Keye Launches Beta to Revolutionize Access to Premium Content

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

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In today’s world, each one of us is familiar with the predicament of deciding which subscription services are worth spending our hard-earned cash on each month. From online magazines to video, television, and music streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify — even tech tools and platforms like Asana or Slack that help make our jobs easier — there are more subscriptions offered to us these days than ever before. Still, all of us are familiar with how quickly these can accumulate to become a hefty outgoing bill each month.

Unfortunately, these subscription services often tend to be the first things to go when we review the finances — there are only so many new email addresses we can create to restart our free trial, after all. But one startup is looking to change this.

Accessible content

According to Forbes, as of January last year, the global subscription e-commerce market size was expected to reach $904.2 billion by 2026. But New York-based startup Keye wants to make access to subscriptions easier than ever. With a focus on making it more affordable for people to access premium subscription services, the company has just announced the launch of its beta program.

The platform intends to solve the problem of managing too many different subscription payments and free trials, instead offering customers content access with “just a few clicks” and no surprise charges. Keye provides its users with all-inclusive access to thousands of premium articles, courses, and tools from partners like The Information, Codecademy, Grammarly, and more — all for one low price.

With Keye, users no longer need to worry about managing dozens of separate subscriptions or monthly payments for different content providers. Instead, they can enjoy unlimited access to some of the most valuable and relevant content available online, all through one convenient place.

Effortless and Empowering 

“Our mission is to make accessing digital content effortless, so we designed Keye to empower our users, giving them on-demand access to technologies that improve their lives at the best possible value,” says Paolo Fornasini, co-founder of Keye. “Our vision is to be the go-to solution for flexible access to subscription content. We are a content discovery platform for users and a subscriber growth engine for our partners.”

The goal is to “bridge the gap” between creators and consumers so that the platform can serve as the “Keye” to all the subscriptions anyone will need. “We’ve been engineers, product managers, bankers, and consultants,” says Fornasini. “Now, we’re eager to build a better subscription solution for everyone. We’re excited to offer a solution that simplifies the way people access and consume content. Our goal is to make it easy and affordable for anyone to stay at the cutting edge and keep developing their skills, whether they’re a student, a professional, or an independent knowledge worker.” He adds that as many things in our lives continue to get more expensive, “we should not feel like we have to cancel subscriptions and sacrifice the things that help make our lives easier”.

Users can access content as often as they want until they run out of credits. For a limited time, Keye is free for seven days and only a $3.99 recurring monthly payment after the trial expires. No credit card is required when signing up for the free trial, and users can cancel at any time.

But, is there a catch? What makes it so affordable? Keye uses a credit system to make sure subscribers can use all the services they want. When using Keye credits to access a site, users will be able to use it for 24 hours. If they want to keep using it after that, they can simply spend more credits to extend their access.

Premium content

Keye’s beta program is available to all users for a limited time. During the trial, users will have access to over 20 premium content partners, with new partners being added regularly. Keye also works as a chrome extension so that users can save more time and money as they browse, breeze past paywalls without signing up, and seamlessly use all of Keye’s features.

Under the trial, users can sign up for 30 days with no commitment. Doing so also provides them with credits to unlock their favorite premium content, instant access to over 20 productivity tools, 500 streaming classes, 1,000 paywalled articles, and millions of books. Early users will also receive an offer to keep using Keye at a special reduced price once their trial is up.

“We’re thrilled to be able to offer this program to the public and look forward to hearing feedback from our users,” says Rohan Parikh, CEO of Keye. “We believe Keye has the potential to change the way people access and consume content, and we’re excited to see where this beta program takes us.”

Find out more about Keye on their website.

Jenna Lee’s “Heavenly Creatures” Asks How Much are We Attached to our Past?

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

Jenna Lee’s debut novel, “Heavenly Creatures,” is a retelling of the Buddhist legend of Avalokitesvara and Mahasthamaprapta, influenced by eastern and western spiritual traditions. The legend tells how, thousands of years ago, Tara and her brother were eaten by wolves after their mother abandoned them in the forest. However, Tara doesn’t remember that until she meets Sun Wukong, the heavenly Monkey King. Tara begins having dreams of her past lives, and Sun Wukong persuades Tara to embark on a spiritual quest to discover the meaning behind her present-day traumas by exploring her past lives.

Jenna Lee has been studying spirituality since she attended Phillips Exeter Academy in New Hampshire 13 years ago. She’s taught meditation at UC Berkeley and has studied in Nepal to further her education in healing her ancestral patterns to then help others. 

