<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b><i>Conversations with Ami</i></b><i> </i>is a podcast about thinking clearly in the middle of building something.</p><p></p><p>Each episode features an honest, structured conversation with an entrepreneur navigating growth, decisions, and direction. We talk about where they are right now, what they’re trying to build, what’s getting in the way, and how they’re thinking through the next step.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t about polished stories or perfect answers. It’s about real tradeoffs, internal narratives, and the decisions that shape progress over time.</p><p></p><p>Guests are often invited back months later to reflect on what actually changed, what didn’t, and what they learned along the way. The goal isn’t accountability for its own sake. It’s clarity.</p><p></p><p>If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur who feels ambitious, uncertain, or scattered, this podcast is a space to slow down, challenge ideas, and think things through.</p><p></p><p>The podcast is hosted by <b><i>Ami Morgenstern</i></b>, an entrepreneur and operator, and a co-founder of <b><i>Better Ledgers</i></b>, where he works closely with business owners on financial clarity, decision-making, and growth. <i>Ami </i>brings a practical, grounded perspective shaped by building alongside early-stage founders and helping them think more clearly about the direction they’re heading.</p><p></p><p><b><i>Honest conversations about growth, decisions, and direction.</i></b></p>]]></description><link>https://linktr.ee/conversationswithami</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 00:13:25 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/qfuudTdb.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:30:58 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2026 Ami Morgenstern]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Business]]></category><category><![CDATA[Entrepreneurship]]></category><itunes:author>Ami Morgenstern</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Conversations with Ami&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;i&gt; &lt;/i&gt;is a podcast about thinking clearly in the middle of building something.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Each episode features an honest, structured conversation with an entrepreneur navigating growth, decisions, and direction. We talk about where they are right now, what they’re trying to build, what’s getting in the way, and how they’re thinking through the next step.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This isn’t about polished stories or perfect answers. It’s about real tradeoffs, internal narratives, and the decisions that shape progress over time.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Guests are often invited back months later to reflect on what actually changed, what didn’t, and what they learned along the way. The goal isn’t accountability for its own sake. It’s clarity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re an early-stage entrepreneur who feels ambitious, uncertain, or scattered, this podcast is a space to slow down, challenge ideas, and think things through.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The podcast is hosted by &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Ami Morgenstern&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, an entrepreneur and operator, and a co-founder of &lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Better Ledgers&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;, where he works closely with business owners on financial clarity, decision-making, and growth. &lt;i&gt;Ami &lt;/i&gt;brings a practical, grounded perspective shaped by building alongside early-stage founders and helping them think more clearly about the direction they’re heading.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Honest conversations about growth, decisions, and direction.&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Ami Morgenstern</itunes:name><itunes:email>ami@betterledgers.net</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Entrepreneurship"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Alex Judd]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation explores the intersection of business and faith, emphasizing the commitment to excellence, love, and service as a strategy for glorifying God. It then delves into the challenges of growth, leadership, and the importance of owning weaknesses for personal and business growth. The focus on internal locus of control and an input-driven mindset is highlighted as a key factor for success. <br /><br />The conversation covers topics such as comparison being a losers game, leadership skills, empowerment through leadership, qualities of a great leader, adaptability in leadership, treating employees and leadership, leadership accountability, lessons from previous work experience, leadership and collaboration, the power of mission and belief, learning from the Orthodox Jewish community, and expanding Path for Growth offerings.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Commitment to excellence and love as a strategy for glorifying God in business</li><li>Owning weaknesses and focusing on internal locus of control for personal and business growth Comparison is a loser's game</li><li>Leadership is essential for business growth</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Building a Business that Glorifies God</li><li>06:24 Balancing Growth and Service Quality</li><li>13:03 Owning Weaknesses and Overcoming Challenges</li><li>19:50 Internal Locus of Control and Growth Mindset</li><li>27:17 Focusing on Input and Internal Control</li><li>33:29 Empowerment Through Leadership</li><li>38:44 Treating Employees and Leadership</li><li>46:33 Leadership and Collaboration</li><li>53:32 Learning from the Orthodox Jewish Community</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Support Our Guest:</i></b></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Alex’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Alex Judd</b></p><p><i>Website: </i><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.pathforgrowth.com/" target="_blank">Path for Growth | Coaching for Impact-Driven Leaders</a></p><p>Linkedin: <br />- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-judd-00103643/" target="_blank">Alex