The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡
My name is Zev Asch; welcome to The Entrepreneur Next Door Podcast. I've spent my entire career in what I call "the trenches of small business and entrepreneurship." I spent three decades as a successful corporate marketing executive in small and family-owned businesses, an academic career as a Graduate Marketing Professor and director of Entrepreneurship and leadership at Touro University Graduate School of Business, and over a decade as a business transformation coach. As an avid podcast listener, I've always craved one that features unknown, grounded non-celebrities and entrepreneurs who can be my next-door neighbors. Join me for intimate, unfiltered conversations with everyday people who took a leap into entrepreneurship and openly share their journey from failure to success. I spend hours preparing for each interview and asking intimate and challenging questions; one insight can make a profound difference in your business or life. Finally, I promise that my podcast will never be used as a platform for me or my guests to self-promote. I strictly prohibit it and ensure each guest understands before being featured on my show. My goal is to ensure that every episode delivers at least one insight that can help you improve your business or one aspect of your personal life. Listen, subscribe, and share this channel with my thanks. Music courtesy of ZakharValaha at Pixabay.
Episodes
If you’re an aspiring manager, a seasoned leader looking to up your #leadership, or you're a member of the #neurodivergent or #lgbtq community, this episode is for you.
In this inspiring conversation, Laurence shares her deeply personal journey—from studying film in Montreal to leading marketing for Vestas, the world’s largest wind energy company. 🎬
Along the way, Laurence opens up about:
✅ Burnout and the pressure of fitting i...
Ashley Owen, co-founder of Court Reserve, discusses her amazing transformation from law enforcement to sales professional to pickleball industry leader in this captivating episode.
Having no formal entrepreneurial experience, Ashley shares personal insights into the struggles and achievements of creating disrupting club court reservation software. Discover how Ashley's resilience, dedication, and Southern charm transformed Cou...
How to go from a tiny studio to a thriving small business, all while raising two kids and dealing with life-changing crises?
Join me for an inspiring conversation with Hannah Perry, founder of The Giggling Pig Arts and Pottery Studios, to learn about her amazing entrepreneurial journey.
HIGHLIGHTS:
➡️ How to build a business with no background in #entrepreneurship
➡️ Recovering from a devastating disaster and a li...
Listen to my fascinating conversation with Dr. Shan Siddiqui, a Harvard Medical School NeuroPsychiatrist. Dr. Sidiqqui provides a valuable perspective on the intersection of neuroscience, mental health, and his experience with entrepreneurship.
As an expert in brain stimulation, Dr. Siddiqui offers hope for individuals with treatment-resistant conditions, while his insights on depression and addiction underscore the importance of u...
Bestselling thriller author JD Barker shares his journey from his Autism diagnosis at 22 to corporate finance to becoming a full-time mega successful novelist. In this candid interview, he reveals his entrepreneurial approach ("selling bananas") to writing and how he stands out in an increasingly crowded market.
KEY INSIGHTS:
➡️ The entrepreneurial mindset of a bestselling author
➡️ Why authors must dare to th...
Darren Lancaster is a serial entrepreneur. We discuss his journey from computer engineering to founding Go Sleeves, a company producing performance-enhancing athletic sleeves.
Darren highlights his entrepreneurial philosophy, emphasizing iterative testing and collaboration with experts. He explains the science behind Go Sleeves, combining kinesiology tape principles with compression sleeves to improve recovery and performance.
Our ...
Entrepreneurs take notice: Before you work on your business, work on yourself! Join me for an intimate and revealing conversation with George Andriopoulos and learn about his unconventional path to entrepreneurship success. George will share how paying his dues, embracing setbacks, and prioritizing strategic planning shaped his journey.
Discover the power of timing, the value of collaboration ("Mazzie"), and why ...
In this profoundly reflective episode, Foti Panagiotakopoulos, the founder of the immensely successful GrowthMentor platform (featuring over 700 mentors and nearly 50,000 mentoring hours), shares his transformative startup burnout awakening, rediscovering purpose and balance in life.
Takeaways
➡️ What is entrepreneurial or startup burnt?