It wasn’t until her time living in South Korea learning about Korean and Chinese philosophy, history, and culture that she became academically invested in generational patterns. “As a Korean-American, I had only grown up learning about American and European history,” Lee shares, “and learning about eastern philosophy helped me to think differently about the world and my place in it.”

After some soul-searching, Lee decided to quit graduate school in South Korea at the end of 2021. “I was feeling pretty lost,” she admits. “I began writing for 30 minutes to 6 hours a day, and the book finished itself in two months.” She says she took her life’s experiences in spirituality to retell the Buddhist legend of the two bodhisattvas. It was around this time she went to Nepal for 38 days of intensive meditation. She cites her teacher in Nepal as her inspiration to finish the book: “He is basically the Buddhist shopkeeper in the story.”

For the past decade, modern psychology has been exploring generational trauma and how it relates to the present individual. But eastern philosophy and psychology already have generated extensive texts on this topic for centuries — if not longer. 

According to the American Psychological Association dictionary, generational trauma is a psychological and physiological event in which the descendants of a person that experienced a traumatic event show adverse emotional and behavioral reactions to that event as if the descendants experienced it themselves. Essentially, it means that an individual can inherit trauma from their ancestors. “It’s like inheriting your parents’ habits,” Lee says. “When you go to the doctor, they ask if heart disease runs in the family — all this is part of generational trauma or generational patterns.”

There are different types of generational trauma, but an important one related to Koreans and which has informed “Heavenly Creatures” is han, an emotion related to grief or resentment. According to John M. Glionna, han is “intensely personal, yet carried around collectively, a national torch, a badge of suffering tempered by a sense of resiliency.” 

Most Korean literature has a happy ending, but more recently there has been a touch of sadness in some classic, beloved stories. It is through that national suffering, as well as her own personal life experiences, that Lee felt propelled to write “Heavenly Creatures.”

“The main theme of the book,” recites Lee, “is forgiveness and acceptance. The [difficult] secret to healing generational trauma is coming to a place of complete and loving acceptance of the past.” 

Lee says that it’s not about pointing fingers and washing your hands clean of accountability. Rather, it’s about recognizing that trauma is there, acknowledging it, and healing from it. “That process can be difficult,” Lee concedes, “but the rules are simple.” 

Through meditation, people can recognize where their hardships come from. When a person gets deep enough into their meditation, their subconscious can bring awareness to patterns — generational patterns — which offer ways to change or improve them. Meditation provides the opportunity to analyze how one’s character is molded by ancestral habits. 

It is through Tara’s spiritual quest that Lee hopes to bring more happiness into the world. As an expert in healing generational patterns, improving confidence, and enhancing relationship emotional intelligence, she hopes everyone can learn something from “Heavenly Creatures.” Not only is it a good fantasy, but it holds valuable eastern teachings that may shed some light on one’s own healing journey. “This book,” reassures Lee, “is for anyone who’s ever felt alone in life. You’re not as alone as you think.”

Jenna Lee believes that all people are enlightened beings striving to embody their unique strengths in the world. She helps people heal generational patterns of self-sabotage to embrace the highest versions of themselves and follow their highest calling. Her goal is to provide a unique combination of spirituality and coaching to help people–especially women–achieve radical transformation in their lives. You can learn more at her website, The Consciousness Coach.

Financial Expert and Educator Dylan Shively Empowers Clients to Take Control of Their Finances

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

Dylan Shively, a dynamic financial expert and educator, is making waves in the world of credit and finance. With his extensive knowledge and experience, he’s dedicated to helping people understand how to turn credit into cash and use it to their advantage.

As a proud Army veteran, loving husband, and devoted father, Dylan is a true asset to any community. With his infectious energy and passion for education, he makes finance and credit not only understandable but also exciting. He’s a supportive friend and advisor, always ready to help others reach their full potential.

Financial literacy is the foundation of building a secure and prosperous financial future. Without a solid understanding of credit and finances, it’s easy to fall into debt, miss out on opportunities for financial growth, and struggle to make ends meet.

One of the most important aspects of financial literacy is understanding credit. This includes knowing how credit scores are calculated, how to use credit responsibly, and how to avoid common pitfalls that can lead to debt and financial distress. A good credit score is crucial for accessing loans, mortgages, and credit cards, and it can even impact your ability to get a job or rent an apartment.

But financial literacy goes beyond just credit. It also includes understanding how to create and stick to a budget, saving for retirement and emergencies, and making smart investments. These skills are essential for anyone who wants to achieve financial stability and independence.

That’s where people like Dylan come in. As a financial coach, he helps guide individuals and families toward financial literacy and success. He also offers personalized advice and support and helps individuals create a financial plan that aligns with their goals and values. Learning about credit and finances is essential for anyone who wants to achieve their financial goals, and having someone like Dylan to guide and support can make all the difference in building a strong and stable financial future.

