Hillel Fuld is a globally recognized startup advisor, tech marketer, and speaker helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable, profitable businesses. Named Israel's top marketer by Forbes—who called him "the man transforming Startup Nation into Scale-up Nation"—he has mentored over 600 founders in marketing, growth, and storytelling, guiding startups from vision to revenue.

His work and insights have been featured in CNBC, Inc., Fast Company, TechCrunch, VentureBeat, The Next Web, and Business Insider, and he was ranked the 7th most influential tech blogger worldwide. Hillel partners with top global brands including Google, Oracle, Microsoft, and Nike, creating strategies that deliver lasting impact.

A sought-after international speaker, Hillel shares his expertise on marketing, entrepreneurship, and Israeli innovation. Above all, he's a proud husband to Racheli and father of five.

During the show we discuss:

• The key mindset shifts required to move from startup mode to a sustainable business.
• Why many startups struggle to turn ideas into revenue—and how to bridge the gap.
• Why every founder should create an investor deck, even without plans to raise capital.
• How to validate product–market fit before scaling too early.
• The role of authentic storytelling in building trust and brand credibility.
• Common traits shared by the most successful founders.
• How startups balance innovation and execution with limited resources.
• The most overlooked marketing lever that can make or break early growth.

Resources:
https://www.hillelfuld.com/

Tyler Wagner is a #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling author, book publisher, marketer, and founder of Authors Unite, a hybrid publishing company helping authors successfully publish, market, and distribute their books. Since 2011, his team has guided over 4,000 authors to reach millions of readers and hit bestseller lists across Amazon, Barnes & Noble, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The New York Times.

With expertise spanning book campaigns, ghostwriting, editing, audiobook marketing, and digital distribution, Tyler transforms books into high-performing business assets that drive credibility, leads, and long-term growth. His proven strategies have powered entrepreneurs, executives, and thought leaders to leverage publishing as a core brand and revenue accelerator.

Beyond publishing, Tyler has built an eight-figure business through scalable referral relationships—without paid ads—and teaches others to do the same. Reaching an online audience of more than 500,000, he also hosts The Tyler Wagner Show, where he shares actionable insights on business growth, marketing innovation, and the future of publishing.

During the show we discuss:

• Turning a book into a profitable business asset, not just a passion project.
• The essential steps to creating a book that generates income and impact.
• How the Authors Unite process guides first-time authors from idea to bestseller.
• What separates books that sell from books that build long-term authority.
• Why most authors struggle with marketing and how to overcome it.
• How bestseller campaigns elevate credibility, visibility, and brand power.
• Using a book to drive referrals, speaking engagements, and coaching clients.
• The strategy for sustaining book sales and audience growth beyond launch week.

Resources:

authorsunite.com

Jason Solomon is the Vice President of Partnership Development at Fora Financial, where he leads strategic channel relationships and builds partnerships that support the company's mission to provide working capital solutions for underserved small businesses. With over 15 years of experience in sales, business development, and financial services, Jason brings deep industry insight and a proven track record of driving growth through collaborative partnerships.

At Fora Financial, which has generated 5B in funding, he focuses on expanding the company's ecosystem of partners to better serve small and medium-sized enterprises. Jason holds an MBA from Northeastern University and a bachelor's degree in business from Miami University.

During the show we discuss:

• An overview of Fora Financial's financing products, including revenue advances and lines of credit
• How much capital businesses can access and how quickly funding can be received after approval
• The application and underwriting process, including documentation and credit considerations
• Repayment structures, cash-flow-based flexibility, and early payoff options
• Transparency around rates, terms, fees, and total cost of financing
• Eligibility requirements, supported industries, and key approval factors
• How Fora Financial compares to traditional banks and SBA loan programs

Resources:

https://www.forafinancial.com/

Cindy Gallop is a brand and business innovator, consultant, coach, and keynote speaker who helps leaders and organizations change the game in their industries. Known for her radical, no-status-quo approach to business transformation, she's unapologetically bold — "I like to blow shit up. I am the Michael Bay of business."

She empowers people and companies to own the future — to become the leaders they want to be, build the businesses they envision, and create truly inclusive, gender-equal workplaces. Cindy believes adversity breeds opportunity and that today's breakdowns create space for the boldest new ideas to emerge.

As a consultant, coach, and diversity advocate, Cindy works with forward-thinking brands and leaders ready to reinvent themselves, driving transformative growth through fearless creativity and strategic innovation — helping them blow up what's broken and build what's next.

During the show we discuss:

• What it really means to disrupt business responsibly and rebuild what's broken
• Designing future-ready companies rooted in trust and innovation
• Turning crisis, disruption, and fear into growth opportunities
• Why trust-driven leadership outperforms control-based cultures
• Building inclusion, equality, and diversity directly into the profit model
• Shifting from surface-level D&I efforts to systems that drive real change
• Lessons from working with iconic global brands and building taboo-breaking companies
• The mindset shift required to blow up the old and build what's next

Resources:

https://cindygallop.com/

Chastin J. Miles is an award-winning real estate entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach who went from struggling solo agent to nationally recognized business leader. Since starting his career in 2014, he's built a legacy rooted in purpose, momentum, and wealth creation—helping others do the same.

