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For better or worse, most business owners have “broken” themselves, their business, or their industry at some point. Josh Chernikoff, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully grown (and broken) three bootstrapped businesses, interviews other entrepreneurs to learn how they built, broke, and rebuilt within their industry. Each episode will simultaneously induce cringes and provide comfort in helping you realize you are not alone in breaking something on your path to innovation.

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Brindala Mallappa has always been surrounded by extremely smart, strong, and successful women. Her mother was one of seven children – all women – and all well-educated at a time in India when women were not given many chances to learn. But - a family full of women as role models did not mean that life was going to be easy in India or the United States for Brindala. By watching our show about this smart woman with sage advice, you’ll learn about:How Brindala forged her own career as a thriving business owner all while building a family in America;Why her company of about 1,000 employees values each and every member of their team - and especially their mental health; How she merged her passion for women’s safety and technology to create GuardOn, her attempt to make the world a safer place for everybody.Breakers band together as we talk to this exciting and experienced entrepreneur Brindala Mallappa.
David Conelias has a, “try it and see,” approach to life.  From building and making his own skis to sell, to researching beer and meat products to produce to finally landing in the education space after a successful career as an engineer, it’s David’s adventurous spirit and grounded approach to business ventures that has made his company, Milestone C established in 2017 what it is today. 
Sheryle Gillihan was born in the Philippines and lived there until she was six. That is when her Air Force father brought her and her mother to America for a better life.But - that life she was privileged to live in the US didn’t mean she forgot where she was born and the struggle that was her life before she came to America.By listening to our show about this military brat and most benevolent entrepreneur, you will learn about:How traveling around the world with her family gave Sheryle a unique perspective on the tough lives other children were living while she found a home in the States; Why Sheryle left the military herself after only one year to be a stay-at-home Mom and how she still wrestles with this today;And how this social entrepreneur today is channeling her seemingly endless energy and desire to do good in this world into her digital media business.Breakers band together as we talk to this super sweet and savvy Sheryle Gillihan.  
Brian Beers was born into a family of entrepreneurs. In fact, he was destined to become an owner of a Midas muffler repair shop since two generations of men in his family had been franchise owners.But Beers actually inherited six Midas shops in 2010 that were losing money or just breakeven so he had completely overhaul the engine of the business and redo the body. A total rebuild.  By listening to our show today, you'll learn:How Beers and his family have been in the Midas franchise business since the 1960’s and how Midas is actually very family friendly as a business;How Beerstook the business from six stores in 2010, lead an expansion in 2016, and now - along with his brother - owns 30 Midas shops in the Philadelphia area;And we will also throw it into fifth gear with Beers on how he runs his business, focuses on employees, and how really he thinks he could be successful in any industry;Breakers don’t pump the breaks on this one, let’s welcome Brian Beers to the show!
Shelley Morris is a seasoned strategic consultant & C-suite advisor in multiple industries. AND, that includes more than two decades at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers where she finished as the executive VP and COO.But – you might not know that she got a healthy dose of entrepreneurial energy working as a kid for her grandfather at his famous pharmacy on Irving Street in Portland, Oregon. By listening to our show today about this former pharmacy worker turned pizza pro turned executive VP, you will learn about:How growing up in her grandfather’s pharmacy taught her hard work and guided her career path;How working at just three other organizations after college - yes, just three - is a symbol of loyalty and an example for younger colleagues;And how this entrepreneur has a unique view that there is no such thing as bad decisions, which will be must-see tv for our community of breakers who, as Founders and CEOs we, are making decisions every single day.Breakers band together as we talk to this badass entrepreneur Shelley Morris! 
Nathan Hammond has never been afraid to speak his mind or break a rule – especially if it meant he was going to improve his life or, more importantly - the lives of others. As an American-born kid growing up in Austria, he thrived on standing up and standing out, which made him a born leader. And a natural-born entrepreneur.  But – Nathan’s ability to be a breaker and be better would also get him into trouble in elementary school and through his first job as a German teacher in Syracuse, NY. By listening to our show today, you'll learn:- What it was like for Nathan growing up in Austria and Germany, the son of missionaries, and having to fit into the European culture and school system;- How he took his passion for being a breaker into the classroom as a teacher and turned his classroom upside down with technology for two decades;- And - how Nathan turned conversations with his superintendent and other faculty into a full-time job as an ed tech entrepreneur with a new thriving product – e-Hall Pass. Breakers band together and be ready to hear hilarious and heartwarming stories from Nathan Hammond.  
