THINK Business with Jon Dwoskin

Dive into an engaging speed round from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Mark Osborne, #1 Best-Selling Selling Author on B2B Marketing & Sales. These quick-fire questions and candid answers reveal best advice, favorite books, and personal insights. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Mark Osborne: Website: ModernRevenueStrategies.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/re_mark_able LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/remarkablemark/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

STEVEN ("STEVE") D. SALLEN joined Maddin Hauser as a law clerk in 1983. Today, he is the president and CEO of the firm. Steve earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan and his law degree, cum laude, from the University of Detroit School of Law. There he served as Case and Comment Editor of the University of Detroit Law Review. Steve concentrates his practice in the areas of real estate law, environmental law, and corporate law. His clients include some of Michigan's most successful manufacturing firms, real estate developers, general contractors, and commercial real estate brokers. He also heads the firm's Environmental Law group and is co-chair of the Real Estate group. Steve applies a problem-solving approach to transactional issues as reflected in the many articles he has had published, including From Lemons to Lemonade; Successful Management of Lease Termination Negotiations Can Lead to New Opportunities For Commercial Property Owners (Michigan Lawyers Weekly, April 21, 2008) and New IRS Rules for Lenders May Help Troubled Commercial Borrowers (Michigan Lawyers Weekly, November 2, 2009). In 2009, Steve developed the Commission-Safe® Marketing Program, a proven system of re-useable tools and checklists, training, and consulting for commercial real estate brokers. This program has made Steve a go-to resource for many of southeast Michigan's premier commercial brokers. Since 2010, Steve's peers have continually selected him for inclusion in the annual edition of Best Lawyers in America® in the area of real estate law and since 2020 in the area of business organizations (including LLCs and partnerships). For several years in a row, Steve also has been named a Michigan Super Lawyer and a Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine©, all in the field of real estate law. What's more, has been recognized in Michigan Lawyers Weekly's 2020 Hall of Fame, named a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of commercial and finance real estate law, and selected for inclusion in the Top Attorneys of North America 2018-2019 edition of The Who's Who Directories. For 20 years, Martindale-Hubbell® has honored Steve with an AV-Preeminent® ranking, its highest peer rating for professional excellence, legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards. Steve resides in an "empty nest" in Orchard Lake, Michigan, with his wife and two dogs. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Steve Sallen:Website: https://maddinhauser.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaddinHauser LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maddin-hauser-roth-and-heller-pc/ X: https://twitter.com/MaddinHauserPC YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maddinhauserlaw *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Brandon Jacobs, CEO and Founder of Current Charging, shares how caring deeply about clean energy drove him to leave a traditional career path and become a leader in EV infrastructure. With experience selling over 2,000 EV chargers nationwide, Brandon breaks down how following his passion, staying responsive, and focusing on real solutions helped him build a fast-growing company that's helping multifamily and commercial property owners increase their value with little to no upfront cost. His approach to entrepreneurship is rooted in caring, listening, and trusting that when you're in alignment with your values, business flows more naturally. Key Takeaways: Caring fuels clarity: You do your best work when you're genuinely invested in what you do. Passion isn't optional: If you don't believe in the product, it will feel like a hard sell. Entrepreneurship doesn't require a leap of faith—just a first step: You can always go back, but not starting is often the biggest regret. Listen before you pitch: Use tools like "the five whys" to uncover the real objection. Simple habits set you apart: Be reliable, respond promptly, and follow through. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Brandon Jacobs:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandon-jacobs-b46a7b25/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Jason Glime joined Spartan Wealth Management as President of Employee Benefits in November 2022 with the goal of leading the company's next phase of expansion. As president, Jason has ultimate responsibility to drive business-development, set up the processes to deliver exceptional customer service and grow the employee benefits clientele and internal team. With more than 25 years of sales and business development experience, Jason specializes in building strong relationships and creating solutions that help companies protect their most valuable assets – their people, reputation and bottom-line. Jason earned a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University. He resides in Birmingham, Michigan with his wife Tiffany and their 2 sons Nathan & Ryan. Jason loves to golf, travel and participating in endurance events. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jason Glime:Website: https://spartanwealth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpartanWealthManagement LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/spartan-wealth-management/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Jon and Jeff talk with LinkedIn expert Brenda Meller, who shares how she turned a personal career pivot into a thriving business helping others maximize their presence on the platform. She breaks down practical strategies for cutting through the noise on LinkedIn, creating engaging content, and connecting meaningfully with your ideal audience—all without needing to spend hours a day online. Key Takeaways: Engagement matters: Write posts like you're speaking to one person and respond to every comment to keep conversations going. Profile strategy is key: Your LinkedIn profile should focus on how you help others, not your life story. Consistency beats frequency: Even one post a week can be effective if it's relevant and targeted. Video and connection tactics: Use vertical video to boost visibility, and send personalized invites and voice messages to strengthen new connections. Brenda Meller is a self-proclaimed "ambassador" of LinkedIn, national speaker, and the Chief Engagement Officer at Meller Marketing, which helps the self-employed, executives, and corporate teams enjoy a bigger slice of the LinkedIn pie. She's a former corporate marketer who "GETS" LinkedIn. Brenda is the author of the book, ""Social Media Pie: How to Enjoy a Bigger Slice of LinkedIn"" and producer of the podcast, ""Enthusiastically Self-Employed."" Connect with Brenda on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/in/brendameller by clicking on MORE and including a note. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com Connect with Brenda Meller:Website: https://www.mellermarketing.com/ LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/brendameller Company Pages: Meller Marketing: linkedin.com/company/meller-marketing-llc Podcast: linkedin.com/company/enthusiastically-self-employed Podcast: linkedin.com/company/experience-rich Book: linkedin.com/company/social-media-pie Instagram: instagram.com/mellermarketing Facebook: facebook.com/MellerMarketing/ YouTube: youtube.com/c/BrendaMellerMarketing TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@brendameller *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Dive into an engaging speed round from THINK Business LIVE with Jon Dwoskin and Steve Griggs, Author and Entrepreneur. These quick-fire questions and candid answers reveal best advice, favorite books, and personal insights. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Steve Griggs: Website: https://stevegriggsdesign.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevegriggsdsgn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevegriggsdesign/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

