Eliances Heroes in Business

"I commend all other entrepreneurs who are going to be honored on the INC list this year, because whether it's your first time, or your seventh time, I know how hard you have been working." Chris Loeffler, CEO, Chairman, coFounder Caliber Wealth Investment company, INC 5000/500 6 years in a row, current Reg-A, Board of Directors Qwick is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.caliberco.com www.eliances.com

"The main focus is to try to create your own identity. Your identity needs to be a reflection of what your personality is." Jeff Hamilton, designer behind Guess? For Men launch, iconic artisan leather jackets for Bill Clinton to Michael Jordan and in tribute to The Beatles is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.instagram.com/JeffHamilton www.eliances.com

"Be prepared for a lot of rejection. Whether it's people closing the door in your face, or people telling you that you will never make it!" John Paul DeJoria Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board, John Paul Mitchell Systems, Founder & Chairman Emeritus Petron Spirits (acquired by Bacardi $5.1Billion) is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication www.paulmitchell.com www.eliances.com

"When we decided to actually pay for the idea and build Rapyd as it is today, we understood immediately it's a multi-billion dollar company!" Arik Shtilman, CEO CoFounder Rapyd, global FinTech-as-a-service platform $1Billion Valuation raised $140 Million last year is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.Rapyd.net www.eliances.com

"If you have a kid, get them in everything. Get them in as many things that can expose the talent they may have naturally or that they may develop. These are things that can carry on in ways you never know!" David Raibon, actor Ballers with The Rock (Dwayne Johnson), Insecure, Russell Simmon's HBO Def Comedy Jam, former police officer and comedian is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.imdb.me/davidraibon www.eliances.com

"It is possible to make things by hand in the USA. We do use some modern machinery on the front end, but when it comes to making the product, it's Americans building calluses everyday." Pete Roberts Managing Partner and founder Origin, made in the USA, Maine-based Outfitter for combat sports jeans, footwear and nutritional supplements is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.originmaine.com www.eliances.com

'Continue trying to develop yourself. As you try and reach the best version of yourself, you want to contribute that back to society.' Garry Gilliam, pro NFL Player Seattle Seahawks & San Francisco 49ers, Founder The Bridge, all-in-one micro-cities is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.thebridgeecovillage.com www.eliances.com

'Of course HIV is still out there and we should always be concerned about it. We have a treatment for HIV which is different from 20-30 years ago, But we should still be protected and educated about it!' Amanda Lauren, famous ex-girlfriend of Charlie Sheen and model advocating for HIV awareness is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. Instagram: instamanda_lauren www.eliances.com

'Move in a positive direction. If the feedback is negative, Be humble, and adjust your direction to keep you and your team moving forward.' Jocko Willink, Retired U.S. Navy SEAL officer, highly decorated Special Operations Unit of the Iraq War. CEO Eschelon Front, Author "LEadership, Strategy and Tactics" and "Way of the Warrior Kid" Children's book series, Combat Sport and Partner Origin is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.echelonfront.com www.eliances.com

'I was about to lose a job! The company I found was being sold to another big company and so was Reed Hastings. So, the two of us said "what next".' Marc Randolph, CoFounder and first CEO Netflix now $20Billion revenue, author "That Will Never Work: The Birth of Netflix and the Amazing Life of an Idea." is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.marcrandolph.com www.eliances.com

'In 2004, it was the 10th anniversary of the web, and I said "that's interesting." I sat down and I made 10 predictions for the next 10 years, not all of them turned out too well, but my top 3 of them turned out directly into companies!' Adam Cheyer, co-founder 4 successful startups including Siri, sold to Apple is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.adam.cheyer.com www.eliances.com

"Where the next top fighters are.. on XFC!" Try out with the next generation of MMA back as Steve Smith, CEO&Chairman XFC MMA Xtreme Fighting Championships, premier international mixed martial arts is interviewed by David Cogan host of the Eliances Heroes radio show (syndicated). www.xfcmma.net www.eliances.com

"I got to learn from my parents about people, about listening, being kind, and making a positive impact. I wanted to bring those values to our company." Kent Johnson, CEO Highlights for Children magazine, almost 75 years providing joyful learning is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.highlights.com www.eliances.com