Judd | LinkedIn</a><br />- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathforgrowth/posts/?feedView=all" target="_blank">Path for Growth | LinkedIn</a><br />Instagram: <br />- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/juddontherun/" target="_blank">Instagram | Alex Judd</a><br />- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/pathforgrowth/" target="_blank">Instagram | Path for Growth</a></p><p><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">d5fed940-226a-4f9c-9c11-3efe85488007</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/0db75abcfcf25f13bc88abd9d23a9f209ff8554aa25ac950f2e3fc90c989820a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkNWZlZDk0MC0yMjZhLTRmOWMtOWMxMS0zZWZlODU0ODgwMDciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwNGQ0YjczMTQ0MmFmYmIyMjBhMjdjL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNS0xM19fMjEtNDQtNTUubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="112307452" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/episodes/d5fed940-226a-4f9c-9c11-3efe85488007/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation explores the intersection of business and faith, emphasizing the commitment to excellence, love, and service as a strategy for glorifying God. It then delves into the challenges of growth, leadership, and the importance of owning weaknesses for personal and business growth. The focus on internal locus of control and an input-driven mindset is highlighted as a key factor for success. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;The conversation covers topics such as comparison being a losers game, leadership skills, empowerment through leadership, qualities of a great leader, adaptability in leadership, treating employees and leadership, leadership accountability, lessons from previous work experience, leadership and collaboration, the power of mission and belief, learning from the Orthodox Jewish community, and expanding Path for Growth offerings.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Commitment to excellence and love as a strategy for glorifying God in business&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Owning weaknesses and focusing on internal locus of control for personal and business growth Comparison is a loser&apos;s game&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leadership is essential for business growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Building a Business that Glorifies God&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:24 Balancing Growth and Service Quality&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;13:03 Owning Weaknesses and Overcoming Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;19:50 Internal Locus of Control and Growth Mindset&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;27:17 Focusing on Input and Internal Control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;33:29 Empowerment Through Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;38:44 Treating Employees and Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:33 Leadership and Collaboration&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:32 Learning from the Orthodox Jewish Community&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Support Our Guest:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Alex’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Alex Judd&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.pathforgrowth.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Path for Growth | Coaching for Impact-Driven Leaders&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin: &lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-judd-00103643/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Alex Judd | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/company/pathforgrowth/posts/?feedView=all&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Path for Growth | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram: &lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/juddontherun/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram | Alex Judd&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/pathforgrowth/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Instagram | Path for Growth&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:58:30</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Alex Judd</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Rusty Fulling]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the discovery of purpose, work-life integration, understanding financial basics, and the impact of a mission-minded approach on personal and business growth.</p><p></p><p>It also delves into the role of a CFO, the importance of financial reports, and the challenges of business growth. </p><p></p><p>The chapters explore the journey of Fulling Management &amp; Accounting, the significance of purpose, and the integration of personal and business purpose. The conversation delves into the importance of caring in leadership, emphasizing the need to take care of clients, vendors, and employees. It also highlights the significance of staying grounded and focused on the mission, as well as the concept of selling by serving as a powerful mindset for business success.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Purposeful mission</li><li>Understanding financial basics Leadership is about caring for the people you serve and those around you.</li><li>Selling by serving is a powerful mindset for business success.