As the founder of Power Unit Coaching, Chastin has trained thousands of agents to scale profitable, sustainable businesses. His books, The Real Before The Estate and Do The Most: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Infinite Hustle, share his proven framework for achieving lasting success through strategy and consistency.

Featured in Forbes, Fortune, The New York Times, and Realtor Magazine, Chastin is also the creator of the Think Rich Foundation and a TEDx speaker dedicated to teaching financial literacy and entrepreneurship to underserved communities. His mission: to inspire entrepreneurs to build wealth, lead with purpose, and always Do The Most.

During the show we discuss:

• The journey from struggling solo agent to multi-million-dollar real estate entrepreneur
• The mindset shift required to move from transactions to true business ownership
• Real-world lessons new agents aren't taught but must learn to survive and scale
• Rebuilding confidence and momentum when agents feel stuck or burned out
• Why most agents fail to build a scalable business—and how to avoid it
• The role of coaching, community, and the Do The Most philosophy in sustained success
• Using social media and YouTube to build influence, trust, and opportunity
• What separates agents who succeed long-term from those who quit too soon

Resource:

https://chastinjmiles.com/

Warren Whitlock is a digital marketing pioneer with over 20 years of experience in social media, new media, and emerging technology. As CEO of Stirling Corp, he builds mass audience properties with exponential growth potential by partnering with forward-thinking technologies and markets. A best-selling author and advisor, Warren helps companies leverage online opportunities to drive growth and profit.

Focused on AI and blockchain, Warren explores how these innovations boost productivity and disrupt traditional industries. He also advises enterprises on e-commerce, martech, and the future of marketing, supporting ventures like PERK Protocol, which tackles global workforce Warren Whitlockchallenges.

Named a Forbes Top 50 Social Media Power Influencer, Warren authored Twitter Revolution—the first book about Twitter—and Profitable Social Media: Business Results Without Playing Games. He believes business success is built on authentic human connection, using digital tools to amplify impact and share stories profitably with the right audience.

During the show we discuss:

• How influence, storytelling, and connection have evolved in the social media era
• Applying a "people love to buy" mindset in an AI-driven marketing world
• Common mistakes brands make when using social media for growth
• How emerging tech like AI and blockchain will reshape digital marketing
• Using collaboration and partnerships to scale brands authentically
• Trends shaping thought leadership, content consumption, and podcasting
• Balancing innovation with simplicity in modern marketing strategies
• Measuring meaningful engagement over vanity metrics like virality
• Leadership traits that help innovators thrive during disruption
• The future of digital storytelling, technology, and human connection

Resources:

https://warrenwhitlock.com/

George Couros is an Innovative Teaching, Learning, and Leadership Consultant, speaker, and author of The Innovator's Mindset and Innovate Inside the Box. As co-owner of IMPress Books and an Adjunct Instructor at the University of Pennsylvania's Graduate School of Education, he draws on his experience across all levels of K–12 education to help educators create innovative, collaborative, and student-centered learning environments.

A father of three—Kallea, Georgia, and Marino—George is passionate about helping every learner find a meaningful path to success. He believes education should not only prepare students for the real world but inspire them to make it better through curiosity, collaboration, and creativity.

Guided by the belief that meaningful change begins by connecting to people's hearts before their minds, George empowers educators to lead with empathy, innovation, and purpose in all they do.

During the show we discuss:

• How financial fluency helps families build confidence with money
• What kids should learn early to manage money wisely
• Teaching kids how to leverage money responsibly
• Getting kids excited about saving and investing
• Making compound interest fun and easy to understand
• The most important money lessons every child should learn
• Why kids need to understand financial freedom early
• Paths to success beyond the traditional college route

Resources:

https://georgecouros.com/

David Aaker, known as the "Father of Modern Branding," is Vice-Chair at Prophet and one of the world's leading authorities on brand strategy. Creator of the Aaker Brand Vision Model, he has shaped how organizations build and manage enduring brands. His contributions have earned him induction into the American Marketing Association Hall of Fame and the Sheth Foundation Medal for Exceptional Contribution to Marketing Scholarship and Practice.

Aaker has authored 18 books and hundreds of articles, selling over one million copies worldwide and translated into 18 languages. His influential works, including Building Strong Brands, Brand Portfolio Strategy, Brand Relevance, and Aaker on Branding, provide timeless guidance for marketing leaders seeking to drive growth and brand relevance.

Professor Emeritus at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley, Aaker remains an active consultant, keynote speaker, LinkedIn Influencer, and blogger at davidaaker.com, inspiring executives globally with practical insights on brand leadership and growth.

During the show we discuss:

• How AI uncovers deep customer insights and predicts emerging trends
• How to design value propositions that truly resonate with customers
• Connecting brand strategy to measurable demand-generation outcomes
• How integrated marketing planning aligns channels and touchpoints
• Steps to optimize media strategies in today's complex marketplace
• The core components of a modern marketing operating model
• Creating a compelling value exchange between brands and customers
• Measuring success across brand-building and demand-driving efforts
• The role of creative strategy in activating brand and demand strategies
• How organizations can future-proof their marketing capabilities

Resources:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidaaker/
https://www.amazon.com/Aaker-Branding-Playbook-Building-Strong/dp/163698665X