Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Visionary Entrepreneur Bryan Smeltzer

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Visionary Entrepreneur Bryan Smeltzer .. He is a successful consumer products business executive and entrepreneur. He has held executive-level roles in business development, product, and marketing with some of the world's most prestigious brands, including; Oakley, TaylorMade, Adidas, K-Swiss, Schutt Sports, among other international brands. In addition, Mr. Smeltzer founded an apparel brand, successfully running a profitable business for ten years, eventually selling to a VC firm. He currently oversees LiquidMind Inc., a global brand strategy firm that partners with both start-ups and established brands to empower their businesses to think different, be different, drive a passionate culture, and execute relentlessly. Dig this story. 

More on Bryan - https://bryansmeltzer.com/ 

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Entrepreneur & Ultimate Coach Juan Alvarez

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Ultimate Coach Juan Alvarez .. He helps people get sober from all vices, drugs, alcohol, porn addiction, sex addiction and also helps people achieve their fitness and nutrition goals. He came from a household of drug traffickers and then becoming a drug trafficker and drug user. All this led him to becoming a strip club manager in the Dallas/Ft Worth Texas area. He is now sober from all vices, fit, disciplined and helping people achieve success in all areas. Dig this transformative story.

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Author, IRS Enrolled Agent and NTPI Fellow Morgan Q Anderson


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, IRS Enrolled Agent and NTPI Fellow Morgan Q Anderson .. She has been relentlessly representing her clients before the IRS and state tax agencies for over 24 years. During that time, she has resolved thousands of clients' personal and business tax debt issues for income, payroll, and sales taxes. To say she has handled pretty much any tax debt problem you can imagine is an understatement. Her experience and knowledge have led to her publishing a book called "Tax Debt Rule #1... There's ALWAYS a Solution!" that individuals and tax professionals can use as a guide for identifying where they are in the tax debt collection process, and the steps they can begin to take to move towards a resolution. Enjoy this fascinating tale.


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Entrepreneur & Sales Expert Stephanie Bettis

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Sales Expert Stephanie Bettis .. She has spent half of her life working in sales and have always dreamed of a day where she could work for herself and set her family up for the type of success where they could travel whenever we wanted and make many amazing memories together. A little over a year ago, she was driving and stumbled upon "ARBITRAGE" in the short term rental industry and from that moment she knew she wanted to jump all in. We get into this story and more. 

More on Stephanie - http://strarbitrageblueprint.com/

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Visual Storyteller & PowerPoint Design Expert Emily Schneider


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Visual Storyteller & PowerPoint Design Expert Emily Schneider .. She specializes in transforming complex content into captivating presentations that seamlessly blend storytelling with eye-catching design. With nearly two decades in marketing and branding, she helps businesses bring their messages to life through beautiful, impactful visuals. She thrives on strategic collaboration with clients, guiding them in crafting presentations that truly resonate with their target audiences. My journey began with a sweet sixteen invitation, which sparked a love for design that has grown into a thriving creative career. It’s quite a story .. Enjoy.

More on Emily - https://www.iamemilyschneider.com/


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Entrepreneur, Jazz Fest Promoter, Community Leader & President of Bridge Space in Lee’s Summit, MO Ben Rao

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Entrepreneur, Community Leader, Jazz Fest Organizer & President of Bridge Space in Lee’s Summit, MO .. He is a lifelong entrepreneur who loves helping others succeed and move their businesses forward. He has many years of experience working in marketing technology, senior living industry, real estate investment and membership or community-based businesses. He is a lover of design, beautification and rehabbing properties. We caught up with him about the 1st Annual Lee’s Summit Jazz Fest on June 22, 2024 at his Bridge Space, the Lee’s Summit Jazz Orchestra, the jazz scene and well beyond. Dig this interview.


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Queer Teacher, Author & Speaker Karen Coccioli


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Queer Teacher, Author & Speaker Karen Coccioli .. When she was old enough to climb the stairs into the attic of the colonial house she grew up in, she’d sit in front of the fanlight window and compose poems about the mysteries of the night—the moon, stars, and unseen planets. She still loves all things mystical, magical, and provocative. Her love of language, coupled with her identity as an androgenous gay woman manifested an aspiration to delve into academic studies that married her innate passions. The first line of her book, Paradise, begins with "I came into life stuttering." The last line of Paradise is: "I'd never be silenced again.” We get into all the stories in between. Enjoy this interview.

