In this episode, Leo Gestetner sits down with Eric Rosenberg, founder of Event Business Formula, to explore his journey from building corporate event agencies to creating a platform for small business owners, while reflecting on legacy, resilience, and finding purpose in both work and family life.

Eric’s Background: From finance and marketing in Belgium to becoming a corporate events entrepreneur, Eric’s career evolved into leading impactful ventures across 50 countries and earning U.S. citizenship.

Event Business Formula: Eric’s platform empowers small event business owners with tools, coaching, and a community to help them manage and grow their businesses effectively.

Legacy Through Writing: Eric’s book, Before It’s Too Late, is a love letter to his daughters, chronicling his family’s move to the U.S. and the values he hopes to pass down for generations.

Health and Wellness Journey: Eric shares his commitment to staying active through pickleball, Krav Maga, and weight training, while working on better sleep and embracing healthy habits like intermittent fasting.

Balancing Work and Family: Eric emphasizes the importance of long-term vision, blocking time for what matters most, and maintaining daily touchpoints with his daughters to nurture meaningful relationships.

Entrepreneurial Insights: Drawing from years of experience, Eric discusses the importance of taking decisive action, learning from mistakes, and leading with clarity and communication.

Passion for Learning: A voracious reader and lifelong learner, Eric integrates new knowledge into his coaching and shares valuable lessons through his podcast, The Business of Meetings.

Resources
Website: https://www.eventbusinessformula.com/

His podcast "The Business of Meetings"

His first book, Meeting at C-Level

His second book, Before It’s Too Late, A Love Letter to my Daughters and America

Connect with him on LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/ericrozenberg

In this episode, Leo Gestetner speaks with Laurel Mintz, founder of Elevate My Brand and Fabric VC, about her journey from corporate law to entrepreneurship and venture capital. Laurel shares how taking over her father’s struggling business sparked her passion for building and investing in brands, her approach to health and wellness as a non-negotiable for balance, and the life lessons she’s learned from embracing challenges, pivoting in business, and creating meaningful connections.

Highlights:

Laurel’s Background: Transitioning from corporate law to entrepreneurship, Laurel Mintz found her passion after stepping in as interim CEO of her father’s struggling business at just 26, igniting her entrepreneurial spirit.

Elevate My Brand’s Journey: Founding a digital and experiential marketing agency, Laurel has spent 16 years helping businesses—from startups to global brands like Geico and Zendesk—achieve marketing success with a focus on authenticity and creativity.

Empowering Founders with Fabric VC: Laurel’s venture fund supports diverse-led businesses, combining financial investment with sweat equity to drive growth and success for the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Health and Wellness: For Laurel, fitness is a non-negotiable. From intense Pilates and hot spin to boxing and hiking, her high-intensity routine helps her stay grounded and focused as a business leader.

Family and Connections: Laurel defines family broadly, encompassing her supportive husband, aging parents, close-knit friends, and beloved “fur babies,” creating a vibrant personal and professional support system.

Lessons in Resilience: From navigating challenges during the pandemic to embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, Laurel shares her candid perspective on building a fulfilling life and career.

Future Aspirations: With plans to build a home in Todos Santos, Laurel continues to explore new opportunities while fostering meaningful connections and leaving a lasting impact on the business world.

Resources

• Website: https://www.elevatemybrand.com
• Instagram: @elevatemybrandla & @laurelmintz
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/elevatemybrandla/

In this episode, Leo Gestetner speaks with Jimmy Dean Freeman, a professional endurance running coach with over 23 years of experience, to explore his journey from starting his first 10k at nine years old to coaching marathon and ultramarathon runners. Jimmy shares insights on balancing competitive running with family life, his passion for cross-training, and the profound life lessons he’s gained from the sport, including resilience, transformation, and the pursuit of seemingly impossible goals.