Business Rockstars

#373 Phil Wiser (CTO, Hearst Corp)

Phil Wiser - Philip R. Wiser is the Chief Technology Officer of Hearst Corporation and is known as a key pioneer in the creation of the online digital music industry and the emerging over-the-top TV market. As the CTO at Hearst Corporation – one of the world’s largest private diversified media and information companies – Wiser leads Hearst’s technology and digital product strategies that address the rapidly changing consumer and media landscape. Hearst’s major interests include magazine, news...

#372 Alison Triessl (Defense Attorney)

Alison Triessl - Alison F. Triessl began her criminal defense practice at age 24 and has not looked back since. For the last 15 years, she has specialized in third strike, drug, murder and assault cases. She has earned the respect of her colleagues, clients and the southern California legal community for her excellent legal services and for the caring, personalized approach she takes to her clients. Richard Gibbs : Richard Gibbs is an American film composer and music producer whose credits i...

#371 Mitch Koulouris (Imagine Chocolate)

Christopher Lee : By booking the biggest celebrity speakers, best-selling authors, business leaders, sports figures, and top keynote speakers in the business — from the best up-and-comers to the most proven staples— as well as the best bands, comedians, shows and performers, CAL Entertainment ensures that your audience will be transformed, moved…and entertained. Michtchell Koulouris : In October 2004, together with his brother Peter, Mitchell launched DMI, and raised more than $2 million in ...

#370 Mike Simms (Simms Restaurant Group)

Mike Simms - In 2009, Mike Simms spearheaded Simms Restaurant Group expansion in Manhattan Beach, partnering with brother Chris on Simmzy’s and Tin Roof Bistro. Last year, they teamed with chef David LeFevre on M.B. After graduating from Cornell’s Hotel School Mike worked in Napa Valley managing Tra Vigne restaurant. For the last three years, he has concentrated on opening and operating two restaurants in Manhattan Beach, Simmzy’s and Tin Roof Bistro. Bob Pritchard - Previously Marketing Ma...

#369 Neil Strauss (Best-selling Author)

Adam Miller - Is the founder and CEO of talent management software leader Cornerstone OnDemand (www.csod.com). The company had a successful IPO in 2011 and today is one of the world’s fastest growing publicly traded SaaS companies, with over 12 million users. Miller’s vision drove development of one of the first talent management cloud solutions in the market, which has received top ratings from Gartner and IDC, among others. Neil Strauss - Six-time New York Times’ bestselling author Neil S...

#368 Ryan Blair (Mentor)

Ryan Blair - His path to entrepreneurial success was anything but ordinary; he grew up in an LA gang, lived with a meth addicted father, landed in jail and dropped out of high school his freshman year, yet managed to transform his life. Ryan’s life was changed by a mentor that saw his potential despite his flaws. Mentoring at-risk youth has become Ryan’s greatest passion and he strives to give back by helping teens turn their lives around and become future entrepreneurs. Kevin Kelly - Is a ...

#367 Eric Hebel (ProductionBeast)

Eric Hebel - CEO & Founder of ProductionBeast – a cloud-based platform enabling production companies to find the best crew and resources based on relevance, keep track of all their go-to freelancers—where they are working, when they’re available—and organize their projects and communications all in one place. Katrina Parker - Recording artist and contestant on The Voice (NBC), grew up in the small town of Holly Ridge, North Carolina with big dreams! With a voice described as “powerful but t...

#366 Ken Kragen (Manager)

Jim Kwik - CEO of www.KwikLearning.com, is a world expert in speed-reading, memory improvement, brain performance, and accelerated learning. For two decades he has served as a mental coach to leaders in education, entertainment, technology and business. Ken Kragen - A graduate of Harvard Business School Ken Kragen‘s illustrious career far transcends the music and entertainment industries where he has spent many incredibly successful years. He has managed some of the world’s most important en...

