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He Built a $25,000,000 Business With Only $15,000: Marc Lotenberg, Founder of Dorsia on RISE | E.22

October 30, 2023 Gary Lipovetsky
He Built a $25,000,000 Business With Only $15,000: Marc Lotenberg, Founder of Dorsia on RISE | E.22
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He Built a $25,000,000 Business With Only $15,000: Marc Lotenberg, Founder of Dorsia on RISE | E.22
Oct 30, 2023
Gary Lipovetsky

In this episode of "Rise," host Gary Lipovetsky dives into the fascinating journey of Marc Lotenberg, a multi-talented entrepreneur and media visionary. Marc has an impressive track record, starting his career in hospitality and making a successful transition to media. He's renowned for creating his own magazine, displaying his innate ability to navigate various industries. They delve into Marc's strategies for cultivating thriving businesses through the savvy use of technology, a skill that has been instrumental in his rise to success.

During the episode, Marc shares a candid account of his turbulent ownership of W Magazine, reflecting on it as a nightmarish period and perhaps the most challenging three years of his life. The conversation then shifts to Marc's pivot from media to the tech realm, particularly with his venture Dorsia, where he's implementing innovative technology for the hospitality industry. The episode also explores Marc's intriguing relationships with the Kardashian family, as well as the thought-provoking discussion on separating art from the artist when it comes to individuals like Kanye West. Marc's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of innovation in various sectors, making this episode a must-watch.


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:03:00 - Guest background 

00:04:55 -Marc’s start in hospitality and transition to media

00:16:24 -How he created his own magazine 

00:35:39 - Marc’s strategy to grow a successful business through technology 
 
00:48:52 - How he got into W magazine 

00:57:24 - Owning W Magazine was a nightmare, the worst three years of Marc’s life. 

01:07:44 - Why he left media and transition to tech

01:19:18 - Dorsia and the implementation of tech for hospitality 

01:38:26 -Marc’s relationship with the Kardashian family

01:41:22 -Kanye west and separating the art from the artist 

01:47:35 - Final thoughts and Outro


Gary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/

Marc Lotenberg: https://www.instagram.com/marclotenberg/

Show Notes

In this episode of "Rise," host Gary Lipovetsky dives into the fascinating journey of Marc Lotenberg, a multi-talented entrepreneur and media visionary. Marc has an impressive track record, starting his career in hospitality and making a successful transition to media. He's renowned for creating his own magazine, displaying his innate ability to navigate various industries. They delve into Marc's strategies for cultivating thriving businesses through the savvy use of technology, a skill that has been instrumental in his rise to success.

During the episode, Marc shares a candid account of his turbulent ownership of W Magazine, reflecting on it as a nightmarish period and perhaps the most challenging three years of his life. The conversation then shifts to Marc's pivot from media to the tech realm, particularly with his venture Dorsia, where he's implementing innovative technology for the hospitality industry. The episode also explores Marc's intriguing relationships with the Kardashian family, as well as the thought-provoking discussion on separating art from the artist when it comes to individuals like Kanye West. Marc's journey is an inspiring testament to resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of innovation in various sectors, making this episode a must-watch.


Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Introduction 

00:03:00 - Guest background 

00:04:55 -Marc’s start in hospitality and transition to media

00:16:24 -How he created his own magazine 

00:35:39 - Marc’s strategy to grow a successful business through technology 
 
00:48:52 - How he got into W magazine 

00:57:24 - Owning W Magazine was a nightmare, the worst three years of Marc’s life. 

01:07:44 - Why he left media and transition to tech

01:19:18 - Dorsia and the implementation of tech for hospitality 

01:38:26 -Marc’s relationship with the Kardashian family

01:41:22 -Kanye west and separating the art from the artist 

01:47:35 - Final thoughts and Outro


Gary Lipovetsky: https://www.instagram.com/garylipovetsky/

Marc Lotenberg: https://www.instagram.com/marclotenberg/