Episodes
Sponsored L'iluy nishmat David ben Mordechai a'h Sponsored by Moshe Eliezer ben Bayla in appreciation of Schatzy's kindness Is this really your first podcast appearance? What's the goal of play? How many businesses can you run simultaneously, and successfully, and how on Earth do you do that? What's the secret to building a status with 1K+ followers without selling anything? Join us as we 'Unlock the Schatzy Hack' with David Schatzkammer of Brooklyn, a licensed play therapist,...
Published 05/31/23
How did a Jew in Nazi-occupied Netherlands become the mayor of a town and end up remarrying his wife through a Nazi matchmaker?  What is the power of a pilgrimage to Kerister, Hungary? How do you craft a compelling piece of social media content? How do you avoid the emptiness of the sea of endless content? Naomi Abigail Garfinkel of Amsterdam, Netherlands is a Content Creator at Meaningful Minute, a major Jewish content network dedicated to quenching the tremendous thirst for spiritual...
Published 05/10/23
Why did you 'chuck' aside your mitzvah observance and what brought you back? What did the psychic tell you about your not-even-yet-unborn son and about learning Kabbalah? Where do you source your business insights on the E-commerce Mindset podcast that resonate with so many followers? After growing and selling an Internet life insurance agency in 2014, Liran  decided to get involved in eCommerce and selling on Amazon. Liran started  several eCommerce brands that have sold millions of...
Published 05/03/23
How did the Ritz-Carlton employee who was bad-mouthed for leaving early every weekend end up winning the company car? What's the biggest moneymaker for the hospitality industry, why does that make them wary of kosher events, and how do you find the common ground for a win-win? How did you end up in seminary in Israel because of your boyfriend, lose him, and end up marrying him? Utilizing her worldwide network of hotels and “Service with a Smile” attitude–Suzanne and her company Meeting...
Published 04/26/23
What can you learn from YouTube DUI content creators, and where do they fall short? What is the mystery of resin and how do you tame it to succumb to your artistic will? Where do operating tables meet branded luxury office furniture? Moe Rosner is the Founder and Owner of MajestiXStudio, which designs and produces high-end commercial and residential custom furniture.  He grew up in a Chabad home with its customary international exposure, tried his hand in many industries and found his...
Published 04/19/23
Why did you prefer army intelligence over combat, and how did that choice prepare you for a not-normal business career? How did you build up a massive Amazon reimbursement firm while running a massive Amazon sales company at the same time? Where does Torah come in?  (Where DOESN'T Torah come in?) Join us as we rock and roll with Yoni Mazor, CGO of Getida, a mega Amazon Reimbursement Company, Board Member of the ECOM Cooperative, Former CEO and Founder of Amazon FBA fashion seller The May...
Published 03/29/23
Is the entrepreneurial spirit among Hasidic women a new thing? What is EOS, and how did it end the late nights in the office and make your husband available for your kids' bedtimes? How is EOS different from business coaching? Rachel Lebowitz is a third-generation female entrepreneur.  At the age of 14, Rachel started her first Amazon business. Early in her career, she discovered her passion for the science of business and earned a BA in Business Psychology and Management.    In 2015 ,...
Published 03/22/23
How did you build a reputation in your community that positioned you for a lucrative business consulting, by accident? What's a Wanounou?   What's the best answer to the job interview question, 'What's your greatest strength?' David Wanounou is the Founder and CEO of The Trepper Plan, a business consulting agency.  David spent many years in the energy industry, building up multiple businesses and selling them.  Throughout his life he has pursued a natural curiosity for the inner...
Published 03/15/23
How did you forgo taking revenge on your children's abuser? What came first: love of photography or the business of photography? What is your bestselling book REALLY about? How did you expose the veiled antisemitism of a world famous sculptor? How do you deal with death threats? Matt Sweetwood is the CEO of Greener Process Systems. He is an internationally known professional speaker, author, coach, and photographer. However, his greatest achievement is having raised five successful...
Published 03/01/23
What kind of college do you need (or don't you need) to break into the financial world? Why did you establish a franchise of nearly-free Jewish after-school private schools in the LA area? Can you explain private equity to a complete newbie?How many of the Lubavitcher's Rebbe's dollars did you score? Levi Nagel is the Founding Partner and Managing Member of Glean Capital, a Private Equity Firm in Los Angeles. Levi has been in wealth management since 2003. He was at UBS from 2003 to 2008...
Published 02/22/23
What motivated you to move from freelancer to entrepreneur boss? How do you take the leap of faith, bringing on employees when growth is uncertain? Why is this our first audio-only episode? Have you ever unicycled around an island? Join us as we sit down with Chaya Fischman on this fascinating episode of OurTribe Chaya Fischman is the founder and president of BrandRight Marketing Group, a leading marketing firm that specializes in helping businesses enhance their brand visibility and...