#365 Seung Bak (DramaFever)

DramaFever - DramaFever is the largest online video site for the distribution of international televised content. The company streams movies, documentaries, and TV shows on demand with professional subtitles. Seth Shapiro - Two-time Emmy® Award winner Seth Shapiro is a leading executive and advisor in digital media. His work includes cutting-edge projects in television, online, games and music with the Walt Disney Company, Comcast, DIRECTV, Intel, Time Warner, McCann, Showtime, Universal, Ve...

#364 Shaun Thomson (Author, Surfer)

Victor J. Coleman - is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Los Angeles-based Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc., a New York Stock Exchange real estate investment trust (NYSE symbol: HPP). Hudson Pacific's current portfolio consists of 26 properties consisting of 6.2 million square feet totaling $2.5 billion located in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Seattle. Shaun Tomson : Shaun Tomson is a board member for Santa Barbara Boys & Girls Club and Surfr...

#363 John McAfee (Future Tense)

On this Episode : John McAfee and Brad Schy John Mcafee - Best known in Silicon Valley as the founder of McAfee Associates, a computer antivirus company formed in 1987. In 2010 McAfee was sold to Intel for the sum of $7.68 Billion. He has gone on to start many other successful buisness ventures, hear about his lastest involving personal privacy on today's show. Brad Schy - Graduated UCLA in 1983 with a BA in communication studies and graduated from Loyola Law school with a JD in 1987. Upon ...

#362 Casey Reinhardt (Casey's Cupcake)

On this Episode : Casey Reinhardt, Rachel Borovik, & Richard Gibbs Casey Reinhardt - Founder of Casey's Cupcakes and former television personality, discussed the early stages of her cupcake business. Rachel Borovik - Rachel Borovik is making her mark as a singer/songwriter/show-woman of her time. Richard Gibbs - One of the worlds most respected and sought after musician joins us to mentor Rachel Borovik

#361 Chris Pouy (Cow Wow Cereal Milk)

Chris Pouy - Founder of Cow Wow Milk David Fransen - Counsel General of Canada David Michail - Lawyer Extraordinaire Chris Pouy - President and founder of Cow Wow Cereal Milk - an organic milk that tastes like the leftover milk in your cereal bowl. With the help of a few jokes from Jimmy Kimmel, Chris has been able to get his product nationally recognized. David Fransen - Appointed Consul General of Canada in Los Angeles by Prime Minister Harper in September 2008. He is Canada’...

#360 Jeff Scheinrock (Originate)

Today is the 50th Anniversary of J.F.K.'s inaugural speech, Ken highlights this moment, and what lessons we can learn from this powerful piece of history. Today's Guests - Jeff Scheinrock is currently a Continuing Lecturer at UCLA Anderson School of Management and the President & CFO at Originate. A pioneer in Venture Resources, Originate invests elite engineering talent and start-up expertise into high potential opportunities. Matt Richter-Sand has an extensive background in technology and ...

#359 Mike Lindell (MyPillow)

Ken talks about the power of infomercials, the future of 3-D printing, and why you need to stay on top of what's trending everyday! Today's Guests - Mike Lindell, founder of My Pillow. Mike sold his bars in Minnesota for $500,000, and then took that money to produce a 30 minute infomercial that ran 181 times per day! Since then sales have skyrocketed from $3 million in 2010, to $102 million in 2012. Mike shares his story about the incredible risk he took, how scary it was, and how it payed ...

#358 Jae Kim (Sandler Capital)

November 15th 2013 - (Business Rockstar) Jennifer Yen founder of Pur~lisse which strives to deliver results and radiance to your skin through authentic time-tested Asian beauty wisdom with advance French cosmeceuticals. Mikki Willis, Award winning filmmaker/humanitarian respected internationally as an innovator of socially and environmentally conscious media. Jae Kim, the Managing Director of Sandler Capital - a hedge fund and private equity firm that manages about $1.7 billion in assets.

