Elevator 220: Matt Goldbloom is the founder of Common Shelf, a company focused on helping brands grow through retail partnerships and strategy. With a background in scaling beauty, wellness, and pet brands, Matt has worked with national retailers and built strong relationships across the industry.

In this podcast: Matt talks about his path to entrepreneurship, the lessons he’s learned from failures, and the mindset that keeps him moving forward. He also shares why relationships matter more than revenue and how playing the long game shapes the way he builds his business.

Chapters

04:52
The Journey to Common Shelf

12:02
Defining Success and Relationships

14:37
Navigating Wounds and Challenges

21:34
Reflections on Personal Growth

24:19
Embracing Uniqueness and Innovation

30:06
The Purpose Behind Common Shelf

Parker and Sam kick off the Jewish New Year with reflections on family, tradition, and the quirky nostalgia that comes with fall. They talk about the meditative side of going to temple, the beauty in life’s mix of highs and lows, and why perspective and mindfulness help make the year ahead a little brighter.

Parker and Sam discuss the phenomenon of 'Sunday Scaries' among Gen Z, exploring how anxiety related to work impacts mental health. The discussion highlights the generational shift in attitudes towards work and the significance of finding purpose in one's job.

03:06
The Rise of Sunday Scaries

05:50
Understanding the Impact of Job Anxiety

08:25
Navigating Career Choices and Mental Health

11:09
Strategies for Managing Sunday Scaries

Elevator no. 219: Igor Vainshtein is a serial entrepreneur and keynote speaker whose journey from young immigrant to business leader is marked by resilience, reinvention, and perspective. His career reflects both the highs of building companies and the lows of personal tragedy, shaping his outlook on what true success means.

In this Podcast:

Igor opens up about redefining success beyond wealth, why authenticity matters more than ever, and how tragedy clarified his values. He shares his perspective on AI’s role in creativity, the importance of risk-taking, and why his mental motto, “Success is inevitable,” guides both his business and his life.

01:42
Igor's Entrepreneurial Journey

05:55
Redefining Success

11:41
The Pursuit of Happiness

18:28
Authenticity in Life and Business

24:27
The Role of AI in Authenticity

27:16
Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

Parker interviews Sam as he just turned 30! Sam share wins, wounds, and quirks from his 20s touching on family, authenticity, and the role of mental fortitude in navigating life’s inevitable challenges.

Elevator 218: Julia Resnick is a Senior Psychotherapist at Be You Psychotherapy. Specializing in anxiety, OCD, and chronic illness, she draws on her own experiences to connect with clients in their 20s and 30s through empathy, humor, and authenticity.

In this podcast:

Julia shares her journey into therapy, the importance of building trust, and how routines and flexibility support mental health. She talks about the role of AI in therapy, the challenge of overwhelming mental health statistics, and why creating hope and embracing vulnerability are essential for growth.

Parker and Sam break down which skills will matter most in 2030 as AI and technology reshape the workforce. They reflect on why creativity, resilience, and interpersonal connection are becoming more valuable than technical expertise and how education needs to evolve to keep up.

Elevator no. 216: Christy Bowie is a CPA and financial consultant who left the Big Four to build her own firm helping entrepreneurs take control of their tax and financial planning. She combines her corporate experience with a proactive approach to guide small business owners in using their business as a tool to build the life they want.

In this Podcast:
Christy opens up about authenticity in client relationships, the challenges of imposter syndrome, and why flexibility matters in building a dream life. We talk about lessons from corporate America, the role of AI in decision-making, and how entrepreneurs can balance growth with personal fulfillment.

Chapters

02:51
Lessons from the Big Four: Work Ethic and Skills

06:06
The Importance of Authentic Relationships in Business

08:52
Target Audience: Service-Based Entrepreneurs

12:06
Leveraging AI vs. Authentic Intelligence

15:02
Navigating Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Imposter Syndrome

17:54
Building a Business: From Clients to Operations

20:53
The Dream Life: Balancing Work and Personal Goals

26:41
Finding Fulfillment Beyond Business

30:51
Redefining Success and Enough