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Discovering Purpose</li><li>06:03 Defining Personal and Business Purpose</li><li>11:05 Communication Styles and Financial Reports</li><li>16:09 Preparing for Business Growth</li><li>22:24 Overcoming Business Challenges</li><li>28:39 The Importance of Caring in Leadership</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Support Our Guest:</i></b></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Rusty Fulling</b></p><p><i>Website:</i></p><p>- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Fullingmgmt.com" target="_blank">Fullingmgmt.com</a></p><p>- <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Rustyfulling.com" target="_blank">Rustyfulling.com</a></p><p>Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustyfulling/" target="_blank">Rusty Fulling | LinkedIn</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c9bc4f8a-e163-40dd-83fe-d798a1dcccda</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/9e4f00537d68bb8cd67abaeb5c05a3e0cd5f8a95935244a87824429efae01278/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjOWJjNGY4YS1lMTYzLTQwZGQtODNmZS1kNzk4YTFkY2NjZGEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmMzY1ZTZmZWVhYTcyZjQxNzY4NzY2L2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC0zMF9fMTYtMjMtMzQubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="103795295" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/episodes/c9bc4f8a-e163-40dd-83fe-d798a1dcccda/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the discovery of purpose, work-life integration, understanding financial basics, and the impact of a mission-minded approach on personal and business growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It also delves into the role of a CFO, the importance of financial reports, and the challenges of business growth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The chapters explore the journey of Fulling Management &amp;amp; Accounting, the significance of purpose, and the integration of personal and business purpose. The conversation delves into the importance of caring in leadership, emphasizing the need to take care of clients, vendors, and employees. It also highlights the significance of staying grounded and focused on the mission, as well as the concept of selling by serving as a powerful mindset for business success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Purposeful mission&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Understanding financial basics Leadership is about caring for the people you serve and those around you.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Selling by serving is a powerful mindset for business success.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Discovering Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:03 Defining Personal and Business Purpose&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;11:05 Communication Styles and Financial Reports&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:09 Preparing for Business Growth&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:24 Overcoming Business Challenges&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:39 The Importance of Caring in Leadership&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Support Our Guest:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Rusty Fulling&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Website:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://Fullingmgmt.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Fullingmgmt.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://Rustyfulling.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Rustyfulling.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/rustyfulling/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;Rusty Fulling | LinkedIn&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:54:04</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Rusty Fulling</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Jacob Fischman]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the journey of Jacob Fischman from his early career to becoming an insurance broker, as well as an in-depth exploration of different types of insurance and their significance for businesses.</p><p></p><p>The discussion also delves into the importance of expertise in sales and the value of understanding the products being sold. </p><p></p><p>The conversation covers the importance of understanding the product, the value of insurance, and the benefits of networking through BNI. It also delves into the significance of building relationships in sales and the balance between work and personal life.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Insurance is essential for businesses, and understanding the different types of insurance is crucial for business owners.</li><li>Expertise and understanding of the products being sold are key factors in successful sales and networking. Understanding the product</li><li>Value of insurance</li><li>Benefits of networking through BNI</li><li>Building relationships in sales</li><li>Balance between work and personal life</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey to Insurance Brokerage</li><li>06:29 Transition to Sales and Move to Florida</li><li>18:08 Professional Liability and Other Insurance Types</li><li>28:01 Insights on Sales and Expertise</li><li>37:36 Understanding the Product and Its Value</li><li>45:19 Insurance Refunds and Education</li><li>59:13 Sales Approach and Building Relationships</li><li>01:09:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Support Our Guest:</i></b></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Jacob Fischman:</b></p><p><b>Phone: </b>347.451.4225</p><p><b><i>Email: </i></b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:jacob@gnpbrokerage.com" target="_blank"><b><i>jacob@gnpbrokerage.com</i></b></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">20aeda53-8840-44de-855d-a50a9faa5e17</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/76194db76fbdc990a0a026e9dd206b5fde135bdad1bf8448b3469fe123196d51/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyMGFlZGE1My04ODQwLTQ0ZGUtODU1ZC1hNTBhOWZhYTVlMTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlkNDA3OTg2NDhiNzEyZGFmMjllOTdmL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtNC02X18yMS0yMC01NS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="106518299" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/episodes/20aeda53-8840-44de-855d-a50a9faa5e17/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the journey of Jacob Fischman from his early career to becoming an insurance broker, as well as an in-depth exploration of different types of insurance and their significance for businesses.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion also delves into the importance of expertise in sales and the value of understanding the products being sold. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the importance of understanding the product, the value of insurance, and the benefits of networking through BNI. It also delves into the significance of building relationships in sales and the balance between work and personal life.