“I want people to remember me as someone who always poured into others and made people feel “rich and happy” when being around me even if that isn’t their actual situation,” says Dylan. “I believe real estate is a great way to build wealth, and if I can help more people understand how to fix their credit, and how to use it properly, then more people can start creating wealth for their families too.”

Whether you’re looking to buy your dream car, start a family, or simply want to take control of your finances, Dylan is the person you want in your corner. He’s a true friend and advisor, and his clients always walk away feeling informed, empowered, and ready to achieve their financial goals.

For more information about Dylan Shively and his services, please visit his Facebook page or follow him on Tiktok.

What My Tinder Date Taught Me About Inclusivity

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

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Dr. Liz Wilson, behavioral scientist and founder of Include Inc, has a bone to pick with Erasmus. The 16th-century philosopher said, “In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king,” implying that greater ability equals greater success. 

Dr. Liz bucks the scholar’s proverb by asserting that success depends on the environment rather than one’s ability. Admittedly, her unique perspective on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) comes from an unlikely source — a Tinder date

What Dr. Liz learned about DEI during a Tinder date 

One year shy of 40, Dr. Liz found herself on the dating scene. What’s more, she was attempting online dating for the very first time. She signed up for a Tinder account, created a dating profile, and met the first matches with a valiant effort. After 17 failed matches, however, she found she had lost all appetite for chit-chat over technology. 

“I cut the texts and emails short by telling match number 18 that if he wanted to meet me for a drink, then I was happy to get to know him in person,” she recalls. “That’s how I went into the date without much more than a profile photo.” 

In terms of knowing what to expect, Dr. Liz did not have much to go on. But armed with a Ph. D and an eight-hour workday to e-stalk her date, Dr. Liz pieced together a profile worthy of a forensic scientist. The investigation took a turn, however, when she uncovered an obscure news story saying her upcoming date had played for a rugby team called the Australian Deaf Wallabies. 

“The only word that caught my attention was ‘deaf,'” remembers Dr. Liz. “The next thing I know, I’m googling how deaf someone has to be to qualify for the Deaf Wallabies. Only three things kept me from canceling that date. First, I didn’t want to be ‘that person.’ Second, I memorized the sign language alphabet at seven years old. And third, his profile pic was not one I cared to turn down.”  

That evening, Dr. Liz met her date in a crowded burrito bar. The restaurant was so noisy that she found herself faking her way through most of the conversation. “I couldn’t hear a single thing he said,” Dr. Liz recalls. “Ironically, he understood every word I said to him that night because he could read my lips. In that environment, I found that I was the disabled person; I was disabled by my environment.” 

Dr. Liz’s takeaway from the date was profound. “We create disabilities when we create environments,” she says. “Ultimately, environments determine who is able and who is not.” 

That evening, Dr. Liz realized that excluding environments is nothing more than a human construct. In addition, she took her insight one key step further. “If we can create exclusion, we can create inclusion,” she reasoned. “After all, we create lights to allow us to see in the dark and ladders to allow us to reach greater heights. Inclusion is about breaking down barriers, making accommodations, and creating environments where everyone thrives.”

 

How to create the environments that lead to an inclusive world 

Though Dr. Liz’s concept for DEI is revolutionary, she is not the first to put the idea forward. In fact, her Tinder date happens to be a modern twist on H. G. Wells’ 1904 short story, “The Country of the Blind.” 

In the story, a traveler named Nuñez finds his way into a hidden Ecuadorian Valley isolated by steep mountains. While exploring the valley, he is struck by the oddity of a city filled with windowless houses and carefully curbed pathways. Eventually, he discovers the valley’s entire population has adapted over generations of blindness. 

Nuñez decides to use sight as a means of ruling over the valley but is quickly thwarted. He discovers that even simple daily tasks are challenging to carry out in a city designed for people who cannot see. The valley’s residents pity and care for him, though he eventually leaves the isolated valley, never fulfilling his plan to become king. 

Well’s fable illustrates the same lesson as Dr. Liz’s Tinder date — when it comes to inclusivity, environment trumps ability. In other words, in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man would probably not be king after all. Were such a place to exist, the environment would enable people without sight to succeed. 

“The first step to creating a world where people are included is equipping people to be inclusive,” Dr. Liz asserts. With this goal in mind, she designed the groundbreaking practical approach to including all people and intersectionalities using the 8-Inclusion Needs framework.

