Monday Morning Radio

Jeremy Shepherd is rich with pearls of wisdom — both literally and figuratively. Starting with a single strand of pearls that the former flight attendant purchased for his girlfriend on a layover in Beijing, Jeremy has become one of America's largest sellers of pearls and pearl jewelry. Along the way, he accumulated a treasure trove of entrepreneurial insights, drawn from both his successes and his mistakes. Jeremy, along with his wife, Hisano, are the power duo behind Pearl Paradise and a large and devoted community of pearl collectors around the world. Jeremy is president of the Pearl Association of America. Jeremy recognized a business opportunity and then had the determination to transform himself from someone who knew virtually nothing about the pearl business into one of the industry's leading experts If you're searching for profit-making advice with real luster, Jeremy's insights are genuine gems. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Jeremy Shepherd, Pearl ParadisePosted: June 22, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 59:25 Episode: 15.1

For many small-business owners, growth creates a frustrating paradox: the more the business succeeds, the more overwhelmed the owner becomes. For two decades, small-business coach Jason Rosado — founder of Distinctive Coaching for Business Success — has used his proprietary methods to help his clients increase revenues, strengthen their teams, and create more free time for their owners. Among the insights that Jason shares on this week's podcast is how to identify whether your business truly needs more customers — or whether operational inefficiencies and leadership inflexibility are preventing growth. If you can use practical techniques for reducing stress and preventing burnout while growing your company's profitability, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Jason Rosado, Distinctive Coaching for Business SuccessPosted: June 8, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 45 minutes Episode: 14.49 POPULAR EPISODES: What Zig Ziglar Would Advise Business Leaders in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Cookbook Author Ellen Wright on How Preparation, Creativity, and Simplicity Drive Success in Both the Kitchen and the Boardroom Pulitzer Prize-Winner Karen Elliott House on the Man Reshaping Global Politics, Energy, and Industry

Jon Erlichman spent 25 years as a television business news anchor, helping viewers make better financial and investing decisions. But it turns out his most remarkable expertise is self-marketing. Since leaving mainstream journalism in October 2024 to launch his own digital brand — Ticker Take — his social media videos have been viewed a whopping 2 billion times. His formula, as he shares on this episode, relies on short-form content, authenticity, storytelling, and plenty of silliness. For business owners and entrepreneurs wondering how to draw massive audiences to their digital content, an investment in this week's Monday Morning Radio episode rates "a strong buy." Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Jon Erlichman, Ticker TakePosted: May 25, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 56:25 Episode: 14.47 [Be sure to pick up your copy of All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, the new Monday Morning Radio anthology featuring 21 world-class thinkers and leaders.]

Had he lived, Zig Ziglar — the legendary motivational speaker who died in 2012 — would have turned 100 later this year. To honor his father, Tom Ziglar, who now heads the Ziglar organization, is planning a gala event in Franklin, Tennessee, on October 16th. Limited to 1,500 high achievers, the once-in-a-lifetime gathering will feature members of the Ziglar family and well-known inspirational figures, including personal-finance guru Dave Ramsey and UFC champion Michael Chandler. This week, Tom shares little-known stories about his father, including the fact that despite Zig's worldwide fame, he once carried a stranger's luggage to the guest's hotel room simply because the out-of-towner mistook Zig in his red sports coat for a bellman. More than a nostalgic look backward, this week's episode offers a thoughtful meditation on legacy, leadership, and the enduring power of optimism. [Register for See You At The Top: The Ziglar 100 Transformation Experience. Seats are limited.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Zig and Tom Ziglar, Ziglar Inc.Posted: May 11, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 47:30 Episode: 14.45 Popular Episodes: An Appetite for Success: The Business Lessons Hidden in a Well-Prepared Meal How an Accidental Inventor Built a Life-Saving Company — And What Business Owners Can Learn From Him Veteran Journalist Thomas E. Weber on Weather Literacy as a Form of Strategic Business Intelligence

Bestselling author Michael Lewis has spent decades practicing the habits of the sharpest business thinkers: questioning assumptions, navigating past blind spots, and revealing why conventional wisdom so often leads smart people astray. Lewis is the author of a remarkable run of business bestsellers, including Liar's Poker, Moneyball, Flash Boys, The Big Short, Boomerang, The Undoing Project, and Going Infinite. Both Moneyball and The Big Short were made into Oscar Best Picture-nominated films, as was The Blind Side, another of Lewis's non-fiction classics. In this exclusive episode of Monday Morning Radio, Lewis reflects on why true success derives from taking the long view rather than aiming for quick results, and how doing the hard, unglamorous work others avoid can create an outsized, enduring advantage. Lewis's conversation with founding Monday Morning Radio host Dean Rotbart was recorded when the author was honored as a Business News Visionary. While the interview dates back several years, in this abridged version of their talk, the insights Lewis shares are strikingly current — offering inspired ideas that apply to entrepreneurs, executives, and business owners navigating uncertainty, disruption, and change today. [Michael Lewis will be featured in All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, coming in April 2026. The anthology is the sequel of co-host Maxwell Rotbart's award winning first edition, All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo Credit: Tabitha Soren Posted: January 19, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: 49:22 Episode: 14.33 The Great Writers Series from Roy H. Williams: YouTube Shorts HemingwayTalks About Pamplona

