202: Behind the Swing: Parkinson’s, Coaching, and The Masters
In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Eric Kaplan, CEO of AXYS Golf. He shares his entrepreneurial journey, detailing how his passion for golf and personal experiences with his father's Parkinson's disease led him to develop a unique coaching methodology.“The more people that you help, the more people that you're able to inspire to teach or to play or, somebody with Parkinson's get back onto the golf course after thinking they would never play again. I have found that my journey has really been built upon helping one person at a time.”Growing up with a father who had Parkinson’s disease deeply influenced Kaplan’s desire to help others, instilling in him a strong sense of empathy and purpose from an early age. Throughout his entrepreneurial journey, the unwavering support he received at every stage played a crucial role in his success, reinforcing the importance of community and connection. A firm believer in the power of manifestation, Kaplan also credits much of his growth to consistently visualizing where he wants to be in life and aligning his actions with that vision.Connect with Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-kaplan-947738111/Check out AXYS Golf: https://www.axysgolf.com/Recorded on 4/14/25
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201: Telling It Differently: A Media Veteran’s Take on PR That Works
In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Jeff Crilley, CEO of Real News Public Relations and host of The Jeff Crilley Show. He explains how his 25 years in broadcast journalism helped him disrupt the traditional PR model. “There are New York PR firms that have really close relationships with Good Morning America and those Wall Street Journal reporters. But here in Dallas, I've yet to meet a PR firm that guarantees anything. They promise a lot. But we get refugees on me from other PR firms that are just, it's like Bugs Bunny's steam coming out of their ears. They're mad because nothing happened at all.”In today’s episode, we’ll explore how providing a daily tip sheet has helped Crilley build trust with both clients and journalists, how cutting out the middleman by giving journalists direct access to sources has streamlined the PR process, and why the future of PR lies in people telling their own stories rather than relying solely on traditional news outlets.Learn more about Jeff at https://www.jeffcrilley.com/Connect with Jeff: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-crilley-7922871/Follow The Jeff Crilley Show Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJeffCrilleyShow/Follow on Jeff on Twitter: https://x.com/jeffcrilleySubscribe to The Jeff Crilley Show YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/jeffcrilleyRecorded on 3/20/25
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#200: The Kassar Brothers: A Legacy of Entrepreneurship
In this special 200th episode of AmiSights, we mix things up—Ami interviews his brother Barak, and Barak interviews Ami. The two dive into their entrepreneurial journeys, shaped by their immigrant background, and explore how risk tolerance plays a role in both business and life. They discuss recent SBA rule changes that impact immigrant entrepreneurs and reflect on the importance of understanding different risk profiles in relationships, both personal and professional.“We saw a lot of people coming to this country, and not all of them, but many of them, taking on different entrepreneurial journeys. We watched them sweat it out and get going. I think that being a part of that immigrant culture also must have—I know it had a lot of impact on me, and I imagine it did on all of us.”In today’s episode, we explore how being part of the immigrant culture shaped the brothers’ path into entrepreneurship, how an entrepreneur’s background plays a critical role in determining their risk tolerance, and how the differences between life and business partners can actually strengthen a business rather than hinder it.Connect with Barak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barak/Check out BKW Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bkw-partners/Recorded on 3/28/25
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199: Burnout to Breakthrough: Mental Health & Success in Entrepreneurship
In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Dr. Sherry Walling, founder and clinical psychologist at ZenFounder, which helps entrepreneurs thrive in business and in life by avoiding burnout and isolation. Dr. Sherry Walling discusses the mental health challenges of entrepreneurs, focusing on the importance of self-awareness, building a supportive team, and maintaining friendships outside of work.“I think it's really important for entrepreneurs to recognize their spouse as their first investor, the first person who said yes to their harebrained idea… The presence of a business is a little bit like the presence of a mistress, right? It's this ever present other thing that is absorbing the attention.”We explore why building a healthy company should not revolve around one person, but instead be systematized in a way that allows it to grow, thrive, and exist independently of the founder. We also discuss the importance of entrepreneurs being well-rounded, with interests and relationships outside of their business, and why securing full buy-in from a significant other is essential before starting an entrepreneurial journey.Connect with Dr. Sherry Walling: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/Check out ZenFounder: https://zenfounder.com/Recorded on 3/13/2025
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198: The Cash Flow Blind Spot
In this week's edition of the AmiSights Podcast, we talk to Michael Hsu, founder and CEO of DeepSky, an outsourced accounting team that specializes in digital agencies, IT outsourcing companies, and digital media properties. He explains why his mission is to “keep it simple” when helping small business owners with their finances.“Entrepreneurs are incredibly smart. If they know what the problem is, if they know what they need to work on, they can solve it. The problem is that, most of the time, they have no clue. They have no clue that they have a cash flow problem. They have no clue that they have a profit problem. They have no clue that they have an accountability problem, or any of that matter. So, it's just helping them to identify what the problem is.”In today’s episode, we’ll discuss why it’s crucial for entrepreneurs to focus on understanding the bottom line instead of getting caught up solely in top-line revenue, emphasizing the importance of mastering financial basics before layering on the more complex ideas often promoted in the business world. We’ll also explore how employees around the globe face similar challenges, regardless of their location.Connect with Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wmichaelhsu/Check out DeepSky: https://www.linkedin.com/company/deepsky/Recorded on 2/11/25
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