More on Karen - https://www.karenannecoccioli.com/

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Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Author, Veteran Global Veterinarian & Humanitarian Brian Joseph

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Author, Veteran Global Veterinarian & Humanitarian Brian Joseph .. He has a wealth of experience as a seasoned veterinarian, public servant, and educator with a diverse career spanning roles in the Army Veterinary Corps, Zoos and Aquariums all over North America and Asia, and a volunteer training veterinarians and farmers in developing countries. We get into his trove of stories and wisdom doing wonderful work all over the globe. Tune into this story. 

More on Brian - https://brianejoseph.com/

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Entrepreneur & Spirit Led Millionaire Karen Coffey


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Spirit Led Millionaire Karen Coffey .. She is the Founder and CEO of Karen Coffey International, a Multi million dollar coaching and training organization working with business men and women who are looking to fast track to 7 figures and beyond per year using Kingdom principles. Her company has won the INC 500 award two years running as one of the fastest growing companies in America, and is a two time Stevie Award winner. Her story is heartbreaking and inspirational. She is currently working on her latest book "The Spirit Led Millionaire" due out the end of 2024. Enjoy this story.

More on Karen - https://karencoffey.com/


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Sales Expert & Visionary Dan Harper

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Sales Expert & Visionary Dan Harper .. He has proven success in sales from the entry-level sales rep to CEO. He has taken this lifetime of expertise and turned it into a highly successful career as an Outsourced Sales Advisor. With over 30 years of experience across various industries, he is now the founder and principal advisor of Magnolia Sales Innovations, Inc., powered by Sales Xceleration. He specializes in partnering with small to medium-sized businesses to optimize their sales processes, infrastructure, and accountability measures for long-term growth. He is full of positivity and wisdom. Dig this story.

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Spain-based Documentary Filmmaker Curro Sánchez Varela

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Spain-based Documentary Filmmaker Curro Sánchez Varela .. This celebrated and award-winning filmmaker discussed his projects, surviving COVID, growing up in Spain and so much more. A towering influence over his life was his father and he made a film about him in 2014 called Paco de Lucia - A Journey. From there, he has gone on to make a towering impact with his films and vision. We cover all of this and much more. Enjoy his story.

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Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Composer Sarah Jerrom on the 2024 Album The Magpie Suite

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Canadian Jazz Vocalist & Composer Sarah Jerrom on the 2024 Album The Magpie Suite .. We caught up with her about this new album, surviving COVID and the future ahead. This project is an evocative and transformative musical journey for expanded jazz orchestra and 4 voices - was born from a moment of awe. During a residency at the Banff Centre for the Arts in January 2018, she observed a gathering of magpies and crows performing a dance in the middle of a winter storm. At the time, Jerrom was working on a deeply personal composition defying the stigma and taboo surrounding pregnancy loss. We cover some solid ground. Enjoy. 

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Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Stephen Philip Harvey

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Jazz Saxophonist, Composer, Bandleader & Educator Stephen Philip Harvey .. We caught up with him to talk about his new 2024 CD Elemental Live, along with his life in music and what is in store. He leads various ensembles with a drive to explore a vast array of avenues in improvisation and composition. We cover all the angels. Dig in.

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Entrepreneur & Multi-Talented Freelance Presentation Designer Kay Chan
 

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur & Multi-Talented Freelance Presentation Designer Kay Chan .. He has over two decades of corporate and agency experience. His mission is to elevate brand communication through creative visualization, impactful design, and simplify messaging for maximum audience retention. Among many others, Kay's current clients include Microsoft, Marriott, Hasbro, and Benjamin Moore. While presentation design is his professional niche, Kay's origin story includes layers of specific design specialization including corporate branding, website design, packaging design, marketing material design, as well as high-end product photography, and 3D rendering .. Dig his story and passion.

