Perfectly Mentored With Jason Portnoy

Nowadays, public relations are everything. Whether you’re a business owner, an athlete or a celebrity—your ability to build an effective personal brand, protect your reputation, and form connections can make or break your success. And there’s no one better to learn from than the queen of PR herself, Maha Abouelenein! She has over 20 years of experience advising global corporations, high-tech growth startups, and top governments, and is the founder of Organizational Consultants, a strategic communication consulting firm with offices in the USA and Dubai. She also handles PR for Nike, Target, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more! In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Maha joins Jason Portnoy to talk about building a personal brand and how you can maximize your PR efforts. So if you have a story you've been wanting to tell, stay tuned for top tips from an expert!Topics Covered:How did you become the “Queen of PR”? [1:27]Why should people focus more on their personal brands? [3:06]Do you need a team to bui

Building wealth is not an easy task. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to do in life. But a little advice from someone who knows the ropes can go a long way!Our guest Cody Sperber is definitely someone to listen to! This navy veteran is widely acclaimed as one of the most successful real estate investors in the United States, having flipped and consulted on over a thousand properties and amassed over 1.2 million followers on Instagram—the highest of any real estate account on the site. He’s the CEO of Clever Investor: Real Estate Investing Educational Training, an international speaker, financial educator, and mentor. Cody himself is known as the “Clever Investor” for his highly creative business strategies, innovative thinking, and uncanny ability to generate buyer and seller leads at will!In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Cody Sperber shares some important strategic and financial advice for those who are looking to get into the real estate industry—even if you don’t have any money to

Getting rich and building wealth are two different things. Getting rich and making money is all about doing the right things while building wealth is about owning the right things. True wealth is about owning something valuable, whether it’s a tangible thing that increases in value over time or happiness and fulfillment. Most people think these are the same thing, and they end up having plans to get rich—but stay clueless about how to build wealth. Luckily, Taylor Welch is here to provide us with some valuable insights!Taylor grew a business from nothing to 8 figures in just 10 months—and is now the CEO and founder of five multi-8 figure business brands across various industries, from online services to real estate to staffing! He has advised and serviced nearly 50,000 different businesses around the world.In today’s episode, Taylor Welch shares some nuggets of wisdom that will change the way we think about money, how we handle business and finance, and even dive a little into NFTs and the metaverse. Stay tun

Tori Kruse is a remarkable entrepreneur with a winning mindset. Ever since she was named Miss Missouri USA 2018, she’s been thriving as a mindset coach, print and runway model, and a red carpet events host. She’s even tried her hand at being a freelance sports reporter! Needless to say, she has unleashed her authentic self and has used it to not only help herself but for others as well. In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Tori inspires us all to live true to who we are by teaching us how to build our own winning mindsets. If you’re struggling to stay motivated to pursue your dreams, this episode is definitely for you!Topics Covered:Tori's background. [1:09]How can someone become their "authentic self?" [3:04]How do you strike a balance between putting yourself out there and being vulnerable? [6:09]Tori’s thoughts on impostor syndrome, comparison mode, and identity struggles as an entrepreneur. [9:21]How can entrepreneurs deal with their own limiting beliefs? [13:21]How do you str

When you’re working in an industry as competitive as real estate, you tend to pick up a lot of skills and insights that help you grow not just as an entrepreneur, but as a person.Real estate king Kent Clothier is a shining example of this. He’s been an entrepreneur pretty much his whole life. For 13 years, he’s worked hard to build a small startup into the almost $2 billion company we know today as Real Estate Worldwide. He enjoys his amazing life as both an entrepreneur and a family man, as a proud husband and father to his three wonderful kids.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Kent Clothier joins Jason to share some important real estate advice, as well as motivational tips that will inspire you to keep pushing. You don't want to miss this!Topics Covered:Give us a little background on your entrepreneurial journey. [1:05]How does anyone get started in real estate? [4:29]How real estate has been romanticized [10:49]What’s your take on investing in different kinds of funds? [12:03]Why are