Dr. Liz envisions a world where people value differences. “The exclusion people with disabilities face is not due to differences,” she explains. “That exclusion is due to the barriers we put in people’s way. Celebrating labels will not enable us to achieve inclusion. The way forward lies in designing environments where all people thrive.”

How Solar Exclusive CEO and Founder Rich Feola Revolutionized the Solar Industry

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

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Solar Exclusive Founder Rich Feola had already experienced the biggest pain point in solar power sales when selling door-to-door in his 20s. He noticed that homes that were supposed to be ‘warm’ leads provided by a marketing company, often already had solar services, didn’t want them, or didn’t even live at the address anymore. 

‘Why weren’t any above-board solar marketing companies providing truly exclusive leads?’ he asked himself. 

It took him nearly a decade— and the help of exclusive teams at YouTube and Google — to solve the problem completely and cause a revolution within his industry. 

Feola founded Solar Exclusive to be the top solar marketing firm that provides truly exclusive, regional leads. To date, they’ve delivered more than two million leads to 2,500 clients across 286 markets. And the solar companies he works with appreciate it — Solar Exclusive is an eight-figure-earning digital marketing firm that brings in $4 million in revenue each month. 

The firm’s clients include solar sales companies, installation firms, and organizations, including independent operators.

“Everything we do is in an exclusive nature. It’s very common for solar lead companies to resell leads — the leads get repeated, and they get called by multiple solar companies, making companies have to drive their prices far too low because there are too many people competing, but not us,” Feola said.

Seeing the Light

For those not familiar with the solar industry, almost all sales begin with a marketing company that provides leads generated in numerous ways. This is because the solar companies are direct sellers, often without brick-and-mortar stores that would-be customers can visit.

Instead, they rely on teams of salespeople — on the phone and door-to-door — to make sales. And since the sales, installation, and servicing of solar power equipment is niche, they work from lists of warm leads provided by a slew of solar marketing companies across the country. 

The big problem is that many of these companies provide far fewer exclusive or warm leads than the lead clients to believe.  The reason is that some of the most well known choose to share their data among a buyer’s competitors,rather than provide exclusive leads. 

Feola set out to change that by figuring out how to provide high-quality digital marketing services — including lead generation, follow-up, and appointment setting — to the entire industry. 

Data Driven

Feola is proud of his above-board practices and data-driven methodology and always happy to talk about how he accomplishes what he does on behalf of his clients. 

When he started, he was focused on making sure the leads that Solar Exclusive provided were both exclusive and region-specific. He began his mission by collecting nearly untold amounts of online data about the industry — including how, where, and when people search for solar services and who they eventually end up contacting. YouTube and Google were two places where he placed most of his ads, collected much of his data, and generated many leads. 

The data-backed leads he began producing yielded far better results than any marketing company he or his colleagues had ever encountered. 

Solar Exclusive’s clients almost immediately reported a significant uptick in sales, lower marketing costs, and closing more deals while running fewer and better-targeted ads through Feola and his team. 

Upon learning how he was using their data to improve his industry, YouTube and Google were impressed enough by the scientific approach that they offered unreleased strategies to him and the Solar Exclusive team. At the time, he was heading a small solar marketing firm, and the idea that these supersites wanted to assist his testing efforts was incredibly impressive.

Today, Google provides Feola with access to a dedicated team at their San Francisco campus, and they continue to give him a leg up on YouTube as well.

Working directly with two data collection giants has allowed Feola and Solar Exclusive access to information, strategies, ideas, and tools yet to be available to the public. And since Feola still has the entrepreneurial spirit he did in his 20s, he continues to improve his industry and keep Solar Exclusive the go-to name in solar digital marketing.

Stellar Staff

Solar Exclusive is known for its data-heavy methodology, but its Founder sees the organization’s real strength in the combined experience of its staff, which is over 40 people strong.

“Almost every account manager at Solar Exclusive has, at one time, been a door-to-door or phone-led solar salesperson themselves,” said Feola. “Having this background lets them truly understand the solar sales industry and its issues from the inside. That’s why I hire them. I used to do door-to-door myself and still often think about what I learned back then.”

Feola’s founder story is a truly inspiring tale that exemplifies how each of us can impact our industry with enough drive, motivation, and dedication. 

About Rich Feola and Solar Exclusive

Rich Feola is the Founder of Solar Exclusive, an 8-figure marketing company that generates unique, qualified leads and appointments for solar companies across the nation. Solar Exclusive has been featured in Digital Journal, Yahoo Finance, NBC and FOX among other publications. 