BR - You Might Be an Entrepreneur

Ken gives you the signs that may mean you're an entrepreneur at heart! For more go to http://www.businessrockstars.com

BR Minute - Hire the Right People

Get your team right the first time. Listen to Ken explain in this Business Rockstars Minute. For more, go to www.businessrockstars.com

#357 Dr. Dana Ardi (Author)

November 14th 2013 - (Buisness Rockstar) Dr. Dana Ardi, Founder of Corporate Anthropology Advisor - Today, our Entrepreneur in Motion is Dr. Dana Ardi, a thought leader, and expert in management and leadership. She is the author of the new book, “The Fall of the Alphas.” Adam Shenk was a semi-finalist in MTV’s popular “Making the Band 4”, where he performed for host P. Diddy and worked with both choreographer Laurieann Gibson and New Edition/Bell Biv DeVoe member and manager/producer Michael...

BR Minute - New Media Economy

How can websites like Google and Yahoo make so much money giving away content for free? Ken explains the "new media economy" on this Business Rockstars Minute! For more info go to http://www.businessrockstars.com

#356 John Oswald (Quipo)

Episode #356 John Oswald (Co-Founder of Cuipo) How do you create, market, and sell your brand? Are you learning a new habit each week? How charismatic are you? Ken goes over the 10 steps you need to raise your character traits. Today's Guests - Carol Dunn began her corporate career in Southern California at a small travel agency. Her enthusiasm and reputation for great service resulted in contracts that eventually led her to manage 85 percent of all entertainment travel (bands, TV, and mov...

BR Minute - Fail Well

Failure is the first step to success. Listen to Ken explain in this Business Rockstars Minute!

#355 Brock Pierce (Affinity Media)

Episode #355 Brock Pierce (Vice Chairman of Affinity Media) What are your marketing techniques? How seriously do you take your website? Are you using social media to market your self? Do you have at least 1,000 followers on Facebook, Linkedin etc? Ken gives you the marketing tools you need to succeed. Today's Guests - Gina Alexander - This L.A.-based designer has created a line of handbags and other kinds of accessories that allow the customer to design these unique pieces with their perso...

BR Minute - Professional Emails

Too many people abuse or don't use their email properly in the workplace. Don't be one of them! Listen to Ken explain in this Business Rockstars Minute!

#354 Chris Ursitti (LA Center Studios)

Episode # 354 Chris Ursitti (Los Angeles Center Studios) Is your business's technology behind the times? Is your company biography constructed correctly? How do you improve your cash flow??? Find out now! Today's Guests - Chris Ursitti, owner of Los Angeles Center Studios. A full-service studio for TV, film, and commercial production – a honeycomb of entertainment interests working collectively from a 20-acre studio campus – providing a supportive, synergistic environment for the growing in...

BR Minute - Avoid Distractions

You must avoid distractions in the workplace. Listen to Ken in this Business Rockstars Minute!

#353 Freddie Ravel (Edu-tainer)

November 8th 2013 - Business Rockstar - Freddie Ravel, Harmonics Maestro, One-of-a-kind Edutainer. Appearances on FOX, ABC, Universal, Clear Channel, Deepak Chopra’s XM Sirius radio show. - Are you an Astronomer, or Astronaut? Do you follow, or lead? How do you craft the perfect pitch? Are you targeting the right audience to pitch? Ken gives you the 101! Today's guests - Nelson Paez has been the Chief Executive Officer of DreamHammer since it’s founding in 2000. Mr. Paez provides visionary,...

BR Minute - Co-Working is Here to Stay

What is the new "co-working" trend? Ken explains in this Business Rockstars Minute!

