Bob Knakal is a legendary figure in New York commercial real estate, known for his data-driven territory model, massive deal volume, and unapologetically old-school work ethic. As the founder of Massey Knakal Realty Services (sold for $100M) and now Chairman at BKREA, Bob has shaped both the skyline of NYC and the next generation of real estate professionals.

In this episode, Bob shares how 40 years of fieldwork, 22 boxes of newsletters, and a pandemic walking tour of Manhattan became the foundation of his modern marketing machine. He talks about launching The Bob Knakal Show, staying true to core values while adapting to AI, and how being “out there” isn’t about ego—it’s about client outcomes.

You’ll hear Bob’s brutally honest take on what it takes to succeed in sales, why cold calling still matters, the power of content in real estate, and how office-to-residential conversions are reshaping the NYC market. This conversation is packed with timeless lessons on resilience, relevance, and why liking what you do still beats any business plan.

Main Topics:

• How Bob turned mistakes and cold calls into a $100M business sale
• Why content creation is the modern version of “pounding the pavement”
• The ROI of podcasting, newsletters, and putting yourself out there
• A deep dive on NYC’s office-to-residential conversion wave and 467M tax program
• What young professionals really need to learn (hint: not just Excel)
• Why Bob started his own show—and why your legacy matters
• Lessons in grit, luck, leadership, and working through adversity

Chapters With Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction and Early Career Insights
[00:00:43] Bob Knakal's Life-Changing Advice
[00:01:41] Writing the Book: Selling Buildings
[00:05:17] Reading, Learning, and Staying Sharp
[00:08:44] Is College Still Worth It?
[00:15:22] Market Presence and Content Creation
[00:19:46] Adapting to Change: Tech and Tactics
[00:25:30] The Relentless Work Ethic
[00:26:58] Finding Passion in Work
[00:27:36] Resilience Through Adversity
[00:30:43] Commercial Real Estate Market Changes
[00:34:26] Office to Residential Conversions
[00:39:35] Commitment to New York City
[00:42:46] The Map Room Success
[00:46:58] Launching The Bob Knakal Show
[00:50:24] Inspiring the Next Gen
[00:54:04] Wrap Up & Final Words

Bob Knakal

• Website
• YouTube
• LinkedIn

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David Selinger (aka “Selly”) is the founder and CEO of Deep Sentinel, a security company blending AI with live human monitoring to stop crime in real time. From Amazon to Redfin to AI security, Dave Selinger has built a real-time protection system now scaling fast with $15M in Series B funding from top investors.

In this episode, Selly breaks down how Deep Sentinel works—from crime prediction models and real-time police calls to training AI to spot danger before it happens. He explains how the company went from idea to reality, how it stacks up against traditional alarms, and why his military mentors shaped his leadership style.

This isn’t just about cameras. It’s about making AI useful, delivering outcomes that matter, and building a team with zero tolerance for compromise. You’ll also hear Selly’s thoughts on parenting, college, career detours, and how early obsessions with tech led him from Stanford to Jeff Bezos’s office to the front lines of crime prevention.

Main Topics

• How Deep Sentinel stops crime before it happens using AI and live guards
• Why traditional alarm systems fail — and what real security should look like
• Lessons from military mentors on leadership, discipline, and zero compromise
• The challenge of scaling real-time protection for homes and businesses
• How Selly’s early work at Amazon (with Jeff Bezos) and Redfin shaped his tech mindset
• Raising kids with curiosity, independence, and meaningful support
• Why the future of security depends on speed, customization, and trust

Chapters with Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction and Initial Scenario
[00:00:42] Podcasting and Audience Engagement
[00:02:06] AI and Podcasting Insights
[00:03:17] Real-Life Security Challenges
[00:03:58] Deep Sentinel’s Unique Approach
[00:04:49] Customer Experiences and Success Stories
[00:11:34] Public-Private Partnerships in Security
[00:15:52] Advanced Security Solutions and AI Integration
[00:27:45] Exploring Security Challenges and Solutions
[00:29:27] Military Influence and No Compromise Mentality
[00:33:35] Childhood Passions and Career Pathways
[00:36:02] Parental Support and Personal Growth
[00:41:43] College Education and Career Advice
[00:48:14] Amazon Experience and Innovations
[00:54:23] Founding Redfin and Its Impact
[00:56:29] Deep Sentinel’s Growth and Future

Deep Sentinel

• Website
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• Series B Funding

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Blake Harris is the founder of Blake Harris Law, the largest exclusively offshore asset protection law firm in the United States. With a team spread across four continents, Blake has built a niche global practice helping high-net-worth individuals legally protect their assets through Cook Islands trusts and other offshore strategies.