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Insurance is essential for businesses, and understanding the different types of insurance is crucial for business owners.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Expertise and understanding of the products being sold are key factors in successful sales and networking. Understanding the product&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Value of insurance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Benefits of networking through BNI&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Building relationships in sales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balance between work and personal life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Journey to Insurance Brokerage&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:29 Transition to Sales and Move to Florida&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:08 Professional Liability and Other Insurance Types&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;28:01 Insights on Sales and Expertise&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:36 Understanding the Product and Its Value&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;45:19 Insurance Refunds and Education&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;59:13 Sales Approach and Building Relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:09:51 Balancing Work and Personal Life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Support Our Guest:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Jacob Fischman:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Phone: &lt;/b&gt;347.451.4225&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Email: &lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;mailto:jacob@gnpbrokerage.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;jacob@gnpbrokerage.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:13:58</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Jacob Fischman</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Betzalel Sheinfeld ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into Cherry's A/P automation software, its niche focus on the healthcare industry, and the unique challenges of accounts payable in healthcare.</p><p></p><p>It also explores the aspirations and career goals of the salesperson, emphasizing the importance of coaching, mentorship, and personal discipline in sales. </p><p></p><p>The discussion highlights the evolution in the sales approach, the significance of continuous learning, and the journey of personal growth and development in the sales profession. </p><p></p><p>The conversation delves into the topics of pricing, sales, customer service, personal discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. It emphasizes the importance of showing up, the fallacy of perfection, and the value of learning from failures. </p><p></p><p>The discussion also touches on the significance of setting realistic goals, taking responsibility, and the pursuit of personal growth and discipline.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Sales Process Streamlining</li><li>Niche Market Focus Perfection is not necessary, showing up is key</li><li>Confidence in sales comes from experience and learning</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Cherry's Sales Automation</li><li>06:31 Cherry's Applicability to Various Industries</li><li>12:33 Entrepreneurial Aspirations</li><li>18:00 Starting Out in Sales</li><li>25:29 Overcoming Fear in Sales</li><li>37:24 Negotiation and Bandaging</li><li>01:15:26 Building Confidence in Sales and Sharing Knowledge</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Support Our Guest:</i></b></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p>Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/betzalel-scheinfeld-a28162226/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/betzalel-scheinfeld-a28162226/</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a563c06d-8d79-4238-9322-00fc7ae9ae56</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/e192b51bc5d105041a2edaefb49c4cadeeb70df25aa23b77ff7ff91c1f4dfccf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhNTYzYzA2ZC04ZDc5LTQyMzgtOTMyMi0wMGZjN2FlOWFlNTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliZDkwY2MyMjMyZjcwNmQ4ZDdhNWJhL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy0yMF9fMTktMjQtMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="111724399" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/episodes/a563c06d-8d79-4238-9322-00fc7ae9ae56/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into Cherry&apos;s A/P automation software, its niche focus on the healthcare industry, and the unique challenges of accounts payable in healthcare.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It also explores the aspirations and career goals of the salesperson, emphasizing the importance of coaching, mentorship, and personal discipline in sales. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion highlights the evolution in the sales approach, the significance of continuous learning, and the journey of personal growth and development in the sales profession. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the topics of pricing, sales, customer service, personal discipline, and the pursuit of excellence. It emphasizes the importance of showing up, the fallacy of perfection, and the value of learning from failures. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion also touches on the significance of setting realistic goals, taking responsibility, and the pursuit of personal growth and discipline.