Entrepreneurship via the Unconventional Path Podcast

13/05/2024

“Bringing Out the Dead” author transforms a 100% volunteer Not-For-Profit EMS organization that was struggling to provide EMS services for a small community 24/7 into a NFP that is providing 24/7 Paramedic coverage for two rural communities.
In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Joe Connelly, a former New York City paramedic who wrote the book "Bringing Out the Dead." The book was later adapted into a movie starring Nicolas Cage and directed by Martin Scorsese. Joe has since moved to a small town in upstate New York and became president of the local rescue squad.
The conversation focuses on Joe's experience transforming the organization while balancing the needs of its members and the needs of the community. We discuss the challenges of organizational transformation and working in a volunteer NFP where everyone in the community knows each other.
The episode is a great example of entrepreneurship and can be inspiring to many. Be sure to give it a listen to learn more about Joe's journey and the transformation of the rescue squad.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen! You can find the podcast on YouTube or the link below,

In this podcast episode, Bela Musits interviews Joe Connelly, a former New York City paramedic who wrote the book

13/04/2024

Just dropped a new episode of our entrepreneurship podcast. In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Steve Ovitt. Steve founded Wilderness Property Management after a 30 year career as a New York State Forest Ranger. His company works with municipalities and private organizations to provide recreational access to public and private lands properties preserving the wilderness character of the land. This is a great example of a 2nd career that brings together Steve's expertise and passion.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen! You can find the podcast on YouTube or the link below,

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Steve Ovitt. Steve founded Wilderness Property Management after a 30 year career as a New York State Forest Ranger. His company works with municipalities and private organizations to provide recreational access to public and private lands proper...

02/04/2024

HOW TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm based in Chicago. He also recently wrote a book titled, How to Intern Successfully. In my interview with him, we focused on internships and how to make them successful for both the intern and the company.

I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen!

Our podcast is now also available on YouTube and your favorite podcasting app. Just search for The Unconventional Path.

If you know of someone who would be a good guest for the show, let us know and we will try to get them as a guest. We also love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at [email protected] - we will answer your questions in a future episode.

Thanks for listening,

Bela and Mike

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainm...

25/03/2024

MAKING INTERNSHIPS PRODUCTIVE!

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainmakers, a high-impact business development consulting and advisory firm based in Chicago. He also recently wrote a book titled, How to Intern Successfully. In my interview with him, we focused on internships and how to make them successful for both the intern and the company.

I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen!

You can find more info about Robert’s book here:

⁠https://www.amazon.com/How-Intern-Successfully-Insights-Experience-ebook/dp/B09F743KSG⁠

Our podcast is now also available on YouTube and your favorite podcasting app. Just search for The Unconventional Path.

If you know of someone who would be a good guest for the show, let us know and we will try to get them as a guest. We also love to hear from our listeners, send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at [email protected] - we will answer your questions in a future episode.

Thanks for listening,

Bela

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In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Robert Khoury. Robert has held leadership positions in the financial industry as an equity derivatives trader, portfolio manager, corporate strategist, chief operating officer, and private equity investor. He is co-founder and CEO of Agile Rainm...

18/03/2024

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Erica Cole. Erica is the founder of No Limbits. This is a super interesting company with a clear mission. After losing her leg in a car accident in 2018, Erica Cole found that her new prosthetic leg wasn't compatible with her existing wardrobe. So she went on to Shark Tank, received funding, and started a clothing company to solve the problem.
I found our conversation inspiring and a great example of entrepreneurship. So please give the episode a listen!

In this episode of the podcast, Bela Musits interviews Erica Cole. Erica is the founder of No Limbits. This is a super interesting company with a mission. No Limbits was created with the goal of providing easy and accessible solutions to everyday problems. After losing her leg in a car accident in 2...

06/01/2024

Have you ever imagined cruising the New England coast during the summer and then leisurely traveling south in the fall to spend the winter in and around Florida? For several years, podcast guest Larry Freedman and his wife have been doing this on their power catamaran. We had a fantastic discussion about cruising the East Coast of the United States. Larry also discussed why he purchased a power catamaran and what they have learned from living the boat life. I hope you will find the conversation as interesting as I did.

You can find these and all my sailing podcast episodes on your favorite podcasting application or YouTube, Just search for “Sailing and Cruising the East Coast of the United States”

We love to hear from our listeners, so send us your questions, comments, and suggestions at [email protected]. If you know someone who would be an interesting guest on the show, please reach out to us and let us know. Wishing you fair winds, and calm seas.

Bela Musits interviews Larry Friedman in this episode of the podcast. Bela met Larry three summers ago at the Shafe Harbor Cove Haven marina. Larry retired several years ago and, along with his wife, lives full-time on a cruising power catamaran. They spend summers in New England and winters in Flor...

02/06/2023

Just dropped EP-160 of the Entereurpurship podcast I do with my colleague Mike Wasserman. In this episode, I interview Paul Barron, the CEO of The Wall Printer. Paul is a serial entrepreneur having started and grown several successful businesses. His journey with THe Wall Printer Company is an excellent example of opportunity recognition and working together with suppliers and business partners.

In this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Paul Baron, he is the founder and chief executive officer of The Wall Printer USA. Paul is responsible for all executive functions, assuring the growth of the corporation and of the businesses that purchase a Wall Printer. His decades of business expe...

13/02/2023

Just dropped a new episode of our entrepreneurship podcast. We had a great chat with Steven Blue. He is the CEO of Miller Ingenuity, a Keynote Speaker, and a Best-Selling Author. We had a great conversation about leadership, building organizations, and focusing on your customer.

Please give the episode a listen!
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14/01/2023

Mike Wasserman and I just released the 150th episode of our entrepreneurship podcast. In the past four years, we have interviewed a broad spectrum of entrepreneurs, ranging from high-tech companies, a white-water rafting business, a coffee roaster, large company executives, small family businesses, several consultants, and executive coaches. You can check out all 150 episodes and hear these fascinating conversations about innovation and entrepreneurship, in both large corporations and start-ups. We continue to produce new episodes every two weeks.

Listen to The Unconventional Path: Entrepreneurship and Innovation Stories and Ideas on Spotify.

05/05/2022

As you may have heard Facebook is no longer going to be supporting posting podcasts here on Facebook. So if you want to keep listening you'll have to get yourself a podcasting app and listen there. Just search for Entrepreneurship via the Unconventional Path in any podcasting application. Thanks Bela and Mike