101 Lessons Podcast

Steven Zuller, CEO of Franklin Group, a promotional and print marketing company headquartered in Brooklyn, discusses his company’s work across many industries with a focus on sports and entertainment where they are the exclusive printing partner of professional sports teams and stadiums across the NBA, NHL and college athletics. Steven delves into the importance of fan engagement and the role his company is playing with some of the most successful professional sports organizations.

Tom Waldron, a former New Jersey State Police officer, discusses his second career as a master trainer, motivating and training athletes of all levels and abilities and the increasing requests by corporate America for fitness training programs for their employees. Tom also discussion his passion for the charitable organization, Troopers Assisting Troops

Keith Green, a veteran marketer who is Vice President of B2B Communications & Partnerships for Guinness World Records, discusses his past career experiences with the Philadelphia 76ers and motorsports and his role in partnering the Guinness World Records with leading corporations, brands and organizations. Keith also shares an inspiring story about the foundation he started, Autism MVP.

Dr. Joshua Dines is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and shoulder surgery and is part of the Sports Medicine Service at the Hospital for Special Surgery and discusses his role as the assistant team physician for the New York Mets and New York Rangers as well as his treatment of professional athletes and weekend warriors.

Greg “Grog” Mesanko is a surfing legend who is the subject of the film, “A Life Outside,” and an inductee in the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame and the New Jersey Surfing Hall of Fame. Greg shares his lessons of being an entrepreneur and surf shop owner and previews the impact that having surfing in the Olympic Games for the first time in 2020 will have on the sport and lifestyle.

Joe Ricciutti, the President and General Manager of the Lakewood BlueClaws, the single A minor league affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies located at the Jersey Shore, discusses his past career with Staten Island Yankees and Columbia University, his leadership style and why minor league baseball is still a unique slice of Americana for families and people of all ages.

Tom Cosentino is the executive director of the Garden State Wine Growers Association. A 30-year marketer who started his career with the New York Yankees, Tom’s focus is promoting New Jersey’s 50 wineries. He shares his encounters with stars from sports and entertainment and lessons on continuously transforming throughout your career.

David Hernandez, a TEDx Speaker, co-founder of lotus823, an integrated marketing communications agency headquartered at the Jersey Shore, a veteran marketer and a professional musician and composer who has toured internationally shares his journey from music to marketing and the story of his family fleeing Cuba for the United States and his bicultural passion for America.

Bob Hutt has leveraged a successful career in financial consulting into a role as the owner and president of Uptown Charly Brown Stud, one of the leading thoroughbred horse racing partnerships in the nation. Bob discusses how business gets done at the race track and how he would transform the sport if elected the commissioner of horse racing.

Jon Landman is the co-founder and co-owner of The Syndicate, a leading music, comedy and pop culture marketing agency. Jon talks about being at the epicenter of entertainment and content. He shares stories of the work his agency has executed with some of the biggest names in music and comedy and the lessons they learned along the way.

Tim McLoone is the CEO of McLoone Restaurants, the leader of two popular bands and a Harvard University All-American. This modern day renaissance man, who is also the voice of Seton Hall basketball, takes listeners on a tour of his diverse career and life including giving back to communities nationwide via Holiday Express which annually plays more than 100 concerts during the holiday season.

Rena Levine Levy is the CEO of the Windmill Franchise Corporation. Rena discusses the iconic Windmill restaurants at the Jersey Shore, earning her master’s degree late in life, her refreshing approach to customer service and the need for all companies, big and small, to give back to the communities where they conduct business

Ken Marowitz is the co-owner of Frank's Big & Tall, a clothing and sportswear company. Ken tells the amazing story of his grandfather coming from Russia to America in 1911 and starting a tailor shop which evolved into Frank's Big & Tall. Join Mark as he learns how Ken leads his business in the ultra-competitive men’s clothing category.

TJ Pingitore is the founder and owner of Student Success U and host of The Student Success Podcast. His company and podcast teach high-school and college students the life skills needed to succeed outside the classroom in the real-world. Join Mark to learn how SSU is helping students transition from college to career.

Eric Liebler is the president of G3 ProCamps Group. G3 Pro Camps produces and executes more than 150 camps annually which offer consumers unique sports experiences. Join Mark to learn how Eric leads at the epicenter of sports, pro athletes, consumer brands, sponsorships and marketing that engages.

Carlos Rodriguez is the executive director of Fulfill, formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean counties. Carlos has led Fulfill's rebranding and growth in serving the Jersey Shore. Join Mark to learn how Fulfill's rebranding & marketing strategy came to be for the non-profit organization, as well as how Fulfill helps tens of thousands of people in need.

Christine Zilinski is the founder and owner of Salon Concrete as well as a leadership expert and motivational speaker. She discusses leading and motivating and her highly acclaimed Tedx Asbury Park talk titled, Hair I Am. Join Mark to learn how Christine uses hair as a symbol of empowerment.

Gordon Deal is the host of This Morning: America's First News, a nationally syndicated morning radio show broadcast on more than 250 radio stations nationwide. Gordon's show covers all the news and current events of the day without the politics attached. Join Mark to get Gordon's view on the evolving communications and media landscape.

Antarctic Mike Pierce travels the country speaking and motivating Fortune 500 companies, pro sports team, CEOs and organizations of all sizes telling stories of his sub-freezing experiences including running a marathon and a 62-mile race on an ice shelf in Antarctica. His book "Leading at 90 Below Zero" can be purchased at amazon.com.