Running a marketing agency without proper legal protection is like building a house without a foundation. One contract dispute, one intellectual property claim, or one AI-related mistake could cost you everything you’ve worked years to build. That’s why I sat down with Sharon Toerek, founder of Toerek Law, for an in-depth conversation about the legal … Read more
George Rivera first realized he was an entrepreneur at around 15 years old in the early 1990s when he discovered Don Lapre’s infomercials. Don Lapre would run ads standing on a beach in a Hawaiian shirt, talking about how much money he made out of his tiny one-bedroom apartment. George’s journey began when he: Started … Read more
What does it take to lead a business that creates real impact while growing sustainably? In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with Michael Jacobson, CEO of French Florist. Trusted by top brands like Dior, BMW, NFL, and more, Michael shares how he transformed a family business into a thriving company … Read more
What does it take to build a business (and a life) that actually makes a difference? In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with long-time entrepreneur Jim Burgoon. Jim shares lessons from his journey through early entrepreneurship, personal setbacks, and the hardest year of his life—ultimately leading him to his true … Read more
How do you turn passion into a brand that not only sells, but resonates deeply with your audience? In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika sits down with Louis Joseph, CEO of Alps & Meters, a luxury alpine sportswear brand. Louis shares how he transformed his love for skiing into a thriving business, and … Read more
What does it take to turn a simple idea into a thriving business that customers absolutely love? In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika sits down with Jen, cofounder of Zippy Paws, a leading dog and cat toy and accessories company. Jen reveals how she spotted gaps in her industry and designed products from … Read more
Most businesses fail not because of a lack of effort, but because they’re trapped working in their business instead of on it. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with Archie Heinl, founder and president of Double A Solutions. They uncover the strategies, systems, and automations that give business owners their … Read more
Scaling your business isn’t just about effort—it’s about owning the systems that generate growth. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Gabe Arnold sits down with Peter Roth, CEO and Senior Marketing Director of Scalify, to discuss why owning your marketing and lead generation is the ultimate competitive advantage. Peter shares insights from building and … Read more
We all dream of doing work that we love—here’s how to actually make it happen. In this episode of Today’s Business Leaders, Monika Alvarez sits down with David Wolf, founder of Audivita, a content production company that thrives on passion, belief, and culture. David shares how these core values shaped his business success, leadership approach, … Read more