Breaking GroundBarbara “Bobbi” Kurshan has worn many hats over her 30-plus years in the education field but, “ground-breaker” is probably the one that fits her best.  Bobbi has never allowed being a “woman in a man’s world,” to prevent her from pursuing her passions; even if it wasn’t always understood or supported by others. She’s now highly sought after for her expertise in computer science, her history of innovation, and her dedication to others in the educational tech landscape. Becoming an author was a natural next step. Teaching As A First LoveBobbi has bookended her career with her first love: teaching. Whether in a middle school classroom or higher education positions at Hollins College and at the University of Pennsylvania (where she’s remained for the last ten years), Bobbi has instilled her skills in computer science, her experience in technology innovation, and her desire to make a difference into the lives of her students, colleagues, peers, and mentorees.  Her commitment to education spaces, computer science, and instructional design has shaped the education tech landscape and entrepreneurialism for years to come; especially for women. But she’s far from done making waves. Bobbi’s been an educator, innovator, researcher, computer scientist, entrepreneur, and investor and as of this year, she can add, “author,” to the list.  An Innovator In Her Own RightBobbi knows a little something about how women rise to the top.  She’s developed ed tech and curriculum software used by Microsoft, Apple, and Mcgraw Hill built the first online curriculum and library platform ( now CurrikiStudio), and established the first-ever education entrepreneurship graduate program at UPenn.  She also serves as a board member for APEI (American Public Education, Inc.).  Now, she’s channeled all of her education and experience into mentoring other women (and men!) who have the same drive for achievement and social impact in her new book, Innovate-HERS; a collection of data, research, and personal stories of purpose-driven women who have risen to the top.  Helping Other, “Innovate-HERS” Rise To The TopBobbi ensured that the book, “Innovate-HERS,” was written with busy, purpose-driven people in mind.  She spent a lifetime steeped in data and research writing academic pieces and papers and knew she wanted a different angle for this particular project.  Bobbi realized that while data is useful and necessary, what people connect to the most are personal stories.  Inspiration happens when we hear from people, much like us, who have achieved the same things we want for ourselves.  “Innovate-HERS” is full of inspirational, personal stories of real women who have achieved great things.  It doesn’t need to be read conventionally (from front to back) but can be used as a jumping-off point anywhere in the book for aspiring innovators to commit to their own process.  Bobbi believes in the power of mentorship- she hopes this book will act as another avenue to mentor future innovators. 
Jamie Weeks always knew that he wanted to work hard – and – he wanted to make money. But, it wasn’t until his mid 30’s and a life-changing event that this breaker broke from working for cash for himself to working to create a culture of happiness for his employees. In this episode of How I Broke That, you’ll learn:How Weeks turned a rough situation at home growing up into a reason to be dedicated to exceptional work ethic;Why Weeks left his full-time job to open his first OrangeTheory franchise and how that has led him to owning 140 OT studios today;And how culture building has become the signature stamp of this energetic and exceptionally successful entrepreneur who works and plays 24/7/365.Breakers band together and be attentive as Jamie Weeks takes us on his journey of breakage and brilliance!
In this episode of How I Broke That, we had the pleasure of talking to Michel Eberhardt.Michel Eberhardt has over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship – 25 years of brilliance and breaks. AND, that includes funding the largest restaurant delivery operation in South America, as well as an investor and board member of Inmetrics - one of the leading IT performance companies in South America.But - the story might be very different had it not been for the courage of his grandparents to leave Europe around WW2 – and – once in Brazil, his grandfather’s foresight to ensure his family members spoke multiple languages. By listening to our show today about this brilliant breaker you will be better prepared to break for good somewhere in the world! You will learn about:How being a citizen of the world helped Michel bring new ideas he had seen outside of his home country to Brazil;His bumpy and brilliant journey of funding the largest restaurant delivery operation in South America which at one point was delivering 1 million meals a month from more than 3,000 restaurants;And, how this entrepreneur is now entering the education space with his latest venture that is aiming to bring learning to students from cities around the world to the most remote parts of the world (think the forests of the Amazon).Breakers unite as we talk to Brazilian entrepreneur Michel Eberhardt!