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Sales Process Streamlining&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Niche Market Focus Perfection is not necessary, showing up is key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Confidence in sales comes from experience and learning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction to Cherry&apos;s Sales Automation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:31 Cherry&apos;s Applicability to Various Industries&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;12:33 Entrepreneurial Aspirations&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;18:00 Starting Out in Sales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:29 Overcoming Fear in Sales&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:24 Negotiation and Bandaging&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:15:26 Building Confidence in Sales and Sharing Knowledge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Support Our Guest:&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linkedin: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/betzalel-scheinfeld-a28162226/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/betzalel-scheinfeld-a28162226/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:17:35</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Betzalel Sheinfeld </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Moishy Klein]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the challenges faced by business leaders in delegating and empowering their teams, highlighting the importance of clarity and structure for effective execution. </p><p></p><p>The conversation covers various themes related to user adaptability, job role clarity, capacity and time management, motivation for entrepreneurship, challenges of small business survival, growth and expansion challenges, comfort zone and business growth, starting a business and motivation, business vision and mission, decision-making and business focus, business growth and expansion strategy, challenges of healthy growth, ethical business practices and growth, consistency and long-term growth, outbound marketing and growth strategy, and client retention and off-boarding process.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Delegation and empowerment are key challenges for business leaders</li><li>Clarity and structure are essential for effective execution User Experience is Key</li><li>Clarity in Job Roles</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Challenges of Delegation and Empowerment</li><li>59:08 Client Retention and Off-boarding Process</li></ul><p></p><h3>Support Our Guest</h3><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Moishy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p><b>Connect with Moishy Klein:</b></p><p><b>Linkedin: </b><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/moishy-klein/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/moishy-klein/</b></a></p><p>WhatsApp: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=13478530438" target="_blank">https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=13478530438</a></p><p>Linktree: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://linktr.ee/moishyk" target="_blank">https://linktr.ee/moishyk</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">cf19ccdb-4e3a-494c-ab38-beb6e45fc086</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 10:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a918e66bfa2180c2c7ef220b958617533d95f6ad8ae57b9a1d8031c5c337638f/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjZjE5Y2NkYi00ZTNhLTQ5NGMtYWIzOC1iZWI2ZTQ1ZmMwODYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhOTljZGY4ZTYwMmM2OTgxZDg0ZDczL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMy01X18xNi0xMC0yMy5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="112323126" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/episodes/cf19ccdb-4e3a-494c-ab38-beb6e45fc086/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the challenges faced by business leaders in delegating and empowering their teams, highlighting the importance of clarity and structure for effective execution. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers various themes related to user adaptability, job role clarity, capacity and time management, motivation for entrepreneurship, challenges of small business survival, growth and expansion challenges, comfort zone and business growth, starting a business and motivation, business vision and mission, decision-making and business focus, business growth and expansion strategy, challenges of healthy growth, ethical business practices and growth, consistency and long-term growth, outbound marketing and growth strategy, and client retention and off-boarding process.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delegation and empowerment are key challenges for business leaders&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clarity and structure are essential for effective execution User Experience is Key&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clarity in Job Roles&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Challenges of Delegation and Empowerment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;59:08 Client Retention and Off-boarding Process&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Support Our Guest&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Moishy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Moishy Klein:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Linkedin: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/moishy-klein/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/moishy-klein/&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;WhatsApp: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=13478530438&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://api.whatsapp.com/send/?phone=13478530438&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Linktree: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://linktr.ee/moishyk&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://linktr.ee/moishyk&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:18:00</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Moishy Klein</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Hershy Goldstein]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers the evolution of Hershy's role as CEO of Friday, the challenges in the payroll industry, and the philosophy of impact and money. Hershy discusses the company's services, challenges faced, and the decision to focus on small businesses. The conversation delves into the motivation behind impact and the role of self-interest in driving business decisions. It then explores the challenges faced in business operations and the approach to handling them. Finally, it discusses the goal of achieving profitability and the strategies involved in reaching that goal. The conversation covers topics related to business growth, customer service, variable expenses, profitability, setting ambitious goals, and customer fit. It explores the challenges and strategies for managing these aspects of a software company.