More on Kay - https://khimeric.com/


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Monday, April 29, 2024

Seasoned Marketing Guru Debra Bowers

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Seasoned Marketing Guru Debra Bowers .. She has decades of experience in all forms of advertising and marketing. She specializes in creative strategy and creating campaigns that drive business. Her spiritual healing journey has been crucial to her success. She is committed to sharing her struggles and helping other women develop emotional strength and confidence. She is passionate about women's issues and Co-hosts a podcast titled Deals with Heels Where Female Entrepreneurs Thrive where she discusses marketing & Sales Strategy, Mindset & Personal Growth. We cover some great ground. Enjoy.

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Entrepreneur, Instructor & Coach Rebecca Doring

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Entrepreneur, Instructor & Coach Rebecca Doring .. She helps yoga teachers and wellness-based business owners get unstuck and take consistent action in their businesses so they can get paid to do what lights them up, become an industry leader, and create a bigger impact. She's a Meditation Teacher, Chromatic Yoga Instructor, Inner Critic Coach, and host of the podcast Inner Critic Freedom. Dig this story.

More on Rebecca - https://www.deeprootedbliss.com/ 

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Visionary Leader & Mr. Never Work the 40 Jeremy Funderburk


Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with Visionary Leader & Mr. Never Work the 40 Jeremy Funderburk .. He empowers individuals to achieve time and financial freedom. As a seasoned expert, Jeremy guides others in building highly leveraged businesses by skillfully delegating low-level tasks, allowing them to optimize high-level responsibilities for next level success. He also teaches how to optimize your sales by selling 1 to many as opposed to selling 1 to 1, allowing his clients to generate $20-40k in a single day. Dig his passion and story.


More on Jeremy - https://neverworkthe40.com/


Sunday, April 28, 2024

Acclaimed Pianist, Composer & Producer Natalie Tenenbaum

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Critically Acclaimed Pianist, Composer & Producer Natalie Tenenbaum .. We cover her new 2024 CD The Piano – Re-Imagined and her life in music. She is a graduate of the Juilliard School and has appeared as a soloist and with orchestras in Israel, Europe, Asia, and the US, performing in venues such as the Kennedy Center, Lincoln Center, Shanghai's Majestic Theater, Jerusalem Music Center and beyond. It’s a fascinating story. Enjoy. 

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Composer & Violinist Meg Okura

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Composer & Violinist Meg Okura .. We talk to this Queen of Chamber Jazz about her new collaboration with the great pianist Kevin Hays on the 2024 CD Lingering. Based out of New York, she is known for her music praised by the New York Times as "grandiloquent beauty that transitions easily from grooves to big cascades to buoyant swing.” She is the founder of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble. As a Tokyo native, her journey in the U.S. began with a solo concerto debut at the Kennedy Center in 1992. From there, she has never looked back. Dig this story.

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Saturday, April 27, 2024

Veteran Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Andrea Wolper

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Veteran Jazz Vocalist, Composer & Arranger Andrea Wolper .. She opened up about her new 2024 CD Wanderlust. It is her fourth album as a leader and first one in over a decade. - Wanderlust (Moonflower Music) is Wolper’s fourth album as a leader. She started her professional career singing jazz standards, her eclectic tastes and multidisciplinary talents have led her to forge her own path. From her base in Brooklyn, we get into now, the past and the future ahead. Dig this story.

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Physician, Founder and CEO of Prep Expert Dr. Shaan Patel

Welcome to a new edition of the Famous Interviews with Joe Dimino series .. On this episode, we talk with S Physician, Founder and CEO of Prep Expert Dr. Shaan Patel .. As the founder and CEO of Prep Expert, he was seen on ABC’s “Shark Tank.” Prep Expert is a leading education company that has helped more than 100,000 students improve their SAT and ACT scores, get into top colleges, and win over $100 million in scholarships. Dr. Patel raised his own SAT score from average to perfect, has 20+ years experience with SAT prep, and has authored 15+ test prep books. A board-certified dermatologist, Dr. Patel was named one of Inc. Magazine’s “30 Under 30.” He holds degrees from Yale and the University of Southern California. We cover this whole story and more. Enjoy.

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