Scent Theory Launches Mood Enhancing Hand Soap Collection Using Fragrance Technology and the Power of Scent to Boost Your Mood

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

From the calming scent of white chamomile to the energizing aroma of sparkling ginger, the new foaming hand soap collection from Scent Theory supports the science-backed, mood-boosting effects of fragrance in personal health and self care.

Launching Spring 2023, Scent Theory, a luxury-minded personal care brand exclusive to Walmart, announces their newest foaming hand soap, ‘Mood’ collection. True to their tagline to ‘Take a moment to get away any time of the day,’ this collection was created using fragrance technology to harness the power of scent, evoke memories, inspire emotions, and boost mood. All while gently cleaning your skin and bringing you a momentary escape every time you wash. The collection is formulated with natural fragrance ingredients shown to elicit positive emotions and developed using Olfactory research and consumer insights.  

Scent Theory is proud to offer their customers a product that is at the intersection of function and style, between value and luxury. This line also marks the launch of our newly redesigned bottle with a sleeker and more modern silhouette and a wrap label that is designed to raise the sophistication level of your everyday soap.  Additionally, this is the first Scent Theory collection featuring a more sustainable bottle which is now made from 25% post consumer recycled material. The collection is proudly made in the USA. 

The hand soaps available in this limited-edition Mood collection include:

Calm: Relaxing and peaceful notes of White chamomile, soothing sandalwood, salty air 

Happy: Combining the fruitiness of Red Mango and zesty lime, and joyful scents of Island Hibiscus & Teakwood.  

Awake: Embracing notes from sunny yuzu, sparkling ginger, and energizing citrus blooms 

“Providing a transportive experience is at the heart of everything we do.  We understand that scent can have a massive impact on mood and so each featured scent in the collection has been carefully crafted to elicit a desired mood. We loved the idea of being able to give our customers the chance to have a heightened sensorial experience every time they wash their hands,” says Amy Alperin, Head of Product innovation.  

Scent Theory’s Mood collection is now widely available exclusively in-store and online through Walmart starting at $2.84.

About Scent Theory:  

Scent Theory creates sensorial self-care products that enhance consumer’s daily lives!  The US-based manufacturer aims to  provide consumers with a self care escape every time they wash – at an affordable price.  All Scent Theory products are enriched with essential oils and free of parabens, phthalates and harsh chemicals.

To learn more about Scent Theory & their products, click here. 

Where’s the Waiter? Xina AI is Set to be the Best AI Restaurant Ordering System in 2023

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

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Being in a restaurant is supposed to be a pleasurable experience; however, minor issues can have a significant impact on the overall enjoyment of a meal. It is not uncommon for customers to arrive ready to begin their meal, only to discover that something is missing and the server is not available.

The problem

Restaurant managers often confuse great effort with great customer service. Here’s the common scenario, the food is delivered, and the waiter leaves to attend to another table.  The customer realizes that they need something before they can start eating and is now waiting to get the server’s attention. The server leaves the second table and heads to the kitchen, leaving the customer even more frustrated. When the server finally returns to the dining area, the customer, for the second time, must get their attention, request the item, and once again wait for the server to go back and forth to the kitchen. This is a great effort on the server’s part but not great service for the customer.

Situations like this are common in the restaurant industry. The demands of a server’s job can cause waitstaff to become overwhelmed, and minor details may be overlooked. Furthermore, some restaurants may be understaffed, making it difficult for waiters to meet the needs of every customer on time. These issues, however, can be avoided by implementing the Xina Call Server system.

One Call Away

The way patrons communicate with wait staff in restaurants is evolving with Xina Call Server. Thanks to this cutting-edge technology, diners no longer have to look for a waiter just to ask for a condiment or utensil. A QR code at each table can be scanned by diners, and their waiter will come over. Diners can also send a request via the chat box, eliminating the server’s back-and-forth trips to the kitchen.

The Xina Call Server helps the restaurant staff as well as the diners. Waiters and waitresses are better able to provide excellent service to all of their patrons if the process of making requests is streamlined. It’s great for the wait staff because it helps them relax and enjoy their jobs.

The Xina Call Server is powered by cutting-edge technology developed by robotics and automation industry pioneer Quartile 3 Robotics. The company led by visionary Carl Sconnely has the know-how to provide consistent and trouble-free service to its clientele.

Conclusion

Reports have found that the typical dining out experience includes a wait time of 15 to 25 minutes. In addition to revolutionizing the restaurant industry, Xina Call Server can greatly enhance the dining experience by increasing productivity and decreasing wait times.

Xina also facilitates enhanced customer data collection and analysis. This can be a great way to gather feedback from customers and gain insight into how to enhance the service you provide.

