3 

    After the break, Jeremiah and Ryan discuss Ryan’s business. Ryan launches into a brief summary of his journey to his current career from his car business. Specifically, he describes that he has always had a talent for working with technology, and realized that he also wanted to teach others, and therefore, eventually ended up pursuing his current career in managing media and public relations for small businesses and professionals. Next, they talk about making podcasts and offer their advice for those wanting to start their own podcast. They also discuss how entrepreneurship requires creativity, and that a lot of people who have the entrepreneurial edge tend to be artistic in some way. 


    Segment 4

    Wrapping up the show, Ryan elaborates further on what he does with public relations and media and how it can help his clients. He talks about the different plans he has for his program that cost different amounts of money per month. Continuing to elaborate, he explains that in his program they can do one-on-one or group coaching, depending on what plan you go with, to help you come up with your business strategy for public relations and media. As they close the show, Ryan lets us know to look up his name, Ryan Gerardi, in order to find him online. He also lets us know to find his website, ryangerardi.com, which will lead you to his Linkedin. 



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    1h 1m | Jul 30, 2021
  • Back In The Fight

    Throughout the pandemic, one of the hardest hit industries was the martial arts. In general, martial arts requires close contact with another human(especially Brazilian Jiu Jitsu), and unless someone in your household also trained, your participation during COVID either greatly diminished or all together disappeared. And all those schools that offered sanctuary to the martial artist suffered tremendously during the lockdown, as well.

    Similar to Broadway, owners & operators of these academies were given very little information as far as a timeline for reopening, particularly in NYC. With finances diminishing over the extended closure, many did not survive the 16 month shutdown.....but there are success stories.

    This week I'm pleased to share the mic with Gregor Gracie to discuss the reopening of his Brooklyn academy along the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront. If there's one thing the Gracies are trained to face from a very young age, it's adversity, and this week we'll hear how Gregor's lifelong journey in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu prepared him for what is likely the biggest challenge his school will ever face.

    Tune in for this energetic conversation at TalkRadio.nyc or watch the Facebook Livestream by Clicking Here.

    Segment 1

    Jeremiah introduces the episode by explaining where he is recording today, in the newly opened Gregor Gracie Jiu Jitsu Academy before introducing the message of the week, “Jiu Jitsu is like a philosophy, it helps me learn how to face life”. He then introduces his guest for this week, Gregor Gracie the owner of the academy, and a well accomplished martial artist. Jeremiah and Gregor discuss Gregor’s first academy he operated that opened in 2018, before it closed down due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Gregor explained how his first academy was a great learning experience that allowed him to be able to upgrade his space to his current academy’s location along the Brooklyn Bridge Park waterfront. Gregor goes in depth about what attracted him to that area to open his current academy. The two discuss the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2020, and where Gregor’s headspace was in regards to running his academy and how it was impacted by the pandemic. Jeremiah and Gregor discuss the Jiu Jitsu mentality, and how this mindset has helped them throughout the pandemic, as well as their daily and professional lives.


    Segment 2

    Jeremiah and Gregor discuss how for the longest time due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the fate of Jiu Jitsu was very fragile due to the nature of the martial art being a contact heavy sport. The two continued to talk about how the pandemic impacted business, Jeremiah bringing up the issues that occurred with leases and paying rent, as many businesses were unable to open because of the pandemic, leaving the owners unable to pay their landlords, leading to their permanent closure. Gregor brings up how sad it is to see all of the gyms that had to close down because of the pandemic, as he doesn’t like the mindset that one area only needs one gym within it, as he believes that the more gyms that are open and operating the more people that know about Jiu Jitsu. Jeremiah and Gregor discuss Gregor’s business strategies in opening his newest academy during this time, and expanding it at that. Gregor goes in depth at what motivated him to start his own business and open his own academy, rather than focus exclusively on professional MMA fighting. Gregor continues to explain why he enjoys operating a Jiu Jitsu academy, and that he’s happy that he made the transition to running a business because of how much joy it brings him.


    Segment 3

    Jeremiah and Gregor discuss what kinds of lessons are going to be available at his new Jiu Jitsu academy, and how he has expanded the kind of content available from his previous academy. The two continued to discuss the Jiu Jitsu community, and how the community impacts Gregor, and how it plays into how he operates his academy and what is offered at the academy. Gregor explains the kinds of classes that he offers for kids, and how there is a focus on both self confidence and self defense, both of which Gregor strongly believes that children should know. The two continue to discuss how Jiu Jitsu is very much about working together, and helping each other to improve their skills. Jeremiah explains how much he appreciates Jiu Jitsu because you can always improve and better yourself, and those who you train with are there for the journey with you. Gregor continues off of that point, saying that Jiu Jitsu helps to keep you humble, and to not judge a person by their appearance, an aspect of Jiu Jitsu and the community he appreciates. Jeremiah and Gregor discuss digital marketing, and Gregor’s marketing strategies when preparing for the opening of his academy.


    Segment 4

    Jeremiah goes in depth about the grand re-opening of Gregor’s Jiu Jitsu academy, as well as the environment of where it is located. Jeremiah and Gregor discuss Gregor’s thoughts on Jiu Jitsu going forward, as well as the future of the Jiu Jitsu community. Gregor goes in depth about his different endeavors within the Jiu Jitsu world, as well as the growth of the competition team he is on.





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    56m | Jul 16, 2021
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