Winning on Wednesdays

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with Ray Schwetz, Assistant Vice President of Business Banking with Jovia Financial Credit Union Ray Schwetz has over 30 years of experience in financial services, commercial banking, and community outreach working previously with New York Community Bank (Roosevelt Savings), TIAA-CREF, and WaMu/Chase.  He joined the Jovia team in 2008 to help develop new business. He has been involved as a committee member for various non-profits including the Long Island Coalition for the Homeless, Developmental Disabilities Institute (DDI), and the Long Island Imagine Awards.  Ray currently serves on the board for the Nassau Community College Foundation. He was also awarded Outstanding Alumni from his Alumni Association and hosts a business talk radio show/podcast on 90.3 WHPC called 'Tower Talk'.  Ray is a Nassau Community College and dean's list graduate of New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) with a bachelor's degree in economics. Ray Schwetz Jovia Financial Credit Union1000 Corporate Dr, Westbury, NY 11590https://www.jovia.org/ *** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with Joseph Wesley, President of JNL Creative Solutions. Have you ever been asked the question, 'what's your value proposition?' The question really means, 'why should I buy from you and not your competition?'. Joe doesn’t claim to see dead people, but he does see unique brand-value about, otherwise hidden from you.  Joe can help you discover your unique brand value and give it form and substance. He can then help you convert your newly discovered, unique brand-value into your value proposition, to hand over to your web designer, your marketing team, and/or your business coach. Joseph Wesley https://www.jnlcreativesolutions.com/  *** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with John Hill, Founder of the Long Island Advancement of Small Business (LIASB). John founded the Long Island Advancement of Small Business in 2009. The LIASB was created to bring together small businesses on Long Island, with 49 employees or less, and help them compete for business and avail themselves of lower cost benefits. He is also a Business Consultant, Trainer, Speaker, Writer, Marketing & Sales Specialist, and Trade Show Coach/Consultant. John has over 30+ years of experience developing and managing businesses. His roles have included National Sales Manager, VP of Sales, Director of Marketing, General Manager, VP of Business Development, EVP and COO. He also was elected & served as President & CEO of three public companies, and successfully raised over 7.5 million dollars on Wall Street. John is also the Founder, President, and CEO of JAH & Associates, Inc. For 15 years John successfully operated JAH-Business Support Services organization, a sole proprietorship. During this time, John was responsible for the sale, implementation, and operation of biometric systems used for the prevention of welfare fraud that was installed in Nassau and Suffolk Counties of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Because of this effort, John was awarded a Proclamation by the Suffolk County Legislator for saving the taxpayers of Suffolk County over One Million Dollars. John is a published author and has published a number of articles for Computer World, Sales, and Marketing magazine; Long Island Business News; and the Hauppauge Reporter as well as books and monographs regarding marketing, sales, and trade shows. His latest book "Tips and Tales from the Booth: Avoiding Trade Show Mistakes" was introduced in June of 2008 and is presently working on an updated version. John HillLong Island Advancement of Small Business10 Talcott DriveEast Northport, NY 11731T: 516-473-7202 john.hill@liasb.orgjhill@johnahillandassociates.comhttp://www.johnahillandassociates.com/http://www.liasb.com/  *** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with Patti Scallan, Owner of Synergistic Health Patti lives at the beach in Lewes Delaware with her husband Dave of 45 years and has 2 adultchildren, Matt and Julia. She has been in the alternative healthcare field for 20 years and owned a Holistic Wellness center for 10 years. She was a massage therapist, Reiki Master, Digestive Health Professional, and Energy Coach. Her passion is to help people physically, emotionally, and financially. She believes we have to takeresponsibility for our health by making correct choices and investing in our well-being, the alternative is to pay for "sick care" She is an avid learner, so she attained many certifications and licenses over the years, which produced a very fulfilling career. For the last five years, she has been building an exciting business in ASEA that allows her to lead, coach, and mentor others. She is passionate about what she has to share and loves motivating others to do the same. We were meant to live lives of abundance... abundance of JOY, HEALTH, and WEALTH and if we lead with a heart of service, we are limitless! patti@pattiscallan.comPatti ScallanSynergistic Health31226 Edgewood DrLewes, DE 19958302 897 5573https://www.pattiscallan.com/  #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers https://winningonwednesday.com/*** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with Eric Michael, Owner and Founder of Atlas NYC. Eric Michael started his professional career as an attorney, practicing general commercial litigation for about a dozen years before transitioning into property management. But Eric’s experience with real estate stems back to his childhood. Eric’s father is a Real Estate Broker who ran a local store-front office in Park Slope where Eric’s family lived for decades. In addition to being a Real Estate Broker, Eric’s father was also skilled at repairs and renovations, bought properties in distress, renovated them, and sold them after they were rehabilitated. As a young child, Eric would go with his father after hours and help with the repairs and renovations. Over the years, Eric’s father taught him how to identify building problems, how to work up a solution, how to use the tools needed to implement the solution, and how to get the job done. In short, Eric began learning how to manage and fix the problems a building faces by working on family-owned properties. But more than that, Eric learned how to CARE for the buildings he worked on because his father taught him to care. The solutions Eric learned to implement are the solutions an owner implements to fix self-owned properties. Eric learned the most efficient and effective way to make sure the buildings were properly cared for. He learned how to manage buildings from the OWNER’S PERSPECTIVE. He learned how to implement pragmatic and practical solutions to real-life building problems. These childhood lessons stuck with Eric and form the building blocks of the management philosophy and leadership he brings to Atlas NYC. After his early days learning the real estate business from his father, Eric went through rigorous education earning scholarships and top graduation honors, was twice a Valedictorian, and attended and earned a degree from a top-5 law school. Eric went on to get his training at some of the nation’s largest law firms and then moved to a smaller law firm later in his law career to get the kind of hands-on experience a smaller firm provides. In his legal career, Eric learned how to identify legal issues and implement unique strategies to resolve those issues. After practicing law for about 12 years, Eric left the profession and began helping rehabilitate family-owned properties in 2009. Eric’s return to the real estate world was a stunning success as he was able to bring his unique skill sets to work in a way that few property managers can. Eric’s childhood background gave him practical, on-site property knowledge in dealing with physical property issues. His legal training gave him the ability to identify and resolve the administrative, regulatory, and legal issues properties face. By combining these two skills, Eric has been able to provide unmatched service to the buildings he cares for. Eric regularly attends seminars, reviews property-related laws and regulations, and reads industry articles in order to stay current on the multitude of constantly changing legal requirements affecting properties. He uses this knowledge to advise clients on how their buildings should be run and maintained, to draft new provisions of the Atlas NYC in-house lease documents, and to overseas amendments to Co-op and Condo House Rules, By-Laws, and other governing documents. When he’s not solving property-related problems or educating himself on new laws, Eric likes to spend time with his wife and daughter. Eric MichaelAtlas NYC Property ManagementP.O. Box 150366Brooklyn, NY  11215718-768-8888eric@atlasNYC.comhttp://atlasNYC.com *** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Today on the Winning on Wednesday Podcast, we spoke with Jerry Siegel, President of JASB Management. Jerry specializes in executive coaching, management training, and personal development for leaders who want better results. He trains business owners, CEOs, Presidents, and C level executives to learn and/or improve their skills in:·         Communication·         Delegation·         Goal setting·         Leadership·         Management·         Motivation·         Personal and organizational development·         Team building ·         Time management A former CPA and CEO, Jerry helps clients increase productivity and profitability. You can learn more about Jerry atJerry S. SiegelJASB Management(Jointly Achieving Successful Business) 516-205-1773www.jasbmanagement.com *** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Janine Bolon has always loved figuring out how things work. A scientist from the beginning, she craved to dig into the mysteries of life and understand why things are the way they are. After working in the pharmaceutical industry for 15 years she dropped out of corporate America to homeschool her four children. She has always had a side business in her life and shares with other business owners & creatives how to manage a well-lived life of children, family, friends and clients while not suffering from burnout. Her 12 books, 87 online courses, 4 podcast programs and syndicated radio show all express her desire to share her systems & routines with others.

