Coffee with Jon - Think Big. Get Unstuck. Grow Your Business

Coffee with Jon -Formerly THINK Business Deep, soulful conversations with executives, managers, and sales professionals who are making a real difference — in their companies, their communities, and within themselves. Inspired by the legendary Larry King, Coffee with Jon brings you 1:1 interviews built around curiosity, authenticity, and the art of truly listening. Like King, host Jon Dwoskin puts the guest and their journey at the center of every conversation — asking the questions that uncover not just what people do, but why they do it, and what drives them to show up and lead the way they do. Every episode is a chance to see the bigger picture, shift your perspective, and find the spark that moves you to your own next level. Pull up a chair. Pour yourself a cup of coffee and let's - Get Unstuck & THINK BIG!

What Are You Good At: Ephraim Ebstein Explains Why Hiring The Wrong People Can Put Your Business At Risk 10/20/2026

Lori Lipten Explains How She Discovered Her Gift As A Shamanic Medium 10/16/2026

Travis Hahler Reveals The Neuroscience Behind Why Business Transformations Fail 10/13/2026

Travis Hahler Reveals The Neuroscience Behind Why Business Transformations Fail Here are 3 highlights from my talk with Travis D. Hahler - Sr. Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce and founder of The Neurological Nomad. 1. Resistance isn't rebellion, it's biology.When people resist change, it's not defiance, it's neurology. Stop asking "how do I overcome resistant people." Start asking "what do they need." 2. The CRM problem is everywhere.People don't refuse new tools. They use them at the bare minimum while keeping the old way on the side as their real source of truth. That's silent resistance, not loud objection. 3. Cadence beats content.A short, consistent check-in on any change removes the ambiguity that gets filled by speculation. No rhythm means someone else writes the story for you. --- TRAVIS D. HAHLER transforms how Fortune 500 companies navigate change by revealing a startling truth: Resistance isnt rebellion—it’s biology. As Senior Director of Global Strategy and Transformation at Salesforce, and Founder of The Neurological Nomad, Hahler brings an unprecedented fusion of neuroscience and business acumen to organizational transformation. His unique journey conducting EEG research in Denmark, studying neuropsychology at Harvard, earning an MBA, and leading change at Google, Salesforce, and others, makes him a unique transformation expert who can explain why your amygdala sabotages your strategic plan and why you can blame everything on your basal ganglia. Over fifteen years, Hahler has guided more than one hundred companies through successful transformations, earning him the nickname Resistance Fortune Teller for his uncanny ability to predict where change efforts will fail. His signature keynote, The Neuroscience of Change, has reached over 25,000 leaders across 150 global events, consistently delivering that aha moment when executives finally understand why 70 percent of transformations fail to achieve their goals. And, more importantly, how they can join the successful 30 percent. Rethink Resistance represents Hahler’s continued mission to democratize neuroscience for business leaders. Helping them to remove ego and embrace neuroscience to lead transformational change. Hahler lives with his husband, Brian, son, Lachlan, and dog, Burton, while working toward a future where understanding neural wiring leads to putting people back at the center of change. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Travis D. Hahler: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/43279238

Mark Rampolla Explains Why Success Starts With The Inner Work 10/08/2026

John Goldman Explains Why You Have More Control Over Your Health Than You Think 10/08/2026

Fabian Calvo Reveals How He Built A 48 Million Dollar Business By Staying The Course 10/01/2026

