Ken Schmidt, the visionary who revolutionized Harley-Davidson's brand image is Dr. Bill Dorfman's special guest on this week's episode. Dive into a captivating conversation about how passion and strategic thinking can redefine success for any business or individual.

Key Takeaways:

- Learn the three pivotal questions that redefined Harley-Davidson’s market strategy.

- Uncover why being interested is more powerful than being interesting in building connections.

- Explore how visible passion and delight create lasting impressions and loyalty.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Ken Schmidt’s career in the motorcycle industry began in 1985 as a specialist in corporate positioning and media relations for the then-struggling Harley-Davidson. He was tasked with helping the company restore its image, improve its competitiveness,and create demand for its motorcycles.

Within a few short years, sales of Harley-Davidson motorcycles skyrocketed, and the

company returned to prominence as one of the most respected, profitable, and frequently reported-on companies in the world.

In 1990, Ken became director of Harley-Davidson’s corporate and financial communications, serving as its primary spokesperson to the media and the financial communities. He frequently appeared in mainstream and business media to offer insights on nontraditional communications, customer attraction, and brand-building. His expertise and success at Harley-

Davidson ultimately led to consulting assignments and speaking invitations from all over the world.

In addition to speaking and consulting, Ken is co-founder of Torque Sessions Leadership Training. Through a combination of hands-on training and interactive workshops, these sessions help individuals and organizations re-position themselves to

become dominant competitors, maximize leadership effectiveness, build a people-first culture of innovation and foster loyalty among customers and employees.

Ken is also the host of the popular podcast Tailgating with Geniuses, wherein he talks with some of the most innovative and successful leaders in a variety of industries to discuss their unique perspectives on leadership, major challenges, and success.

Ken authored Make Some Noise: The Unconventional Road to Dominance, which gives business leaders an easy-to-follow roadmap for improving their competitiveness, using many of the techniques he championed at Harley-Davidson. He considers his work on 100 Years of Harley-Davidson, a global best seller, to be one of his greatest and most rewarding achievements.

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Dive into the world of bio-aesthetics with Dr. Bill Dorfman and Chairman of Carmell Corporation, Rajiv Shukla Raj Shu on this episode of Meet the Mentor, Discover Carmel Corporation's innovative approach to skincare as Rajiv Shukla shares insights from his illustrious career, spanning leadership roles in major healthcare companies like Pfizer and Morgan Stanley.

Explore how Carmell is revolutionizing skincare by using biological proteins instead of chemicals for a more natural rejuvenation process.

Key Takeaways:

- Understand the science behind Carmell’s pioneering biological skincare products

- Learn about their strategic focus on doctors over retail markets

- Gain insights into leveraging technology platforms for business growth

Join us for an engaging conversation that blends science, strategy, and innovation.

ABOUT THE GUEST

Rajiv Shukla is Chairman of Carmell Corporation, a revolutionary bio-aesthetics company. Over his 20+ year career, he has served as CEO of 4 public companies, and as Director on the boards of 14 companies. He has led 3 Nasdaq IPOs and multiple PIPEs that have collectively raised over $650 million in financing. He has been involved with over 45 healthcare investments and over $65 billion in M&A. Rajiv has served as Managing Director/Portfolio Manager at Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Private Equity Director at Citi Venture Capital International and led Global M&A at Pfizer’s R&D division. He graduated with a Master’s in Healthcare Management from Harvard University and a Bachelors in Pharmaceutics from the Indian Institute of Technology.

ABOUT THE HOST

Dr. Bill Dorfman is not just a famous cosmetic and general dentist, he is THE most famous cosmetic dentist world wide. Affectionately known as “America’s Dentist,” Dr. Bill is widely recognized world-wide as a leading dentist who is responsible for creating smiles for many of Hollywood’s brightest stars.

In fact, Dr. Dorfman has become a star in his own right as the featured dentist on the hit ABC series, “Extreme Makeover,” where he performed amazing dental transformations on the show’s participants as well as a recurring guest co-host on the new Emmy Winning daytime CBS talk show, “The Doctors.” In addition, Dr. Dorfman is a world-renowned lecturer & author of the best-selling cosmetic dentistry book, The Smile Guide and the NY Times bestseller Billion Dollar Smile.

