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Michael Drew is an expert at transforming big ideas into influence and income. An evangelist for powerful communication, Michael helps clients express their messages in the most compelling, persuasive, and distinctive ways possible. His favorite vehicle? Books. Since 2003, Mike and his book promotion firm, Promote A Book , have guided more than 130 titles onto major bestseller lists — including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal . Moreover, Mike’s methods aren’t just for seasoned authors. He helps business owners, entrepreneurs, and professionals write and publish books to fast-track their goals — from raising capital and commanding higher speaking fees to standing out in a noisy market. Another of Mike’s companies, BookRetreat.com , offers an immersive, month-long program held in Guatemala that teaches his proprietary process to produce a complete first draft of a book by the end of the retreat. Do you have big, original ideas in need of a megaphone? If so, be sure to hear the actionable insights that Michael Drew shares this week. You can hear a special Monday Morning Radio bonus audio featuring founding host Dean Rotbart and guest Michael Drew discussing the surprising way The New York Times bestsellers list is compiled. It’s not how most people think. The free bonus audio is available now at tinyurl.com/MMRDrewBonus . Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Michael Drew, Promote A Book Posted: April 7, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:19 Episode: 13.43 RELATED EPISODES: Insights for Authors, Would-Be Authors, and Readers from Bard Press’s Todd Sattersten Ray Bard’s New Book is Intended to Help Salespeople; But Don’t Be Fooled Jay Papasan, Co-Author of “The One Thing,” on How to Accomplish More by Doing Less…

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This Author of 16 Romance Novels is Business Savvy and Shares Her Actionable Insights 42:20

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When it comes to late-career transitions, Gigi Meier ’s reinvention is nothing short of remarkable. After three decades in banking — reaching the boardroom level of a multi-billion-dollar Texas institution — Gigi has reinvented herself as a successful romance writer. She has self-published 16 books, some quite steamy, across three ongoing series. The cover of her books — not for every taste — typically feature a shirtless, ripped stud and a one-word title: Paolo , or Hamilton , or Giovanni . One of Gigi’s best-selling books is her first, Tomlin , the tale of a small-town romance between a foul-mouth car restorer and a determined Judo Olympian who refuses to take no for an answer. While you might expect Gigi to draw on her extensive banking experience to fuel her publishing success, as she explains on this week’s episode, she’s discovered valuable insights as a romance publisher that would have been useful during her banking career — and they offer actionable lessons for any business or entrepreneurial venture. Whether or not you’re a fan of romance novels, you’ll want to cozy up to this week’s podcast for some sexy business ideas. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Gigi Meier, Author Posted: March 31, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 42:18 Episode: 13.42 RELATED EPISODES: Bestselling Author Joanne Lipman Shares Her Formula for Professional and Personal Reinvention These ‘Master Mentors’ Can Transform Your Life and Career With Their Nuggets of Wisdom Shift Happens: We Can’t Control Our Personal or Business Misfortunes…

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From Classroom to Boardroom: How Teacher Maria Fraietta Turned a $50 Investment into a $34 Million Juggernaut 43:29

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At first, Maria Fraietta considered naming her organizing system the “death box.” After all, the idea for her product arose after her father passed away in January 2021, leaving Maria and her brothers to sort through their dad’s scattered files, financial accounts, bills, titles, and possessions. Eventually, Maria landed on calling her kits Nokbox — N.O.K. box — for Next of Kin. Her vision was to save others priceless hours of frustration trying to piece together the puzzle of their deceased loved one’s accounts and possessions. A high school teacher when she began, Maria invested just $50 to launch her company and ran the business from her living room with help from family and friends. Less than four years later, Maria’s company has grown into a $34 million-a-year success story. Your homework this week is to learn valuable lessons from a teacher-turned-business-owner on this week’s episode. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Maria Fraietta, Nokbox Posted: March 24, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:28 Episode: 13.41 RELATED EPISODES: School Teacher Turned Entrepreneur Collars Celebrities and Their Canines Timolin Langin Teaches How to Live Like a Millionaire…On Any Budget Farm-Fresh Business Insights From Charlotte, Wilbur, and Georgia Lininger…

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Lessons in Branding, Scaling, Adaptability, and International Relationship-Building 44:44