Fabian Calvo Reveals How He Built A 48 Million Dollar Business By Staying The Course 3 takeaways from my talk with CEO Fabian Calvo - BoomRx: Keep going. Fabian hit $48M in revenue. Not fast. Not easy. But he kept going. Pick partners you like. When things get hard, you get closer, not distant. Take care of yourself first. Meditation. Fitness. Family. The oxygen mask goes on you before anyone else. --- Fabian Calvo is a longevity industry executive and pharmaceutical supply chain strategist who has built, scaled, and led multiple companies across the compounding pharmacy, API sourcing, and clinic fulfillment ecosystem. He currently serves as Interim CEO and Member of the Board at WellSync Rx, a longevity medicine and strategic sourcing company based in Los Angeles. Fabian is also Co-Founder of four interconnected ventures that span the pharmaceutical supply chain: Gatlan (2022) — A longevity medicine platform based in Los Angeles NuCare API (2023) — An active pharmaceutical ingredient sourcing company based in Orange County, California BoomRx (2024) — A pharmacy portal and technology platform for physician practices, based in Tampa, Florida ProRx Pharma (2024) — A 503B outsourcing facility based in Exton, Pennsylvania Together, these companies form an integrated infrastructure for longevity medicine from raw ingredient sourcing to compounding to clinic fulfillment — giving Fabian a rare end-to-end view of the pharmaceutical supply chain. His work extends into regulatory and policy engagement. Fabian has participated in direct discussions with FDA leadership, including meetings with Dr. Martin Makary, on issues ranging from peptide reclassification (the recent Category 2 to Category 1 transition) to the SAPIR initiative — the federal effort to reshore active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing to the United States. At BoomRx, Fabian is helping build what he calls "the only pharmacy portal a physician practice needs" — a technology platform that consolidates multi-pharmacy workflows into one system with flat-rate shipping to all 50 states, live tracking, access to 300+ medications (many with extended Beyond-Use Dates), and best-rate pricing. Outside of his operating roles, Fabian advises elite founders, executives, and high-net-worth individuals on longevity and performance optimization. He publishes Long Live, a weekly newsletter on the intersection of longevity, performance, and what he sees from inside the supply chain. He is based in Los Angeles County, California. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Fabian Calvo: Instagram: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/43122853

Cara Lash Reveals Why Passion Alone Is Not Enough To Build Something Great 09/30/2026

Sandeep Acharya Reveals Why Solving Friction Can Transform Healthcare 09/24/2026

Hamsa Yaqo And Paul Spiegelman Explain Why Curiosity May Be The Most Important Skill We Teach 09/22/2026

Hamsa Yaqo And Paul Spiegelman Explain Why Curiosity May Be The Most Important Skill We Teach What if one of the most important skills we can teach isn't academics—but curiosity, kindness, and how to get back to center? I sat down with Hamsa Yaqo and Paul Spiegelman, co-founders of Kintsugi Village, a unique early childhood learning community in Detroit focused on curiosity, creativity, life skills, and community. 3 Takeaways: 1. Curiosity is a superpower. The best learning starts with questions. 2. Life skills matter as much as academics. Kindness, communication, and emotional intelligence are foundational skills. 3. Everyone needs a calm corner. The ability to pause, reset, and recalibrate is a lifelong advantage. In a world moving faster than ever, getting back to center may be one of the most important skills we can develop. We dive into that and much more in my conversation with Hamsa and Paul. --- Hamsa Yaqo is a purpose-driven business leader and co-founder of Kintsugi Village, a community-centered hub in Detroit focused on early childhood education, the arts, food, and connection. With a background spanning higher education, tech, and mission-driven organizations, she is passionate about building strong teams, thoughtful processes, and meaningful impact. Hamsa holds a degree in Mathematics from Wayne State University and an MBA from Walsh College. Outside of work, Hamsa loves cooking, playing Scrabble, exploring cities like a local, and spending time with her family. Paul Spiegelman is the co-founder of Kintsugi Village. He is also the founder of BerylHealth, The Beryl Institute, and the Small Giants Community. He is a New York Times best-selling author and has been honored with the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. His thoughts have been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Inc. Magazine. Paul practiced law for two years prior to founding BerylHealth. He holds a bachelor’s degree in history from UCLA and a law degree from Southwestern University. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with family, playing tennis and traveling." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Hamsa and Paul: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42992843

Chris McShanag Reveals How VAs Can Free Your Best Talent For Higher Value Work 09/22/2026