In this episode of How I Broke That, Meredith Wiedemer, former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, turned Integrative Health Coach living in Moldova, is breaking the mold and spending every moment of her time supporting refugees as they flee the war in neighboring Ukraine.Meredith Wiedemer is a former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, founder of the Good Well Space, and now an Integrative Health Coach. But, when Russia invaded Ukraine, all her professional focus shifted toward providing relief and helping meet the needs of displaced individuals fleeing from Ukraine.In this episode of How I Broke That, we will dig deeper into the effects of the Russian invasion of Ukraine through Meredith’s first-hand experience.The impact of the war on the Ukrainian refugees and the people and communities helping them.How Moldova is handling the crisis with its limited resources.The power of social media in raising awareness and encouraging individuals to get involved in the Ukraine-Russia crisis.And how Meridith plans to leverage her health coaching background in creating programs focused on mental and emotional wellness and nutritional care for children.You can be a part of the support and relief operations for Ukrainian refugees through donations via international wire transfer in USD to their NGO partner, Federatia Familiilora din MoldovaOr through private donations toVenmo: @MeredithYWPaypal: meredith.yurko@gmail.com Follow Meridith’s continuous help here: https://www.instagram.com/onemom_onemeal/and the Sunflower Center's Page: https://www.facebook.com/Sunflower.Center.1/
Gil Gutierrez grew up in a humble home, where he wanted to learn cello but was gifted a guitar instead. His creativity and motivation couldn’t be stopped by small bumps in the road. Gutierrez has several impressive stats, including:Starting his performance career at age 14.Paying for college by playing guitar on city buses.Starting a band, soloing in symphonies, performing in Carnegie hall, and more.Listen along as we discover where Gutierrez finds his inspiration to overcome and succeed in classical music. We may even get a glimpse into his unique, Cuban-Mexican style along the way.
From radio and real estate to restaurants, Mark Bucher has done it all. He’s shattered norms along the way, adding incredible achievements to his list along the way — closing several hundreds of leases in a few years’ time, hosting an entrepreneurial radio show on CBS and the NFL Players Association, forming multiple “Best Of” restaurants, feeding the hungry in DC, and so much more.Of course, these ventures have had near breaks —and plenty of real, shattering moments— throughout the years. How did Mark Bucher take these challenges head-on and build his businesses stronger? Listen along to find out.
“Take a Pause. Breathe in. Breath out. And Smile.”If you’re tired of the stress typical business building brings, Lisa MK Ling is the voice for you. She’s shattering the entrepreneurial norm by bringing the power of healthy minds, bodies, and spirits into the workspace.Lisa is a Human Potential Coach along with countless other roles. Most notably, she’s transforming lives with her FLOW approach, supporting entrepreneurs in industries of all kinds. What can Lisa’s innovative efforts do for you as you strive to build —and break parts of— your own business? Tune into today’s show to find out.
Delbert McClinton’s breakage didn’t stop at the stage — this man has been through incredible hardship, from broken hearts to literal heart surgery. But that didn’t stop him from excelling in music or living life as a kind, enthusiastic soul. Listen along to learn from Delbert’s lessons yourself as he dives into personal challenges in a way that’s never been shared before.
From playing harmonica in Bruce Chanel’s infamous —seriously, look it up— “Hey Baby,” to touring England alongside the Beatles and spending a night on the town with John Lennon himself, Delbert McClinton has experienced far more fame than most of us. Tune in as he shares these incredible memories firsthand, and discusses in detail the breaks that occurred along the way.
Delbert McClinton’s life holds lessons of breakage for people of all backgrounds, and he’s coming aboard to share them with us all. The hit musician broke plenty of things throughout his time on stage, from genre norms to racial barriers. He broke in his personal life before building back better, too. His vast life experiences ensure today’s show will have something to inspire everyone. Whether you’re looking for creative inspiration in your art of choice or motivation to move past closed door challenges, McClinton’s insight will get you well on your way.
Are you looking for your next big break? Maybe for your business, maybe for yourself, maybe even for your bank account? Today’s guest has done it all. He’s the ultimate breaker — breaking himself, the bank, the education industry, and almost a marriage. He works to abolish the achievement gap by bringing an equity focus to every task he takes on, too. So what can we learn about breaking for the better from John Gamba himself? Or should we ask — what can’t we learn? Tune in this week to find out.
Arianna wrote a best-seller about a courageous and world-changing woman who lived to break things, and completely shattered the typical book writing approach in the process. Now, she’s coming aboard to share her own experiences with breakage. From her quest to let others live as boldly Mexican artist Frida Khalo to her incredible creativity and the life that brought it to be, we have plenty to learn from author Arianna Davis. Who knows, maybe her story will be the inspiration you need to begin breaking things -for the better- yourself.
Join Josh Chernikoff, an entrepreneur, educator, and small business advisor. If you’re experiencing a pain point in your business, Josh probably come across the same thing too.This podcast will host other entrepreneurs to learn how they built, broke, and rebuilt within their industry. Each episode will simultaneously induce cringes and provide comfort in helping you realize you are not alone in breaking something on your path to innovation!Twitter @jdchernikoffInstagram @joshuadcdchttps://www.joshchernikoff.com
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