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One of 2024’s most popular episodes of Monday Morning Radio featured Australian author and illustrator Andrew Matthews, who, along with his wife, Julie, has built a publishing empire that has sold more than 8 million global copies of his inspirational books about happiness and resilience. Last time, Andrew focused on the uplifting messages his books convey. On this, his second appearance from Queensland, Andrew pulls back the curtain on the persistence, relationship-building, adaptability, and strategic growth that have rocket-fueled his and Julie’s global business success. Andrew and Julie’s methods offer a roadmap that anyone looking to propel their business to a higher orbit can utilize. [ Hear Andrew Matthews’s First Appearance on Monday Morning Radio ] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Andrew Matthews Posted: March 17, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 44:44 Episode: 13.40 BOOKS BY ANDREW MATTHEWS INCLUDE: Bouncing Back!: How You Rebound From Disappointment and Disaster Follow Your Heart Being Happy How Life Works But I Said I’m Sorry by Talya Rotbart, has been honored as a Book Excellence Award finalist. It is available to share with the children in your life for only $11.10 from Amazon .…

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Lou Gehrig, Winston Churchill, and Julia Child as Professional and Personal Role Models 43:32

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Robert L. Dilenschneider , founder and principal of The Dilenschneider Group, is well known as a venerated strategic communications advisor and counselor to many of the world’s most influential business and political leaders. Bob’s extensive knowledge as a historian is less commonly known, especially one who can look to the past to identify role models whose lives are worth emulating today and in the future. Following on the heels of his two most recent history-focused books — Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World and Nailing It: How History’s Awesome Twentysomethings Got It Together — Bob’s latest volume, available to pre-order now, is Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership . Courage profiles a diverse group of 31 historical figures who drove society to be the best it could be. Among the disparate luminaries are Lou Gehrig, Winston Churchill, Julia Child, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Stephen Hawking, Margaret Chase Smith, Bill Russell, Jimmy Stewart, and S.P. Hinduja. Bob views character as a vital ingredient for success in public and private life. “From a respected older generation of mentors comes invaluable advice and hopeful direction for the young leaders, innovators, and influencers of tomorrow,” Bob writes in describing his book, which officially goes on sale March 25th. As co-host Maxwell Rotbart notes in introducing this week’s podcast, Bob left one person out of Character . Himself. He, too, epitomizes courage, integrity, and leadership. [NOTE: The actionable insights of Robert L. Dilenschneider are featured in Maxwell Rotbart’s award-winning anthology, All You Can Eat Business Wisdom . A free unabridged copy of Bob’s chapter can be read here .] The Dilenschneider “Library” of 23 Books Includes: Character: Life Lessons in Courage, Integrity, and Leadership Decisions: Practical Advice from 23 Men and Women Who Shaped the World Nailing It: How History’s Awesome Twentysomethings Got It Together The Ultimate Guide to Power & Influence: Everything You Need to Know The Public Relations Handbook 50 Plus!: Critical Career Decisions for the Rest of Your Life Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Robert L. Dilenschneider, The Dilenschneider Group Posted: March 10, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:30 Episode: 13.39 Pick up a copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom for yourself Fun, well organized, and brimming with useful information, this is a book that some will want to read cover-to-cover and others will treat as a reference book to look up subjects as needed; either way, it’s a delight. — Kirkus Reviews…

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It’s the Media Stupid! - A Study Guide for Companies and Entrepreneurs 47:16

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“We’re in the news business,” Dick Grove insists, “Not the PR business." His reasoning is straightforward: Individuals and companies must think like journalists, not self-promoters, to earn media coverage. Dick is the founder, chairman, and CEO of Inkinc Public Relations and author of the quasi tell-all, It’s the Media Stupid! pr without the bs . For more than five decades, Dick has been at the forefront of the public relations industry. His media relations philosophy aligns closely with that of Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart, whose courses at Wizard Academy — Newsroom Confidential , Buzz Snatching , and Reputation Tool Chest — all taught the necessity of understanding how journalists and news organizations think and operate. Before hiring a PR agency or pitching journalists and social media influencers yourself, hear firsthand from Dick and Dean what it truly takes to win the media’s favor. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Dick Grove, Inkinc PR Posted: February 24, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:15 Episode: 13.37 RELATED EPISODES Host Dean Rotbart Shares Three Lessons on Ways to Work with Journalists and Other Influencers When You Want to Get the Media’s Attention, Be a Source, Not a Salesperson The Inside Scoop on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and What Other Charities and Businesses Can Learn From It…

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Mastering the Toughest Conversations: Management Lessons from Mahesh Guruswamy 52:16

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“You’re Fired!” Two words that are never easy to speak and are even harder to hear. Dismissing employees is complicated — legally, emotionally, and professionally. Mastering the art of letting employees go isn’t taught in business school, and too many managers fumble the process. Mahesh Guruswamy, chief technology officer at Kickstarter, has spent much of his career delivering tough news — not just to employees but also to customers, investors, and even higher-ups. Now, he’s sharing his hard-earned wisdom in a new book — How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away With It: A Manager Guide. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or a first-time manager, Mahesh's insights will arm you with tools to handle difficult conversations while building trust, retaining talent, and, yes — keeping your sanity intact. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Mahesh Guruswami, How to Deliver Bad News and Get Away With It Posted: February 17, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 52:16 Episode: 13.36 RELATED EPISODES: Lee Caraher on Business “Alumni” Networks and Boomerang Employees Discover the Power of Effective Communication to Support Career Advancement and Life Satisfaction Every Owner and Manager Needs to Have ‘The Revelation Conversation’ With Their Employees…