The innovative & accomplished doctor is also renowned in his field as an energy-brimming inventor & brilliant entrepreneur who has brought award-winning innovations to the world of dentistry.

Dr. Bill Dorfman has been interviewed extensively for numerous television shows & magazines including ABC’s Good Morning America, The View, Oprah, CNN’s Larry King Live, NBC’s The Today Show, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Dr. Phil, The Rachael Ray Show, Steve Harvey Show, FABLife, The Doctors, The Tyra Banks Show, Ricki Lake Show, Entertainment Tonight, MTV’s The Osbournes & Newlyweds: Nick & Jessica, The Wayne Brady Show, The Sharon Osbourne Show, Living It Up! With Ali & Jack, EXTRA, Soap Talk, Access Hollywood & E! Entertainment Television.

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Jason Alexander, is an American actor and comedian. Over the course of his career he has received an Emmy Award and a Tony Award as well as nominations for four Golden Globe Awards. He gained stardom for his role as George Costanza in the NBC sitcom Seinfeld (1989–1998), for which he won a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series and was nominated for seven consecutive Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and four Golden Globe Awards for Best Supporting Actor in Television.

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Lil Mosey, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter from Seattle, Washington. His 2017 single, "Pull Up", received gold certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and led him to sign with Interscope Records. His 2018 single, "Noticed", became his first Billboard Hot 100 entry and preceded his debut studio album, Northsbest (2018). His second studio album, Certified Hitmaker (2019) peaked at number 12 on the Billboard 200 and spawned the single "Stuck in a Dream" (featuring Gunna). The album's 2020 re-issue spawned the single "Blueberry Faygo", which peaked at number eight on the Billboard Hot 100 and yielded Mosey's furthest commercial success.

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Tracey Bregman is an American actress. She is best known for the role of Lauren Fenmore on the CBS soap operas The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.

Bregman was born in Munich, Germany, to American musical arranger, record producer and composer Buddy Bregman and Canadian-born actress Suzanne Lloyd. She lived in Great Britain until the age of 10 when her family relocated to California. She has been acting since she was 11 years old, and currently resides in Malibu, California. She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Bregman made her acting debut playing a small part in the 1978 made-for-television movie, Three on a Date. Later that year, she was cast in the NBC daytime soap opera, Days of Our Lives portraying troubled teen, Donna Temple Craig. In 1979, she received Young Artist Award for Best Juvenile Actress in A Daytime Series for her performance in soap. She left the soap in 1980. In 1981, she made her big screen debut starring in the slasher film Happy Birthday to Me. She later starred alongside Jill St. John in the prison drama film The Concrete Jungle (1982) and in the Canadian comedy-drama film, The Funny Farm (1983). On television, she guest-starred on The Littlest Hobo, The Love Boat, Fame, and The Fall Guy.

In 1983, Bregman returned to daytime television with the role of Lauren Fenmore in the CBS's The Young and the Restless. Bregman initially believed her role as Lauren would be brief, but after six months the soap offered her a contract and she accepted. When it was introduced in 1985, she was the first actress to be awarded the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series (then known as the "Outstanding Ingenue in a Drama Series"), being nominated for the same award again in 1987 and for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in both 2006 and 2008. In 1992, Bregman brought the character to The Bold and the Beautiful, resulting in her migrating there fully in 1995. In 2000, Bregman returned to The Young and the Restless, remaining on a recurring status. From April to June 2010, while still portraying Lauren, Bregman took on double-duty with The Young and the Restless, as she also portrayed Sheila Carter's sister, Sarah. In, 2010, she also appeared alongside her Y&R co-star, Christian LeBlanc, in the music video for Reba McEntire's single, "I Keep On Loving You".

Bregman is an active supporter and honorary board member for Chenoa Manor, an animal sanctuary in Chester County, Pennsylvania.

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On this episode of Meet the Mentor, host Dr. Bill Dorfman welcomes his guest Ed Renwick to the show. Ed Renwick - a strategic leader at Harbor Freight Tools with diverse career leaps from finance to affordable housing initiatives; he exemplifies seizing opportunities over following a fixed plan. His journey illustrates how embracing curiosity can lead one through varied industries successfully by focusing on what truly matters: understanding customer needs and fostering relationships over mere expertise.