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Evolution of CEO role in a growing company</li><li>Challenges and decisions in the payroll industry Self-interest drives the pursuit of impact and success in business.</li><li>Dealing with business challenges requires resilience and a long-term perspective.</li><li>Achieving profitability involves careful financial planning and a focus on operational efficiency. Understanding variable expenses is crucial for achieving profitability.</li><li>Setting ambitious goals while taking small steps is a key strategy for growth.</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction and CEO Role</li><li>10:17 The Drive to Build Something Impactful</li><li>25:02 The Philosophy of Impact and Money</li><li>30:04 The Motivation Behind Impact</li><li>46:17 Striving for Profitability</li><li>54:58 Business Growth and Customer Service</li><li>01:09:50 Setting Ambitious Goals and Small Steps</li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>Support Our Guest</i></b></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:</p><p></p><p><b><i>Connect with Hershy Goldstein</i></b><br />Instagram: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/hershygoldstein" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/hershygoldstein</a><br />LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey-goldstein/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey-goldstein/</a><br />WhatsApp: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://wa.me/message/4CHMT6QMT3WCO1" target="_blank">https://wa.me/message/4CHMT6QMT3WCO1</a></p><p></p><p><b><i>Explore Friday</i></b><br />Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://fridayapp.com" target="_blank">https://fridayapp.com</a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3f038444-17fe-4a5c-aee0-3c338a4c8416</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/fcd1bfe3b69ac5e03e4009357098e86c2d089734cdb5fbef59c7c4122a230754/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZjAzODQ0NC0xN2ZlLTRhNWMtYWVlMC0zYzMzOGE0Yzg0MTYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk5NWUzYWM0NzllMjU5NzQyZjA4ZDcxL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMi0xOF9fMTctNy03Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="111585846" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers the evolution of Hershy&apos;s role as CEO of Friday, the challenges in the payroll industry, and the philosophy of impact and money. Hershy discusses the company&apos;s services, challenges faced, and the decision to focus on small businesses. The conversation delves into the motivation behind impact and the role of self-interest in driving business decisions. It then explores the challenges faced in business operations and the approach to handling them. Finally, it discusses the goal of achieving profitability and the strategies involved in reaching that goal. The conversation covers topics related to business growth, customer service, variable expenses, profitability, setting ambitious goals, and customer fit. It explores the challenges and strategies for managing these aspects of a software company.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evolution of CEO role in a growing company&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Challenges and decisions in the payroll industry Self-interest drives the pursuit of impact and success in business.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dealing with business challenges requires resilience and a long-term perspective.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Achieving profitability involves careful financial planning and a focus on operational efficiency. Understanding variable expenses is crucial for achieving profitability.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Setting ambitious goals while taking small steps is a key strategy for growth.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introduction and CEO Role&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:17 The Drive to Build Something Impactful&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;25:02 The Philosophy of Impact and Money&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;30:04 The Motivation Behind Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;46:17 Striving for Profitability&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:58 Business Growth and Customer Service&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:09:50 Setting Ambitious Goals and Small Steps&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Support Our Guest&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you enjoyed this episode and want to follow Hershy’s journey or learn more about what he’s building, check out his links below:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Connect with Hershy Goldstein&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Instagram: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.instagram.com/hershygoldstein&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.instagram.com/hershygoldstein&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;LinkedIn: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey-goldstein/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey-goldstein/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br /&gt;WhatsApp: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://wa.me/message/4CHMT6QMT3WCO1&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://wa.me/message/4CHMT6QMT3WCO1&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;&lt;i&gt;Explore Friday&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Website: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://fridayapp.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://fridayapp.