Life is a fight. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a pro athlete or an entrepreneur—you will have countless battles to face, and these will come in all shapes and forms. But it’s how you deal with adversity that will determine your success. Let Tom Smyth show you how to take the hits and keep getting back up. He has struggled with addiction throughout his life but now uses his newfound strength to make healthy decisions, inspire others, and put himself and his family in the best position to succeed. He’s a highly successful entrepreneur and was even named Businessman of the Year in 2021, and has been a speaker and mentor at the Grant Cardone Licensee Program. In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Tom Smyth joins Jason Portnoy to give some good old-fashioned motivational advice not just for entrepreneurs, but for anyone who may need to hear it. Prepare yourself for one of our most heartfelt and inspiring episodes yet.Topics Covered:How has Tom’s background impacted his entrepreneurial journey? [1:1

No matter where you are in your career as a business owner, whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been doing this for more than ten years, you can always benefit from the experience of someone who’s been through it all and found great individual success along the way.Mitch Garber certainly fits the bill. He is a Canadian lawyer and business executive. Mitch is the former Co-Founder and CEO of Optimal Payments/Paysafe (NASDAQ), CEO of PartyGaming Plc/PartyBwin (LSE), and Caesars Acquisition Company/Playtika Ltd. (NASDAQ). He’s also a minority owner, executive committee member of the NHL Seattle Kraken, and an active investor, who co-invests with lead principals like Apollo, TPG, David Bonderman/Wildcat, and Fosun.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Mitch Garber takes us through his illustrious career. He’ll talk about all the valuable insights he’s learned through the years about growing a business and taking your career to the next level, so stay tuned!Topics Covered:How did you get sta

Being an entrepreneur is not easy: there are so many specific skills you need to run a business successfully. But you’d be surprised how much of the knowledge you’ve learned elsewhere can apply in business—and how these can take you to success.Derrick Morgan is a prime example of this. He studied Business Management at Georgia Tech and later received his MBA from the University of Miami. He was then selected by the Tennessee Titans with their first-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, where he played nine years before announcing his retirement.Since then, he’s been giving back to his community. From impact investing to advocating for medical cannabis in the League, there’s no doubt that he has been able to use his experiences as both an athlete and a businessman to his advantage. Today, Derrick is the co-founder and managing partner of KNGDM Group. He has a genuine passion for empowering minority entrepreneurs and changing the traditional narrative of what an athlete can accomplish.In this episode, Derrick Morga

If you’re a business owner looking to achieve consistent growth in a competitive and crowded market, there are two things you need to do to succeed. The first is to come up with a range of unique, innovative products. And second, create awareness on various social media networks using a carefully crafted marketing strategy. But it can’t be that simple—can it?Well, Josh Elizetxe makes it simple for us today. Josh is no stranger to the world of business and marketing—or to the Perfectly Mentored Podcast. As an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Snow Teeth Whitening, his expertise in product development and influencer marketing is second to none, and he is arguably the most well-loved guest we’ve ever had on the show. In this episode, Josh Elizetxe makes his highly-anticipated third appearance to tell us about his recent ventures and give us some valuable, actionable advice on innovation and scaling a business right in today’s competitive environment.Topics Covered:What's been in the works? [1:25]

For esteemed entrepreneur Evan Carmichael, authenticity still is and should forever be the backbone of every entrepreneurial endeavor—and it all starts with belief. Today, his YouTube channel for helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs has over 3 million subscribers and 300 million video views.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason picks Evan’s brain as they dive into the blueprint of a successful, modern entrepreneurial career built on an unwavering belief in yourself, your passions, and your authenticity. Topics Covered:Who is Evan Carmichael? [0:17]What does his mantra of “believe” mean? [3:16]What are some of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs are making today and how can they fix them? [4:59]The importance of loving the process. [7:25]5 tactical, actionable tips for growing a YouTube audience. [9:28]How do you synthesize information from the content you consume while keeping the authenticity of what you want to create? [18:59]How do you get out of your own way when creating content? [21:38]

