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
87 episodes
[88] Why Employees Won’t Step Up Until the Owner Changes This!
If you are a small business owner, a founder, or an entrepreneur, this episode offers insights from clinical psychologist Dr. Manuel Blasini-Mendez, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in Performance Psychology and Eco-Leadership Coac...
[87] Stop Selling. 97% of Your Audience Isn't Ready!
Are your paid ads failing? Are you worried AI is making your marketing obsolete? You're not alone. Marketing expert Noa Eshed reveals why 97% of your audience isn't ready to buy and how the shift from "search engines" to "answer engines" ...
[86] How To Lead Without Selling Your Soul
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 j...
[85] The Pickleball Entrepreneur. From Police Officer to Sales to Mega Success
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...
[84] From Au Pair to Franchisor. The Single Mom That Won't Quit
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...
[83] The Shocking Truth About Depression And Entrepreneurial Success
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....
[82] From autism diagnosis to becoming a mega successful bestselling author
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"...
[81] A Breakthrough in Injury Prevention & Recovery
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, emphas...
[80] Why Self-Improvement is Key to Business Success
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. Geor...
[79] From Startup Burnout to Breakthrough
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, re...
[78] The Entrepreneurial Mindset Of A Young Musician
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-instrumentalis...
[77] Happiness Is Closer Than You Think
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 j...
[76] Unveiling The Connection Between Entrepreneurial Success, Spirituality, & Purpose
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 #entr...
[75] Using Innovation to Revolutionizing Healthcare
❓ 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?"
[74]The Startup Entrepreneur Who Solved The Alcohol Morning-After Effects
"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 wi...
[73] The entrepreneur on a mission to disrupt a broken medical model.
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 off...
[72] Why I Became My Family's Business Competitor
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 di...
[71] Mastering the Art of Sales From Cold Calling to Closing
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 o...
[70] How To Negotiate Your Next Raise
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 aspir...
[69] How To Break Free From Soul-Crushing Corporate Job Trauma
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....
[68] The Working Mom's Secret To Success
"The word sales immediately generates an icky feeling." - Ashley Beck CuellarIf 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 excitin...
[67] Breaking through the million dollar revenue barrier
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 marke...
[66] Unmasking Hidden Opportunities: The Data Analytics Detective's Playbook
Data analytics is way more exciting than it sounds!Luke Komiskey, founder of Data Drive, explains how start-up entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses can harness the power of data to challenge assumptions and help them make...
[65] The Game-Changing Impact Of Gen-AI On Marketing Sales & Customer Service
This quote sums up Vikram Ekambaram's fascinating journey: "I hated computer science, so when I graduated, I got an MBA in Marketing and thought I wanted to be in marketing and sales. I hated sales, too, and a friend approached me and asked if ...
