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Accountability, Inspiration, Passion, and Feedback: Learning About Leadership with Chaim Berkovic

Growing up in Williamsburg, Chaim Berkovic learned the importance of having a vision; years later, as the president and founder of Skyscraper Insurance, he was able to actualize that vision, even though the ways to achieve it were sometimes unclear. In this fascinating conversation, Meny asks Chaim about some of the methods he used to create and grow his business, as well as his strategies for being an effective leader. Listen in as they talk about transmitting passion to employees, how to maintain “brutal accountability” while also creating a positive company culture, the role of inspiration in leadership, what can be learned from failure, why feedback is indispensable, and more.

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Pincus Schiff & Using Failure to Achieve Success

Pincus Schiff & Using Failure to Achieve Success

Are you afraid of failure, and is that stopping you from reaching for your dreams? If so, you’re part of a very big club – and Pincus Schiff, co-founder, and CMO of Friday and a well-regarded expert in sales understands where you’re coming from. In the process of moving from the classroom to sales and then into building a startup, Pincus has shown that we can overcome our fears, turn our weaknesses into strengths, and transform our failures into successes. Join Meny Hoffman for a fun and fascinating conversation that may change the way you think about your own limits and aspirations.

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Embracing Failure is the Key to Success—with Brian Scudamore

I’m thrilled to share the newest episode of the Let’s Talk Business Podcast with you. I interviewed my friend Brian Scudamore, founder and CEO of O2E Brands, the banner company for mega-brands including 1-800-GOT-JUNK? and WOW 1 DAY PAINTING.

Brian is no stranger to growing a business; his brands are household names around the world, grossing over $400 million collectively. He’s also no stranger to failure; he speaks openly and humbly in the interview about how his own failures were springboards for his success.

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