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:17:29</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Hershy Goldstein</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Sruly Pesach]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation covers Sruly Pesach's career journey and his insights into marketing and branding. From his early days as a teacher to his current role in marketing, Sruly shares valuable experiences and lessons learned. He emphasizes the significance of clarity for personal and business growth. </p><p></p><p>The conversation delves into the balance between visionary thinking and execution, the challenges of business management, and the importance of clarity and streamlining in operations. It also explores the impact of marketing campaigns, the limitations faced by the business owner, and the management of multiple projects. </p><p></p><p>The discussion concludes with insights on prioritizing ideas and the value of delegating and setting goals. The conversation delves into the pursuit of inner peace and clarity, highlighting the challenges of a fast-paced mind and the need to slow down for better understanding. It also explores the balance between being a visionary and an executor, emphasizing the importance of finding the right people to support execution.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Career journey</li><li>Marketing and branding</li><li>Financial clarity Visionary vs Execution</li><li>Prioritizing Ideas</li><li>Clarity and Streamlining</li><li>Delegating and Setting Goals Inner peace</li><li>Visionary vs Execution</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 The Journey of Career Development</li><li>06:33 The Value of Appreciation and Recognition</li><li>14:24 Understanding the Role of Propaganda</li><li>22:23 Marketing Strategy and Client Success</li><li>31:11 Vision for Propaganda</li><li>37:27 Balancing Vision and Execution</li><li>47:34 Inner Peace and Clarity</li><li>53:12 Volunteering and Impact</li><li>01:02:45 Making a Difference</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">847f4157-1f3d-4007-b34d-41f6faca7089</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/63a83bdd7b2c2b3479b27f7cdff6fb7805995d4ddb89161a3f58cdcbc41661b1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI4NDdmNDE1Ny0xZjNkLTQwMDctYjM0ZC00MWY2ZmFjYTcwODkiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3OTlkMWUwOWZiMTMzMmUxMTQyNTRiL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yOF9fNi0yMi0zOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="51443891" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation covers Sruly Pesach&apos;s career journey and his insights into marketing and branding. From his early days as a teacher to his current role in marketing, Sruly shares valuable experiences and lessons learned. He emphasizes the significance of clarity for personal and business growth. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the balance between visionary thinking and execution, the challenges of business management, and the importance of clarity and streamlining in operations. It also explores the impact of marketing campaigns, the limitations faced by the business owner, and the management of multiple projects. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The discussion concludes with insights on prioritizing ideas and the value of delegating and setting goals. The conversation delves into the pursuit of inner peace and clarity, highlighting the challenges of a fast-paced mind and the need to slow down for better understanding. It also explores the balance between being a visionary and an executor, emphasizing the importance of finding the right people to support execution.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Career journey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Marketing and branding&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Financial clarity Visionary vs Execution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Prioritizing Ideas&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Clarity and Streamlining&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Delegating and Setting Goals Inner peace&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Visionary vs Execution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 The Journey of Career Development&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;06:33 The Value of Appreciation and Recognition&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;14:24 Understanding the Role of Propaganda&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;22:23 Marketing Strategy and Client Success&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;31:11 Vision for Propaganda&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;37:27 Balancing Vision and Execution&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;47:34 Inner Peace and Clarity&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;53:12 Volunteering and Impact&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:02:45 Making a Difference&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:08:54</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Sruly Pesach</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations with Ami | Shimmy Landau]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the journey of Haus of Babka, exploring the role of a marketer, the unique product of Babka, the motivation for building a company, the long-term vision for Haus of Babka, challenges and decision-making, strategic business expansion, and the balance between short-term and long-term goals.</p><p></p><p>The key takeaways include the passion for the product and strategic decision-making. The conversation delves into the importance of long-term thinking, consistency in decision-making, scaling and negotiation in business, the impact of overthinking, fear of losing, the art of negotiation, recognizing small wins, embracing simplicity, and living every day as your last.</p><p></p><p>The dialogue emphasizes the power of rejection, the distinction between losing and rejection, and the significance of accountability in achieving goals.