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This week’s guest, DAVID PAGE, is a well-known expert on American cuisine, culture, and entrepreneurship. The two-time Emmy-award winner and veteran broadcast journalist is best known for creating the FOOD NETWORK hit and serving as its executive producer for eleven seasons. David, president and executive producer of PAGE PRODUCTIONS https://pageprod.com/, understands why some restaurants succeed while many don’t. Every owner, executive, and entrepreneur, regardless of their business sector, will take away actionable intelligence from David’s insights. If you’ve ever dreamed of opening your own restaurant, it’s absolutely essential to hear the cautions that David offers. For foodies in the audience, David shares some of his favorite foods and restaurants, and the one dish he has a strong aversion to. David is the author of FOOD AMERICANA: THE REMARKABLE PEOPLE AND INCREDIBLE STORIES BEHIND AMERICA’S FAVORITE DISHES https://amzn.to/3TyBu9W. The book is a literary feast of fascinating characters, food culture, pop culture, and nostalgia. And stay tuned for David’s new podcast, CULINARY CHARACTERS UNLOCKED, which is scheduled to debut in early May and feature inside stories of the food world from its most fascinating people. is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: David Page, PAGE PRODUCTIONS POSTED: March 25, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 58:15 EPISODE: 12.38 SPECIAL NOTE: Founding host DEAN ROTBART’s most recent book, DEDICATION AND SERVICE: 50 YEARS ON CALL WITH THE VOLUNTEERS OF COLORADO’S GENESEE FIRE RESCUE has been awarded the prestigious Gold Medal from the national NONFICTION AUTHORS ASSOCIATION. It is Dean’s second Gold recognition.
As a physician, HANAH POLOTSKY is an expert in treating diabetes, thyroid disorders, and serious hormonal abnormalities. As a leadership expert, Dr. Polotsky excels at showing executives — both in and outside the medical field — how best to run teams and apply the tenets of lean management to their organizations. A native of Belarus who fled to the United States at 17 to escape rampant anti-Semitism, Dr. Polotsky earned her Master of Business Operational Excellence at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business. She is the lead author of Often, whether in hospitals or the profit-driven marketplace, administrators are unprepared for the leadership roles that become their responsibility. This week, Dr. Polotsky shares her prescription for curing the most common supervisory ailments. Listen now, and you’ll start to feel better immediately. is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Dr. Hanah Polotsky, Physician Leader POSTED: March 18, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 46:47 EPISODE: 12.37 RELATED EPISODES: __ __
When it comes to running a competitive company, BOB MOOG doesn’t play games. Well, actually, he does. Daily. Bob is co-founder and president of UNIVERSITY GAMES, the largest independent game company in the world. For almost four decades, Bob has gone up against the biggest players — including HASBRO and MATTEL — and found a way to beat them at their own game. Pun intended. In fact, University Games distributes more products in more outlets and more markets than any other company focused on board games. The company now has six divisions: UNIVERSITY GAMES (board games), GREAT EXPLORATIONS (science and learning/glow-in-the-dark products), BEPUZZLED (puzzles and brainteasers), BRIARPATCH (preschool games and puzzles), U-CREATE (crafts and activities), and FRONT PORCH CLASSICS (classic games, built to last a lifetime). University Games’ philosophy has always been to offer games that encourage social interaction and imagination through gameplay, with learning sprinkled in to spice it up. Bob’s story will inspire anyone who competes against entrenched giants. He’ll also share the management philosophy that has proven a game winner for just shy of four decades. is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Bob Moog, University Games POSTED: March 11, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 51:10 EPISODE: 12.36 RELATED EPISODES __ __
He’d be the oldest man ever to run for president, even as calls grow louder and louder for him to step aside. Joe Biden? No, William Henry Harrison, the successful 67-year-old Whig Party candidate back in 1840. Tying yesteryear to current events is RON SHAFER’s specialty. His contributions to ’s history column form the basis of two of his engaging books, Breaking News All Over Again https://amzn.to/3wGStzd and the forthcoming A Half-Naked George Washington. Now retired, Ron spent nearly 40 years with as a reporter, columnist, and political features editor, based out of Washington, DC. On this week’s program, he makes clear that business owners and entrepreneurs can glean a lot of helpful information about where we’re headed if they only take the time to review where we’ve been. is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest/ and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Ron Shafer, Author POSTED: March 4, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 48:00 EPISODE: 12.35 RELATED EPISODES __ __