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The Four Cs of Leadership: Consistency, Conviction, Charity, and Compassion 42:41

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Israel Duran describes himself as an “impact architect,” helping successful business owners deliver turbocharged profits and coaching them to find a societal purpose beyond profits. Israel, founder of Israel Duran & Associates , has shown thousands of owners and CEOs how to transform their businesses and use their newfound achievements to impact, inspire, and influence their communities and beyond. Born out of personal adversity — his father died when he was still an infant — Israel shares how he has dedicated his career to showing others how to go beyond accumulating wealth to making a meaningful difference in the world. At the heart of his teachings is servant leadership. Israel champions the "Four Cs" of leadership: Consistency, Conviction, Charity, and Compassion. These principles aren’t just theoretical; they’re the foundation for his success and that of his clients. Books by Israel Duran: The Service of Speaking: How to Impact, Inspire, and Influence the Masses with Your Message Money Management Mindset: 7 Strategies to Financial Management Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Israel Duran, Israel Duran & Associates Posted: February 10, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 42:40 Episode: 13.35 RELATED EPISODES: ATLAS CHOKED: A Call for Purpose-Driven Workplaces It Is Our Struggles, More Than Our Successes, That Forge Great Leaders and Entrepreneurs Giving Meaning to Life’s Misfortunes…

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Flying High with Serial Entrepreneur Jason Schappert, Who Calls to Mind Steve Jobs 52:22

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Jason Schappert reminds founding host Dean Rotbart of a young Steve Jobs, Apple’s co-founder, who Dean met and wrote about when he was a financial columnist with The Wall Street Journal . Like Jobs, Jason is dynamic, a visionary, and at only 36 years old, well along the fast track to success. Jason and his wife, Magda, built an aviation education company, MzeroA , and sold it for an impressive 8-figure sum. As an encore, the couple recently launched an AI-driven investment platform — Moola — directed at middle-class consumers, providing the same insights and tools typically reserved for the rich and ultra-rich. Jason knows what it takes to build a business from scratch, scale it, and — when the time is right — exit profitably. Sit back and take notes as Jason offers a clinic on ways to leverage passion, identify opportunities, and make bold decisions. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Jason Shappert, Moola Posted: February 3, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 52:21 Episode: 13.34 RELATED EPISODES Former F-16 Fighter Jet Pilot Rob Shallenberger on Leadership Veteran Combat and Military Test Pilot Brett Vance’s New Video Series Take it from a Man Who Rowed Across the Atlantic Ocean, You Can Achieve “Impossible” Goals…

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Leadership Unlocked: Mastering the Art of Improvement 46:21

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Are leaders born or made? In this week’s episode, Robert E. “Bob” Kaplan, co-founder of Kaplan DeVries and a pioneer in leadership development, tackles this age-old question. With more than 30 years of experience helping executives and organizations thrive, Bob shares actionable insights into overcoming mental roadblocks, embracing feedback, and boosting self-confidence. Drawing from his latest book, Grappling: Leaders Striving to Improve , Bob illustrates how even high-performing leaders can unlock new levels of effectiveness. Discover why leadership is as much about introspection and mental resilience as it is about technical skill. Whether you’re a seasoned executive or an aspiring leader, this episode offers invaluable strategies to elevate your leadership game. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Bob Kaplan, Kaplan Devries Posted: January 27, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 46:10 Episode: 13.33 Pick up a signed copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom for yourself Fun, well organized, and brimming with useful information, this is a book that some will want to read cover-to-cover and others will treat as a reference book to look up subjects as needed; either way, it’s a delight. — Kirkus Reviews…

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Bear Iron Works Is a Tough Competitor Manufacturing Built-Tough Industrial Equipment 35:46

