101 Lessons Podcast

Ann Crandall is a leading marketer in sports and fitness. Most recently, she served as the first ever CMO of the Big East Conference. Previously, Ann held senior marketing roles with the National Basketball Association, New York Road Runners and Pac 12 Networks to name just a few. Ann discusses brand marketing past, present and future.

Frank Kovacs has been a leading technology business executive for more than 30 years. He discusses creating The Breakfast Club NJ (TBCNJ) after the attacks of September 11, 2001 in an effort to help those who were out of work. More than 18 years later, TBCNJ is stronger than ever and Frank celebrated by co-authoring Career In Transition: 101 Lessons To Achieve Job Search Success

Cory Bildstein is the Director of Marketing for Whistle, formerly Whistle Sports.a leading content publisher and over-the-top streaming network with a focus on sports and entertainment. A former D-1 soccer player at UCONN, Cory discusses the future of video content and Whistle's focus on engaging Gen Z.

Matt MIller is the CEO of Embroker. He shares his experiences working for some of the world's largest consultancies and how Embroker has revolutionized the insurance category for small and mid-size companies.

Jimmy Craft is the Executive Director of TopSpin Charity and Senior Director, Business Development and Strategy for Foxrock Partners. Jimmy shares how TopSpin has transformed over the past decade bringing together more than 15,000 people, including many celebrities, and raising more than $4 million for more than 25 nonprofit charity partners.

Anne Candido is the Founder of Go for 2, a Brand "Love" Building consultancy, and a 20+ year veteran of Procter & Gamble. Anne authored a must-read book for everyone from start-ups to Fortune 500 brand marketers, The Super Highway of Relevancy: Getting More People To Choose Your Brand, More Often, Indefinitely. Anne shares her integrated marketing campaign experiences at P&G and why it is critical for customers to fall in love with your brand.

Torrel Harris is an NBA agent who has represented some of the greatest names in basketball. He is also the dad of a basketball playing family which features among others, Tobias Harris of the Philadelphia 76ers. Torrel discusses his role not just as a dad, but as the agent for his children.

Meg Sharp Walton is the Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Association. During our interview, she discusses why we should all take time to appreciate history including her association's latest exhibit, Springsteen: His Hometown, a celebration of how Monmouth County is woven into Bruce Springsteen's music.

Tom Bernard is the Co-Founder of Sony Pictures Classic and the Co-Chair of the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival. Tom shares compelling stories of growing up at the Jersey Shore, his career in film and the evolution of the very popular Asbury Park Music and Film Festival.

Steve Shimchick is a piano player and one third of the rising musical force, Cold Weather Company. Steve discusses how he and his bandmates, Brian and Jeff, met at Rutgers University and transformed their passion for music into a professional career. He also discusses the important role marketing plays today in helping a band get noticed by fans and brands.

Chris Mirabelli is a Team USA 2020 Summer Olympic Games hopeful in the javelin. A four-time All-American and three-time Big Ten Champion from Rutgers University, Chris shares his incredible comeback story from a serious heart condition as well as his life as a professional track & field athlete and his journey to the Olympic Games in Tokyo.

John Buscek and Bellaria Jimenez are the co-authors of The Team Game: How Your Business Can Dominate Year After Year. Both have long careers in financial planning and they share how they collaborated on a book which focuses on how companies, big and small, need to focus on the concept of "teaming" to be successful.

Doctor Bill Levine is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of CannRx, a subsidiary of Izun Pharmaceuticals. Bill earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from Columbia University. He shares his career experience from being a periodontist to launching companies with a focus on plant-based healthcare products.

Andrew Berman is a former clerk for two federal judges who is now the CEO of a publicly traded cannabis company, Harborside. Andrew shares lesson learned from his diverse career path and offers a glimpse into the future of the legal cannabis industry in the United States.

Casey Hanisko is the President of the Adventure Travel Trade Association. For nearly two decades, Casey has made adventure travel her life and her career. She shares her experiences from around the world traveling and experiencing locations that most of us only dream about.

Alex Andrawes is the CEO and Founder of Ionization Labs and the Chairman and Founder of Personal Wine. Alex shares the story of starting his first company while a student at the University of Texas and, "his dedication to make new, cool things with an emphasis on supply and demand."

Lex Chalat is the Managing Director of Beyond Sport, a global organization with a mission of driving sustainable social change through sport. Lex and Beyond Sport collaborate with major corporations including SAP and pro sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS and NASCAR to bring real changes to communities worldwide via sport.

Ryan Boyle is a two-time world champion in paralympic cycling who also won the silver medal at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio. Hit by a truck at the age of nine, Ryan overcame all odds to survive and thrive. An inspiration to all he meets, Ryan authored, When The Lights Go Out: A Boy Given A Second Chance.

Bob Babbitt is an endurance athlete, author, magazine publisher, marketer, promoter and the host of Babbittville Radio. Bob has been inducted into the Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame and the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame. Bob co-found the Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) which helps people worldwide with physical challenges compete in sports and he shares his experiences with his friend and legendary comedian and actor, Robin Williams, who was an avid CAF supporter.

Mike Emanuel is the Chief Congressional and Senior Political Correspondent for FOX Newschannel. A proud Rutgers University alum, Mike discusses his undergraduate days at Rutgers where he started his broadcast career at WRSU-FM. He shares experiences from his television career which began in Midland-Odessa, Texas and ultimately led him to Washington DC where he has covered three presidents.