May 2024

Jeff is the founder of Pay Proudly and his mission is twofold: to provide business owners with payment clarity and to support communities through charity. Throughout his career, he saw that there was a gap in the marketplace for relational support in payment processing. Payment processing is the lifeblood of a business and Jeff and his team are passionate about educating business owners on how important having the right payment processor is for your business.
As an industry disrupter, Jeff is on a Mission to bring ‘Pay it Forward’ into the payment sector as well. Pay Proudly leverages their 25+ years industry expertise and reputation in the payment space to provide financial charity to non-profits each quarter. Pay Proudly allows the world of commerce to converge and generate financial support for great causes. It’s not marketing spin to acquire new business as Jeff can be seen living out those core values every day.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-maine-58203b6/

Areas of Expertise:

• Executive Leadership
• Research
• Sustainable Innovations
• Fortune 500 Experience
• Strategic Planning/Execution
• Team Management

Selected Career Achievements:
• Directs over 1000 employees ensuring the timeliness and efficiency of the largest flight schedule in the history of United Airlines
• Researched groundbreaking technologies to improve aircraft, airspace, and airport operations
• As a Flight Test Captain, served as the Pilot in Command for aircraft that included the B747, B777, B787, B767, B757, B737, and A320

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-heins-7a88a123/

Matt has been with CBRE since the Fall of 1999. Prior to his current tenure with CBRE, Matt specialized in tenant representation with a local firm, assisting a variety of companies in the relocation process.

As a part of the industrial team, Matt focuses his efforts along the I-75 corridor and east side of Detroit marketplace. Matt has successfully completed several build-to-suit transactions ranging from a 20,000 square foot trucking repair facility, up to a 200,000 square foot manufacturing facility. Matt is experienced in providing our clients project management services, property management and appraisal services.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-osiecki-50593525/

Makenzie Larson, MS, LAT, ATC, FAAFM is a certified and licensed athletic trainer in Michigan and Florida. She received her Master of Science in Sports Medicine from the University of Virginia. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Applied and Ethics based, and a Minor in Biomedical Sciences from Western Michigan University. She was also a Division 1 soccer goalkeeper, captain, and Bronco Award winner for selfless leadership. While at UVA, Makenzie worked with the 7-time national championship Men’s Soccer Program, and completed her thesis on wearable technology, specifically how to use internal and external load monitoring for injury prevention, return to activity, and performance. She also studied in the clinic and operating rooms for UVA Orthopedic Surgery.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/makenzie-larson-270178144/

Jon Dwoskin:
Co-Founder/Mentor of Launch 3, Founder, The Jon Dwoskin Experience
Business, Executive & Sales Coach
Author, Speaker, Podcaster
Jon Dwoskin is a business, sales and productivity coach and inspirational speaker who’s been called the “business whisperer” for his skilled and compassionate insights into what can keep a corporate culture from thriving.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/

David Chernow:
Co-Founder/Mentor of Launch 3
Principal: Tri-Chem, Brightwing, Alkuhme
Superior Manufacturing, USANNEX
Author and Podcaster
While David Chernow learned a lot at the University of Michigan and law school, nothing compares to the unique education that he received from less non-academic pursuits.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-chernow-a90011152/

June 2024

The Sussman Agency was founded in 1987 by Alan Sussman, who guided the company to become one of the top retail marketing firms in the country. The agency specializes in building, sustaining and growing brands that drive top line sales volume. Sussman’s job is to win every day for clients. The mission never changes, they are focused on selling products and services that result in category leaders. For decades, Sussman has built a reputation of delivering bold, disruptive creative that out-performs the market.

thesussmanagency.com

July 2024

No session due to July 4th holiday.

