Let's Talk Business
Today, there are more opportunities than ever to create a business and succeed. But with all of those opportunities also come challenges, questions, and confusion. "How do I rise above the competition? How do I manage my growth? How do I attract and retain top talent? How do I drive my business forward?" Meny Hoffman, CEO of Ptex Group and founder of the Let's Talk Business Platform, will interview some of the world's most successful business leaders about their no-nonsense advice to help you learn, grow, and lead. Offering fresh insights for turning ambition into action, blunders into breakthroughs, and passion into profits, these leaders will open up about the challenges they've had to overcome, how they've reached success—and their candid advice for how you can do the same.Meny lives by one simple belief – that every person should be given the opportunity to succeed in life. This burning belief inside of him from the age of fourteen has allowed him to collaborate with growing businesses and leaders all over the world to help them realize their potential. Now, as the CEO of Ptex Group, an award-winning marketing agency headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, his work centers on creating sophisticated marketing solutions for emergent brands, spanning a variety of industries to help them achieve new milestones in growth. A firm believer and fervent advocate for business education, Meny created the Let's Talk Business email series, a business advice column with tens of thousands of subscribers. The success of the series prompted him to create a larger Let's Talk Business platform, a one-of-a-kind business education hub for entrepreneurs and leaders. This game-changing movement continues to help entrepreneurs flourish, equipping them with the tools they need to learn, grow, and lead.Meny frequently shares his strategies for success at public-speaking engagements for regional corporations and trade associations, and is a published business author with two books ranked as Amazon best sellers. More recently, he's fused his business development experience into the role of angel investor. By investing in promising startups and walking them through the exciting but challenging journey of growth, he is helping his fellow business people succeed, fulfilling a lifelong entrepreneurial passion.Whether you're looking to take your business to the next level or tackle a specific business challenge, join Meny on the Let's Talk Business podcast, where he'll share the strategies he's learned with audiences in various venues, from conferences and universities, to corporate meetings and summits. He will also be giving practical business insights and actionable tips and strategies that will put you on the fast-track towards serious growth. Likewise, his successful entrepreneur guests will give you the courage to make bold moves in your own business and life. Don't miss out on all of this and more, right here on the Let's Talk Business podcast.
Episodes
What does it take to build a company from scratch, sell it to Microsoft, and then start all over again?
In Episode 243 of Let's Talk Business, Meny Hoffman sits down with Shlome Baum, a technology entrepreneur who founded FieldOne, a field service management software company acquired by Microsoft in 2015. Following the acquisition, Shlome spent years inside Microsoft, gaining a rare perspective on what it takes to build a successfu...
Most business owners are focused on making more money. But real wealth isn't built from income alone. It's built by creating a business that can grow, run without you, and eventually become an asset.
In this final episode of the finance series, Meny Hoffman sits down with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to talk about what separates business owners who simply earn a living from those who build lasting wealth.
They disc...
Most business owners want to grow.
But not every business is financially ready for growth.
In Episode 5 of the finance series, Meny Hoffman sits down again with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to talk about what it really takes to grow a business without creating a cash crisis.
They break down the reports every business owner should be reviewing, how to compare actual numbers against your budget, why revenue growth ca...
Most business owners think the problem is sales.
But sometimes the business is making money… and the owner is quietly draining it without realizing.
In Episode 4 of the finance series, Meny Hoffman sits down again with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to talk about one of the most overlooked parts of running a business: how to pay yourself properly without damaging your company.
They break down salary vs distrib...
Most business owners don't realize they made a costly tax mistake… until it's way too late to fix it.
In Episode 3 of the finance series, Meny Hoffman sits down again with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to break down one of the most misunderstood parts of running a business: taxes.
Not loopholes. Not gimmicks. Real tax planning.
They talk about the difference between reacting to taxes versus planning ahead, wh...
What happens when your business looks profitable… but you still feel broke?
In Episode 2 of the finance series, Meny Hoffman sits down again with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to talk about one of the biggest reasons businesses struggle: cash flow.
You can have strong revenue, good margins, and still constantly feel pressure around payroll, vendors, and bills. Why? Because profit and cash are not the same thi...
Most business owners are working hard… but still have no real idea what their numbers are actually saying.
You're making decisions every day. Hiring. Spending. Growing. But if you don't know your numbers, you're not deciding… you're guessing.
This episode kicks off a brand new finance series on Let's Talk Business, where Meny Hoffman sits down with Simeon Friedman of Saul N. Friedman & Co. to break down the part o...