Garrett Gunderson Explains How To Heal Your Relationship With Money 09/15/2026

Michael Weinberger Explains How To Make AI Work For Your Business 09/11/2026

Michael Weinberger Explains How To Make AI Work For Your Business 3 Takeaways from my AI conversation with Michael Weinberger, CEO of Proactive Technology Management: 1. Fall in love with the problem, not the solution. Don't buy AI tools before you understand your pain points. Go slow to go fast. 2. AI is a force multiplier, not a replacement. Elevate your people. Move them from $10/hour work to $50/hour work. That's the real ROI. 3. Start meta-prompting today. Don't just ask AI questions — ask AI how to ask better questions. That's where the real power is. --- For over 20 years, Michael Weinberger has helped small and mid-sized businesses transform technology into a growth engine. As a seasoned strategist and software architect, Michael specializes in designing and implementing custom solutions that address the unique challenges SMBs face—whether in legal, healthcare, finance, or operations. What sets him apart is the ability to combine deep technical expertise with business insight. Michael doesn't just build systems, he aligns technology with strategic objectives to deliver measurable results. From streamlining workflows to scaling operations, he focuses on outcomes that matter: efficiency, clarity, and growth. Michael's expertise includes: • 𝗔𝗜 & 𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 – Unlocking operational efficiency and market expansion through practical AI integration. • 𝗖𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗼𝗳𝘁𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 – Architecting scalable, business-aligned solutions. • 𝗦𝗠𝗕 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 – Leveraging EOS® and Traction to foster accountability, clarity, and execution. At Proactive Technology Management, he leads with a client-first approach grounded in ethical innovation and transparency. Michael's work consistently turns complex problems into simple, impactful digital solutions—earning the trust of long-standing clients and positioning me as a reliable partner in digital transformation. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Michael Weinberger: Website: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42871470

Justin Hai Explains Why Better Recovery Leads To Better Performance 09/08/2026

Justin Hai Explains Why Better Recovery Leads To Better Performance Everyone is tired. But not everyone is resting. 3 takeaways from my conversation with CEO Justin Hai on stress, sleep, and performance: 1. Protect your sleep like it’s your business. If you’re not sleeping, you’re not recovering, thinking clearly, or performing at your best. 2. Put the phone down. Every buzz keeps your body in stress mode. Step away → think better → respond smarter. 3. Small resets beat constant grind. A 15-minute walk without your phone can change your entire day. Most people don’t need more time. They need better recovery. THINK BIG! --- Justin Hai is a serial entrepreneur, product designer, and innovator whose career spans health, wellness, biotechnology, and skincare. He has co-founded multiple award-winning companies, including Alastin Skincare, GLO Pharmaceuticals, and Rebalance Health. Justin’s interest in hormone health, especially the overlooked role of cortisol, began with a desire to understand how modern stress impacts the body. That search led to the founding of Rebalance Health, focused on science-backed solutions to help people reclaim their health. When his wife later faced a complex hormone-related condition that conventional medicine couldn’t resolve, the mission became personal. Today, his work is fueled by a commitment to help others find clarity, calm, and joy. With a degree in Industrial Design from RISD and an MBA from Pepperdine, Justin blends creative vision with business strategy. He has contributed to NASA projects, presented cleantech to the Pentagon, and holds multiple U.S. patents and trademarks. His innovations have earned recognition from InStyle, Forbes, Oprah, NewBeauty, Best in Biz, and NASA. Through his ventures and now through his writing, Justin continues to challenge the status quo by building products and stories that help people feel better from the inside out. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Justin Hai:Website: Instagram: YouTube: Instagram: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42826100