In this episode, Jon Dwoskin and Craig Zucker discuss the crucial role of proactive legal planning in business. Craig shares how many entrepreneurs skip formalizing agreements early on, leading to preventable conflicts. He stresses the importance of proper documentation and preparing for worst-case scenarios, even in trusted partnerships. Craig Zucker is a shareholder and member of Maddin Hauser's Executive Committee. H co-chairs the firm's Bankruptcy, Restructuring and Debtor-Creditor Rights group. Craig concentrates his practice in bankruptcy and complex insolvency-related matters, serving clients throughout the United States including in New York, Ohio, and Florida. He has a broad range of experience representing debtors and creditors in federal, bankruptcy, and state court proceedings and through out-of-court workouts, mediations, and facilitations. Craig has successfully represented the interests of multi-employer fringe benefit funds, pension funds, health and welfare funds, unions, and retirees in various federal and bankruptcy court proceedings, including Chapters 7, 9, and 11 bankruptcies. He also has gained extensive experience with construction law and construction-related lien and bond rights in federal and state court matters. Craig is AV rated in Martindale Hubbell and has been named in the Best Lawyers in America since 2010. Listed as a Top Lawyer by DBusiness Magazine in litigation-bankruptcy, he also has been recognized as a Michigan Leading Lawyer in the areas of Bankruptcy & Workout Law: Commercial and Creditor's Rights/Commercial Collections Law. Craig was selected by Michigan Lawyers Weekly for induction in their "Hall of Fame" 2023 class, an honor awarded to Michigan legal leaders for their successful careers and valuable contributions to the profession and community. As a presenter at various national and local seminars, Craig shares his extensive knowledge on insolvency, bankruptcy, and debtor/creditor rights. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Craig Zucker:Website: https://maddinhauser.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-zucker-444447220/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MaddinHauser X: https://twitter.com/MaddinHauserPC Firm LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/maddin-hauser-roth-and-heller-pc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@maddinhauserlaw *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

In this episode, Jon Dwoskin and Jeff Gunsberg reflect on the habits they inherited from their fathers—especially the value of consistent follow-up, human connection, and showing up for others. They discuss how small, thoughtful actions leave a lasting legacy. Their conversation also highlights how to apply these timeless principles in today's business world through face-to-face connection and relationship-driven work. Key Takeaways: Why follow-up is more than just good customer service, it's leadership How in-person connection still outperforms digital communication The role of vulnerability, consistency, and caring in business Applying old-school values to modern client relationships Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience Website: https://jondwoskin.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Jeff Gunsberg:Website: https://title-connect.com *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Zainulabedin Shah is a visionary leader with over 18 years of expertise in data strategy, analytics, and AI, renowned for transforming businesses and driving significant growth. As the CEO and Co-Founder of Zeed, he empowers companies to unlock their potential through cutting-edge data solutions. His accomplishments include modernizing data and AI platforms for a $5B global company, resulting in $2M in annual savings, and leading strategy at First Republic Bank, driving a 42% year-over-year sales increase. He also scaled a $2M auto startup into a $70M business with a 143% CAGR, despite having no prior industry experience. As CEO of Zeed, Zainulabedin continues to leverage his vast experience, helping businesses harness the power of data to drive strategic priorities and achieve scalable growth. His expertise extends to executing complex M&A integrations, developing innovative business models, and fostering data-driven cultures. As a podcast guest, Zainulabedin brings valuable insights into data strategy, digital transformation, and leadership, offering a compelling perspective for audiences seeking to understand the intersection of technology and business growth. Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Zainulabedin Shah:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zainulabedinshah/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.