• This month’s book: How to Win Friends and Influence People - Dale Carnegie
• Join the LIVE book review and discussion on June 26th from 4-5pm www.zoom.us/j/93668359184 

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January 2024

Nationally recognized and award-winning C-level executive with a 28 year proven track record of scaling rapidly growing technology and SaaS businesses, leading successful exits, completing and integrating M&A transactions, driving corporate strategy, delivering solid financial results and streamlining critical processes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackmanjeff/

Before joining MTV/Vh1 and contributing to legacy franchises such as "Teen Mom", "Catfish", "Basketball Wives", and "The Real World", Benjamin was an Executive Producer/Show Runner who created award-winning series for many networks including Bravo, Nickelodeon, Fuse, A&E, TLC, and MTV. He helped to create or refresh shows as diverse as “The Rachel Zoe Project”, "Eat Drink Love", “The Little Couple”, “Big Freedia: Queen of Bounce”, and “Donnie Loves Jenny”.

An award-winning playwright, his short film “Something in Between” was selected to screen at Sundance and Dances With Films in 2011. He also served as a Jr. Creative Executive for The Mark Canton Company at Warner Brothers, helping to launch "Jack & Jill" for The WB Network.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-hurvitz-7aa70887/

Mr. Katai has been with Berkadia and its predecessor companies for nearly 30 years, working as a leading mortgage banker throughout his tenure. In this role, Mr. Katai oversees more than 360 mortgage bankers and investment sales advisors. In 2022, Berkadia’s total loan origination volume exceeded $35 billion while the total investment sales volume exceeded $22 billion. Since 2014, when Mr. Katai was named Head of Production, mortgage banking has grown by 150% while investment sales grew by 423% under his leadership.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ernest-katai-0782974/

Great Recruiters is an Experience and Reputation Management Platform built for the modern recruiting firm. GR puts you in control and makes it simple to measure, act on, and promote real-time feedback from the candidates and clients you serve. Boost your Google reviews and easily share testimonials on your website and across social. With Great Recruiters, you can share the real story of what it is like to work with your firm...straight from the mouths of the people you serve.

February 2024

Mike Todasco spends his days thinking about how AI will change how we create
Using generative tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, and the ever-growing slate.
He used to work at PayPal, focused on innovation
Where he evangelized creativity to employees of every nation.
At PayPal he also had many roles in the field of product
From management to marketing to launch, which was a bit chaotic.
Previously, he founded a company, Sketch Maven
Where long start-up nights turned his appearance to unshaven.
Prior to his career in tech, he was in finance and accounting you see
Starting his career at the company with a meatball logo, GE.
He has an MBA from Berkeley and a BS from Illinois
And occasionally teaches leadership to mature girls and boys.
Mike has also been granted over 80 US utility patents.
And if you don't like his rhymes, you're on his list of enemy combatants.
Overall Mike tries to be a very helpful guy,
And while he uses the tools, he did not write this with AI

https://www.linkedin.com/in/todasco/

Jodi's work ethic, leadership, passion and integrity are traits that she carries everyday with her job, whether with health care professionals, research team or in meetings. Jodi strives to be the best and to adapt to any situation.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-trivax-50387921/

From the day Brightwing's doors opened in 1973, they’ve had an unshakeable belief that people deserve fulfilling work. That given the right role, culture, and support, everyone can find purpose and success.

Brightwing handpicks clients and candidates to make that vision a reality.

Over the last 47 years, building trust and understanding has been at the core of their approach. Because there’s no other way to get at the results that matter: human potential realized.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-genovich-2035a92b/

Paul Cuschieri was raised in Michigan. He received both undergraduate and graduate degrees from University of Detroit, achieving a Masters in Theology and Liberal Studies. Before moving to Los Angeles, he was a basketball coach and teacher in inner-city Detroit. He currently writes and produces content for his company Joy Road Entertainment.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2297044/

March 2024

Dr. Robb Kelly, PhD is a sought-after recovery expert who believes in treating the causes of addiction and not the symptoms. Dr. Kelly has appeared on such shows as The Doctors, Eye Opener, Good Morning Texas, and Kens5 morning news. A frequent contributor to radio and print interviews including The Jim Bohannon show, Miracles in Recovery, USA Today, and participated in McLean Hospital’s (Harvard Medical School) study on the stigma associated with mental illness. Dr. Kelly hosted Sober Celebs show on KLIF radio in Dallas, and currently hosts the Breaking Through Addiction podcast featuring special guest discussing a variety of mental health issues.