Tim works to improve health / wellness care to help people live and perform better for longer. His approach for this is to gain adoption by health / wellness / fitness businesses that are leading edge yet proven plus scientifically sound, natural, non-invasive, non-pharmaceutical and perform without side effects. His primary offering is a PEMF health / self-care device. Tim's motivation to provide innovative rehabilitative, preventative and performance wellness offerings comes from seeing people in distress when he operated a home care for the elderly agency plus his personal wear and tear from athletic competition. The training to complete as a Division 1 collegiate wrestler, exposure to Chinese medicine disciplines as part of his studying of Chinese martial arts, collaboration with a wide range of conventional medicine providers in delivering in-home care plus background as a former high-tech executive form the foundation for his ability to execute on his objective. Tim is originally a native of Grand Island, Nebraska, holds an undergraduate degree from Stanford University (Economics) and MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business

Raj Shankar came to the United States when he was eight years old. He went through the immigration process to obtain his Legal Permanent Residence (green card) and later became a citizen. This drove him to become an immigration attorney. Raj graduated Magna Cum Laude from Touro Law Center in 2012 and was admitted to the NY state bar in 2013. From 2014 to 2016 he served as the Chair of the Immigration Committee for the Nassau County Bar Association. In 2019, he started working for Touro Law Center as an Assistant Director of Academic Development. He also worked as an Adjunct Professor teaching Immigration Law. He maintained his practice on the side while he was working for Touro Law Center. In 2021, he came back into practice full-time. Raj has experience in all areas of Immigration Law, including but not limited to, Cancellation of Removal, Asylum, and Deportation Defense. However, his main area of focus is Employment-Based Immigration. He has handled both Immigrant and Non-Immigrant Employment-Based Cases.