'I'm a 9/11 survivor and I have an Asthmatic cough. I will be out in line somewhere and do a small cough, and everybody looks at me. Everybody in the world, rightfully so, is scared!' David Greenberg, New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX)Exec Committee and Board - oversaw a decade of its largest growth from $800 million to $12 billion is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.daviddouglasgreenberg.com www.eliances.com

"Somebody offered debt.com to me, but it was too expensive. Over time the man came to me like clockwork, until finally he called me and I told him- 'this is my number if you don't want it, don't call me again.' And he took it!" Howard Dvorkin, Founder/Chairman debt.com, Americans have over $1Trillion in debt is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.debt.com www.eliances.com

'We are a full service virtual corporate Reality department, that you can hire to work internally with your company. Everything going on right now with Covid-19 like rent deferments, we do those things!' Catherine Bell, Eliances Member, CEO /Founder Key Consultants is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.keyconsultants.com www.eliances.com

"There is a huge amount of opportunity." Steve Olsher, founder, editor-in-chief Podcast Magazine and NY Times bestselling author "What is your WHAT?" is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.steveolsher.com www.eliances.com

'There is always a silver lining to everything! My hope would be that you could use this time reinvent yourselves. Use this time and space to reconnect to what matters most!' Sean Covey, President Franklin Covey Education, reissue "7 Habits of Highly Effective People" is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.franklincovey.com www.eliances.com

'I wanted to do things that made an impact on the world, and also make a living. I was drawn to film and television because I saw the impact it could have, even if it's just a distraction!' Michael Sugar, Oscar-winning producer for his file Spotlight, and many other movies, founder Sugar 23 is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.sugar23.com www.eliances.com

'We took steps to make this our lives. We could've done safer things and we could've done more boring things, but we decided to follow our passion!' Joshua Jay, Andi Gladwin co founders, Vanishing Inc. Magic, appeared on "The Late Late Show," "The Today Show," and "Good Morning America is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.vanishingincmagic.com www.eliances.com

'It's important to know where the trends are starting because, there are a lot of great ideas, and you can take those ideas and springboard them into your own ventures.' Dan Chan, Pre-IPO PayPal, Mentalist, Pick-pocket, Dan Chan International Magician is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.danchanmagic.com www.eliances.com

'The idea of future proofing your business, is really about building a culture that embraces change.' Lisa Levy, Lcubed Consulting, author book "Future Proofing Cubed" is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.lcubedconsulting.com www.eliances.com

'I knew that if I had a finished product company now, I could get consumers to really understand the benefits of ingestible collagen!' Asma Ishaq, CEO Modere, Pioneer of today's billion-dollar collagen market is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.modere.com www.eliances.com

'It wasn't something I set out with a marketing plan, to do!' Sherry Anshara, Creator and bestselling author of Anshara Method of Accelerated Healing & Abundance is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.sherryanshara.com www.eliances.com

'I travel all over the world to talk at conferences and genuinely interact instead of giving out a business card.' Eric Mulvin cofounder Pac-Biz outsourced business support services to never miss a call or question is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.pac-biz.com www.eliances.com

The motivation to get involved in the sign business was passion and 'wanting to leave a legacy for everybody to see!' - Dan Zemel, Owner, Associated Insurance Adjusters Group, LLC; Owner, Fast Signs North Phoenix is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. Facebook page: Fast Signs North Phoenix www.eliances.com

'You're not who you were 5 or 10 years ago, you are who you are now!' Michael Bernoff, President/Founder, Human Communications Institute, Author Average Sucks helping thousands of people rise above average and unlock their new story is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.michaelbernoff.com www.eliances.com

'One of the things I am most proud of is the Cardinals Stadium (State Farm Stadium) has a plaque with (among others) my name on it!' Denise Meridith World's Best Connectors, Deputy Director Federal Bureau of Land Management ($1 Billion budget, Clinton Administration), Eliances Member is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.thewbcs.com www.eliances.com

'If you work hard and apply yourself you can see the world and get paid to do it, and that's exactly what I did for 37 years.' Ed Rapp, President Caterpillar Inc., Chairman ALS Finding a Cure and Executive Board Answer ALS is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.staystrongvsals.com www.eliances.com

"I stand 4ft tall literally, but figuratively as well. Look up to everyone figuratively because we all have value!" Michele Sullivan, Author Looking Up, former President Caterpillar Foundation is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.micheleLSullivan.com www.eliances.com

'Ike's is definitely not just a sandwich shop, it's more like an episode on Food Network!' Ike Shehadeh Founder/Face behind iconic Ike's Love & Sandwiches. 55+ locations, over 800 sandwiches on the menu is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.loveandsandwiches.com www.eliances.com

"It's about being curious, changing your perspective is very important" Terry Jones, CoFounder Travelocity and Chairman Kayak - sold to Priceline $1.8Billion is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.tbjones.com www.eliances.com

Todd Davis, CEO LifeLock, Sold to Semantic $2.3 Billion, Chairman Aesthetics Biomedical and Kadenwood CBD products Carson Palmer spokesperson is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.selectmylevel.com www.eliances.com

'Thinsters are great tasting cookies, the way that your grandmother made cookies!' Sammy Kestenbaum, cofounder That's How We Roll food company: CEO ParmCrisps and Thinsters cookies, Skinny Pop helped raise is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.eliances.com www.parmcrisps.com

'If you love it, go for it.' Nick Turturro, actor Shooting Heroin, NYPD Blue, The Longest Yard, Mall Cop, etc. is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.eliances.com www.heroinfilm.com

'How do you prepare to get into the role you are playing?' Nick Turturro, actor Shooting Heroin, NYPD Blue, The Longest Yard, Mall Cop etc. is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication.

'What is going on in the housing market and where do you see it going?' Mike Miedler, CEO Century 21 $1.5 est. revenue is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.eliances.com www.century21.com

'How do you start a company with $3,000 and a credit card, and build it to a $30Billion market valuation?' Tom Golisano, Founder and Chairman, Paychex $30Billion from $3,000; Author, "Build Not Born" on Amazon is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. (Twitter - @TomGolisano) www.eliances.com

'The number 1 most iconic restaurant in California!' Guillermo Zapata, Founder, Sur Restaurant (Vanderpump Rules) is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.eliances.com www.surrestaurant.com

'I learned the Forensics, I was able to put my marketing and spirituality together, and Offical Lipstick Reader was born!' Anita Miranda, The Celebrity Lipstick Reader, over 10,000 lip prints is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.OfficialLipstickReader.com www.eliances.com

'we sold 500 units in the first 48 hours of launching!' Adam Hendle, Founder Ballsy active men body care products, Previously worked as a General Manager with a company acquired by Google is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.ballwash.com www.eliances.com

'This is the magic tool that you need!' Chris Ronzio, Founder/CEO Trainual business automation and onboarding software growing fast, helped build 6 businesses over $30Million revenue is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.trainual.com www.eliances.com

'I didn't really know if I won or not until I looked at the scoreboard' Jason Lezak, Olympic Swimmer, world's fastest 100M relay split, eight-time Olympic medalist, four-time Olymic gold, International Swimming League General Manager Cali Condors is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.isl.global www.eliances.com

'we wanted to give the best education possible tuition free' Jay Heiler, Founder and President of the Board for Great Hearts Academics and Board is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.greatheartsaz.com www.eliances.com

'My background didn't start in Real Estate' Ashley Bowers, President Homesmart International is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.homesmart.com www.eliances.com

'When I was only 19 I won an olympic gold medal' George Foreman Fmr Heavyweight Champion Boxer, creator George Foreman Grill, now Real Time Pain Relief is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.rtpr.com www.eliances.com

'Ranked top 15th Franchise Law Firm by entrepreneur magazine' Dan Warshawsky, Franchise Lawyer is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.franchiselawyers.com www.eliances.com

'How do you balance being an actor and author starting at such a young age?' Alison Arngrim, Little House on the Prairie badgirl Nellie Oleson, is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. @Arngrim / Twitter www.eliances.com

'Celebrating 100 years in business' Mike Greenawalt, CEO Rosendin, $2B Electrical Contracting Company is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.rosendin.com www.eliances.com

"You Need This to be a Business with Game" Jay Coen Gilbert, Founder CEO B Lab, Founder CEO AND1 sold for $250M, is interviewed by David Cogan founder of Eliances and host of the Eliances Heroes show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.bcorporation.net www.eliances.com