The customer and the restaurant can both benefit greatly from using Xina. The restaurant’s efficiency, customer wait times, and atmosphere can all benefit from this technology, and it may be a good investment for a restaurant to make if it wants to survive in the modern business environment.

Elevate Your Business Game: 10 Coaches To Follow in 2023

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

Are you looking to take your business to the next level in 2023? Sometimes all it takes is a little guidance and accountability to achieve your goals. That’s where business coaches come in. They provide invaluable insights, help you develop a clear strategy, and hold you accountable for your progress. But with so many coaches out there, it can be overwhelming to know where to start. Fear not, we’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list of the top 10 business coaches to follow in 2023. From big names in the business to new stars on the rise, these coaches are sure to have the knowledge and advice you need to achieve all that you can.

1. Tony Robbins Tony Robbins is a world-renowned business coach, author, and motivational speaker. He has helped millions of people achieve their goals and reach their full potential. With his electrifying presence and infectious enthusiasm, he has helped transform the lives of countless individuals around the world. His groundbreaking work in personal development has made him a household name and a sought-after speaker at events and conferences worldwide. 

Known for his signature fireworks and life-changing seminars, Robbins has a unique ability to inspire people to take action and achieve their goals. His best-selling books, including “Awaken the Giant Within,” have become must-reads for anyone looking to improve their lives and achieve success. If you’re looking for a coach who can help you unlock your full potential and take your business to the next level, Tony Robbins is a name you won’t want to overlook.

2. Grant Cardone 

Grant Cardone is a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and business coach. Cardone is known for his no-nonsense approach to business coaching. With his no-holds-barred approach and infectious enthusiasm, he has helped transform the lives of countless individuals and businesses around the world.

As a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur, Cardone has built a reputation for his unrelenting focus on success and his commitment to helping others achieve their goals. He is the creator of the 10X Rule, a philosophy that encourages individuals to set their sights high and aim for ten times their current level of success. His best-selling book, “The 10x Rule,” has become a must-read for anyone looking to achieve extraordinary results in their personal or professional lives. With his unparalleled energy and unshakeable determination, Grant Cardone is a coach who can help you push past your limits and achieve the success you deserve.

3. Hayley Austin

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Hayley Austin is an award-winning business coach who specializes in transformational coaching for dynamic, ambitious entrepreneurs, business owners, creatives, and professionals. With her extensive experience and knowledge in NLP, hypnotherapy, and life coaching, she offers personalized coaching and mentoring to help individuals unlock their full potential and achieve their business goals. Coming from a senior corporate background, she has a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities that businesses face, and she uses this to support and develop her high-profile clients.

Aside from coaching, Hayley is also an accomplished author, having published her first book “Freedom from Anxiety” in 2019. She is also a regular contributor to the CAM industry through her blogging and articles, which are regularly featured in the press and media. With her expertise in stress management, performance improvement, and business coaching, Hayley Austin is definitely one business coach to watch in 2023.

4. Craig Tomanini 

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Craig Tomanini is a business coach who brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With over 30 years of experience in utilizing technology to streamline business operations, he has developed a proven methodology for working with clients to help them achieve their goals. 

Tomanini is passionate about educating and empowering businesses to leverage technology to establish operational efficiencies, resulting in measurable scalability. He believes that technology is a powerful tool that can be used to help businesses operate more effectively, and he works closely with his clients to identify the areas where technology can have the greatest impact. As an international speaker, Tomanini is dedicated to sharing his knowledge and expertise with others.  Whether you’re a small business owner or the CEO of a large corporation, Craig Tomanini can help you harness the power of technology to take your business to the next level.

5. S. Paul Moehring 

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Paul Moehring is a highly experienced business coach and consultant who has made it his mission to help small businesses and startups grow and scale. With over 20 years of experience working with businesses across a range of industries, Moehring has developed a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in today’s competitive marketplace. He is known for his ability to help businesses develop strong leadership skills, improve communication, and streamline operations. 

Moehring has a proven track record of helping businesses achieve their goals and reach their full potential, and his expertise is highly sought after by business owners and entrepreneurs around the world.

6. Jerome Hartigan 

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Jerome Hartigan is a business coach and sales strategist with an impressive track record of success. He brings over 30 years of experience in sales and marketing to his work, providing invaluable insights and guidance to businesses of all sizes and industries. 

As a business coach, Hartigan is renowned for his ability to help companies create a sales-driven culture that inspires and motivates teams to achieve their goals. He understands that building a strong sales team requires more than just hiring the right people; it requires a cohesive sales strategy, clear communication, and effective leadership.

7. Sara Wisniewski 

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Sara Wisniewski is a business coach and mentor who specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners develop effective marketing strategies. She has over 10 years of experience in marketing and has worked with businesses in various industries, including fashion, beauty, and wellness.