In this episode, Blake breaks down how his firm grew by narrowing focus, embracing content creation, and rejecting the traditional image of a law office. He explains how social media became a tool for trust-building, why he abandoned domestic estate planning, and how he hires team members from unconventional places — including front desks, social DMs, and international job boards.

This isn’t just about trusts. It’s about creating leverage, working remotely before it was trendy, and building a brand clients feel like they already know before the first phone call. You’ll also hear Blake’s thoughts on confidence, criticism, client education, and why offshore asset protection isn’t just for the ultra-wealthy — it’s smart business.

Main Topics

• The leap from traditional estate planning to niche offshore asset protection
• Why building trust online can be more powerful than in-person meetings
• How Blake hires global talent through unconventional methods
• Dispelling myths around offshore trusts and legal asset protection
• The role of social media in modern law and client acquisition
• Why endurance and content consistency matter more than perfection
• What business owners misunderstand about narrowing focus

Chapters with Timestamps

[00:00:00] The “aha” moment: Going all-in on offshore asset protection
[00:00:58] Running a global, remote-first legal team
[00:04:34] Social media backlash and building trust publicly
[00:10:08] Early influences, legal education, and breaking from tradition
[00:13:05] How Blake finds, trains, and hires team members
[00:17:49] Building brand through action, not credentials
[00:21:27] Offshore trust misconceptions and client fit
[00:27:38] Why Blake refuses to convince — and focuses on educating
[00:29:25] Going 100% offshore: strategy, risk, reward
[00:33:29] Choosing Miami, traveling globally
[00:37:21] Sales, confidence, and building a business that sells itself
[00:38:59] Diversifying marketing beyond TikTok
[00:43:00] Final thoughts on trust, global perspective, and brand-building

Blake Harris Law

• Website
• LinkedIn
• YouTube
• TikTok

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Scott Sheridan is the CEO of Tastytrade, a trading platform and brokerage he co-founded with longtime partner Tom Sosnoff. Together with their amazing team, they’ve built a trading and media empire using a counterintuitive strategy: giving away their best content for free.

In this episode, Scott explains how their “goodwill model” works — from free education on Tastylive to transparent customer service — and why betting everything on authentic content paid off. You’ll also hear his thoughts on broken systems, the future of education, and what separates genuine content from noise.

This isn’t Scott’s first rodeo. He and Tom previously built Thinkorswim — you’ve probably heard of it — which was acquired by TD Ameritrade (now part of Charles Schwab). Today, Tastytrade serves thousands of active traders while Tastylive produces 10 hours of live market content daily, has 447K+ and growing subscribers on YouTube, and their videos regularly get hundreds of thousands of views! Tastytrade is the brokerage platform where viewers can actually execute trades — turning educational content into trading customers.

Inside This Episode with Tastytrade CEO, Scott Sheridan:

• Why “that’s the way it is” is a terrible excuse
• The real reason customer service is falling apart
• How AI can remove gatekeepers and speed things up
• Why insurance and financial products are too complicated
• How Scott thinks about risk-taking in your 20s
• College, cheating, and what education is (and isn’t) worth
• Autonomous vehicles, safety, and the future of driving
• Why Scott has never been on social media
• What makes Tastytrade content actually trustworthy
• The culture loss in remote work — and what to do about it

Chapters:

• 00:34 – Building Tastytrade through free, educational content
• 04:51 – Using goodwill as a business strategy
• 08:06 – Why most firms can’t copy Tastytrade’s model
• 12:25 – Real customer service vs. being treated like a number
• 18:06 – What’s broken in big industries
• 20:17 – “Change the industry” as a mindset
• 26:15 – Encouraging young people to take risks
• 28:40 – College isn’t for everyone (and that’s okay)
• 32:27 – How AI will reshape learning — and teaching
• 34:17 – Riding in a Waymo and the case for autonomous driving
• 40:11 – Social media, screen time, and mental health
• 44:37 – Creating honest content in a hype-driven world
• 46:55 – Why they brought employees back to the office
• 52:06 – From Thinkorswim to Tastytrade
• 54:09 – Who Tastytrade is really for (and how it’s evolving)

Scott Sheridan & Tastytrade:

• Tastytrade: website
• Tastylive: YouTube Channel

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Dr. Shalabh Gupta is the founder of Unicycive, a biotech company working to simplify treatment for dialysis patients. He’s also a physician, former Genentech executive, and someone who thinks deeply about careers, leadership, and the role of AI in healthcare.

