{"podcast":{"title":"Let's Talk Business","slug":"let-s-talk-business-1176654","podcast_index_feed_id":1176654,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/397022/rss%20","website_url":"https://www.ptexgroup.com/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/7/e/c/b/7ecb70f0427ea232e5bbc093207a2619/LTBCoverArt.jpg","author":"Meny Hoffman","episode_count":248,"summary":"Today, there are more opportunities than ever to create a business and succeed. But with all of those opportunities also come challenges, questions, and confusion. “How do I rise above the competition? How do I manage my growth? How do I attract and retain top talent? How do I drive my business forward?” Meny Hoffman, CEO of Ptex Group and founder of the Let’s Talk Business Platform, will interview some of the world’s most successful business leaders about their no-nonsense advice to help you learn, grow, and lead. Offering fresh insights for turning ambition into action, blunders into breakthroughs, and passion into profits, these leaders will open up about the challenges they’ve had to overcome, how they’ve reached success—and their candid advice for how you can do the same.Meny lives by one simple belief – that every person should be given the opportunity to succeed in life. This burning belief inside of him from the age of fourteen has allowed him to collaborate with growing businesses and leaders all over the world to help them realize their potential. Now, as the CEO of Ptex Group, an award-winning marketing agency headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, his work centers on creating…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-business-1176654"},"episode":{"title":"Creative Approaches to Tackling the Housing Crisis with Jeff Akerman","slug":"creative-approaches-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis-with-jeff-akerman","published_at":"2025-02-24T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-business-1176654/creative-approaches-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis-with-jeff-akerman","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/let-s-talk-business-1176654","url":"https://sites.libsyn.com/397022/creative-approaches-to-tackling-the-housing-crisis-with-jeff-akerman","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/letstalkbusinesspod/Creative_Approaches_to_Tackling_the_Housing_Crisis.mp3?dest-id=3264716","summary":"In today's rerun episode of Let's Talk Business, we are revisiting an insightful conversation with Jeff Akerman, the founder of Rise Architecture. Hosted by Meny Hoffman, this episode takes us through Jeff's journey from starting his architectural firm in his basement to establishing a successful business that has expanded across 11 states. Jeff shares his story, beginning with his mother's encouragement to pursue architecture, which laid the foundation for his career. His narrative highlights the importance of balancing creative ambitions with business acumen, a challenge many in the creative industry face. Jeff candidly discusses the realization that a successful business requires not just design talent but also a keen understanding of business operations and growth strategies. Listeners will benefit from Jeff's exploration of bridging the gap between creativity and business efficiency, emphasizing the necessity of delegation and creating a company culture that fosters both innovation and accountability. The discussion provides practical insights on maintaining creativity within structured timelines, as well as incentivizing employees through ownership and profit-sharing models. Additionally, Jeff delves into his audacious project in Florida—developing a new community with thousands of housing units, aiming to address the housing crisis in the Jewish community. This ambitious undertaking reflects Jeff's vision of making a lasting impact beyond financial success. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable strategies for business owners and creative professionals alike, offering guidance on building a business that harmonizes creative passion with strategic growth. Tune in to discover how you can nurture a successful business environment while still pursuing creati…","meta_description":"In today's rerun episode of Let's Talk Business, we are revisiting an insightful conversation with Jeff Akerman, the founder of Rise Architecture. 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