Office Hours #893 | Made From Mistakes | 80,000 Hours to Change Your Life: Career Fulfillment, Startup Growth, and Bold Leadership

Office Hours #894 | The Future of Business: Sustainable Manufacturing, YouTube Lead Generation & Building Brands That Scale

Phil Cohen is the co-founder of Simplifyber, an innovative materials company working to modernize manufacturing through sustainable, bio-based technology. Using its proprietary liquid fiber molding process, Simplifyber creates shaped products directly from natural cellulose fibers, reducing waste and simplifying production. A combat veteran, graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, and MIT Sloan MBA, Phil has founded multiple venture-backed companies and is leading Simplifyber's growth through partnerships with major brands such as Kia and GANNI while advancing more environmentally friendly manufacturing solutions. Nate Woodbury is the CEO of Be The Hero Studios and a recognized YouTube strategist who has helped launch and grow more than 60 successful YouTube channels. Specializing in YouTube SEO, lead generation, and thought leadership, Nate helps coaches, consultants, speakers, and business owners turn their expertise into a powerful marketing asset. His proven systems focus on long-term visibility, helping clients attract qualified leads, build authority, and grow their businesses through strategic video content rather than relying on short-term viral trends. Roxanne McBride is the Founder and CEO of FiberBlisss, a wellness brand dedicated to making better nutrition simple and accessible through its fortified juice mix products. With over a decade of experience in consumer packaged goods, finance, operations, and retail distribution, she combines industry expertise with a passion for helping consumers improve their daily health habits. Through FiberBlisss, Roxanne is focused on delivering convenient nutritional solutions that fit seamlessly into everyday life while expanding access to wellness products through retail channels.

IG Live | Bentleys in the Sky & Better Marriages: The Surprising Secrets of Wealth, Attraction, and Success

Gil Dezer is the President of Dezer Development and a prominent leader in the luxury real estate industry. He is best known for spearheading landmark projects such as Bentley Residences Miami, a 62-story luxury condominium tower developed in partnership with Bentley Motors. The award-winning project features the innovative “Dezervator” system, which allows residents to transport their vehicles directly to private garages within their units. Known for combining cutting-edge design, luxury amenities, and exceptional service, Gil continues to push the boundaries of high-end residential living through visionary developments in South Florida and beyond. Argustic “AD” Dunbar is a Relationship Performance Strategist who helps high-achieving married men strengthen attraction, intimacy, and connection in their relationships. Through his coaching programs and unique approach rooted in evolutionary psychology, masculine leadership, and performance principles, AD teaches men how to build confidence, improve communication, and create meaningful change without relying on traditional counseling methods. Known for challenging conventional relationship advice, he has built a premium coaching business focused on helping ambitious men transform their marriages and develop stronger, more fulfilling partnerships.

IG Live | The Power of Visibility: LinkedIn Growth, Life-Changing Service, and Startup Innovation

Yesim Saydan is a globally recognized personal branding and LinkedIn strategist who helps entrepreneurs and executives become trusted industry leaders. Featured in major publications such as the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Business Insider, she is known for helping professionals transform their expertise into visibility, authority, and revenue. Hand-selected by Google to mentor startup leaders and chosen as one of only 300 members of LinkedIn’s Creator Program, Yesim has spoken across 11 countries and three continents on personal branding, thought leadership, and AI-driven business growth. Haley Hunt is the founder of The VERB Kind, a nonprofit that mentors incarcerated and at-risk youth in juvenile detention centers, foster care systems, and residential facilities. After a successful career in sports and media, a life-changing visit to a juvenile detention center inspired her to shift from pursuing visibility to pursuing purpose. Through mentorship, service, and human connection, Haley works to create opportunities for overlooked young people while encouraging others to find meaning through impact rather than status. She also founded JoyBoy, a youth-focused brand that supports The VERB Kind through products designed by incarcerated youth. Melissa Bamberg is the founder and CEO of Nodpod, the wellness company behind the innovative “Weighted Blanket for Your Eyes®.” Starting with less than $10,000 and no prior experience in consumer products, she built the brand from her kitchen table into a multimillion-dollar business carried by major retailers including Nordstrom, Ulta Beauty, Anthropologie, and Barnes & Noble. Focused on improving sleep and emotional wellness, Melissa created Nodpod to help people relax, reduce stress, and experience the benefits of Deep Touch Pressure, establishing the company as a pioneer in the growing sleep wellness industry.

