Series One - 2025
An inspiring and insightful conversation with Transworld Business Advisor, Tony Khoury who shares his personal journey, professional experiences, and perspectives on business, politics, and the American dream.
Russell Cohen of South Florida M&A Advisors as he shares his journey from selling small businesses to closing multi-million-dollar M&A transactions. He discusses the skills and resilience needed to succeed, and lessons learned
Barrett McNab, a retired army officer turned successful entrepreneur, shares his journey from military service to owning six The Joint Chiropractic clinics in southeast Houston. He explains how he leveraged his military experience, particularly strategic planning and leadership, into business ownership and growth.
Carey Sobel is an entrepreneur with foundations built in marketing prowess and business development. He has experience across multiple industries as an owner, investor, and consultant. Sobel is an owner of Boss Group International, a Mergers & Acquisitions firm helping people buy and sell businesses.
Joshua Pies, the Chief Attention Getter and Hippie Capitalist at C47 Films Digital Studios, discusses his 16 years in business, evolving from film and TV production to a video podcast production company managing approximately 15 shows. He also produces movies with a partner, focusing on business-to-business organizations needing complex communications solutions through video podcasting, including training for sales and relationship building.
Jim Parker, owner of Boss Group International, discusses his career helping people buy and sell businesses for nearly 25 years. He recounts his professional background, including his first company crashing due to 9/11, his transition into real estate, and his eventual specialization in business brokerage. He also shares lessons he has learned and thoughts on recent economic policies.
JC Maldonado, CEO of Bisgrow Partners shares how his company acquires and supports blue-collar industrial businesses across the U.S. He explains their model, focus industries, and lessons on entrepreneurship—emphasizing reinvention, knowing your value, and adapting to change. He also offers his perspective on policy, technology, and the balance between small and large businesses.
In this interview, Daniel Wong discusses his journey from arriving in the U.S. as a foreign student in 1980 to becoming the owner of a successful geotechnical engineering firm. He shares lessons learned about managing cash flow, hiring trustworthy employees, and navigating the challenges of running a small business. Mr. Wong also offers advice to young professionals on building competence, communication skills, and meaningful relationships, while weighing in on tariffs, taxes, and how government policies affect small business growth.
Marcus Nasar, a seasoned entrepreneur, transitioned from owning travel companies abroad to managing multiple U.S. ventures, including 35 Jimmy John’s franchises and several other businesses. Following his family’s entrepreneurial legacy, he highlights the challenges and rewards of building and expanding successful companies.
Tingi Town (TJ) founded a downhole chemicals and fluids company in 2015 serving the fracking industry across Canada, the US, Saudi Arabia, and China. With a PhD in polymer materials, TJ shifted from semiconductors to oil and gas, focusing on innovation and client relationships. He advises entrepreneurs to build expertise, make informed decisions, prioritize quality, and create products that deliver real value.