Most people fail to say their own name correctly. Odd as that may sound, LAURA SICOLA https://laurasicola.com/ explains her assertion in a YouTube video that is approaching 7 million views. Dr. Sicola earned her PhD from the University of Pennsylvania in educational linguistics and taught there from 2001-2013. She has more than two decades of experience teaching good vocal habits to executives at companies including COMCAST, IBM, and VANGUARD. She is the author of . As Dr. Sicola explains on this week’s episode, how leaders introduce themselves, whether from a speaker’s podium or meeting someone for the first time one-on-one, will help determine how effectively they convey the messages that follow. How well do you articulate your name? is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Dr. Laura Sicola https://laurasicola.com/ POSTED: February 26, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 48:00 EPISODE: 12.34 RELATED EPISODES: __ __
Each year, roughly 700,000 American businesses or individuals submit a trademark application. That may sound like a considerable number, but ANDREI MINCOV — a superstar trademark lawyer based in Dubai, says it's far less than it should be. Before starting THE TRADEMARK FACTORY https://trademarkfactory.com/, his global consultancy that provides start-to-finish trademark registration services, Andrei worked for BAKER & MCKENZIE, one of the world's largest international law firms. His clients there included APPLE, MICROSOFT, SUN, and DELL, which turned to Andrei to help them avoid the pitfalls of filing and defending their marks. Andrei’s client base now includes many small and mid-size companies that frequently do not file formal trademarks or fail to file them for all their brands. That, as he explains, is a significant and potentially very costly oversight. Learning about trademarks is not only valuable for every business executive and entrepreneur, but it’s also fascinating to discover the most common trademark landmines and how to avoid them. is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Andrei Mincov, The Trademark Factory https://trademarkfactory.com/ POSTED: February 19, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 56:46 EPISODE: 12.33
This week, enter the inner sanctums of MICROSOFT CORP.’s executive suite and discover the tech wizards and vipers who worked there. \ Our guest is JANE BOULWARE, author of WORTHY: FROM CORNFIELD TO CORNER OFFICE OF MICROSOFT https://amzn.to/3UzsmEc. Over the course of her career, Jane launched three billion dollar businesses, was VP of the largest merger in U.S. history, and became one of the ten highest-ranking women at Microsoft by the time she turned 40. On her climb up the corporate ladder, Jane was hit on, spit on, and actually shot at. Listen closely as Jane — who grew up poor in rural Iowa and is donating 100% of her proceeds from sales of to BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS — shares practical insights that every owner and entrepreneur can utilize — good and bad — from her experience. MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Jane Boulware, Worthy: From Cornfield to Corner Office of Microsoft https://amzn.to/3UzsmEc POSTED: February 12, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 47:15 Episode: 12.32
From her base in far-off Christchurch, New Zealand, Rebecca Davison — who spent 13 years in banking, five as a financial advisor to multimillionaires — has built a global, cult-like following among female entrepreneurs, including top business leaders. Rebecca, founder of THE INTUITIVE LIFE ACADEMY, has the knowledge to advise her followers on ways to earn more money and leverage their investments. But that’s not her proprietary system. Instead, Rebecca — a self-described empath — teaches clients how to experience spiritual and monetary abundance through the development of their intuition and ability to communicate with the universe. Whether or not you buy the notion of metaphysical pathways to success, there is no denying that Rebecca’s methods are delivering results for a large and growing audience. is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. Photo: Rebecca Davison, The Intuitive Life Academy Posted: February 5, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 55:43 EPISODE: 12.31
PHEBE TROTMAN knows the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in both the sports and business arenas. A former MVP Canadian college soccer star and member of the championship VANCOUVER WHITECAPS professional soccer club, Phebe has had plenty of bad days and opportunities to bow out. She’s never taken them. Phebe is the author of NEVER QUIT ON A BAD DAY https://amzn.to/3u7Ffut, a compendium of inspiring stories of resilience relayed by Phebe and a dozen contributors, including business leaders, entrepreneurs, couples, and athletes. Phebe retired her cleats and now coaches business clients in British Columbia on the importance of resilience, having a positive attitude, and leading a competitive team. This is one episode of you want to listen to now and download to revisit when you’re having a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day. After all, you can’t score goals if you aren’t on the field. is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Phebe Trotman, NEVER QUIT ON A BAD DAY https://amzn.to/3u7Ffut POSTED: January 29, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 39:23 EPISODE: 12.30 RELATED EPISODES: __ __
Leading business schools and best-selling leadership authors seldom compare the skills required of for-profit CEOs and non-profit fire chiefs. Yet, the two professions share a lot in common. Indeed, battling blazes is excellent preparation for dousing the many firestorms business owners, executives, and entrepreneurs face. This week’s guest, CLIVE SAVACOOL, devoted 25 years as a Northern California firefighter before retiring his chief’s helmet and stepping into the boots of a full-time startup CEO. Clive is the founder and CEO of LogRX https://logrx.com/, which created and sells an advanced mobile app designed to help firefighters, paramedics, law enforcement personnel, and others who administer and are legally bound to keep track of controlled substances in their work. As a firefighter, Clive fought numerous structure fires and one of the largest wildfires in California history. As a startup CEO, he faced the challenge of bootstrapping a company with an untested app and zero outside investment. Both entailed risk and required courage. How does a fire chief's experience in life-or-death decisions benefit a CEO facing a corporate crisis? In this episode, Clive shares his unique perspective and strategies for staying cool-headed under extreme stress. MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. Dean’s book, , showcasing the Genesee, Colorado, fire department, can be purchased in a digital version here or paperback from Amazon. PHOTO: Clive Savacool, LogRX POSTED: January 22, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 37:05 EPISODE: 12.29 RELATED EPISODES: __ __
After 16 years as a wedding photographer, RYAN ERICKSON concluded he was barking up the wrong tree. He was making decent money but didn’t have a passion for his work. It was risky, but Ryan decided to try his hand at fine art photography, and he’s been so successful early on that he’s thinking of expanding his fledgling enterprise nationwide. Ryan’s discerning clients are willing to pay up for his portraits that accentuate the eyes and subtleties of his subjects’ faces. Rather than ask his subjects to come to him, Ryan brings his workspace and state-of-the-art equipment to them in a mobile studio. But that’s not the most unique aspect of Ryan’s enterprise. That would be the free belly rubs he happily gives to each of the retrievers, shepherds, bulldogs, beagles, and other canines who pose for him and his FETCH PHOTO TRUCK https://fetchphototruck.com/. “It’s so much easier and enjoyable working with dogs,” Ryan confesses. To which every active wedding photographer in the world responds, “Amen.” is hosted by the father-son duo of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Ryan Erickson, Fetch Photo Truck https://fetchphototruck.com/ POSTED: January 15, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 37:19 EPISODE: 12.28 To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome. POPULAR EPISODES: __ __
Can you imagine what it would have been like to have an exclusive four-hour audience with the late CHARLIE MUNGER? The billionaire businessman, who died in late November at age 99, never got as much press as his close friend and partner WARREN BUFFETT. But many people credited Munger with helping secure BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY’s decades-long stellar investment performance. Just weeks before Munger passed, veteran reporter GREGORY ZUCKERMAN visited Munger in the investor’s Los Angeles home and came away with some unique and actionable insights. This week, award-winning author and founder DEAN ROTBART interviews the last journalist to interview Munger. That makes everyone who listens to this week’s episode only three degrees of separation from Munger and four degrees from Buffett. It’s always nice to know people who know people. And, importantly, to learn what they know. IS HOSTED BY THE FATHER-SON TEAM OF DEAN AND MAXWELL ROTBART. PHOTO: Greg Zuckerman, POSTED: January 8, 2024 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 37:06 EPISODE: 12.27 TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MONDAY MORNING RADIO AND KEEP IT COMMERCIAL-FREE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE USING THIS LINK. DONATIONS OF ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME.
A NEW YEAR’S QUIZ: What do the following have in common: Leadership, Economics, Side Hustles, Online Retailing, Business Exit Strategies, Military Contracts, Bras, Walt Disney, Firefighters, and Worms? ANSWER: Each was featured on one of ’s ten most popular 2023 episodes. This week, the podcast revisits the highlights of the year past and shares an audio preview of our first book, ALL YOU CAN EAT BUSINESS WISDOM — an anthology featuring 25 of our most savvy guests over the years. The book isn’t due until late March or early April, but listeners can begin profiting from its wisdom to help kick off a prosperous New Year. 2023 EPISODES HIGHLIGHTED IN THIS WEEK’S YEAR-IN-REVIEW Cathy Nesbitt — January 2nd Ed O’Malley and Julia Fabris McBride — January 30th Eric Johnson — March 18th Nick Loper — May 21st Mac Lackey — July 2nd Ricky Howard — July 16th Genesee Fire Rescue — September 2nd The Walt Disney Company — October 16th Carina Ramirez Cahan — October 22nd Matthew Stafford — November 27th is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome.
, by Dean and Talya Rotbart, is adapted from their 2020 biography of Margaret and Riyaz Adat, titled A true-life, inspirational adult yuletide tale, offers a universal message — regardless of readers' religious beliefs — about the wonder and power of life’s unexpected blessings. Since the book was first published two years ago, it has become a perennial holiday favorite. We hope you enjoy it.
CHRIS MCSHANAG has enjoyed a long and productive career in the healthcare field, working alongside two physician entrepreneurs to build a thriving business providing off-site virtual assistants to doctors, dentists, and even veterinarians. Their company, MEDVA https://www.medva.com/, founded in 2020, provides medical and dental virtual assistants and has done an admirable job of helping their clients improve quality of care while simultaneously boosting the bottom line of their practices. In fact, MedVA has proven such a success with clients that Chris and his partners figured their methods could work for any company across a broad spectrum of small businesses. So a year ago, they launched BIZVA https://bizva.com/, delivering virtual assistants capabilities to the entire business community, both domestically and internationally. BizVA’s pledge is that it will help companies get more done at a fraction of the cost. This week, Chris, president and CEO of both MedVA and BizVA, shares his insights about the many advantages of relying on virtual assistants, and the logistics of successfully transferring the knowledge gleaned in one business niche to another. is hosted by the father-son team of Dean https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest/ and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Chris McShanag, BizVA and MedVA POSTED: December 18, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 40:01 EPISODE: 12.24 TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MONDAY MORNING RADIO AND KEEP IT COMMERCIAL-FREE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE USING THIS LINK. DONATIONS OF ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME.
Many innovative business concepts fall through because the cost and logistics of pulling them off just wouldn’t work. UZAIR AHMED, a Canadian chemical engineer, recognized all the missed opportunities and figured he could design technology and automation to make unworkable business models workable. Uzair, founder of COTTONWOOD AUTOMATION https://www.cottonwoodautomation.com/, tested his high-tech, low-overhead system by launching a service that sends car mechanics to the homes or offices of customers. Guess what? It succeeded wildly. While Cottonwood Automation generally focuses on making home service businesses easier to operate, Uzair believes that his method — which brings together automation, AI, global talent, and other digital technologies, can help businesses in almost every industry cut their costs by up to 60%. Best of all, perhaps, it allows owners and CEOs to do more while working less. is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Uzair Ahmed, Cottonwood Automation POSTED: December 11, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 37:29 EPISODE: 12.23 TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MONDAY MORNING RADIO AND KEEP IT COMMERCIAL-FREE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE USING THIS LINK. DONATIONS OF ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME.