#351 Sandro Monetti (Celeb Journalist)

November 7th 2013 – Business Rockstar, Sandro Monetti, Celebrity Journalist, Next Generation Entrepreneurship & Global Crowd-funding Forum - Are you reading 2 hours a day? How many podcasts do you listen to? Ken want’s you to find a Podcast you like, and start feeding your brain! Perception VS. Reality. What’s the difference? Ken explains! Sandro Monetti is a leading international celebrity journalist, TV personality and event host who has interviewed all the biggest stars in Hollywood. The L...

BR Minute - Take C.A.R.E. of Your Brand

What's the best way to take C.A.R.E. of your brand? Ken explains how four simple words can make a big difference in this Business Rockstars Minute!

#351 Howard Leonhardt (Cal-X Stars)

November 6th 2013 (Business Rockstars) – Is arguing with your business partner a bad thing? How well do you understand Non Disclosure Agreements (NDA’s)? Is crowd-funding the future of not just raising money, but gaining resources? Find out now! Today’s guests – Gordon and Courney Nichols-Gould, founded SmartyPants. SmartyPants are the makers of the first and only All-in-One gummy vitamin. A Venice, CA based company, each of their great tasting gummies contain a full multivitamin + over 1...

BR Minute - Business Plan

What's the key to a great business plan? A great story! Listen to Ken and this Business Rockstars Minute.

#350 Renee Strauss (Brides of BH)

November 5th 2013 – (Business Rockstars) - What are you doing to avoid becoming a “Buggy Whip” company? Ken explains why you need to keep your mind open, and the steps you need to take to keep your company on the forefront of technology. Today’s guests – Indu Subaiya, MD MBA is the co-founder of Health 2.0 – a company that promotes, showcases and catalyzes new technologies in health care through a worldwide series of conferences, code-a-thons, prize challenges, and more. Health 2.0 also has ...

#349 John Cochran (Ole Smoky)

November 4th 2013 (Business Rockstars) - Is it bad if your company pivots? How do you get your friends to go viral for you? Are you balancing your business and family time? Ken shares his advice to these questions and much more! Ken's first guest John Cochran is Chief Executive Officer of Ole Smoky, where he brings extensive experience in the beverage business. In his capacity as CEO of Pabst Brewing Company, Mr. Cochran oversaw the 30+ brand portfolios, including Pabst Blue Ribbon, Lone St...

BR Minute - Understand Your Product

Top media companies that their users, NOT their content, are actually their product. Listen to Ken in this BR Minute

#348 Nancy Fulton (High Value)

November 1st 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ready to hire your first employee? Don't trust your instincts! Ken explains the steps you need to take. Are you planning your day? How often do you check your calendar? Ken gives you the 101 on constructing a productive work week. A couple of years ago an idea took leaf. Ben Vanden Wymelenberg and Kevin Groenjes envisioned a little more Mother Nature and a lot less Big Brother in their lives and in their electronics. They created 100% real wood covers fo...

#347 Seth Goldman (HONEST Tea)

October 31st 2013 (Business Rockstars) - Are you bored on LinkedIn? Then you're probably not using it right! Ken gives you the tips you need to have a fantastic LinkedIn profile. Seth Goldman explains how he sold his business HONEST® Tea to The Coca-Cola company. And Richard Gibbs stops by to mentor up and coming artists Indian Summer! Seth Goldman is Co-founder & TeaEO of HONEST® Tea, the company he co-founded in 1998 with Professor Barry Nalebuff of the Yale School of Management. Over the p...

#346 Dennis Fountaine (RSL)

October 29th 2013 (Business Rockstars) - Ken explains the value in business mentors and what it takes to "Know your Business". Rob Ford, founder of The Creative Mind Group enlightens us on the world of film. Dennis Fountaine talks inventions, and David Michail gives callers legal advice on all things business. Rob Ford is the Founder and CEO of The Creative Mind Group (CMG). CMG was founded in 2004, creating a platform that allows college students to break into entry-level positions in the fi...