Wisniewski focuses on helping businesses develop a strong brand identity and effective marketing campaigns.

8. Kirsten Roldan 

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Communication is key in any relationship, and this couldn’t be truer in the business world. That’s where Kirsten Roldan comes in. With over two decades of experience in corporate communication, Roldan has mastered the art of crafting effective messages that resonate with internal teams and external audiences. 

She understands that clear and concise communication is essential to the success of any business, regardless of the industry. Whether you need help with internal communication between departments or external messaging to customers and clients, Roldan is the go-to expert for developing effective communication strategies that will take your business to the next level.

9. Blessing Diana 

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Blessing Diana is a true entrepreneur’s fairy godmother, with a passion for helping new businesses launch and thrive. With her magical startup coaching powers, she has helped countless entrepreneurs turn their dreams into reality. Diana has a wealth of experience under her belt and has worked with startups across a diverse range of industries, from the latest tech ventures to trendy retail outlets and stylish hospitality establishments.

Her specialty lies in crafting solid business plans and developing effective marketing strategies to ensure her clients’ success. So if you’re a budding entrepreneur looking to turn your dreams into reality, Diana is the coach for you!

10. Margaret Page

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Margaret Page is a highly experienced business coach and consultant with over two decades of experience in executive coaching. She is recognized for her expertise in leadership development and has worked with businesses across various industries. 

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Ukrainian Business Forum Continues to Empower US-Based Ukrainian Entrepreneurs with New Event

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

On February 26, 2023, a Manhattan-based G Gallery hosted a hybrid entrepreneurial panel event “Logistics and transportation business in the USA”. It adds to a series of events under the umbrella of the Ukrainian Business Forum (UBF) led by a Ukrainian-born international entrepreneur Denys Kanel and his partners Yurii Yurkovsky and Artem Sauliak. The event is sponsored by the event organizers the Ukrainian USA & Canada network, and the digital agency E-PR. 

The mission of UBF is to bring together Ukrainian entrepreneurs and companies and give business owners the tools they need to succeed, regardless of their industry, size, or location. Denys believes that the program’s main goal is to connect Ukrainian businesses all around the world, both in person and virtually. He is passionate about helping entrepreneurs learn, providing them with valuable resources, and giving them access to the best opportunities to expand their businesses. UBF focuses on three key areas of growth: networking, education, and mentoring.

This time, UBF’s event focused on logistics and transportation business. Many US businesses in the transportation industry faced a visible decline in 2020 when the pandemic first hit, and the sector is now still recovering from the drop. It means that entrepreneurial opportunities are growing, and those interested in starting an enterprise in the sphere of logistics and transportation are now at an advantage. 

With this knowledge in mind, Denys Kanel and his fellow organizers made sure the event covered all the crucial industry news and trends and offered participants relevant, actionable knowledge they could apply to their entrepreneurial ventures. 

“At UBF events, we always strive to deliver useful up-to-date information to provide Ukrainian entrepreneurs with knowledge and opportunities to grow their enterprises or launch new businesses abroad. Besides, UBF promotes effective networking and mentoring to facilitate stronger international business ties,” comments Denys.

 

As usual, UBF’s strong suit is the selection of speakers for every event, and “Logistics and transportation business in the USA” was no exception. The event featured both offline and online speakers to allow for more interactivity and erase physical borders between industry experts and participants. The in-person speaker delegation consisted of: 

  • CJ Karman, founder and CEO of EZLOGZ Inc.
  • Denys Paniv, Co-Owner and CEO of Alvil Trucking Inc.
  • Alex Popovych, CEO, Founder of VISTA Transholding Inc.
  • Vasyl Kushnir, CEO of Start CDL Inc.

All the speakers are experienced entrepreneurs with years of experience in the logistics and transportation industry under their belts. They discussed their own path to business success and analyzed other real business cases. Each case study served as an illustration to show participants how to start, grow, and scale a logistics and transportation business in today’s economy. 

Denys Kanel and his team also invited two stellar online speakers

  • Mustafa Nayyem, Head of the State Agency for Restoration and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine;
  • Volodymyr Bondarenko, Deputy mayor of the secretary of the Kiyv Government in Ukraine.

The conversation with Volodymyr Bondarenko was especially multifaceted and fruitful. Apart from talking business, Bondarenko told event participants how Kyiv residents and entrepreneurs live today, how many Kyivans have now returned from forced immigration, what are the internal displacement trends, and what are the main problems the city experiences due to regular air strikes. 