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for the Product</li><li>Strategic Decision-Making Long-term thinking</li><li>Consistency in decision-making</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introducing Haus of Babka</li><li>10:00 Long-Term Vision for Haus of Babka</li><li>16:04 Strategic Business Expansion</li><li>35:08 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals</li><li>43:32 The Impact of Overthinking on Decision-Making</li><li>54:18 The Art of Negotiation and Closing Deals</li><li>01:00:59 Recognizing Small Wins and Living in the Present</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Please support our guest:</b></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://hausofbabka.com/" target="_blank"><i>www.hausofbabka.com</i></a></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7987965c-7ca1-4639-b685-38d685fe2510</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/081998b890c8eacf1aed15cec5e6310ae8508bae4a1ba14b06524c1672c9678a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3OTg3OTY1Yy03Y2ExLTQ2MzktYjY4NS0zOGQ2ODVmZTI1MTAiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MjU4MjdlNWRjOTYxNGE0MTdjOWQyL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yMl9fMTgtMi0zMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="48052307" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the journey of Haus of Babka, exploring the role of a marketer, the unique product of Babka, the motivation for building a company, the long-term vision for Haus of Babka, challenges and decision-making, strategic business expansion, and the balance between short-term and long-term goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key takeaways include the passion for the product and strategic decision-making. The conversation delves into the importance of long-term thinking, consistency in decision-making, scaling and negotiation in business, the impact of overthinking, fear of losing, the art of negotiation, recognizing small wins, embracing simplicity, and living every day as your last.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The dialogue emphasizes the power of rejection, the distinction between losing and rejection, and the significance of accountability in achieving goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Passion for the Product&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Strategic Decision-Making Long-term thinking&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Consistency in decision-making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chapters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;00:00 Introducing Haus of Babka&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;10:00 Long-Term Vision for Haus of Babka&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;16:04 Strategic Business Expansion&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;35:08 Balancing Short-Term and Long-Term Goals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;43:32 The Impact of Overthinking on Decision-Making&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;54:18 The Art of Negotiation and Closing Deals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;01:00:59 Recognizing Small Wins and Living in the Present&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Please support our guest:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://hausofbabka.com/&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;i&gt;www.hausofbabka.com&lt;/i&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:08:41</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Conversations with Ami | Shimmy Landau</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conversations With Ami | Introduction ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This short introductory episode explains what <i>Conversations with Ami</i> is all about and who it’s for.</p><p></p><p>The podcast treats business as a craft—focusing on how people actually build, make decisions, and create progress over time. Through honest conversations with founders, operators, salesmen, and active builders, the show explores the thinking, systems, and tradeoffs behind sustainable growth.</p><p></p><p><i>Conversations with Ami</i> is designed for people starting a business, actively building one, or anyone who enjoys thinking seriously about how businesses work—and wants to get better at it.</p><p></p><p><b>Takeaways</b></p><ul><li>Who this podcast is for (and who it isn’t)</li><li>What to expect from future episodes</li><li>Whether this show aligns with your stage and interests</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Chapters</b></p><p>00:00 Introduction to Conversations with Ami</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">c86834db-e4d7-4da1-abee-bd79197f5c6b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Ami Morgenstern]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jan 2026 21:42:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/cbf6b713bdd965e5dcce1d738cba7973543fa3da5b7a837ae12dce8a623e3707/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJjODY4MzRkYi1lNGQ3LTRkYTEtYWJlZS1iZDc5MTk3ZjVjNmIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIzZGM0MmI5NS01YmMwLTRlMjktYjY5ZS05ZWM3Y2RlNjQ0MWEiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTRiMjEwMWFhM2Y2ZmQzNzgxMTQwODMiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3Njg4MWM2MjY3YWFjMmRhZDY4YmNmL2FtaS1tb3JnZW5zdGVybnMtc3R1ZGlvLWNvbXBvc2VyLTIwMjYtMS0yNV9fMjItMTYtMTIubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="947757" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This short introductory episode explains what &lt;i&gt;Conversations with Ami&lt;/i&gt; is all about and who it’s for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The podcast treats business as a craft—focusing on how people actually build, make decisions, and create progress over time. Through honest conversations with founders, operators, salesmen, and active builders, the show explores the thinking, systems, and tradeoffs behind sustainable growth.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;i&gt;Conversations with Ami&lt;/i&gt; is designed for people starting a business, actively building one, or anyone who enjoys thinking seriously about how businesses work—and wants to get better at it.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Takeaways&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Who this podcast is for (and who it isn’t)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What to expect from future episodes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Whether this show aligns with your stage and interests&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Chapters&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;00:00 Introduction to Conversations with Ami&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:01:19</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/3dc42b95-5bc0-4e29-b69e-9ec7cde6441a/logos/1dfbbbb9-a407-4ac3-92cb-0f9a249e65e3.png"/><itunes:title>Conversations With Ami | Introduction </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>trailer</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>