Snyder Showdown

Paul Miller, CPA, shouldn't be alive. After being hit by a car not once - but twice - as a kid and being pronounced dead, he learned early on our time on earth is finite. Paul set out to make the most of his second, or rather, third chance at life through hard work, grit, and determination. Paul now runs one of the top-rated business tax firms in New York City and helps clients with revenues in excess of 250 million navigate the ever-changing intricacies of corporate tax laws.

Nick Araco is the CEO of AchieveNEXT - a Philadelphia-based growth agency that provides a unique combination of Peer Advisory Networks and specialized Human Capital Performance Solutions to enterprise leaders and their teams, Nick recently sat down with Chris Snyder to discuss how passion has always driven his business decisions.

When it comes to taking chances, sometimes you have to be stupid or crazy - just ask the co-founders of On The Rocks Cocktails. Rocco Milano, Patrick Halbert, and Andrew Gill left behind a successful Dallas restaurant to start a bottled craft cocktail business from scratch with little more than a great idea and a few good connections. The rest is, as you would say, history - On The Rock craft cocktails are now distributed nationwide through airline chains and major retailers.

Shandee Chernow is the Founder and CEO of CertiStar, a Phoenix-based menu software company designed to help restaurants navigate food allergies. Launched in 2017, the software allows a partnered restaurant to take the pressure off their operations team and staff, knowing they can safely serve food-allergic guests. Shandee sits down with Chris Snyder to discuss how CertiStar leverages big data from restaurant partners to code food allergens safely and accurately. 

Jason Draizin is the CEO and Founder of MarijuanaDoctors.com - an online gateway connecting practitioners and patients seeking medical marijuana treatment. Marijuana Doctors was founded in the midst of the 2008 recession and built a streamlined solution for medical marijuana practitioners to market their practices, including SEO optimizations, web development, and e-commerce. Jason sits down with Chris Snyder to discuss the legislation and political forces impacting the medical marijuana industry today.

Sharon Koifman is the founder and president of DistantJob - a boutique staffing agency focused on recruiting remote tech talent. A self-professed "social nerd," Sharon shares an extrovert can run a fully remote company without compromising the social aspects found in a traditional office setting. A veteran of both operating and hiring remotely, Sharon shares the nuances and advantages of remote operations - especially in light of COVID-19 lockdowns.

Jon Ham is a bootstrapped and extremely experienced serial entrepreneur. Jon has a demonstrated track record of building businesses from scratch with those businesses primarily focusing on the health, wellness, and fitness industries. He has been able to tie his service components in product sales and branding on leading e-commerce platforms like Amazon and even Airbnb.

Eric Vardon is the CEO of Morphio, the world's first marketing security software. Eric is an AI tech entrepreneur, C-suite executive, and adviser with over 20 years of success in advertising and marketing. His vast experience spans vertically across several fields, from health and wellness to cannabis to technology and all things digital. 

Chase Terwilliger is the CEO of Balanced Health Botanicals, a Denver-based company that’s considered as one of the largest CBD and hemp-derived product manufacturers in the US. Balanced Health Botanicals has operations and growers in nine different states who distribute to 15 different countries. Chase has some unique insight into the CBD industry's evolution as well as CBD distribution as impacted by COVID-19 shutdowns.

Kimra Major-Morris is a top-rated intellectual property attorney who is licensed to practice in Florida. A nationally-published author on the subject of trademarks, and the television host of Legal Connections in conjunction with FAMU College of Law and Orange TV. Kimra is based in Central Florida and is the Principal Attorney at Major Morris Law, LLC. Kimra represents business owners, celebrity talent, including professional athletes, international music artists, TV personalities, and entertainment industry executives.

John Shin is the Chief Digital Officer and Partner at Agraria San Francisco, and he is also the Managing Partner at Prawn, Coastal Casual, a fast-casual seafood restaurant by Chef Mark Peel in downtown Los Angeles. John is also the Principal at John Shin Consulting and he has worked with several startups and he is an expert at marketing a business during times of crisis. He uses his expertise in not just creating his own business but in helping other companies market their brand more efficiently and effectively.

Jon Fishman is the founder of Bizydev, an NYC-based business development group that creates value for clients and partners through client introductions, strategic partnership formation, capital connections, and creative marketing and innovation. Jonathan has spent over 15 years acquiring and managing over $2b in real estate properties, and he enjoys leveraging his experience, LP/GP relationships, and approach toward value creation to make a real estate project come together.

Stas Chijik is the CEO and co-founder of Billfold POS, a Brooklyn-based cashless payment technology company who revolutionized event-based payment processing, by engineering cashless, RFID bracelets that sync directly with a customer's credit card. Billfolds payment technology helps decrease wait times for customers, while simultaneously increasing the average revenue spent per person at events and venues.