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Mike Frick never intended to get into the business of selling specialized construction equipment, including rock screens, bedding boxes, and concrete washout tubs. But what started as a side hustle and a way to help his son earn extra cash while in college has turned into a thriving business with a large and diverse nationwide customer base, including construction sites, farms, quarries, mines, and the US military. Bear Iron Works , headquartered in Grand Junction, Colorado, features made-in-America products and embodies all-American values. A commitment to innovation is at the heart of Bear Iron Works’ success. Mike’s background in construction, ranching, and mining has shaped the company's product development. He combines practical experience with creative problem-solving to design equipment tailored to the needs of his clients. Mike’s entrepreneurial journey is a reminder that successful business owners come in all varieties and serve many less-than-glamorous markets. But the keys to success remain consistent. Focus on quality Innovate continuously Be resilient in the face of setbacks Communicate and collaborate Plan for growth Bear Iron Works is poised for a bright future. With plans to expand its product line and reach new markets, the company is leveraging its reputation for quality and innovation to solidify its position in the industry. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Mike Frick, Bear Iron Works Posted: January 20, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 35:46 Episode: 13.32 POPULAR EPISODES: The Most Effective Business Advice Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated A Master Class from Michael Hershman, CEO of Soloviev Group, a Leader in Real Estate, Energy, Logistics, and Agribusiness Unveiling the Untold Story of Bernie Madoff, History’s Greatest Fraudster…

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W. Terry Whalin: Harnessing the Power of Books for Profit and Influence 48:21

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You don’t have to be an author or would-be author to profit from the reputation-building insights our guest, W. Terry Whalin, shares on this week’s episode. Among executives in the book publishing industry, Terry is a rock star. He alone has written more than 60 mainstream books, including a popular biography of Billy Graham . Among Terry’s most popular books is 10 Publishing Myths: Insights Every Author Needs to Succeed . Currently, Terry serves as acquisitions editor for Morgan James Publishing — a hybrid book publishing house — signing business owners and entrepreneurs as authors and coaching them. Founded in 2003, Morgan James became the first publisher to blend the strength, credibility, and distribution of traditional publishing with the flexibility, author involvement, and time to market of self-publishing. When it comes to the publishing industry, Terry has seen it all. This week, he shares the naked truths — good and bad — that all would-be authors must know before they sit down at their keyboards in pursuit of publishing profits and glory. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: W. Terry Whalin, Morgan James Publishing Posted: January 13, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 48:21 Episode: 13.31 RELATED EPISODES: Insights for Authors, Would-Be Authors, and Readers from Bard Press’s Todd Sattersten Meet the Amazing Founder of FSB Associates, Successfully Promoting More Than 2,000 Books How Influence and Thought Leadership Are Manufactured in the Competitive Marketplace Schedule your free 30-minute reputation consultation with Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart. https://tinyurl.com/ReputationToolChest…

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How Terry Rich Turned Elephant Dung to Gold, and How You Can Also Be a Business Alchemist 51:54

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Many owners and entrepreneurs complain that overseeing their companies is like running a zoo. That’s good news, says Terry Rich, who led the Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines from a $600,000 deficit to profitability. His keys to success centered on rethinking the visitor experience and introducing innovative events that attracted fresh customers. Building on his strong entrepreneurial background, Terry subsequently served as CEO of the Iowa Lottery, president of the North American Lottery Association, and a Powerball board member. Terry is the author of two blockbuster books: The $80 Billion Gamble and Dare to Dream, Dare to Act . He is also an in-demand international keynote speaker . This week, Terry regales co-hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart with actionable business insights and colorful anecdotes, including recognizing the undiscovered value in elephant poop and how he cracked the largest lottery fraud in US history. [ See Terry’s appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson ] Photo: Terry Rich, Rick Keynote Posted: January 6, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 51:53 Episode: 13.30 POPULAR EPISODES: It’s Not Too Late To Push Limits and Tackle New Challenges Dean Guida Bootstrapped His Way to Building a Multinational Enterprise Software Company Discover the Power of Effective Communication to Support Career Advancement and Life Satisfaction…

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An Exclusive Oral History with Business News Visionary Neil Cavuto 28:19

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After 28 years as a cornerstone of Fox News and Fox Business, Neil Cavuto, 66, made headlines earlier this month with his unexpected resignation. Monday Morning Radio founding host Dean Rotbart has known Neil for the broadcast journalist’s entire television career. In February 2020, just before the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, Dean conducted an exclusive oral history with him when Neil was honored by his peers with a prestigious Business News Visionary Award in recognition of the journalist’s transformative contributions to the profession. This week, hear the first-ever airing of that interview and discover Neil's blueprint for success — timeless lessons in determination, adaptability, and excellence that everyone can apply. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes look at one of business journalism’s most iconic figures. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart . Photo: Neil Cavuto Posted: December 30, 2024 Monday Morning Run Time: 28:13 Episode: 13.29 RELATED EPISODES: The “Editors-in-Chief” Series: Adi Ignatius, Harvard Business Review Meet Fast Company’s Editor-in-Chief, Stephanie Mehta, Who Herself Breaks the Conventional Mold FORTUNE’s Alan Murray Offers a Master Class in Business Strategy and Financial Journalism…

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A Christmas Day Miracle 1:30:31

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