Ed’s Insights:

• Shares his experience as a parent who sent his daughter to LEAP.
• Discusses his varied career path from Goldman Sachs analyst to strategy head at Harbor Freight Tools.
• Emphasizes seizing opportunities rather than sticking rigidly to plans.

Key Takeaways:

1. The importance of diversifying skills and education.
2. Learning on-the-job by listening attentively and focusing on key facts that drive outcomes.
3. Recognizing customer patterns in business strategy – applying the Pareto principle (80/20 rule).
4. Encouraging youth not just about planning but being open-minded towards new opportunities.

Dr. Bill’s Reflections:

1. Importance of mentors in navigating through different industries successfully.
2. Valuing relationships over pure knowledge in business success.

The Discussion Explores:

• How Ed transitioned between diverse roles throughout his career while mastering each domain he entered into.
• His current role at Harbor Freight Tools where he brings strategic insights focused on customer behavior analysis.

Closing Notes: Listeners are encouraged to attend or participate as mentors in the upcoming Leap event hosted at USC – an opportunity for personal growth and networking with industry professionals across various fields.

For more information about Leap Foundation programs or events visit www.leapfoundation.com or follow them on social media platforms like Facebook (@leapfoundation) and Instagram (@leapfoundation).

Catch future episodes of “Meet the Mentor” podcast featuring Dr. Bill Dorfman available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your preferred podcast platform!

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Jose Rene Martinez is an American actor, motivational speaker, and former U.S. Army soldier. Starting in 2008, he played the role of Brot Monroe on the ABC daytime drama All My Children. He is the winner of Season 13 of ABC's Dancing with the Stars. Martinez served as the Grand Marshal of the 2012 Rose Parade.[2] He is currently costarring on the syndicated action series SAF3.

In 2003, Martinez sustained severe burns to over 34 percent of his body while serving as an Army infantryman in Iraq. Since his recovery, he has traveled around the country speaking about his experiences to corporations, veterans groups, schools, and other organizations.

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Dr. Bill welcomes two special guests—Shari Doran and Jane Hajduk dive into their journey through life's acts and their latest venture, Thee Third Act, a series that humorously tackles menopause. They recount how college friendships blossomed into creative partnerships in Hollywood, leading them to write and produce together.

"Thee Third Act," they explain, is about embracing change post-menopause when women often seek new purposes beyond traditional roles like motherhood or careers. Sherry and Jane emphasize the importance of support during this transition, which they found in each other while starting their production company amidst hot flashes and hormonal shifts.

They offer advice on content creation too; emphasizing persistence in social media promotion prior to launching episodes on YouTube while engaging audiences through personal connections. Monetization strategies include reaching subscriber milestones for ad revenue sharing on platforms such as YouTube.

As they wrap up with Dr. Bill, laughter fills the conversation over misadventures involving yam paste remedies for menopausal symptoms—an example of finding humor amid life's challenges—and tease future projects that continue exploring women's experiences in later stages of life with wit and relatability.

You might think menopause affects dental health, but it's actually pregnancy that brings changes like gingivitis—menopause doesn't. If you're interested in learning more or connecting with us, visit our website at thirdact.com. To catch our show and engage with the community, subscribe to 'THEE Third Act' on YouTube—it's free! We're excited about the possibility of interacting live soon.

For further insights into success and personal development, explore the LEAP Foundation at leapfoundation.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Don't forget to tune into 'Meet the Mentor' podcast with Dr. Bill Dorfman on your preferred streaming service.

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Meet Sarah McTaggart, a musician who began in church choirs before studying animation in college, shares her journey from open mic nights to leading Transviolet - a band that soared after Katy Perry tweeted about their song "Girls Your Age."

Sarah met her husband Chris through music; they taught each other piano and guitar respectively. Their passion led to Transviolet's formation in 2015 when they had to rethink their original name due to legal reasons.

Now independent artists running their own label since 2019, Transviolet plans a European tour while Sarah dreams of Grammys performances within five years.