Lisa Rodino is a Commercial Finance Specialist who helps small business owners and investors navigate the many financing options available to help them grow and prosper. In her early career, Lisa was a Radiation Therapist who provided clinical radiation treatments to cancer patients. As such, she enjoyed easing tensions and helping people get through very stressful times. This served her well when she decided to return to the workforce and begin assisting men and women with finding the right financial solutions for their businesses. As a Commercial and Small Business lending expert, Lisa is well known for getting to know her customers and learning what their needs are. She is that one person who really takes the time to explore all the options that are available to her clients.

Salomon has been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 1995. In 1992, he was named a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries. Joel Salomon is a prosperity coach who helps others overcome obstacles standing in the way of their financial freedom. In 2021, Joel published Personal Money Management bestseller, Infinite Love and Money with Mollie Singh. In 2019, Joel published The 9 Money Rules Millionaires Use: Only The Unconventional Ones, which was a bestseller in both self-help and personal finance. In 2018, he published Mindful Money Management: Memoirs of a Hedge Fund Manager, which also was a bestseller. Joel is an award-winning speaker and frequent podcast guest. He has led over 20 workshops teaching the concepts of how to overcome limiting beliefs. He has spoken at numerous Rotary and Lions’ Clubs in the New York Metropolitan area and at Mercy College’s MBA program, as well as at Mike Dooley’s Infinite Possibilities Training Conference in New Orleans in March 2018 and again in 2021. He has also taught finance to teenagers at the annual Girls Scouts Conference in Connecticut and the Boys and Girls Club in Stamford, Connecticut.

Merrill Loechner fell in love with podcasting several years ago (you can blame the Pittsburgh Penguins for that). A corporate storyteller for years, she quickly realized the power and reach of a well-made podcast. Merrill has been working in marketing and business development for over three decades. After getting her degree in Communications, she worked with lawyers, scientists, and engineers across the world, from small technology start-ups to multi-national corporations.Learn more at https://smithdouglass.com*** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

The Firm’s founder, Yale Pollack, Esq., graduated from Colgate University in 2001, before attending Touro Law Center, where he served on Law Review and graduated magna cum laude in 2006. After graduating law school, Mr. Pollack worked for a prominent law firm on Long Island, where he developed his passion for litigation. Mr. Pollack gained extensive experience handling civil disputes in areas including labor and employment, real estate, landlord-tenant, finance, banking, contracts, business torts, construction, collections and personal injury. In 2010, Mr. Pollack joined a national law firm with a primary practice in labor and employment law. At this firm, Mr. Pollack was responsible for extensive caseload, representing clients throughout all phases of agency and litigation matters, both on an individual and class-wide basis, on discrimination, harassment, retaliation and wage and hour matters. When not litigating matters, Mr. Pollack assisted clients in day-to-day affairs by providing advice on employment issues, drafting employee handbooks and employment agreements, conducting training seminars, and negotiating severance agreements.Mr. Pollack is admitted to the New York Bar, New Jersey Bar, Southern District of New York, Eastern District of New York, and Second Circuit Court of Appeals. Based on his dedication and commitment to zealously represent his clients, Mr. Pollack was nominated by his peers as a Super Lawyer from 2012-2022. He is a member of the American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association and Nassau County Bar Association.*** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers

Luis Cuneo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Mojavie, an ad tech platform for event marketing. Mojavie is based in New York City, NY. Mr. Cuneo’s marketing career spans over 35 years of experience in the technology sector. During his professional career, he has worked at leading technology companies which include IBM, Quantum and Inmac. In addition, he has collaborated on several projects with Disney, Paramount, ATT, Microsoft and Sony Media. In 2017, Mr. Cuneo retired from IBM to pursue his passion for mobile app technology. In March of 2018, he co-founded Mojavie, Inc. the first ad tech platform for event marketing. His vision was to create an in-app publishing platform for event professionals to create more value and track results. In May 2018, Mr. Cuneo and Mr. Woods launched KUE on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. From 1997 to 2017, Mr Cuneo was the Marketing Executive at IBM for Diverse Markets in the U.S.. He positioned IBM as a technology partner with minority owned businesses. Under his leadership, he created the most comprehensive go to market program designed to help US minority businesses adopt IBM technology to grow their business. In 2008, Mr. Cuneo was awarded the Golden Circle Award, for generating over one billion dollars in sales revenue. Mr. Cuneo is an advocate of STEM initiatives. He continues to support organizations by providing access to online resources, including KUE. He has lectured to community leaders and parents on the value of STEM education by using Legos, mobile app games and social media. Mr Cuneo is a regular speaker at Chambers of Commerce, Minority Diversity Business Agency (MDBA) and Startup organizations Mr. Cuneo earned a BS in Business Administration degree from the University of Phoenix.*** Winning on Wednesday (WOW) is an innovative virtual networking opportunity for entrepreneurs all over the globe. At 11 am ET, anywhere from 60-90 people join our ZOOM meeting and share their professions and passions with each other. Our hope is that by mentoring and giving, like-minded, caring, generous professionals will learn how to help each other grow their businesses by sharing their contacts as well as their expertise. For more information, visit https://winningonwednesday.com/   #networking #wow #networkingbusiness #networkinggroup #networkingevent #networkers