Menachem Frank is the founder  and owner of Berry Tech. Menachem has worked with websites, apps, and now has branched out to creating large systems for companies. Menachem is a person of innovation, consistency, and integrity, as he sees a vision, and brings it to life. He has created the apps for Likutei Sichos, Chayenu, and now has an upcoming app with Haichal Menachem. He has also worked with Agudah Yisrael, and has branched out to the corporate world at large, continually finding creative ways to work with technology.

In this interview Menachem Discusses

• Launching a tech business
• How to gain customers
• Understanding a project manager role
• Finding a niche
• Working with people overseas
• The secret to what it takes to run a business

Shainy Edelman is the Creative Director and founder of Click Co., a CH-based marketing agency serving clients worldwide. Following her passion for helping nonprofits succeed, Shainy started her business in 2008 at a time when Chabad nonprofit marketing agencies and single women owned businesses were few and far between.  As her business blossomed, so did her personal life. Shainy credits setting strong boundaries and developing sensible flexibility as the keys to achieving business success while prioritizing family.

With a proven track record of reliability, results, and uncompromising standards, Click quickly became the marketing firm recognized by many and trusted by all. In an ever-evolving industry where creativity is constant and strategic thinking is essential, Shainy finds it easy to stay motivated. And achieving client satisfaction? That’s constant motivation, too.

 
In this episode we discuss:

• Learning web design to help shluchim
• Having a great boss that gives you the ability to grow
• Transitioning from employee to business owner
• Dealing with imposter syndrome
• Going from solo to building a team
• Dealing with clients
• Listening to your clients needs
• Finding your work life balance
• Seeing the hand of Hashem in all you do

Episode Title: Life in the food industry.

In this interview:

• Jumping into the business world
• The world of distribution
• Opening a bakery
• Journey into the restaurant world
• Secret to success in the food industry
• Jumping into catering
• Make a signature item to attract loyal customers
• Running a Pesach program
• To succeed pound the pavement don’t be shy

Sholom Ber was the Chief Technology Officer and Head of Global Infrastructure at Bankers Trust, Lehman Brothers and Goldman Sachs; Head of IT Risk Management at JPMorgan Chase; Head of Global Products & Services at Credit Suisse. Experienced in architecture, engineering and operations of global technology infrastructure with specialization in information security.

In this interview:

• Growing up in Crown Heights of the 1960’s
• The Rebbes guidance to a non-conformist teen
• The role of hashgacha pratis in career pathway
• Amazing opportunity of a tech career
• The definition of a secure job
• To climb the ranks become the best
• If you go with pride they will respect you
• You are a representative of the Jewish People
• A mentch is respected in Corporate America
• When an opportunity presents itself step forward
• Tips to thrive in Corporate America

Chaim Hershkowitz lives in Crown Heights with his wife and children. Chaim is the CEO of Toveedo.com a video subscription website geared toward Jewish kids of all ages. He is also the producer of Mitzvah Boulevard, Bella Brocha, The Rebbe’s Niggunim and many other original titles.

In this interview:

• Man plans and Hashem plans otherwise
• Seeing a need for quality kosher kids content
• Learning to think like a businessperson
• Staying on top of the trend
• Surviving a market transition
• Transitioning from a small operation
• The Rebbe's Brachos

JJ Katz as the founder of Heights Properties in 1999 has been a steady force in the local Real Estate market, specializing in home sales, multi family dwellings, development and investment properties. With eighteen years of real estate experience, JJ Katz has been servicing the home buying and investment property markets. In one of the fastest growing and tightest environments in history.

Episode Title: The world of Real Estate.

In this interview:

• Following the entrepreneur journey
• Seeing the hand of Hashem
• Getting into real estate brokering
• The power of networking
• The different options within real estate brokering
• Listing strategy
• Learn sefer “Chovos Halevavos”
• Getting into Real Estate investing
• Don’t get stuck in the comfort zone
• Find your creative niche
• Advice for buying a house

Meir Ahron Spiegel lives in Lakewood with his wife and children. He is a CPA currently working as the CFO of VIP Wireless. He believes strongly that everyone should be financially educated. The ability to manage money well by understanding concepts such as investments and compounding interests will equip people to reach financial stability.

Episode Title: Make wise moves with your money.

In this interview:

• Save money regularly the earlier the better
• The most powerful force in the universe compound interest
• Understanding stocks
• Understanding rate of return
• The problem with a savings account
• Taxes on stock trading
• The place of a financial advisor
• 401k vs Roth IRA
• Understanding dollar cost average
• Saving and the frum lifestyle
• The place of home ownership
• The place of life insurance

  To recommend someone for an interview and to reach Rabbi Werde, email Rabbiw@chye.info

BIO:  As an Integrative Nutritional Health Coach trained by the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, Chanie Rubenfeld found a solution which has allowed her to help many busy (working) women (and men!) throughout the St. Louis area (as well as throughout the country) reach their personal health goals by providing them with a weekly delivery of 5 Delicious Artisan Salads straight to their home or office from Salads2YourDoor.com. After several years of growth the business has moved to a franchise model with many new locations opening across the country.

In this episode in the second half of the interview for there is an exciting business opportunity for an aspiring entrepreneur launch a exciting new business.

Episode Title: The making of a franchise.

In this interview:

• Follow your natural talents
• Starting out in our home kitchen
• Working as a husband and wife team
• How to turn a business into a franchise
• Making your business duplicatable
• Innovating in the food industry
• A good profit margin for a food business
• Creating a spinoff business “Judaism Unboxed”
• Seeking a potential buyer to run with

 To recommend someone for an interview and to reach Rabbi Werde, email Rabbiw@chye.info