Dr. Kelly created Let’s Get Back to 98% Recovery DVDs used in prisons and recovery treatment centers throughout the US. He has lectured on addiction and trauma at high-profile universities, national conferences, treatment facilities, public schools, churches, business organizations and hospitals. Dr Kelly is currently the CEO of the Robb Kelly Recovery Group, an addiction and mental illness recovery coaching company he created based on extensive research and behaviour studies that he conducted over the past 20 years. Dr. Kelly shares his personal highs and lows as he struggled and overcame crippling alcoholism in the November 2019 release of the book “Daddy, Daddy Please Stop Drinking”.

Professional Credentials:

• PhD, Psychology, Trinity College/Oxford University, October 13, 1984

• PhD, Psychology (Behavioral Science concentration), University of Southampton, July 25, 2013

• Nationally Certified Recovery Coach (NCRC 1)

• Somatic Experience Practitioner Certification

• Certified Life Coach

• Certified Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner

• Certified International Interventionist

• Certified Brain Spotting Practitioner

• Published author, professional speaker, and consultant

• Certified Business Coach

https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-addiction-doctor-07718133/

Lyle and his partners started Telemus in 2005 because a major part of their job when working for the larger brokerage firms was protecting clients from the firm they worked for. At Telemus they have created a client-focused firm that upholds the fiduciary standard. Their advice and guidance allow clients to enjoy their wealth and enjoy their lives. Telemus has a robust planning offering with a dedicated team to help clients reach their goals. Their process helps define what success is for each client and then creates a plan on how to get there.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyle-wolberg/

Andrew Daitch, has over 25 years of experience representing buyers and sellers of affordable housing throughout the country, consistently ranking among the nation’s top multifamily advisors. Under Daitch’s leadership, AHA achieved significant success. Steven Miscavish has over 22 years of industry expertise and leads the underwriting team that reviews more than 1,500 affordable housing properties annually. Together with Miscavish and Daitch, industry veterans Barnett and Kurzmann will oversee transactions for the team. Barnett will continue to be responsible for sales in the Midwest, Mountain and Sunbelt regions while Kurzmann continues to lead New England, the Mid-Atlantic, and South-Atlantic regions. The team also includes Mason Campau, Ryan Moore, Ryan Warren, Neil Rosenthal, Jackson Ross, and Gerson Askenazy, based in Detroit; Nick Affronti and Jeremiah Jarmin, based in Phoenix; and Tyler Martin, based in San Diego.

Awards & Recognition:

• Repeatedly recognized as a Top 10 Agent among Marcus & Millichap’s agents nationwide
• Recognized as firm’s #1 multi-family agent from 2018-2022
• Top ranked Investment Professional in 2022 among over 2,000 brokers in more than 85 offices.
• Named "Broker of the Year" in by Multi-Housing News
• 2017 Hall of Fame class, Midwest Real Estate News Magazine
• Member of National Multi-Housing Council (NMHC)
• Supporter of Institute for Responsible Housing Preservation (IRHP), National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) and National Housing and Rehabilitation Association (NH&RA).

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-daitch-93429bb5/

As a real estate agent, Renee emerged quickly as an industry leader using her skillful, creative, and consultative approach to marketing and sales as well as a continued commitment to providing insight and guidance to her clients far beyond the purchase or sale of the home.

Widely admired and highly regarded in her industry, Renee is consistently one of the top-producing agents in the state and has generated over $550 million and area sales ranking her in the Top 1% Nationally and among the Top 100 KW Realtors Internationally. She is regularly recognized by Crain’s Detroit Business, The Wall Street Journal and Hour Detroit magazine, among others for her accomplishments.