In addition, speakers provided the Ukrainian business community in the US with crucial information about the operational assistance Kyiv needs in the future as well as their expectations from Western partners.

To express national solidarity and support fellow Ukrainians affected by the ongoing war, Denys and his partners traditionally held a charity auction that managed to raise $73,000 for Ukraine. The auction presented very special items with a huge cultural and symbolic significance: 

  1. Oleg Verniaiev, a Donetsk-born Ukrainian gymnast and the Olympic champion, donated two medals he won at the 2015 World University Games in Guangzhou and a 2017 Taipei competition. Event organizers underlined that these medals are not just a memory – they represent the strength of spirit and the story of success of the renowned gymnast and all of Ukraine.
  2. A piece of the Kyiv Glass Bridge that was hit by a Russian rocket in October 2022. This is another symbolically charged item. The bridge withstood the attack, just as Kyiv and the entire Ukraine continue to withstand and persevere.
  3. The flag of Ukraine with signatures by:
  • Kyrylo Tymoshenko (former Deputy Head of the Office of the President of Ukraine)
  • Denys Monastyrskyi (former Minister of Internal Affairs of Ukraine)
  • Ruslan Stefanchuk (Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine)
  • Kyrylo Budanov (Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate)
  • Maxym Samilenko (Commander of the Army Aviation).

The signature combination of a business-savvy approach and a strong sense of solidarity is what has made the event so successful and impactful for the US-based Ukrainian entrepreneurial community. The following event will be held on April 23 in the same space of G Gallery. The focus of the next forum will be on construction and real estate. Potential speakers can contact UBF and pitch their ideas to Denys and his team. 

By using UBF’s resources and expertise, Denys Kanel and his partners hope that more Ukrainian entrepreneurs will be able to grow their businesses. They believe that UBF events will not only benefit the participants but will also have a positive impact on American society and its overall business climate.

AET REMOULD latest “Full sapphire, customized 44mm AP Offshore” Garnered Headlines when Luxury Watch Collector WATCH ANISH wore it.

NY Weekly Staff on March 10, 2023

WATCH ANISH (Anish Bhatt) attracted massive attention when he wore it and recommended the premium watch in an interview with Bloomberg.

The outstanding growth and the incredible momentum a few sectors have attained over the years can be attributed to a myriad of factors. Some say it is due to the relentless passion, drive and commitment of a few business owners and founders across industries. In contrast, others believe it is because of the increased adoption of the latest tech trends and advancements and the hunger to innovate in one’s chosen industry continuously. Some experts, however, believe that combining both has led most brands and businesses to where they stand today, even after being surrounded by massive competition and saturation. For example, in the luxury watch industry, AET REMOLD is one brand that exudes the passion of the watchmakers and the designer team and their quest to leverage tech trends.

The much-talked-about premium watch brand worldwide has garnered much recognition and attention among people and luxury watch lovers. It has yet again thrilled people with its latest watch piece, “Lochagos.” It is a limited edition of only ten pieces worldwide and, yet again, a one-of-a-kind design by the top modified watch company. It turned more heads recently because Anish Bhatt, more prominently known as WATCH ANISH, a known luxury watch collector, sported this watch from AET REMOULD in an interview with Bloomberg News on “Luxury Watches,” where he not only flaunted it proudly but also recommended it to all watch lovers around the world.

WATCH ANISH also made a video on this latest piece of full sapphire AET REMOULD customized 44mm AP Offshore, where first he hides the watch at the center of a huge ice cube, and then he melts the ice using a hair dryer to stun people with the luxury piece he is wearing. This special watch from the watch modification brand AET REMOULD is their special watch from their Sparta Collection and is called Lochagos. It is modified based on the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore.

Speaking more on the watch’s design, he says that the brand has infused a spiritual core to it. The design inspiration of the watch comes from Sparta, and thus through their revolutionary design and oversized case size, the team has also made sure to demonstrate the power and courage of the Spartans. It is infused with the Spartan spirit that is of great enthusiasm and strength.

People also like the watch’s oversized dial and octagonal bezel, which create a magnificent image. The use of red and yellow colors represents the blood and armor, where the red dial ring symbolizes Spartan fervor and authority. Another great feature, he says, is the chronograph rings at 12 and 6’o clock on the dial, which intimate the Spartan warrior’s shield in an iconic meander pattern in black and yellow colors.

WATCH ANISH was also stunned by the watch’s crown as he saw how it was a combination of metal and sapphire, which also beautifully incorporated the logo of AET REMOULD.

Do check out his video here, https://www.instagram.com/p/CpKhdwJj-oK/ and the website https://aetremould.com/collections/lochagos/ to know more.

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