#345 Lizanne Falsetto (ThinkProducts)

André Vener, Quasim Riaz, Hagop Giragossian opened Dog Haus in 2010. They have created an amazing environment for everyone to enjoy some of the best comfort food in all of Pasadena/Los Angeles area. Great food, awesome music and an amazing family environment. All three of the owners stopped by and discussed the trials and tribulations one goes through when starting a business with friends. Lizanne Falsetto is founder and chief executive of ThinkProducts, the Ventura maker of the popular thin...

#344 Eric Riess (The Lean Startup)

#343 Jason Nazar (CEO Docstoc)

Guests: Temeko Richardson, Chris Ovens, Jason Nazar, and Andy Abramson. Temeko Richardson is a techie entrepreneur and senior-level consultant with almost two decades of experience in devising corporate strategy, architecting operations planning, delivering customer relationship and customer experience solutions for leaders at Fortune 500 companies. She often shows how to implement systems to grow and diversify revenue, expand product development, and target customer outreach. Her vision fo...

#316 Jim Kwik (Founder SuperheroYou)

September 18, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken defines the difference between being smart versus having a high IQ. Why is reading every day so important? And can sharing your goals with your friends really make you more likely to succeed? Advertising genius and co-founder of Walton Isaacson, Aaron Walton, reveals what it really takes to make your business stand out. He expounds upon the importance of advertising as storytelling that touches people’s emotional core and about celebrating the li...

#321 Paige Craig (Angel Investor)

September 25, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken highlights how consistency and predictability lead to accountability which establishes a reputation that makes you relevant. Restaurant owner, Maire Byrne explains what it takes to start your own business in the food service industry. Ken recommends some of the best spots to close a big deal. And could they all be free? Angel investor Paige Craig talks about the way social media is changing our culture. What is the difference between an evolutio...

#306 Renee Strauss (Brides of B.H.)

September 4, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken focuses on social media genius and international superstar Lady Gaga. How do you identify and engage with your super fans? Pinterest authority and CEO of hellosociety.com, Kayla Brennan, helps clients get ROI from using Pinterest. Kayla walks us through setting up a brand new Pinterest account and gives some basic techniques to get the most out of social media. Is there some secret to becoming an overnight success? Bridal/wedding connoisseur and...

#319 Richard Goudis (COO Herbalife)

September 23, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken explores the importance of focus to success within your business. How do you successfully scale your business? Herbalife COO Rich Goudis emphasizes the importance of passion and vision in the entrepreneurial work place. Ken discloses the best ways to avoid 30 thousand dollar millionaires. How do you find business partners who are authentic, genuine and real? Adam Miller, founder and CEO of Cornerstone. How important is it to believe in your pro...

#302 Russ Whitney (innervoice.com)

August 28, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken examines the four things that all centurions have across the board. What can we learn from people who are over 100 years old? Why has advertising changed remarkably little over the last 15 years, and why is this an exciting time for internet advertising? Ophir Tanz, the CEO of gumgum, talks about how his company makes ads viewable, engaging, and in line with the content that the users are engaging with. How do you raise money and then apply those fun...

#328 Ryan Blair (CEO ViSalu)

October 4, 2013 (Business Rockstars) – Ken poses the question, is television broken? And what will the television of the future be like? How does the recent evolution of online subscriber based channels, like those available through Twitch TV or Machinima, challenge content providers and force television media business models to stay on the cutting edge. Are you ready to take your business to the next level? Gangbanger turned multimillionaire Ryan Blair, and CEO of ViSalus, teaches the sk...

#333 Robert Richman (zappos.com)

October 11, 2013 (Business Rockstars) Ken recounts his time spent as a young adult in the 1980s at seminary school. How do marketing and branding affect religious beliefs? Ken unlocks the secrets behind the CARE business model; consistent, authentic, relatable, and extraordinary. Bill Hoffer, fashion guru and owner of www.travelingfashionconsultant.com, explains the importance of dressing to impress. Does the way you dress really affect the way you feel? Innovation-based disruptive entrepr...