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The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡

The Entrepreneur Next Door 🏡

Written by: Zev Asch
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My name is Zev Asch; welcome to The Entrepreneur Next Door Podcast. I've spent my entire career in what I call "the trenches of small business and entrepreneurship." I spent three decades as a successful corporate marketing executive in small and family-owned businesses, an academic career as a Graduate Marketing Professor and director of Entrepreneurship and leadership at Touro University Graduate School of Business, and over a decade as a business transformation coach.

As an avid podcast listener, I've always craved one that features unknown, grounded non-celebrities and entrepreneurs who can be my next-door neighbors.

Join me for intimate, unfiltered conversations with everyday people who took a leap into entrepreneurship and openly share their journey from failure to success. I spend hours preparing for each interview and asking intimate and challenging questions; one insight can make a profound difference in your business or life.

Finally, I promise that my podcast will never be used as a platform for me or my guests to self-promote. I strictly prohibit it and ensure each guest understands before being featured on my show.

My goal is to ensure that every episode delivers at least one insight that can help you improve your business or one aspect of your personal life.

Listen, subscribe, and share this channel with my thanks.

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Episodes
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    [88] Why Employees Won’t Step Up Until the Owner Changes This!
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  • [87] Stop Selling. 97% of Your Audience Isn't Ready!

    [87] Stop Selling. 97% of Your Audience Isn't Ready!
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    Are your paid ads failing? Are you worried AI is making your marketing obsolete? You're not alone. Marketing expert Noa Eshed reveals why 97% of your audience isn't ready to buy and how the shift from "search engines" to "answer engines" changes everything.

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  • [86] How To Lead Without Selling Your Soul

    [86] How To Lead Without Selling Your Soul
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    If you’re an aspiring manager, a seasoned leader looking to up your #leadership, or you're a member of the #neurodivergent or #lgbtq community, this episode is for you.

    In this inspiring conversation, Laurence shares her deeply personal journey—from studying film in Montreal to leading marketing for Vestas, the world’s largest wind energy company. 🎬

    Along the way, Laurence opens up about:

    ✅ Burnout and the pressure of fitting into traditional leadership molds

    ✅ The power of vulnerability in creating safety, respect, and inclusivity

    ✅ Finding the courage to be authentic, even when it feels risky

    Laurence’s story is a reminder that leadership isn’t about perfection; it’s about humility, honesty, and staying true to your principles.

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