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, we welcome Erica Martin.  Erica  is a world-class high ticket sales expert and a phenomenal entrepreneur who’s launched 8 successful businesses in the last 16 years. At just 18 years old, she began her entrepreneurial journey with her martial arts school, which grew to be one of the top martial arts schools worldwide. Her next step was leveraging the knowledge and experience she gained running her school to start an online consulting company. From there, she helped hundreds of martial arts school owners rake in over 6 figures per year on top of their existing businesses, closed $1.2 million in sales for her own company, and became the top consulting company in the martial arts industry in just 2 years!Listen as she shares her sales journey, lessons she’s learned along the way, and the importance of interdependence. We’ll be talking about high ticket-sales, mindset, and everything you need in order to take your business to the next level, so don't miss th

In today's exciting episode, we welcome Sean Whalen - the founder of Lions Not Sheep, a hugely successful clothing brand, and coach of Lion’s Den. For the last few years, Sean has been conquering social media with his authenticity and has become a serial entrepreneur and CEO of multiple companies.Sean talks to Jason about his  journey as an entrepreneur and how he went from being a self-made millionaire to going bankrupt to the head of multiple multimillion-dollar companies and shares his hard-earned wisdom. You don't want to miss this one! Topics Covered:Sean's journey from MMA fighter to successful entrepreneur and coach. [1:03]How being your real, unpolished self is freedom. [4:34]How to truly not give a f*ck. [7:54]Where you can go wrong in building an unapologetic persona. [11:46]The most liberating thing is living your truth. [14:22] How people are put into boxes their whole lives. [16:24]Why you should put yourself out there despite your fear. [19:30]The thing Sean fears the most. [21:59

In this exciting episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason sits down with Angelique Rewers. After 20 years of working in corporate and bringing in outside experts, Angelique Rewers has mastered how to engage and land big clients. In 2010, she founded Bold Haus, a consulting firm that helps small businesses grow—and is now in the top 2% of women-owned businesses in the US. She'll share her tips and advice on the best practices for scaling your business, and her techniques for selling to corporate clients and getting them on your list.Topics Covered:Angelique’s entrepreneurial journey and background. [1:10]Unique advantages of selling to corporate clients. [7:36]Tips on how to land corporate clients. [10:57]How can business owners break out of impostor syndrome? [15:11]The entrepreneurial bubble and the comparison game. [19:25]A helpful anecdote for people working with corporate clients. [25:50]How to offer insight without showboating. [27:13]What are the biggest mistakes when approaching corporate

Adam Greenberg is a morning radio show host and co-founder of a size-inclusive brand called One Bone. He was inspired to dive into the world of fashion after going on tour, where he struggled to find outfits that looked as good as they fit, and even had to custom-make his own. Adam knew that demand wasn’t the problem, so he and his team of business partners created One Bone, to give men like him newfound confidence and comfort, and help them take pride in being “The Biggest.”In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Adam and Jason talk about creating a fun and accessible brand—and more importantly, creating a community. Join us as Adam talks us through his journey and learn how to build an e-commerce brand… the right way.Topics Covered:Who is Adam Greenberg [1:06]The idea behind One Bone [2:33]The mindset mistakes startup owners make [8:16]How important is it to have a brand mission? [10:36]How community building fit into their process. [12:59]Tips on building a community. [16:08]The strategy of gett

In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason Portnoy welcomes Jeff Minnichbach, founder of No Limit Creatives (use code JPORT for 50% off month 1) to the show to pick his brain about everything from running and scaling a remote business to choosing the right types of creatives and more!Topics Covered:How did you come up with the idea for No Limit Creatives? [2:52] What were some of your biggest lessons while scaling NLC? [5:03]What’s your advice to entrepreneurs who feel lots of pressure in terms of losing customers to their competitors? [7:18]How do you keep your current clients happy while being able to scale? [9:37] How do you stay as lean as possible? [11:29]When COVID hit, how big of an advantage did being a remote business give you? [13:05]What are some of the biggest struggles of running a remote business? [14:24]How do you maintain a business culture in a remote environment? [16:06]Is there a difference between organic and paid ads in terms of creatives? [16:58]How do you stay on top of tr

Building a successful brand is no magic trick—at least, not in the way you think. There are no magic words for instant success; behind the curtain, it’s all about working hard and working smart. You need to have an idea, but more than that, you need to know how to sustain the passion that made you start the business in the first place, and hone in on what you’re good at. Steven Sashen is no stranger to what goes on behind the scenes. He is the founder, creator, and visionary behind Xero Shoes, the first lightweight, barefoot-inspired sandals in the market. The inspiration behind his signature minimalist footwear comes from his experiences. Steven found that running barefoot helped with his injuries and running gait—even allowing him to become a Masters All-American sprinter—and wanted shoes that kept the barefoot experience. His shoes later gained even more popularity on Shark Tank, the show where business owners pitch their ideas to investors, the “sharks.”He was offered $400,000 for 50% of Xero Shoes but, i

The sales industry is fast-paced and dynamic. Today’s buyers and strategies look very different. Only those who can identify the necessary changes, adapt them into their sales structure, and discover new ways of marketing will thrive. But it’s no easy task to innovate and improve your sales in an unsellable generation.Jeremy Miner has done just that, and he’s here to share how he did it. Jeremy is the Chairman of 7th Level, a global sales company, and his sales training has helped over 140,000 people in their businesses. His philosophy of being "a problem finder and a problem solver, not a product pusher" has led him to discover a new model of selling—and has made him one of the wealthiest sales professionals on the planet today. And after compiling all his sales experience and training for 6 months, he created the Neuro-Emotional Persuasion Questioning or NEPQ methodology, a revolutionary method based on an understanding of human behavior to multiply sales, designed to give salespeople a friction-f

On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Reebok founder, Joe Foster, joins Jason to take us through his amazing life, from his humble beginnings all the way to becoming the founder of one of the most influential athletic and iconic brands in history. If you’re an entrepreneur looking to gain some valuable insights, take this opportunity to learn from one of the best.Topics Covered:How did Reebok come to be? [2:01]What’s your advice for listeners who are entering a highly competitive market? [29:05]Do you think that there's a lack of perseverance amongst entrepreneurs right now? [50:14]To see Reebok get acquired by Adidas, what was going through your mind? [53:38]Did you speak to other founders, CEOs of other companies? [58:10]What’s the question you get asked the most? [1:00:18]If you could speak to all the entrepreneurs, what would be your one message? [1:04:00]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Joe FosterInstagram

Instagram is one of the most widely used social media platforms today for growing a business. And just like its contemporaries and competitors, it is constantly evolving.For many of the users looking to grow their brand on Instagram, keeping up with these changes can be overwhelming. One small misstep can ultimately compromise a brand’s progress because grabbing the audience’s attention simply isn’t as cheap or easy as it was before.But for “Instagram Guy” Lucas O’Keefe, navigating the platform is simply a matter of presenting authentic and value-driven content that makes your brand stand out. From starting as a middle school teacher to helping businesses grow their brand during the pandemic, Lucas capitalized on his genuine fondness for content communication to further hone his craft. This newfound calling would prove to be a gamechanger because—after only a year and a half—he was able to organically increase his Instagram following to just under 150,000.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jas

IIIIIIIIIIIIIT'S TIIIIIIIIME!!!! On this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, legendary announcer Bruce Buffer joins Jason Portnoy to inspire us all with his wealth of experience that covers business, entrepreneurship, poker, and life in general. It’s time for a show that entrepreneurs and UFC fans alike will not want to miss!Topics Covered:Were you always business-focused? [1:10]Advice for entrepreneurs? [6:49]Becoming a showman and the importance of personal branding? [10:58]Managing emotions? [14:26]Which poker skills are the most transferable to life and business? [15:58]How did you come up with “It’s time”? [18:05]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Bruce BufferInstagramFacebookTwitterWebsiteConnect with Jason Portnoyjportnoy.comInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube