How I Broke That
For better or worse, most business owners have “broken” themselves, their business, or their industry at some point. Josh Chernikoff, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully grown (and broken) three bootstrapped businesses, interviews other entrepreneurs to learn how they built, broke, and rebuilt within their industry. Each episode will simultaneously induce cringes and provide comfort in helping you realize you are not alone in breaking something on your path to innovation.
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Episodes
22 episodes
From Yugoslavia to the US, Medicine to EdTech: The Inspiring Journey of Dr. Jasminka Criley
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Jasminka Criley shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Yugoslavia to becoming a prominent figure in medical research and education in America. She discusses her determination to enter the me...
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27:13
From Sandwich Artist to Subway Superstar: The Michael Fay Story
SummaryIn this conversation, Michael Fay shares his journey from working at Subway during high school to becoming a successful multi-unit franchise owner. He discusses the importance of early experiences in retail, the lessons ...
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35:38
A Journey of Resilience, Innovation, and Jewish Identity: The Devin Schain Story
SummaryIn this conversation, Devin Schain shares his journey from personal challenges, including his parents' divorce, to becoming a successful entrepreneur and the founder of Shalom Learning. He discusses the importance of res...
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34:40
Brindala Mallapa: Empowering Safety and Security
Brindala Mallappa has always been surrounded by extremely smart, strong, and successful women. Her mother was one of seven children – all women – and all well-educated at a time in India when women were not given many chances to learn. ...
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28:43
David Conelias: On Creating Meaning With Milestone C
David Conelias has a, “try it and see,” approach to life. From building and making his own skis to sell, to researching beer and meat products to produce to finally landing in the education space after a successful career as an engineer, ...
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31:47
Sheryle Gillihan: On Motherhood, Career Transitions and Staying True To Your Values
Sheryle Gillihan was born in the Philippines and lived there until she was six. That is when her Air Force father brought her and her mother to America for a better life.But - that life she was privileged to live in ...
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38:41
Brian Beers on Resilience, Support and Building A Community
Brian Beers was born into a family of entrepreneurs. In fact, he was destined to become an owner of a Midas muffler repair shop since two generations of men in his family had been franchise owners.But Beers actually ...
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30:58
Shelley Morris on Small Town Charm, Glass Half-Full and Win-Wins
Shelley Morris is a seasoned strategic consultant & C-suite advisor in multiple industries. AND, that includes more than two decades at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers where she finished as the executive VP and COO....
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26:55
Nathan Hammond on Being a Third-Culture Kid, Creativity and the Ultimate Hallpass
Nathan Hammond has never been afraid to speak his mind or break a rule – especially if it meant he was going to improve his life or, more importantly - the lives of others. As an American-born kid growing up in Austria, he thrived on standing u...
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35:11
Breaking Ground with Barbara “Bobbi” Kurshan
Breaking GroundBarbara “Bobbi” Kurshan has worn many hats over her 30-plus years in the education field but, “ground-breaker” is probably the one that fits her best. Bobbi has never allowed being a “woman in a ...
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29:03
Jamie Weeks on Pumping Up His Business Through Positive Energy and Quality People
Jamie Weeks always knew that he wanted to work hard – and – he wanted to make money. But, it wasn’t until his mid 30’s and a life-changing event that this breaker broke from working for cash for himself to working to create a culture of happine...
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34:38
Funding the Largest Restaurant Delivery Operation in South America | How I Broke That with Michel Eberhardt
In this episode of How I Broke That, we had the pleasure of talking to Michel Eberhardt.Michel Eberhardt has over 25 years of experience in entrepreneurship – 25 years of brilliance and breaks. AND, that includes funding the largest res...
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Episode 8
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30:56
Sunflower Center: Sowing Seeds of Hope in Moldova for Refugees of the War in Ukraine
In this episode of How I Broke That, Meredith Wiedemer, former Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, turned Integrative Health Coach living in Moldova, is breaking the mold and spending every moment of her time supporting refugees as they flee ...
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Episode 7
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40:36
From City Buses to Symphonies — Gil Gutierrez’s Guitarist Success
Gil Gutierrez grew up in a humble home, where he wanted to learn cello but was gifted a guitar instead. His creativity and motivation couldn’t be stopped by small bumps in the road. Gutierrez has several impressive stats, including:...
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Episode 8
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33:31
Breaking Radio, Real Estate, and Restaurants with Mark Bucher
From radio and real estate to restaurants, Mark Bucher has done it all. He’s shattered norms along the way, adding incredible achievements to his list along the way — closing several hundreds of leases in a few years’ time, hosting an entre...
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Episode 7
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33:39
FLOW – Breaking the Business Norm by Bringing in Mind, Body, and Spirit with Lisa MK Ling
“Take a Pause. Breathe in. Breath out. And Smile.”If you’re tired of the stress typical business building brings, Lisa MK Ling is the voice for you. She’s shattering the entrepreneurial norm by bringing the power of healthy minds, bo...
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Episode 6
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34:41
(Pt. 3) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton
Delbert McClinton’s breakage didn’t stop at the stage — this man has been through incredible hardship, from broken hearts to literal heart surgery. But that didn’t stop him from excelling in music or living life as a kind, enthusiastic soul...
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Episode 5
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27:19
(Pt. 2) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton
From playing harmonica in Bruce Chanel’s infamous —seriously, look it up— “Hey Baby,” to touring England alongside the Beatles and spending a night on the town with John Lennon himself, Delbert McClinton has experienced far more fame than m...
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Episode 4
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25:58
(Pt. 1) Shattering Records and Real Life with Delbert McClinton
Delbert McClinton’s life holds lessons of breakage for people of all backgrounds, and he’s coming aboard to share them with us all. The hit musician broke plenty of things throughout his time on stage, from genre norms to racial barriers. H...
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Episode 3
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19:04
Bigger Breaks — Business Sales, Blackboard, and Bonds for Life with John Gamba
Are you looking for your next big break? Maybe for your business, maybe for yourself, maybe even for your bank account? Today’s guest has done it all. He’s the ultimate breaker — breaking himself, the bank, the education industry, and almos...
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Episode 2
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36:30
Breaking Good with Frida, Oprah, and our guest Arianna Davis
Arianna wrote a best-seller about a courageous and world-changing woman who lived to break things, and completely shattered the typical book writing approach in the process. Now, she’s coming aboard to share her own experiences with ...
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Episode 1
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