If you truly could experience your website or bricks-and-mortar store through the eyes of your customers and prospects, you could do a great deal to increase sales and customer satisfaction. SATYAM KANTAMNENI is the founder of UXREACTOR, a company whose entire focus is on user experience, referred to as UX. His mission: to design or transform businesses to prioritize — above all other considerations — how customers interact with them. With more than 60 employees spread across three continents, Satyam has enabled his clients to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus income thanks to user-centric innovation. As he explains, the most powerful differentiator in today’s highly competitive business world is the customer’s experience. Master it and you win. is hosted by the father-son team of Dean https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest/ and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. [Purchase your copy of Satyam’s book, , HERE.] PHOTO: Satyam Kantamneni, UXReactor POSTED: December 4, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 43:37 EPISODE: 12.22 TO SHOW YOUR APPRECIATION FOR MONDAY MORNING RADIO AND KEEP IT COMMERCIAL-FREE, WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO CONTRIBUTE USING THIS LINK. DONATIONS OF ALL SIZES ARE WELCOME.
Every day, 3,000 eager entrepreneurs jump into the online sales arena. Ninety percent of them will never make a single sale. MATTHEW STAFFORD, co-founder and CEO of Build•Grow•Scale, knows what goes wrong and how to fix it. He and his team use sophisticated analytics to help business owners and entrepreneurs achieve online sales success. Matthew’s passion lies in empowering others to achieve their goals - whether scaling an existing business or starting from scratch with a new venture altogether. Build•Grow•Scale’s proprietary formula for increasing internet-based sales has nothing to do with driving more traffic to your website or Shopify store. His approach succeeds by getting those prospects who are already visiting a website to click “buy” more often. In a wide-ranging interview, Matthew reveals the technical aspects of online sales but also his broader approach to helping online retailers succeed, how Build•Grow•Scale has successfully adapted to evolving technologies, and his strategies for hiring solid employees and managing a successful consulting firm. is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this LINK or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. PHOTO: Matthew Stafford, Build•Grow•Scale POSTED: November 27, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 35:25 EPISODE: 12.21 POPULAR EPISODES: __ __
BRONSON HILL took it to heart when Warren Buffet warned investors that they will work the rest of their lives if they don’t find a way to make money while they sleep. Bronson became a zealous student of passive investing and, in 2018, with zero prior experience, raised a comparatively tiny $200,000 to form his first real estate syndicate. Today, Bronson, founder and CEO of BRONSON EQUITY, is a general partner in more than $200 million worth of real estate. He is also the author of the recently released book, Fire Yourself: Replace Your Working Income with Passive Income in 3 Years or Less https://amzn.to/3QDKn0o. This week, Bronson reveals his successful passive investing strategies and his approach to raising tens of millions of dollars through syndications. is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome.
JEFF KIKEL helps business owners and entrepreneurs attain what he dubs their “Freedom Day,” that juncture in their lives when work becomes optional, not a financial necessity. Jeff has helped many people who believed they’d have to work until retirement, and perhaps beyond, get their finances and investments under control, freeing them from financial worries. His formula for reaching “Freedom Day” begins with a mindset shift in relationship to money: It should work for you, not vice versa. If the idea of working for pleasure, not for survival, appeals to you, you absolutely don’t want to miss a minute of this week’s MONDAY MORNING RADIO. is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. To show your appreciation for and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome. PHOTO: Jeff Kikel, Freedom Day Wealth Management https://www.freedomdaymethod.com/ POSTED: November 13, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 39:41 EPISODE: 12.19 POPULAR EPISODES: __ __
Three years ago, NICK BARRETT had an idea — and little else. He envisioned a new, weighted, portable gadget that could keep cords and wires from getting entangled. Nick’s CordBrick is only a tad longer than a large paperclip and about as thick as a quarter. At this year’s NATIONAL RETAIL FEDERATION trade show in New York, one of the largest consumer products showcases in the nation, CordBrick was named “coolest product,” nabbing a $10,000 prize. Nick’s experience launching CordBrick mirrors that of many first-time entrepreneurs. He’s made mistakes, learned from them, had the support of friends and mentors, and is now steadily growing his business. Other inventors and entrepreneurs can learn a lot — and save themselves big headaches — by discovering how Nick went from pitching his innovative home and office gadget at flea markets to being a major Amazon and retail success story. You don’t have to be an entrepreneurial rookie to benefit from Nick’s inspirational story and to relive the magic of starting your first business. MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for MONDAY MORNING RADIO and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this LINK. Donations of all sizes are welcome.
ZEYNEP EKEMEN has ridden the rollercoaster of COVID-19 and its impact on small businesses. She is the founder of Silver Defender https://www.silverdefender.com/, a company that sells antimicrobial-protected film for high-touch areas — such as door bars and handles, elevator buttons, and guide rails. She launched her business in 2018. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit less than two years later, her sales took off like a rocket, stretching her company’s production and distribution capabilities to the max. But now, as demand has waned, Zeynep is fighting to avoid the fate of so many other businesses that were whipsawed by COVID-19. It's a common dilemma for many small businesses when a product or service they provide experiences a surge in popularity and then fades almost as quickly. Zeynep herself is determined to demonstrate that what comes down can always go back up. MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for MONDAY MORNING RADIO and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this LINK or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. PHOTO: Zeynep Ekemen, SILVER DEFENDER POSTED: October 30, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 34:42 EPISODE: 12.17 RECENT EPISODES: __ __
In 1855, RALPH WALDO EMERSON wrote in his journal: “If a man has good corn, or wood, or boards, or pigs, to sell, or can make better chairs or knives, crucibles, or church organs, than anybody else, you will find a broad, hard-beaten road to his house, though it be in the woods.” In time, his words were somehow conflated as the oft-cited quote: "Build a better mousetrap, and the world will beat a path to your door." CARINA RAMIREZ CAHAN, co-founder of Cobalt Rose Company, is testing Emerson’s thesis, having worked with her husband, a respected breast surgeon, to build a better bra. The Cobalt Rose bra utilizes a radically new design that replaces rigid underwires — which many women rely on but hate — with a flexible, patented polymer insert that is molded right into the cups. Carina promises that her bra will be the most comfortable, supportive, and flattering bra her customers have ever worn. But is that enough? Will that translate into a hefty slice of the annual $12 billion U.S. lingerie market? As Carina knows firsthand, the path to success is more complicated than it might appear at first blush. is hosted by the father-son team of Dean https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest/ and Maxwell Rotbart https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. PHOTO: Carina Ramirez Cahan, Cobalt Rose Company POSTED: October 23, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 44:48 EPISODE: 12.16 RECENT EPISODES: __ __
On October 16, 1923 — precisely 100 years ago today — Walt Disney and his older brother Roy launched DISNEY BROTHERS CARTOON STUDIO. In time, their business would morph into one of the world’s best-known and most beloved companies. To mark this milestone anniversary, co-hosts DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART review the history of THE WALT DISNEY COMPANY and Disneyland, paying special attention to the many practical lessons that executives and entrepreneurs can glean from the Disney successes and failures of the past century. Listeners will also hear from MICHAEL GOLDSBY, a professor of entrepreneurship at BALL STREET UNIVERSITY and the co-author of Entrepreneurship the Disney Way https://amzn.to/34h0EPZ. Professor Goldsby was a guest on the podcast in September 2019. As a special feature, Maxwell shares the incredible story of how he uncovered, buried deep in the archives of a Kansas museum, an original prospectus for Disneyland written in 1953, roughly two years before the first park opened. If you’re a Disneyphile or grown-up Mouseketeer, comparing Walt’s vision to today’s Disneyland will fascinate you. So perk up your mouse ears and listen to the leaders of the band for a thrilling ride through ten decades of Disneyana and the business lessons they impart. MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. PHOTO: Walt Disney, 1946 POSTED: October 16, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 47:39 EPISODE: 12.15
CURT TUEFFERT describes himself as “America’s Master Sales Motivator.” That he is. But as he demonstrates in this week’s episode, Curt is also gifted with NI — Natural Intelligence. He has spot-on answers to some of the most vexing questions confronting business owners and sales professionals. __ __ Curt acquired his expertise working in sales for almost four decades and motivating and training sales teams at companies, including UPS, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS, PENSKE AUTOMOTIVE GROUP, and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE. Curt’s company, PEAK SALES STRATEGY https://peaksalesstrategy.com/, provides in-person and remote sales training and personalized coaching. As an in-demand speaker, he leaves his audiences with fresh ideas, actionable insights, and supercharged energy. AI, be warned! MONDAY MORNING RADIO is hosted by the father-son team of DEAN and MAXWELL ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrotbart/. To show your appreciation for and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link or scan the QR code below. Donations of all sizes are welcome. PHOTO: Curt Tueffert, Peak Sales Strategy https://peaksalesstrategy.com/ POSTED: October 9, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 44:37 EPISODE: 12.14 POPULAR EPISODES: __ __
When Vicky Brown launched her HR consultancy — Idomeneo Enterprises — in 2001, she knew she was wading into shark-infested waters dominated by giants, including Accenture, ADP, Deloitte, and KPMG. By focusing on emerging and mid-size companies and providing concierge services to her clients, Vicky’s West Hollywood firm has won an impressive roster of clients from coast to coast. Trying to cope with ever-changing state and federal employment regulations, the work-from-home migration, and the impact of artificial intelligence, Vicky says that more and more owners and entrepreneurs are outsourcing their HR and payroll functions. Lean closer to your podcast player as Vicky shares her personal success formula and reveals not only how to foolproof hiring but also the best way to let an employee go when it’s time. [To receive the free bonus gift that Vicky is making available to listeners, click here.] is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. To show your appreciation for and keep it commercial-free, you can make a contribution using this LINK or scan the QR code below. We welcome donations of all sizes. PHOTO: Vicky Brown, IDOMENEO ENTERPRISES https://idomeneoinc.com/ POSTED: October 2, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 46:41 EPISODE: 12.13
The universities GREGORY SHEPARD https://www.gregoryshepard.com/ sought to attend wouldn’t admit him. When he volunteered for the U.S. Navy, the recruiters said, “no thanks.” Admittedly, Greg is not your textbook job candidate: He is autistic, dyslexic, and has a sensory condition known as synesthesia, which is commonly described as having the brain’s wires crossed. Greg could have allowed his neurodivergent struggles — and there are plenty of them — to defeat him. Instead, he’s leveraged his atypical mind to build and sell 12 businesses, co-lead a global investment syndicate in the technology sector, and use his earned wealth as a philanthropist. This week, in a poignant conversation with co-host and award-winning author DEAN ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest, Greg makes a strong case for integrating neurodiverse people — who see the world differently — into the workforce. To show your appreciation for MONDAY MORNING RADIO and keep it commercial-free, you can make a contribution using this link, or scan the QR code below. We welcome donations of all sizes. PHOTO: Gregory Shepard https://www.gregoryshepard.com/ POSTED: September 25, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 50:14 EPISODE: 12.12 To show your appreciation for MONDAY MORNING RADIO and keep it commercial-free, you can make a contribution using this LINK, or scan the QR code above. We welcome donations of all sizes.
To obtain power and influence, you don’t need wealth or privilege. Better yet, anyone can become widely known and respected if they can generate a compelling idea and communicate it effectively. That is the conclusion of ROBERT L. “BOB” DILENSCHNEIDER, an author, historian, and legendary strategic communication advisor who has been studying and dissecting the elements of power and influence for more than four decades. Bob, who is best known as the founder of the acclaimed consultancy, THE DILENSCHNEIDER GROUP, is the author of the newly released book . The seminal book arms its readers with intellectual, technical, and moral weapons — essential tools in the increasingly competitive and ever-evolving business world. “Acquiring both power and influence is crucial to advancing not only your personal interests but also a more prosperous society at large,” Bob writes. This week, Bob shares with Monday Morning Radio hosts MAXWELL and DEAN ROTBART https://www.linkedin.com/in/quixotefest/ the surprisingly simple method to get others to listen to and follow you. OTHER POPULAR BOOKS FROM ROBERT L. DILENSCHNEIDER: __ __ PHOTO: Robert L. “Bob” Dilenschneider, The Dilenschneider Group POSTED: September 18, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 37:28 EPISODE: 12.11
Forty years ago, when LORI POLAND was only three years old, she was kidnapped from her front yard, molested, and left for dead at the bottom of a remote mountain outhouse. By chance, after three days, a bird watcher answering the call of nature heard the little girl whimpering 12 feet below. “What are you doing there?” he called down. “I live here,” the confused child answered. Today, married with children of her own, Lori is co-founder and chief executive officer of the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect https://endcan.org/, or ENDCAN. As host and award-winning author DEAN ROTBART notes, Lori is also a striking example of how it’s possible to give meaning to life’s misfortunes and build a purpose-driven career. Listen in as Lori shares her unique approach for turning adversity — regardless of the source — into strength. LAST WEEK’S EPISODE: Management Strategies That For-Profit Businesses Can Glean from a Volunteer Fire Company’s Enduring Success PHOTO: Lori Poland, EndCAN https://endcan.org/ POSTED: September 11, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 44:58 EPISODE: 12.10 https://amzn.to/3sLOhMK
This week’s edition of MONDAY MORNING RADIO tells the remarkable story of GENESEE FIRE RESCUE https://geneseefpd.colorado.gov/ (GFR), a little volunteer engine company that could, and has, for five decades. Located in the majestic foothills of the Rocky Mountains, 20 miles west of downtown Denver, the unincorporated community of Genesee is home to approximately 4,000 residents and 1,500 homes. MONDAY MORNING RADIO host DEAN ROTBART spent 18 months chronicling GFR’s half-century evolution, growing from a three-person company of well-intended amateurs into a force of 40 of the most professional, well-equipped volunteer firefighters in Colorado. Dean’s new book, https://tinyurl.com/Genesee50, is available now on Amazon. The book is co-authored by GFR Lieutenant HANK O’BRIEN. The odds of a small enterprise surviving for 50 years are minute — fewer than one in a hundred. That’s even truer when the organization's employees are volunteers who regularly risk their lives to provide a free service to their local community. “Why do the volunteers do it?” Dean asks. “They get paid nothing for the hundreds of hours that many of them devote each year to training and service. They put life and limb at risk. They witness injuries and tragedies that, once seen, can never be forgotten. They are on perpetual call, often summoned to the station in the dead of night, and in Colorado, at least, asked to perform in blizzards and sub-zero conditions.” To help explain the commitment of Genesee’s volunteer firefighters, Dean and his son, MONDAY MORNING RADIO co-host MAXWELL ROTBART, invited two active GFR members on this week’s podcast. JASON PUFFETT joined GFR in 2010 and became its volunteer chief in 2015. Then, in 2017, the elected board that oversees the fire department asked Puffett to guide GFR as its first paid, full-time leader. Lt. O’Brien, co-author of and a certified EMT, is a third-generation firefighter. He joined GFR in 2015 and conducted more than two dozen oral histories with past and current members of the fire department. “ is a poignant celebration of the heroes next door, those ordinary yet extraordinary individuals who show up for their neighbors,” Dean reports. “The half-century legacy of Genesee Fire Rescue is an inspiring testament to the enduring spirit of American volunteerism, a beacon that continues to shine in towns and cities nationwide.” BOOKS BY DEAN AND MAXWELL ROTBART __ __ PHOTOS (L-R): Chief Jason Puffett and Lt. Hank O’Brien, Genesee Fire Rescue POSTED: September 4, 2023 MONDAY MORNING RUN TIME: 43:59 EPISODE: 12.09
