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Calling all small business warriors who feel chained to their business! Do you run your business or does your business run you? You've poured your blood, sweat and tears into it and it is time to set yourself free. I'm Bobby Mascia – owner of a wealth management firm, family office, manufacturing business, 18 store Dunkin Franchise, and de facto business coach. My goal? To liberate your business— whether it be operationally, prep for a sale, a legacy handover, or self-management. The roadmap to this freedom is something we will uncover together in Business Unchained." Join me as I learn about fellow entrepreneurs, dissecting their past, present, and future.
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Send us a text About Gregg Majewski Gregg Majewski is a seasoned entrepreneur and business leader who played a pivotal role in growing Jimmy John's from 30 to 300 locations. As a visionary behind multiple successful brands, he is now focused on helping emerging brands scale and thrive. Gregg is the founder of Craveworthy Brands, a company that provides infrastructure and expertise to emerging restaurant brands. Reference Links: LinkedinGreen Ridge Wealth PlanningBobbyMascia.comInstagram...
Send us a text About Vibeke Gwendoline Fængsrud Vibeke Gwendoline Fængsrud is an award-winning tech innovator, entrepreneur, and the visionary force behind some of the most groundbreaking developments in the technology industry. Recognized as the Tech Star of the Year, Vibeke's journey from struggling in math to leading cutting-edge technology firms proves that with determination and resilience, anything is possible. In addition to her tech ventures, Vibeke is also the founder of House of M...
Send us a text About Scott Abbott Scott Abbott is a serial entrepreneur, franchising expert, and the visionary CEO behind Five Star Franchising. From nearly failing high school to leading multiple brands across a portfolio of businesses ranging from home services to land development to mental health clinics. Over his career, Scott has built, acquired, and exited more than a dozen businesses. He's scaled teams of thousands, worked with over 2,500 franchisees, and helped some companies grow mor...
Send us a text About Dr. David Bardsley Dr. David Bardsley is a neuroscientist, author, and sought-after speaker on cognitive performance and brain health. His journey began at age 58 after a “senior moment” in a grocery store and just weeks after his mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis. Since then, he’s dedicated his life to understanding and teaching how lifestyle factors like sleep, movement, gut health, and stress management can dramatically improve mental clarity, memory, and long-term cognit...
Send us a text About Jay Abbasi Jay Abbasi is a keynote speaker, performance coach, and former Tesla training leader who helps high-achieving professionals and entrepreneurs get unstuck, reconnect with purpose, and thrive in uncertainty. After a successful corporate career, including leading national training programs at Tesla, Jay left it all to build a coaching and speaking business rooted in mindfulness, storytelling, and practical transformation. He’s the host of the podcast Unstuck, has ...
Send us a text About Irina Kapetanakis Irina Kapetanakis is an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and franchise owner with a passion for building community-focused businesses that go beyond products and services. With over a decade of experience in finance and marketing, Irina made a bold transition into entrepreneurship, opening several Rumble Boxing studios across New York and New Jersey. She is deeply committed to creating spaces that inspire connection, wellness, and personal growth. In...
Send us a text About Dr. Tammira Lucas Dr. Tammira Lucas is a force in entrepreneurship, education, and community impact. A Baltimore native, she’s the Founder and CEO of The Cube Cowork, the largest Black woman-owned coworking space in the U.S., uniquely offering on-site childcare for working parents. She’s also the Co-Founder of Moms As Entrepreneurs, a national nonprofit that supports mompreneurs in starting, sustaining, and scaling businesses in underserved communities. A three-time unive...
Send us a text About Scott White Scott White is a CEO, speaker, and author of The Life Is Too Short Guy, a philosophy and book that challenges people to live with urgency, optimism, and purpose. From Wall Street to leading a public company, Scott's career has spanned finance, law, and entrepreneurship—but his true passion is helping people rethink how they use their time. A firm believer in the power of mindset and social connection, Scott now travels the country delivering keynote talks that...
Send us a text About Bob Knakal Bob Knakal has been a broker in NYC since 1984. Over that time, he has brokered the sale of over 2,351 buildings having a market value of approximately $22 billion. For 26 years of those years (1988-2014), he owned and ran Massey Knakal Realty Services which sold more than 3x the number of properties as the #2 firm in NYC from 2001-2014. Running the firm with a Servant Leadership management style, focusing on empowering everyone on the team, intensely training ...
Send us a text Episode Highlights: Imagine waking up in 2030 to find that half of America’s wealth has changed hands—yet your family, your business, and your future were left unprepared. What then? This isn’t a dystopian thriller. It’s reality. Between now and 2030, Baby Boomers will pass down up to $85 trillion to Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z—the largest wealth transfer in history. But here’s the catch: AI is rewriting the rules of money, work, and power—while families risk sel...
