In this episode of The What It Takes Podcast, I chat with Brian Wallace, CEO of Nowsourcing. Brian shares his journey, from becoming a religious Jew to starting an infographics agency that ended up creating viral content. He also tells the story of how he helped a basketball player land a massive $64 million contract.

Brian’s path is anything but ordinary. In this conversation, we dive into how faith, creativity, and marketing came together to shape his career. If you’re into personal branding, marketing that actually works, or just want to hear a unique success story, this one’s for you.This episode is sponsored by Blackbird Recruiting.

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In this episode of The What It Takes Podcast, Naftuly Kraus sits down with Shaina Keren, a career coach who has successfully guided over 1,000 individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve career success. Shaina shares her journey from starting as a coach to becoming a sought-after expert, and the strategies she uses to help clients overcome career obstacles, navigate transitions, and build fulfilling careers.If you’re looking for advice on how to take your career to the next level, this episode is packed with powerful insights and actionable steps. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of career coaching and the mindset needed to thrive in any professional environment.

In this episode of The What It Takes Podcast, Naftuly Kraus interviews Shany Kaufman, the founder of ICO Design Group, a full-service interior design company.

Shany shares her unexpected journey into the interior design industry, revealing how she went from face painting to marketing and explored various careers before unintentionally launching her own company.

Shany also discusses her experience designing the iconic 33 DOWNTOWN office building in Monsey.

We also discussed what it’s really like to be a business owner. If you're interested in starting your own design business or simply want tips on designing your home, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration.