Posts by David Shriner-Cahn

David Cooperberg, CEO of the cleaning services company Imacuclean, and I first met at a wonderful business development group run by Marty Osher. David has a number of years under his belt advising companies and running his own, which, I may add, is very successful. Because of his background in consulting and present role as…

Private Clientele Specialist with FABRIKANT, Marjorie Borell, has participated in a number of our TEND Success Series™ Workshops. Her dedication and entrepreneurial spirit reflect how much importance she places on relationship building. Marjorie also is no stranger to the value of patience in building a business. You must trust yourself and learn from mistakes, she…

Way back in the ancient pre-Internet era, there wasn’t much technology-wise that let people work remotely. If work was to be done, it was done face-to-face. Mano-a-mano. Human-to-human. To put it bluntly: We don’t live in that world anymore.

  David Title is no stranger to developing and producing original film. He’s learned over many years of doing what he loves, in telling business’ stories, that companies need a harmony between internal and external resources. His intimate knowledge of this space has produced some terrific insights, and I’m very happy to bring them to…

I’ve had more conversations with Illumifi Group CEO James Ryan about building and scaling businesses than I can count. And each time I’m struck by his ability to see the financial strengths and weaknesses of growing companies. As an outsourced CFO, James sees it all in his business. So he has a keen eye for…

          Shahrina Ankhi-Krol practices what she preaches as an attorney for small businesses: Not only does she run her business with a mix of legal and entrepreneurial expertise. She makes sure her clients do the same. This balance is rare to find. And Shahrina does it as well as the best…

There are many reasons people love the Wizard of Oz. But let’s face it: Life is an adventure. Like the winding yellow brick road, the path is almost never linear, and we all face surprises along the way. Some are huge, like the tornado that sweeps Dorothy away. Some are scary, like the winged monkeys…

We talk to a lot of people here involved in interesting businesses, but not everyone works in one that is flat out fun. Enter Jennifer Wilkov. She owns a company that helps people write, publish, and promote a book that will help their dreams come true…whatever they may be. I have known Jennifer for nearly…

The Internet and the accompanying virtual economy give us more access to more wisdom than ever before in history. Not only can we look up anything at any time, but there are hardly any boundaries, geographic or otherwise, as to who we can hire and consult with. It’s wonderful to have so much access to…

Ed Lefkowicz and I met through the business networking organization, BNI. As a professional photographer, Ed understands that being successful means being good at business and at his craft. This balance isn’t limited to creative types. Many business owners, in some form or another, struggle with running a business correctly and maintaining competency – not to…

Anthony and I first connected through the Business Development Group at Wiss and Company. Anthony’s focus and smarts, combined with a cunning sense of flexibility, make change a rare obstacle for him. Anthony’s honesty about the roller coaster of entrepreneurship is refreshing: Far too often leaders tune out the truth. He creates value for his…

Quickly after Taren and I were introduced through a mutual colleague, I was sold on her commitment to values. She’s able to distill some of the most complex, relevant ideas for business leaders in just a few sentences. Leaders from businesses big and small can benefit from Taren’s emphasis on embodying the right traits. I’m…

Running, for me, began in 1999. The sour memories of high school gym class were still fresh in my mind when I took up the activity. And to this day, anytime I walk into a gym I’m reminded of how much I disliked P.E. (read: painful experience). Running seemed like an easy alternative. It was…

Yves Salama and I are office mates at 55 Broad Street. Our gray hair brings up the average age in our suite. We both enjoy bouncing ideas off one another and the rest of our colleagues. Yves has a wealth of experience as a consultant under his belt, and I’m sure we can all benefit…

David Steiner and I met through a popular organization for business building, BNI. His specific business may be cleaning services, but David is an entrepreneur through and through. He’s always on the hunt for a new prospect. His focus and discipline set a stellar example that any leader can follow, and I’m elated to be…

Will Royall and I go back to Breakfast Networking USA, an organization run by Raphi Salem. Immediately we clicked. I realized Will and I both followed some of the same people, such as Jim Collins and Michael Gerber. Will knows inside and out how to build and lead a company. In addition to founding Royall…

Some of the mightiest undertakings in business are done in the name of success. Leaders picture themselves moving mountains just to make things work, then stun naysayers once it happens. But chief among those flights of fantasy, and one that tends to result in failure, is owning up to the truth. Cognitive dissonance is challenging;…

I first met Michelle Apiar at one of our TEND Success Series ™ Workshops. She runs Haute So Sweet, a cake decorating and baking business that she started a few years ago. Not only is she a successful entrepreneur, Michelle has faced tough obstacles en route to her success. Her challenges will resonate with any…