Lawyers Don’t Sell Expertise They Sell Trust with Marty Frenkel 09/04/2026

Lawyers Don’t Sell Expertise They Sell Trust with Marty Frenkel 3 Takeaways from my conversation with Marty Frankel Co-Chair, Financial Services & Real Property Litigation Group, Executive Committee Member, Maddin Hauser 1. Lawyers sell trust — not expertise. Competence is the baseline. What clients really need is someone on their team who owns their problem with urgency. 2. Find the issue behind the issue. Ask questions. Build rapport. What someone walks in with is rarely what's really keeping them up at night. 3. Delay gratification. Plan long. Reverse engineer from three years out. That's not just career advice — that's a life strategy. --- MARTIN (“Marty”) S. FRENKEL, shareholder and executive committee member, is a multidisciplinary problem solver who consistently delivers sound, pragmatic business counsel and instills in his clients the confidence that comes from knowing that he always has their back. Whether it is the end-to-end, compliance-to-courtroom representation and advocacy he provides mortgage, financial services, and construction companies or the myriad ways he helps clients from a wide range of other industries steer clear of risk and achieve their goals, Marty charts the course that gets his clients where they want to go. Co-Chair of Maddin Hauser’s Financial Services and Real Property Litigation and Surety and Construction groups, Marty has established himself as one of Michigan’s most accomplished and versatile attorneys. His ability to holistically address the full spectrum of day-to-day and long-term issues faced by small business owners and large institutions alike is why he is often retained to serve as their outside general counsel or as an adjunct to their in-house legal teams. Recognizing that the best attorney-client relationships are built on a foundation of both trust and collaboration, Marty works seamlessly with his clients to understand the problems behind the problems by actively listening to what they say, as well as what they don’t. Marty focuses his practice on real estate and financial services risk management, litigation, and regulatory compliance, including matters involving mortgage, banking, construction, real estate development, landlord/tenant, and title-related issues. For mortgage industry clients, Marty brings a 360-degree perspective to his work, a product of his extensive participation in high-level mortgage regulatory compliance matters, the negotiation and drafting of core documentation and business agreements, and hundreds of loan-level mortgage litigation disputes. This full-spectrum experience allows him to serve his financial services clients efficiently, cost-effectively, and with minimized risk while navigating the myriad mortgage origination and servicing processes that are always subject to changing laws, regulations, and market conditions. While Marty possesses unmatched been-there, seen-that insights, he is acutely aware that past experience alone is no guarantee of future success. That is why he prioritizes agile, forward-looking thinking and stays ahead of the ever-evolving legal and economic landscapes in which his clients do business. Marty has forged close bonds with his clients and has earned the respect of his peers, who consistently recognize him for his professionalism and accomplishments. Among his expansive collection of accolades, Marty has been included on the list of the Best Lawyers in America multiple times and has been recognized as a Michigan Leading Lawyer in Real Estate Law: Commercial and Finance every year since 2016. He was named a “Go To” Lawyer in Construction Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly in 2023 and 2025, and was also included in the magazine’s 2022 class of Leaders in the Law, an honor awarded to accomplished individuals who set the standard through a commitment to excellence in the practice of law." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Martin Frenkel: Website: Web Profile: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42785675

We’re in the Golden Age of Learning with Bernadette Burke 09/01/2026

We’re in the Golden Age of Learning with Bernadette Burke 3 Takeaways from my conversation with Bernadette Burke, CEO of Brella Productions: 1. We're in the golden age of learning. Everyone learns differently. The tools finally exist to meet people where they are. Use them. 2. Know the outcome before you design the training. What do you want people to DO differently? Start there. Everything else follows. 3. Quantify the cost of failure. One lost sale. One bad customer experience. One slow onboard. Do the math — then invest in training. --- Bernadette Burke is the President and Co-founder of Brella Productions, an event optimization agency dedicated to guiding business leaders through complex corporate event challenges. As Brella’s Chief Learning Strategist, Bernadette has helped business leaders achieve their organization’s learning and professional development goals for more than 30 years. She leverages her background in digital media production, instructional design and years of organizational development experience to create transformative, immersive learning experiences. Her current focus is on optimizing audience engagement for in-person, hybrid, and virtual events from national sales meetings to onboardings to leadership training. Borning training that isn’t goal driven is a waste of corporate resources and employee time. She wants to make the business world more functional through better communication and professional development. Bernadette is a graduate of Northwestern’s School of Communication. She has been on multiple local charitable boards. She has presented at Training Magazine conferences and webinars on a variety of topics around driving learner engagement." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Bernadette Burke: Website: LinkedIn: Instagram: LinkedIn Profile: Facebook: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42639450

The Moonshot Idea That Could Change Manufacturing with Deniz Kent 09/01/2026

The Moonshot Idea That Could Change Manufacturing with Deniz Kent 3 Takeaways from my conversation with Deniz Kent, CEO of Prolific Machines: 1. Moonshot thinking starts with a real problem. Deniz saw conflict over resources and asked: what if cells could make everything we need? That question built a company. 2. The best technology has the lowest cost AND highest quality. When those two things align — adoption follows. Every time. 3. Assemble people smarter than you. Deniz conceived the idea. Then got out of the way and hired scientists better than himself. That's leadership. --- About Deniz Kent, PhD • Co-Founder & CEO, Prolific Machines (Oct 2020–Present). Conceived the core technology, built the leadership team, and secured $90 M+ from top-tier investors including Breakthrough Energy Ventures, In-Q-Tel, Ki Tua Fund, Mayfield. • GSK, Scientist (Sep 2014–Sep 2015). Developed in-vitro monocyte-derived dendritic cell models to investigate tolerogenic receptors. • University of Bristol, Tumour Immunology Researcher (Sep 2014–Sep 2016). Investigated adenosinemediated suppression of CD8⁺ T cells. • UMass Medical School, Visiting Scholar (Jun 2019–Dec 2019). Advanced collaborative research on hepatic cell models. Domain expertise & credentials • Conceived the vision for optogenetic bio- manufacturing and moved to the U.S. to co-found and lead Prolific Machines. • PhD, Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine, King’s College London (’16–’20). Co-discovered a novel human liver stem cell population (Segal & Kent et al., Nat Comm 2019). Led first high-throughput small-molecule screen on iPSC-derived hepatocytes—identifying 7 novel hits, 2 under patent. • Technical specialties include optogenetics, single-cell RNAseq, iPSC differentiation, AI-driven bioprocess optimization Notable awards & recognitions • Deniz is a member of Founder’s Pledge and was appointed to the World Economic Forum’s Bioeconomy Initiative. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Deniz Kent, PhD: Website: X: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42639440

Stop Waiting for Capital and Start Building with Oz Konar 08/25/2026

The Leadership Lessons Behind a 40-Year Legacy with Ron Sollish and Steve Sallen 08/24/2026

Stop Taking Notes and Start Having Better Conversations with Richard White 08/20/2026

Build Simple, Sell More: Thomas Smith on What Customers Really Want 08/18/2026

Build Simple, Sell More: Thomas Smith on What Customers Really Want I sat down with Thomas Smith, founder of skinatwork.com. Here are 3 takeaways. 1. Simple is a strategy. Nearly 70% of Thomas's customers buy a full kit on the first visit. Simplicity is doing the hard work so your customer doesn't have to. 2. Know your numbers. Acquisition cost. Lifetime value. Repeat rate. Chase one metric and wonder why you're losing. 3. Build for a need, not a moment. Thomas launched during the pandemic , when everyone said don't. He did it anyway because the customer pain was real. That's the only reason that matters. --- In Thomas Smith's words: I’ve been in skincare for 30 amazing years working for some of the most exciting brands and retailers in beauty: on the sales floor, in the spa, as a buyer, developer, marketer, entrepreneur and lover of all things skin. I spent a decade in NYC at Saks and Sephora, a decade in Colorado creating formulas for dry, sensitive skin at my own stores called MELT and a decade in LA marketing or developing products for Murad, Meaningful Beauty and Anastasia Beverly Hills, to name a few. My mom loves to tell people that I started as a cosmetics stock boy in Saks Denver, I prefer to say that I didn’t choose skincare, it chose me. Over the years, I have watched as skincare has gotten increasingly complicated. So many steps, so many new products and so much time, money, brain space and energy spent trying to decode it all. Trust me, the amount of choice overwhelms me, too! Whenever I visit family or friends, they always ask for my advice on what to buy, when to use, how to use and in what combinations and it got me to thinking… how could I create the simplest, and I mean THE SIMPLEST, most efficacious skincare system possible for my mom, my sister, all of my peeps (including myself!) for skin of all ages, stages and concerns? That’s how SKIN AT WORK was born. SKIN AT WORK is an obsessively streamlined, ultra concentrated, ALL-IN-ONE-STEP skincare system of clinically tested, gently powerful, hyper-tasking hero formulas that give your skin everything it needs (over 14 ingredients at efficacious levels) to thrive at its healthiest, deliver head-turning wow and the freedom to spend less time doing steps in the mirror and more time squeezing the juice out of life." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: Website: LinkedIn: Email: Get Jon's Book: Connect with Thomas Smith: Website: Instagram: LinkedIn: *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast. /episode/index/show/thinkbusiness/id/42463355