This week on The Lebenthal Report, Michael and Dominick welcome back William Lieberman, Founder and Managing Partner of The CEO’s Right Hand, a firm specializing in providing top-tier fractional leadership services to growing businesses. Together, they delve into the evolving roles of fractional CEOs and CFOs while touching upon the critical impact of private equity in today’s economy. William highlights how fractional executives offer cost-effective, experienced leadership, especially valuable for small businesses. They also explore private equity's role in enhancing company performance and the challenges entrepreneurs face in the post-pandemic landscape. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, business exits, and the importance of strategic guidance.
The Lebenthal Report Episode #131: Timely Insights with Josh Feuerman
On this must-listen episode of The Lebenthal Report, Michael and Dominick welcome guest Josh Feuerman, CFA and Global Equity Strategist at JP Morgan Asset Management. Together, they discuss a range of timely topics, including global financial market trends, the performance of the S&P 500, the potential impact of AI on businesses, and the economic implications of interest rate cycles. The conversation also touches on the recent gains in major stock indices, the leadership of the tech sector, AI startups, and future market changes. The episode concludes with plans for further discussions on these important subjects.
The Lebenthal Report Episode #113: From Vision to Venture
For this special episode of The Lebenthal Report, we had the pleasure of sitting down with a remarkable young entrepreneur, James Lattanzi, creator of Bullseye Sneaker Boutique. He joins Michael and our returning guest host, Scott Hartzman, to share the compelling story of his business journey. From inception to growth, you'll discover the unique insights and experiences that have paved the way for his remarkable success. If you're in search of inspiration and valuable entrepreneurial wisdom, this episode is a must-listen.
Michael Returns to Radio Jobline
Did you miss Michael's latest appearance on Radio Jobline? He provided an in-depth analysis of our chances for a soft economic landing. Don't worry if you missed it; we've got you covered!
The Lebenthal Report Episode #97: Psychology of Brand Love
This week on The Lebenthal Report we welcome Dr. Aaron Ahuvia, PhD. Dr. Ahuvia, author of The Things We Love: How Our Passions Connect Us and Make Us Who We Are, discusses the psychology behind brand love and customer loyalty. Michael, Dominick and Dr. Ahuvia consider the difference between value and love, and ask the question, "What can a company do right to create that value proposition?" They also touch on how the psychological aspects behind this can help the company raise stock. You will LOVE this informative episode, available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
The Lebenthal Report Episode #94: Creating Superfans with Brittany Hodak
This week on The Lebenthal Report we welcome Keynote Speaker and Author, Brittany Hodak. Brittany Hodak is an award-winning marketing expert and customer experience speaker. She holds a master’s degree in marketing and is the author of Creating Superfans. Over the years, she oversaw multi-million-dollar and award-winning campaigns for Johnson & Johnson, A&E Television and LG.
Michael, Dominick and Brittany discuss how to build a community of loyal customers. They explore why customer retention is so vital to business success, and she shares tried-and-true strategies for keeping your customers engaged and loyal. They look at the importance of building personal connections with your customers and clients, providing excellent customer service, and creating a positive user experience.
You’ll be a superfan of this episode- Now available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts and Spotify!
The Lebenthal Report Episode #88: 2023 Outlook with Lauren Goodwin
This week on the Lebenthal Report we welcome back Lauren Goodwin, CFA. Michael and Dominick catch up with Lauren to discuss the outlook for 2023. Lauren helps us make sense of the recent news cycle and how it may affect the current market. She also touches upon growth versus value and where the opportunities lie in US equity versus International equity.
Lauren Goodwin, CFA, is an Economist and Director of Portfolio Strategy at New York Life Investments. She was named a 2020 Business Insider Rising Star of Wall Street. Her Multi-Asset Solutions team manages a combined $9.5B in assets (as of 12/31/20), including MainStay’s Income Builder Fund, Asset Allocation ETFs, and bespoke investment solutions. Lauren’s work focuses on mapping global macro and capital markets trends to asset management strategy. She is responsible for economic and market research, asset allocation, and thought leadership, and is also a regular spokesperson for her firm at conferences and in television and print media outlets such as: Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, and Barron’s. (newyorklifeinvestments.com)
This must-listen episode is available on Voiceamerica.com, YouTube, Apple Podcasts or Spotify!
The Lebenthal Report Episode #82: The Future of the Job Market in 2023
On this week’s Lebenthal Report we welcome Scott Passeser. Scott is one of Long Island’s most respected business leaders and is deeply connected with the Long Island business community.
Scott currently hosts Radio Jobline every Saturday afternoon from 2-3 PM and formerly hosted one of the region’s most watched business television programs, News 12 Long Island’s Jobline from 1989- 2013. Scott has been leading discussions and shaping thinking across the region for decades, while helping Long Islanders find jobs and achieve success in their careers.
Scott has been in the staffing business for over twenty five years. He also has extensive experience in the outplacement and career management fields, and is an expert on the use of social media in job hunting. Scott was so well respected in this field that he was asked by the Long Island Federation of Labor’s Consortium of Worker Education in October of 2001, to run a re-employment program for over 1,000 Long Islanders displaced by the tragic events of 9/11. Scott is a published feature writer on the subject of navigating the job market and was a career columnist for Newsday, Long Island Business News and the Wall Street Journal’s National Business Employment Weekly. Scott was also an Adjunct Professor at Hofstra University and instructed students in job hunting technique and interviewing. Scott connects job hunters with employers in unique ways and, thanks to Long Island News Radio, you can speak to him any time! Join him Saturday afternoons for Radio Jobline on 103.9 FM. (linewsradio.com)