Larry Namer is an entertainment industry veteran. He is the President CEO of Metan Global Entertainment Group and he is also the co-founder of E! Entertainment Television. Larry has been involved in cable television entertainment in new media for over 50 years and he has created successful media companies in Russia, China, and India.

Chris Mursau is the president of Topgrading, a firm that helps companies and individual managers hire top talent. They've been doing this since the early 70s. Chris has been with the firm since 2001, and has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments, and has helped numerous people achieve their best potential. Topgradings list of clients includes many on the Fortune 500. And they also work with small to medium-sized businesses, including nonprofit organizations.

Chris Snyder is the President of Juhll.com and he is also the founder, investor, and managing partner at Banks.com which he acquired in July of 2019. Juhll has flourished over the years due to their internal processes and how they hire and incorporate new employees into their fold. Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B businesses connect with their 'Dream 100' clients, referral partners, and get ROI by utilizing and maximizing the many opportunities that hosting a podcast can offer. He is also the host of the InspiredInsider podcast where he features inspirational entrepreneurs, leaders, and CEOs about how they overcame challenges and struggles in their field. In this episode… During a crisis, many companies find themselves making the tough decisions of what to do with their employees and clients. Many will fall by the wayside while others rise to take their place at the top of the business food chain. And Chris Snyder, President of Juhll, says that how you struggle through a

Carla Morano is the Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Fine and Dandy Co., purveyors of commercial grade and custom-designed wall coverings. Carla is well known as an award-winning Creative Director in the consumer packaged goods and lifestyle industries. Her work has been featured in national and international publications such as Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Allure, and InStyle magazine. Her work has also appeared in major retailers such as Neiman Marcus, Barney's, and Bergdorf Goodman. In this episode… What makes a room pop? Is it the throw pillows? The carpet? Furniture? Often it's something much simpler: the wallpaper. It isn't the most obvious thing in the room, but it makes all the difference. Carla Morano of Fine and Dandy Co. creates new patterns and is changing the way we consider design and customer involvement.  Join Chris Snyder in this week's episode of Snyder's Marketing Showdown as he interviews Carla Morano about the evolution of creative design and how leveraging social media can expand your

Mati Otsmaa is the managing director of Markets Direct Inc. He is a serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in advertising and he has helped several companies find success in getting off the ground and thriving. He has a proven track record on big data financial services, fintech, and even in subscription-based businesses. Mati is one of the original “Mad Men” who worked on Madison Avenue along with major west coast advertising agencies. In this episode... Building an effective marketing strategy is no small feat. Not only do you have to consider the buyer, but you must also take into account the cost of talent, trends, the future of the industry, and your budget. In the last 50 years, advertising marketing has transitioned to direct marketing, creating an opportunity to establish closer relationships with clients and their interest.  Join Chris Snyder in this week's episode of Snyder's Marketing Showdown where he features Mati Otsmaa of Market Direct Inc. Tune in as they discuss the evolution of

Michael Ferree is the founder and CEO of Lead Generation World, an industry leader in generating internet leads and educating clients on how to turn leads into revenue. He has spent more than a decade in the performance marketing industry, providing advice and examples in his publications and in his presentations on the topic of lead management, call center services and online marketing. Michael's passion for helping different companies to find success with the lead generation and performance marketing industry stems from his personal goal of connecting lead gen companies with their perfect clients. In this episode... If you’re a company and you want to hit the right market, you should consider doing lead generation. But first, how do you get leads for your company and what system do you put in place to help consumers decide that you are the best option in the market? Michael Ferree, founder and CEO of Lead Generation World says that it’s all about using the right techniques and connecting with an agency that

Chris Snyder is the President of Juhll.com and he is also the founder, investor, and managing partner at Banks.com which he acquired in July of 2019. Juhll has flourished over the years due to their internal processes and how they hire and incorporate new employees into their fold.  Dr. Jeremy Weisz is the co-founder of Rise25, a company that helps B2B businesses connect with their 'Dream 100' clients, referral partners, and get ROI by utilizing and maximizing the many opportunities that hosting a podcast can offer.  In this episode… The process of creating a cohesive remote team that can work efficiently can be quite daunting. You may worry about who to assign to specific tasks and when to have meetings if your team is globally separated. Fear not, for Chris Snyder offers some insight on how to manage, onboard, and weed out the talented from the pool of potential employees.  Join Chris Snyder, founder of Juhll,  as he is jointed by Dr. Jeremy Weisz of Rise25 Media. In this episode they discuss the best pract