➡️ The relationships between burnout and purpose
➡️ The absolute MUS...
Welcome to the intersection of music, culture, and entrepreneurship.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to succeed as a musician in today’s world?
Join me for an intimate conversation with Dudley Salmon, a multi-instrumentalist, recording artist, and educator. Dudley shares his inspiring journey, revealing the gritty reality behind the glamorous facade of the music industry.
From the hustle of his ea...
Can you control your happiness? Is there a secret to achieving a consistent state of being happy?
Engage in my heartfelt conversation with Sara and understand that achieving happiness is neither a secret nor a daunting challenge. Your journey must start with an introspective assessment of your present circumstances.
Sara and I talked about her journey as a fitness coach and how she transitioned to helping clients...
This podcast is for everyone, whether you are spiritual, religious, or an atheist!
In this lively and insightful conversation, filled with both depth and humor, I talk with Dr. (Minister) John Page as we explore the intersection of #entrepreneurship, #spirituality, #leadership #personalgrowth.
We discuss the importance of resilience, the role of a deeper purpose in business, and the need for humility in leadershi...
❓ Have you ever wondered why your doctor doesn't inform you about available innovative medical treatments?
❓ Why are so many doctors required to use standard-of-care instead of
individualized patient-centered care?"
My guest, Dr. Robert Bard, knows the answer. He is a passionate physician with over 50 years of experience, not just a doctor but a visionary championing diagnostic and treatment innovati...
"I didn't start a company to cure hangovers...there was this incredible technology that allows us to engineer a bacteria to perform a function that people will benefit from."
Join me for an exciting conversation with a young scientist with a Ph.D. in microbiology. We'll discuss his journey into entrepreneurship and his mission to utilize science and the body's natural processes to enhance lives. Sp...
Doctors experience burnout regularly because they must work in ways they know can be improved. The business model of medicine has adulterated the relationship between the physician and the patient. Decisions are made about what solutions to offer you, not because it's best for you or the least disruptive in your life. It's because that's how doctors make a living, and that's how the organization they work for ma...
Amish Shaw walked away from three generations of his family's diamond business to innovate an industry long overdue for change—a passionate leap into entrepreneurship that risked everything.
In the traditional diamond industry, a diamond passes through eleven distribution points before it is displayed at a store. Each 'handler' adds their profit margin, resulting in only 1% of consumers being able to afford a diamond...
Alex Bruschi has spent his entire career in sales, making him uniquely qualified to uncover the secrets of successful sales reps and the skills and mindset that propel them.
"Sales is a powerful equalizer. Regardless of your background or education, you can do exceptionally well if you're good." - Alex Bruschi
We explore the development of sales roles, the reasoning behind appointment setters and cl...
From selling cars to helping employees unlock their true earning potential. Keri-Lynne (KL) shares her journey and mission: teaching women (and men) how to advocate for themselves.
If you're an executive, manager, or employee aspiring for recognition and proper compensation, listen to this podcast and avoid leaving money on the negotiation table.
KL has been in your shoes. With her candid approach and real-...
Feeling trapped in a soul-crushing job? Is choosing entrepreneurship your escape from misery? Before you leap into the deceptively unknown, watch this podcast.
Karen Cooper's YouTube video might be the eye-opener you need.
Karen is an ex-corporate professional and a coach. She shares her raw journey as a working mother juggling it all. She tackles the rarely discussed topic of corporate trauma and its uniqu...
"The word sales immediately generates an icky feeling." - Ashley Beck Cuellar
If you're a working mom, entrepreneur, small business owner, or anyone focused on growing your business, this podcast is for you. Join me for an exciting and fun conversation with sales expert Ashely Beck Cuellar (pronounced Kway-R), who describes herself as a Sales Mama doing Yoga.
Yes, sales may be 'icky', but...
Ever wondered how to scale your small business from a million-dollar enterprise to a multi-million-dollar powerhouse? Can you crack the top-line revenue number you've been stuck on? Join me for a dynamic, intimate conversation with growth marketing expert Hamlet Azarian.
From a modest background as the son of a single-mom hairdresser, Hamlet Azarian has carved a unique path, helping startups break through the one-mill...
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