Monica Ballard knows why so many marketing campaigns fail. It's not for lack of clever slogans, talented spokespeople, or catchy jingles. Surprisingly, the cause is trying to project "perfection" rather than authenticity, which includes acknowledging the struggles and risks inherent in running a business. Monica is a veteran marketing strategist, storyteller, and one of the elite Wizard of Ads Partners. Drawing on her background in theater, radio, and live performance, Monica explains why empathy and emotional honesty create bonds with customers and prospects that no discount or gimmick ever could. Being real isn't a liability, Monica assures — it's a decisive competitive advantage. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Monica Ballard, Wizard of AdsPosted: January 5, 2026 Monday Morning Run Time: One Hour, Six Minutes Episode: 14.31 Hear From Other Featured Wizard of Ads Partners: How Vi Wickam's Strategic Focus Delivers Extraordinary Results Mick Torbay Will Change the Way You Think About Marketing Forever Johnny Molson, a Marketing Maestro, on the Two Words That Transform Branding Steve Semple: Strategies to Rev Your Advertising and Marketing Campaigns

This week, hosts Dean and Maxwell Rotbart offer their third annual holiday treat for Monday Morning Radio listeners: a reading of the inspirational adult Yuletide tale, A Christmas Day Miracle, by Dean and Talya Rotbart. Since the book was first published in 2021, it has become a perennial holiday favorite. A Christmas Day Miracle tells the true story of one man, Riyaz Adat, on death's doorstep, his devoted wife, Margaret, and Riyaz's miraculous survival and recovery. It's a poignant reminder for people of all faiths of the wonder and power of life's unexpected blessings. This is a once-a-year exclusive presentation you don't want to miss. A Christmas Day Miracle is available in a keepsake softcover edition on Amazon for only $9.75. Photo: Riyaz and Margaret Adat Posted: December 22, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes Episode: 14.29 Other books from TJFR Press: But I Said I'm Sorry — A book for children 5-11 years old. Highly recommended by Dr. Laura Schlessinger The Boy Who Answered the Call of Kilimanjaro: The Adventures of Riyaz — Based on the true story of a Tanzanian boy who sets out on an adventure, walking with two schoolmates more than 600 miles from Dar es Salaam to Mt. Kilimanjaro. (Also available from Amazon in Spanish and French) All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice — Described by Kirkus Reviews as a well-mounted business self-help book that's actually helpful – and a good read, too. Perfectly Ordinary, Yet Extraordinary: Making a Meaningful Difference in the Lives of Others — An inspirational text designed to facilitate the undertaking of homegrown charitable projects. September Twelfth: An American Comeback Story — A thrilling and inspiring tale of journalistic dedication — Kirkus Reviews

Ken Lain's father-in-law, Harold Watters, opened a garden center in semi-arid, mountainous Prescott, Arizona, in 1962. Six decades later, garden centers aren't exactly giving e-commerce companies and Big Box home improvement centers much in the way of competition, and countless brick-and-mortar retailers have gone out of business. Yet Ken, his wife, Lisa, and their daughter, McKenzie, have continued to make their third-generation family business, Waters Garden Center, bloom. Now, the Lains stand at the cusp of an ambitious expansion into new markets. This week father and daughter share the nutrient-rich business strategies that every small enterprise can use to grow its own remarkable success story. [Ken and McKenzie Lain will be featured in All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: Second Helpings, coming in 2026. The anthology is the sequel of co-host Maxwell Rotbart's award winning first edition, All You Can Eat Business Wisdom: A Monday Morning Radio Anthology of Actionable Advice.] Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. Photo: Ken and McKenzie Lain, Watters Garden CenterPosted: December 8, 2025 Monday Morning Run Time: 58:42 Episode: 14.27 RELATED EPISODES: Cultivating Big Profits in a Small Market It Was True in 1959, It's Still True Today: An Educated Consumer Is the Best Customer Dean Guida Bootstrapped His Way to Building a Multinational Enterprise Software Company