• Episode 134: Music Act and Event Manager, Joanna Jackson, Part II
    Apr 22 2025

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    This episode is a deep dive into the music business, its past and its future.

    Joanna started with a passion for music and a belief in the transformative power of live events. She's made a career of working with legendary promoters like AEG and Goldenvoice, collaborating with iconic brands like NASA and Procter & Gamble, and partnering with artists such as The Grateful Dead, Mumford & Sons, and Chance the Rapper.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 133: Actress and Fitness Pro, Kerstin Schulze
    Apr 1 2025

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    Kerstin grew up in Germany and moved to Los Angeles after Theater Training and a Degree in Business. She is known for her ability with comedy/improv and for her unique Voice.

    You've seen Kerstin's work in HBO's Righteous Gemstones, a commercial with Tina Fey, even opposite of Will Arnett and other great performers such as Dave Schwimmer, Amy Schumer, Anthony Anderson, and Kathy Bates. We cover a lot of ground. She has a great fitness business as PartyandDiet.com.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 132: Intellectual Property Adviser and Attorney, Tamany Vinson Bentz
    Mar 18 2025

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    Tamany helps clients navigate the ever changing landscape of technology and media. She focuses her efforts with clients on intellectual property, including copyrights, patents, trade secrets, trademarks, and false advertising issues.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Episode 131: Music Act and Event Manager, Joanna Jackson
    Mar 4 2025

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    Joanna started with a passion for music and a belief in the transformative power of live events. She's made a career of working with legendary promoters like AEG and Goldenvoice, collaborating with iconic brands like NASA and Procter & Gamble, and partnering with artists such as The Grateful Dead, Mumford & Sons, and Chance the Rapper.

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 130: Musician and Entrepreneur, Tory Smith
    Feb 17 2025

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    Tory Smith is a guitarist, singer, and manager of two busy cover bands. Over the years, he observed how many performers have become over-reliant on using tablets and smartphones for their lyrics and chords, which has prevented them from delivering their best performance.

    Tory teamed up with a musician/engineer friend and created the BlackBox Prompter. If you decide to buy one from their site, enter the code "ericwruben" at checkout for an additional 10% off.


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    56 mins
  • Episode 129: Attorney and Entrepreneur, Marty Koffman
    Feb 4 2025

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    A graduate of an elite boarding school, Ivy League College, and top-notch Law School, Marty has been a lawyer, an entrepreneur, and now co-runs the company he co-founded with his brother, Abe's Vegan Muffins.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Episode 128: Managing Director in a Private Equity Firm, Pam Stern
    Jan 28 2025

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    Pam, a friend and client for over 15 years, explains what a private equity firm does. We also talk about fashion, accounting, and life.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 127: Biocompatibility & Toxicology Consultant, Michel Mercier
    Jan 7 2025

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    Michel is a multilingual scientist who consults in the Medical Devise industry.

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    56 mins
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