She advises aspiring musicians not to fear imperfection but embrace it as growth towards excellence despite industry competitiveness or self-doubt.

As Dr. Bill closes out his enthusiastic recounting of Sarah’s story—with hopes for his daughter Ana opening on Transviolet’s upcoming tour—he reminds listeners that perseverance turns obstacles into stepping stones toward success.

Transviolet Music - https://transviolet.com/

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This episode's guest is Peter Schroeder. Here are some of the highlights of the podcast with host, Dr. Bill Dorfman.

Peter Schroeder -

• Danish native who started as a DJ at age 9.
• Progressed from party gigs to international club events; became one of Denmark’s top DJs.
• Founded his own record label before venturing into technology entrepreneurship.
• Has earned over 20 platinum records and received triple nominations at the Danish DJ awards.

Peter Schroeder's Latest Venture - Telzio Technology:

• A pre-unicorn unified communications company creating cloud-based telephone systems simplifying repetitive tasks through AI integration.

Personal Insights & Experiences Shared by Peter Sc:

1. Survived both a plane crash and raising twins (jokingly debates which was harder).
2. Transitioned from music industry success into tech entrepreneurship due to passion for coding and technology.

Key Discussion Points in The Interview:

Early Career:

Started as a child DJ leading up until working globally in late teens.

Sold his record label after establishing it successfully.

Telzio Technology Explained:

• Cloud-based telephony service offering call processing, text messaging inbound calls management with queues/messages/AI features including conference calling capabilities.

Challenges Faced & Overcoming Adversity:

• Emphasizes self-learning without mentorship initially but acknowledges its value later on in life.
• Discusses learning how SEO works organically instead of spending on advertising due to budget constraints against major competitors like AT&T or Verizon.

Business Growth Trajectory & Ethos:

• Offers insight into customer acquisition via organic growth strategies such as word-of-mouth referrals and SEO optimization rather than paid advertising campaigns. – Advocates equality-minded business model providing all users access to enterprise-level features regardless of their size or payment capacity—emphasizing fair competition opportunity between small startups vs established corporations – Shares plans about maintaining lean operations focusing on quality over quantity when it comes to hiring employees while prioritizing smart talent acquisition strategy paying above-average market rates ensuring employee investment within the company culture

Engagement with Listeners/Youth Entrepreneurs: Encourages listeners interested in reaching out or seeking mentorship/guidance directly via his personal website where he is open for communication across various social media platforms.

This episode provides valuable insights not only into starting and scaling a tech venture but also emphasizes strategic thinking behind branding (naming), marketing without large budgets (SEO mastery), managing growth sustainably while fostering an inclusive product/service offering accessible across varying customer scales—from individual entrepreneurs/DJs like himself once was—to multinational giants such as Facebook or Airbnb amongst others mentioned during conversation throughout podcast runtime duration today!

Connect with Peter: For those inspired by Peter's story wishing connect further they may do so visiting peterschroeder.com

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Daniel is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 25 years of technology, retail and consumer goods experience. The past few years have been spent focused on Digital Disruption and E-commerce + omni-channel businesses in consumer goods industry

In 2017 Daniel was part of the founding team of Byte - a Direct to Consumer Dental Aligner Brand. The team build the business over three years and exited in December 2020 for $1.04bn. www.byteme.com

Daniel is also the co-founder and co-CEO of dLuxury Brands. dLuxury invests in Digitally Native Brands + has an accelerator to help turbo charge digital marketing for brands. www.dluxurybrands.com

Daniel also advises a number of Private Equity funds on acquisitions and Investments in the Digital space, and advises and sits on multiple Boards.

Daniel has spoken at many conferences around the world, been featured in many news outlets, and has represented the UK Government as an ambassador for trade and industry in a major advertising campaign they ran. Daniel was invited to join the Prime Minister, David Cameron’s trip to China in 2013 and met many Chinese Dignitaries. Daniel has been involved in many Charities, including being a member of the Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science for 10 years and Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts (RADA) for 5 years. Daniel is an active member of the YPO (Young Presidents Organisation), an invite-only business group comprised of business leaders from around the world.

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