Published 02/15/23
How did you identify an industry need that wasn't yet addressed and build up a rapidly-growing company from there? Is being a proudly Hasidic Jew in the business world a burden or a boon? With endless products to sell, how do you ensure you give clients what's best for them and no more? Where can I get some of your pulsating positive energy? Chaim Berkovic, Founder and President of Skyscraper Insurance, grew up in Hasidic community of Williamsburg, Brooklyn.   At a young age, Chaim was...
Published 02/08/23
Can a Hasidic Jew pull a hat out of a rabbit just as well, or better than, the Italian maestro hatters?  Where do you bring the Jewish and African-American communities together in mutual respect and dignity? How do you win the endorsement of celebrities, and do their endorsements really help? Join us on OurTribe: the Podcast as we sit down for a rolicking time with Levi Chayo of Bellissimo Custom Hats, a New York and Montreal-based company that offers a custom experience for fedora-wearing...
Published 02/02/23
Why do Hasidic men typically lag in English skills, why do they want to learn them now, and how do you help them get there? How did you build yourself up in a small company and eventually buy it out?  I talk English.  Or, em, speak English.  How do I become an English coach in my spare time?  (Note: some knowledge of Yiddish a huge plus) Bentzi Elkouby, Partner and CEO at FluenTalkTM Remote English Tutoring.  FluenTalk, (which got its start working with the Hasidic community), helps...
Published 01/25/23
EPISODE SPONSOR: GO ALL IN Husband Coaching (see below for details) What qualities make you the #1 voiceover artist for the observant Jewish world? What kind of script WON'T you read? How did you fall into your voiceover and then acting careers? Where are you taking your unusual talent next? By day, Yaakov Berger is the mild-mannered Administrator of Sephardic Food Fund, which among other worthy activities, distributes over $2M to over 300 needy families each year.  By night (and also by...
Published 01/18/23
Who was the real Saint of St Louis? How does a creditor take the high road with debtors of sketchy morals? What is shiva, and what can it accomplish? How do I raise children who respect their parents deeply? On December 19, 2022, The Jewish community of St Louis and the world, and the professional banking community lost a great man: Mr Ed Lyss.  Ed was the Director of Problem Loans at US Bank where he maintained a self-demanding lofty level of ethical conduct.  As a husband and...
Published 01/09/23
SPONSOR:  The Andrew Elliot Group, coaching tech startups to gain control of their business (see below for details) Why did you feel despair when you reached the top of the elusive hedge-fund industry? What was your immersive Halachic experiment? What is the most important quality you seek in your venture capital startups? Do you approach philanthropic giving like you approach tech investing? David Magerman is a well-known Jewish philanthropist, community leader, husband and father...
Published 01/04/23
What does it take to make it as an Amazon seller? What is it about Amazon selling that is so attractive to orthodox Jews? What's the 'Deal' with Syrian Jews and why are they such deal-makers? What is fulfillment, in the Amazon business sense, and in the spiritual sense? Join us to discuss these questions and more as OurTribe: The Podcast hosts David Dayon. David Dayon is the co-founder of AmazonXperts, a marketing and sales consulting group that helps Amazon sellers manage their accounts...
Published 12/28/22
What happened at the garden party when you shmoozed with the Kennedys and Moynihans? How do you usher in social change through your work? Should you self-publish?  How do you promote your books?From where, and how does artistic inspiration come?Bracha Goetz is the Harvard-educated author of 41 children's books.   You can meet all of Bracha's books in one place on her website: www.goetzbookshop.com For questions, comments and criticisms, or for info about The Podcast Fellowship,...
Published 12/21/22
What is the allure of a career as an actress? What sets you apart from pretty much everyone in the industry? What was the epiphany that hit you and turned your life around? Join us as we sit down a second time with accomplished actress Jackie Rosenbaum and explore new angles of her fascinating story of rising Hollywood success, a spiritual rebirth, and an ultimate return to film with a new set of Jewish values. This podcast is generously sponsored by Ely Rosenfeld's Next Level Clients...
Published 12/14/22
Who saves world corporations from collapse, amputates their fraudulent limbs, keeps their loyal employees and makes sure that their creditors leave happy?   Whose creative mind can grasp and maneuver the restructure and rehab of failed corporations, with tens of thousands of interlocking parts? How does a Sabbath-observant team member just walk away at dusk on Friday when the world economy is on the line? Marshall Huebner is the Co-Head of Restructuring at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. ...
Published 12/07/22
How do you persevere when 'they' laugh in your face, and how did you get the last laugh? How did you jumpstart a career in real estate? Why do you put your own money into every deal you piece together? How do you keep going when big deals constantly fall through? Esther Reizes-Lowenbein has redefined the face of real estate by offering professional and on-demand service. Esther services the commercial real estate market, as a realtor, investor and syndicator. She has successfully closed...
Published 11/23/22
How did you start your first business by fishing around in the garbage? What does it mean that your business was too profitable for Wall Street? How did the Talmud prepare you to be an entrepreneur? When determining a career path, should you lead with your head, or lead with your heart? Join us for the premier of Season Two of OurTribe: The Podcast, as we sit down with entrepreneurial veteran Bob Diener, hear his totally unpredictable story of building and selling multiple businesses, and...
Published 11/16/22