Office Hours #893 | Made From Mistakes | 80,000 Hours to Change Your Life: Career Fulfillment, Startup Growth, and Bold Leadership

Benjamin Todd is the founder and president of 80,000 Hours, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people build meaningful careers that create positive impact. What began as a student society at Oxford grew into a globally recognized organization reaching millions of readers each year. Through its research, career advising, and resources, 80,000 Hours has influenced thousands of professionals to pursue high-impact fields such as AI safety, global health, and pandemic prevention. Benjamin’s work has been featured by major media outlets, and his TEDx talk has attracted millions of views. His latest book, 80,000 Hours: How to Have a Fulfilling Career That Does Good, provides a practical framework for making career decisions that align personal fulfillment with meaningful impact. Eyal Lifshitz is the co-founder and CEO of Bluevine, one of the leading digital banking platforms serving small businesses in the United States. Inspired by his father’s experience as a small business owner, Eyal launched Bluevine to simplify financial management for entrepreneurs through a fully digital banking experience. Since its founding, the company has served hundreds of thousands of customers, facilitated billions of dollars in loans, and grown into a trusted financial platform for small businesses. Before Bluevine, Eyal built expertise in venture capital, consulting, and engineering through roles at Greylock Partners, McKinsey & Company, and Texas Instruments. Stephanie Korour is the founder and CEO of Empowered Elixir, a premium organic energy and focus drink designed to deliver clean performance without sugar, artificial ingredients, jitters, or crashes. A former lawyer turned entrepreneur, Stephanie built the company from scratch despite having no prior experience in the beverage industry. Her journey has been defined by embracing uncertainty, taking bold risks, and continually choosing growth over comfort. Through Empowered Elixir, she combines her passion for human performance with her belief that confidence is developed through action, inspiring others to pursue ambitious goals before they feel fully prepared.

Office Hours #892 | How to Lead Through Growth, Build Trust & Increase Profitability in Any Market

Ben Hansen is a profitability specialist, entrepreneur, and speaker widely known as “The Profit Doctor” for helping businesses solve what he calls “Profititis” — when companies generate strong revenue but struggle to maintain healthy profits. A five-time Inc. 5000 founder and former executive at Dell Technologies and Microsoft, Ben built and scaled an eight-figure staffing company before moving into consulting. Today, he works with owner-led businesses to improve cash flow, eliminate hidden profit leaks, and create more sustainable financial growth through his Profit Accelerator™ program and consulting services. Chad Gruen is the CEO of 3STEP Sports, the nation’s largest youth sports event and club operator serving more than two million athletes annually. He oversees enterprise strategy, operational growth, and digital transformation efforts focused on improving the experience for athletes, families, coaches, and sports organizations nationwide. Chad’s entrepreneurial journey began by building a youth sports business out of the trunk of his car, eventually growing Sports Made Personal into one of the Midwest’s largest multi-sport platforms before selling it to 3STEP Sports in 2022. Since then, he has helped lead the company’s growth, innovation, and long-term vision as CEO. Susan MacKenty Brady is a leadership educator, executive coach, bestselling author, and CEO of the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership. Her work focuses on helping leaders strengthen self-awareness, improve communication, build trust, and lead more authentically. Susan is the author of books including Arrive & Thrive and Mastering Your Inner Critic, with her upcoming book All the Difference exploring leadership strategies for bridging perspectives and creating stronger teams. Through coaching, speaking, and advising, she helps leaders improve relationships, navigate differences, and build healthier, more effective workplace cultures.