What actually happens when a business starts growing, but the people side is a mess?
In this episode, Meny Hoffman sits down with Chesky Weinberger, Co-Founder and COO of Topaz HR, to break down one of the most overlooked parts of business… people.
From hiring the right way to fixing culture, to knowing when it's time to step in before things fall apart, Chesky shares real, practical insights from working with companies at e...
This episode of Let's Talk Business is sponsored by Flow Digital and Pipedrive.
Sales is the engine of every business, and without the right system in place, opportunities slip through the cracks. Pipedrive is a simple, powerful CRM that helps sales teams stay organized, track deals properly, and never miss a follow up.
Flow Digital, one of the top Pipedrive experts, helps businesses implement it the right way — with smart au...
This episode of Let's Talk Business is sponsored by Flow Digital and Pipedrive.
Sales is the engine of every business, and without the right system in place, opportunities slip through the cracks. Pipedrive is a simple, powerful CRM that helps sales teams stay organized, track deals properly, and never miss a follow up.
Flow Digital, one of the top Pipedrive experts, helps businesses implement it the right way — with smart au...
This episode of Let's Talk Business is sponsored by Flow Digital and Pipedrive.
Sales is the engine of every business, and without the right system in place, opportunities slip through the cracks. Pipedrive is a simple, powerful CRM that helps sales teams stay organized, track deals properly, and never miss a follow up.
Flow Digital, one of the top Pipedrive experts, helps businesses implement it the right way — with smart au...
This episode of Let's Talk Business is sponsored by Flow Digital and Pipedrive.
Sales runs every business, and a proper CRM makes all the difference. Pipedrive is an easy-to-use CRM that helps teams stay organized, never miss follow-ups, and close more deals. Flow Digital, one of the top Pipedrive experts, helps businesses set it up the right way with smart automations and AI-powered workflows.
🎁 Special offer:
Start a free Pi...
This episode of Let's Talk Business is sponsored by Flow Digital and Pipedrive.
Sales runs every business, and a proper CRM makes all the difference. Pipedrive is an easy-to-use CRM that helps teams stay organized, never miss follow-ups, and close more deals. Flow Digital, one of the top Pipedrive experts, helps businesses set it up the right way with smart automations and AI-powered workflows.
🎁 Special offer:
Start a free Pi...
What actually happens when someone is good with people but keeps failing at sales?
In this episode, Meny Hoffman kicks off a brand new sales series with Pinchus Shiff, co founder of Friday and someone who has spent his entire career in the trenches of sales. Not theory. Not coaching from the sidelines. Real calls, real pressure, real wins, real losses.
This conversation tackles one uncomfortable question most people avoid
Is sa...
What happens when a rabbi walks into the boardroom, and teaches Google how to think differently about business?
In this episode, Meny Hoffman sits down with Rabbi Issamar Ginzberg, a marketing strategist, consultant, and one of the most fascinating minds in the business world today. From closing deals with global brands to giving real-world advice to small business owners, Rabbi Issamar has built a career around one simple idea: tr...
What if generosity wasn't just a nice leadership trait, but your biggest business advantage?
In this episode, Meny Hoffman sits down with John Whitt, executive coach, author of Checkmate: Winning Tactics for Translating Ideas Into Money, and creator of the Whole Life Leadership program. Together they unpack how generosity, clarity, and accountability can transform your business and your life.
After three decades inside billion-doll...
Ever felt the pressure of a tough deadline? Now imagine that deadline isn't about closing a deal or finishing a project, it's about saving a life!
Meet Simcha Shain, founder and CEO of ParaFlight EMS and OrganFlights.com. With more than 25 years in emergency medical services, Simcha built a company that blends aviation, logistics, and mission-driven leadership to deliver organs and critical care when every minute counts. His work i...
Everyone's talking about Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill, but do you know what's really inside? More importantly, how could it affect YOUR taxes, YOUR business, and YOUR family's future starting in 2025?
In this episode of the Let's Talk Business Podcast, Meny Hoffman sits down with Saul & Simeon Friedman of Saul Friedman & Company, one of the most trusted accounting firms for over 50 years. Together, they break down the mos...
Ever feel that rush of panic before a big presentation? What if you could command any room with total confidence, not because you were "born with it," but because you learned the code? This episode is a masterclass in exactly that.
Meet Bill Smartt. After a career as a classically trained actor, he became one of the most sought-after executive coaches, fixing the #1 thing that holds leaders back: poor communication. He's the secret...
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