Using her expert knowledge of real estate as a starting point, and with emphasis on her expertise in architecture, building, and design, Lossia-Acho began as a consultant with and for builders. Soon she was developing her own multi-million dollar residential projects in addition to selling real estate. She continues to develop, consult, and sell real estate throughout Oakland County as an area expert.

In 2016, Renee was among an exclusive investment team who introduced Keller Williams luxury brand to Birmingham, KW Domain. The company has now expanded to more than 250 agents and is a leading real estate brokerage in metro Detroit.

In addition to her real estate career, for nearly a decade Renee has been recognized as a female leader in metro Detroit. Her many accolades include the 2013 Women’s Council of Realtors “Entrepreneur of the Year”, 2015 “Esteemed Women of Michigan” award, and in 2017 she was the first woman to be named as the Chaldean Chamber of Commerce is “Business Person of the Year.”

Active in her community, Renee serves as a board member for the Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Leaders for Kids Foundation and participates in fundraising for South Oakland Shelter and many others. Most of all, however, she enjoys spending time with her three children who will always remain her most proud accomplishment.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/reneelossiaacho/

April 2024

Nationally recognized and award-winning C-level executive with a 28 year proven track record of scaling rapidly growing technology and SaaS businesses, leading successful exits, completing and integrating M&A transactions, driving corporate strategy, delivering solid financial results and streamlining critical processes

https://www.linkedin.com/in/blackmanjeff/

Talent Acquisition Executive with 25+ years connecting people and work. Travis has been building and leading Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) partnerships since the late 90’s. During his years in the industry Travis has become an advocate and teacher of techniques that lead to increased personal accountability, personal & professional productivity, and leadership growth.

Travis is most passionate about building relationships (with teams, leaders, and clients). He's learned how to effectively manage large profit and loss statements (and complex client relationships) while not losing sight of the power of connection to others!

https://www.linkedin.com/in/travisfurlow/

David Rubin is a principal and President of Cambridge Investors. In his role, he is responsible for the day-to-day activities of Cambridge Investors and Cambridge Management. Mr. Rubin is also President and co-founder of Cambridge Fitness, LLC, an area developer and franchisee of Planet Fitness health clubs throughout Michigan and Ohio. Mr. Rubin has been working in the commercial real estate arena for the last 20 years, being party to over $250,000,000 in transactions. He has experience in all facets of commercial real estate including, financing, leasing, marketing and management. He is also a member of the Michigan Bar Association.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rubin-35a31/

Mr. AJ Weiner is a Managing Director specializing in Disposition/Acquisitions, Corporate Services and Agency Leasing. He is responsible for growing JLL’s business and advising the firm’s current client base with his transaction expertise. In addition to his other responsibilities, AJ serves as JLL’s global transaction lead for General Motors.

AJ has a proven track record of successfully advising both international and Detroit area based clients. Currently AJ is advising a diverse range of clients, including General Motors, United Healthcare, WP Carey, Piedmont REIT and Bank of America. Prior to joining JLL, AJ spent 10 years working at the Trammell Crow Company, where, in 2005, he was recognized locally for outstanding service.

AJ graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH. He was named Crain’s Detroit Business 50 Names to Know Real Estate in 2016 and Crain’s Detroit Business 40 Under 40 Designee in 2009. AJ is a board member of Orchards Children’s Services and is an alumnus of Leadership Detroit, Class XXX.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/weiner-aj-79126b4/

Monday Minute & Tuesday Boost will be available
at 8am ET in LinkedIn private group

• Access to all group resources and video playbacks of group coaching sessions
• Grow your network: Opportunity to tap into Jon’s, David’s, and guest speaker’s networks to boost your LinkedIn network exponentially
• Insight & real-world advice from expert guest speakers
• Digital copy of Jon’s acclaimed book,
  “The Think Big Movement”
• Digital copy of David’s inspiring book, “Life Introduced”