Send us a text About Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky Dr. Gustavo Grodnitzky is a clinical and organizational psychologist, TEDx speaker, and expert in workplace culture, emotional intelligence, and leadership. He specializes in helping businesses create thriving environments by transforming how leaders think about culture, team dynamics, and change. With experience ranging from working with incarcerated mobsters to advising major corporations, Dr. Gustavo brings a unique and powerful perspective on hu...
Send us a text About Troy Helming Troy Helming is a serial entrepreneur, clean energy pioneer, and the founder & CEO of EarthGrid — a next-gen infrastructure company using plasma-powered technology to revolutionize underground tunneling. Nicknamed the “Solar Ninja,” Troy is a former NCAA All-American athlete turned renewable energy visionary, having founded two of the largest clean energy companies in North America. His ventures have contributed to over $30 billion in energy infrastructur...
Send us a text About Billy Samoa Saleebey Billy Samoa Saleebey is an award-winning filmmaker, former Tesla global sales trainer, and the co-founder of Podify — a full-service content agency for podcasting and social media growth. With a background in entertainment and sales leadership at SolarCity and Tesla, Billy now helps entrepreneurs, creators, and brands amplify their voices through strategic podcast development. He brings a rare blend of creativity and systems thinking, drawing on deep ...
Send us a text About Maria Falzo Maria Falzo is a PR and events expert, entrepreneur, and founder of The Hip Event, a boutique agency specializing in luxury brand experiences, high-profile events, and strategic marketing. With a career rooted in retail marketing and public relations, Maria has worked with top-tier brands such as Neiman Marcus, Hugo Boss, and luxury real estate firms, connecting high-net-worth individuals with meaningful brand experiences. Her expertise lies in crafting high-i...
1Send us a text About Dr. Jenny Woo Dr. Jenny Woo is an educator, entrepreneur, and founder/CEO of Mind Brain Emotion, a company incubated at Harvard Innovation Labs that helps children and adults build emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and communication skills. With a Ph.D. in cognitive science and a master’s from Harvard, she has worked in human capital consulting at Deloitte, talent strategy at Cisco, and career coaching at UC Berkeley. She is the creator of award-winning card game...
Send us a text About Michael Fischer J. Michael Fischer Jr. is a financial strategist and investment banker with a passion for helping business owners navigate growth, acquisition, and exit strategies. His journey is anything but traditional—starting as a college dropout pursuing a rock-and-roll dream, he worked as a janitor, a plumber, and a bank teller before climbing his way up to leadership roles in finance. Through personal challenges, career pivots, and a transformative approach to self...
Send us a text About Joey Cioffi Joey Cioffi is the founder and CEO of Salad House, a fast-casual health-focused franchise brand known for its fresh chopped salads, made to order proteins and its Create-Your-Own salad option. Coming from a family rooted in the restaurant industry, Joey expanded beyond the traditional deli business into fast-casual dining. Through perseverance, calculated risk-taking, and relentless drive, he transformed Salad House into a scalable franchise. His journey—from ...
Send us a text About Vincent Finaldi Vincent Finaldi, known to friends as Vin or Vince, is a seasoned professional with 18 years of experience in the Telecom industry. As the VP of Sales at TeleCloud, he excels in working directly with clients and partners to achieve remarkable results. With a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Fairfield University, Vincent's expertise lies in his ability to "get stuff done" and make things happen. Beyond the office, Vincent's true passions lie in raising ...
Send us a text About Our Guests: Norman D. Kallen is a founding partner of Brown Moskowitz & Kallen, focusing on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and business litigation. With extensive experience advising middle-market businesses, he provides practical, tailored solutions to complex legal challenges. Norm’s in-depth understanding of business operations stems from years of working in-house, giving him a unique perspective on client needs. Recognized for his strategic insight and p...
Send us a text About Lynn Power Lynn Power is a former advertising executive turned entrepreneur with a passion for building brands and driving innovation. After spending 30 years in the advertising industry—starting as a receptionist and ultimately becoming CEO of J. Walter Thompson New York—Lynn realized she was ready for a new challenge. Feeling unfulfilled by the corporate world, she left advertising in 2018 to launch a brand consulting business focused on early-stage companies. That same...
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A podcast about the journey, not the destination. The host is engaging…. seems like a cool guy. There’s some interesting stuff in here like advice and tips/tricks for entrepreneurs. Seems very authentic too!