In this episode, we cover the problem of pill burden, how to reverse engineer your career, and what most people misunderstand about medical education.

Inside This Episode with Dr. Shalabh Gupta:

• The hidden disconnect in medical education—and how to fix it
• How reverse engineering your goals can reshape your career
• What Dr. Shalabh Gupta learned from Genentech leaders before taking the leap
• The true cost of pill burden—and how Unicycive aims to change that
• How AI is already improving medicine
• What it takes to bring a drug to market
• Why mentorship sharpens your own path

Chapters:

• 00:49 – Medical background and training path
• 02:20 – Education system gaps in career planning
• 05:12 – Asking students where they want to be next year
• 08:20 – Faculty saying they wouldn’t do it again
• 12:23 – Talking to physicians before choosing medicine
• 16:26 – Internal compass and leaving Genentech
• 21:46 – Building resilience and taking calculated risks
• 25:57 – Learning through mentoring others
• 30:46 – AI as augmentation in healthcare
• 37:39 – What physicians actually want to do for patients
• 42:24 – Healthcare system disconnect and access problems
• 45:47 – Staying focused on controllable factors
• 48:40 – Pill burden problem for dialysis patients
• 52:58 – FDA approval and commercialization plans
• 57:45 – Multiple career paths and staying curious
• 59:00 – Final advice on asking questions and seeking knowledge

Dr. Shalabh Gupta & Unicycive

• Unicycive
• Dr. Shalabh Gupta on LinkedIn
• Dr. Gupta’s personal website

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Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.

Get in touch with Eric Kasimov:
x.com/eric_kaz
linkedin.com/in/erickasimov

Credits:
Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

The post Dr. Shalabh Gupta | Unicycive Founder on Biotech, Careers, Pill Burden, AI in Healthcare | EP188 appeared first on KazSource.

Two men talking about fatherhood, presence, and managing expectations. This isn’t a blueprint. It’s a conversation.

Vin Infante has strong views — on work, fatherhood, therapy, homeschooling, entrepreneurship, and what it means to show up as a man. You might not agree with all of it, but that’s the point. These are the kind of conversations that surface things many won’t say out loud. Vin is a former FDNY firefighter and mental performance coach.

What We Talk About:

• Having energy (and protecting it)
• Being a dad, not just a provider
• Homeschooling and college
• Hustle culture, addiction, and why it’s hard to stop
• Tony Robbins
• Bullying, identity, and surviving dark moments
• Expectations (and how they mess with your peace)

Chapters:

• 00:44 – Morning energy and routine
• 02:05 – Presence vs. providing: parenting wake-up call
• 03:23 – Fatherhood and rejecting old models of masculinity
• 05:19 – Work-life integration and entrepreneur burnout
• 07:57 – Designing a day around health, family, and purpose
• 10:40 – School, AI, and why Vin’s homeschooling his daughter
• 15:01 – Regret and the weight of missed moments
• 20:17 – Identity roles: dad, husband, business owner
• 24:00 – Letting go of control and trusting your team
• 27:21 – Expectations, frustration, and Stoic mindset
• 30:31 – Info overload and filtering what matters
• 34:21 – Addiction, dopamine, and emotional disconnection
• 39:40 – Reading, self-reflection, and conscious change
• 40:02 – Therapy vs coaching: how Vin found his lane
• 44:18 – Long-term bullying and its lasting impact
• 51:32 – Suicidal ideation and finding reasons to stay
• 53:45 – Becoming a firefighter and trusting the process

Vin Infante

• Instagram @vin.infante
• Website

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Entrepreneur Perspectives is produced by QuietLoud Studios — a modern media network and a KazSource brand.

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Credits:
Music by Jess & Ricky: SoundCloud

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