More than 80% of Trevor Bower’s customers reorder from him within 30 days. That’s an enviable benchmark in any industry.

Trevor owns AdvancedSupps, a single brick-and-mortar health supplements store in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with a robust online presence. In his ten years in business, he’s earned an international reputation for formulating unique, high-value supplements and providing unmatched customer education and service. 

In a brutally competitive retail environment, Trevor has overcome the odds — not with gimmicks or giveaways, but with a strategy that any entrepreneur — in any industry — can replicate.

Among the recommendations he makes:

• Clarify who benefits most from your products or services, and build around them.

• Educate your customers and prospects.

• Markets shift, but your values shouldn’t. Stay grounded in what works for you.

• Know that “trust” is your real product.

Think of Trevor’s insights as the ultimate business supplement: all natural, fast-acting, and formulated to strengthen your bottom line.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Trevor Bower, AdvancedSupps.com
Posted: September 1, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 55:24
Episode: 14.13

Overseeing a $10 billion residential and commercial portfolio, Bianca D’Alessio reigns as the  #1 real estate agent in both New York City and New York State. She also stars in HBO Max’s Selling the Hamptons.

But Bianca’s rise wasn’t smooth. Early setbacks and bouts of impostor syndrome nearly sidelined her career. Instead, she built a foundation using vulnerability, intentional self-talk, and gratitude to transform herself into one of the most dynamic leaders in real estate.

In her new book, Mastering Intentions: 10 Practices to Amplify Your Power and Lead with Lasting Impact, Bianca blends candid personal stories with actionable strategies that any business owner or entrepreneur can apply.

Visit this special Monday Morning Radio “Open House” to discover the same practices Bianca uses to master her goals — and how you can apply them to achieve your own business and personal success.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Bianca D’Alessio, Mastering Intentions
Posted: August 25, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 44:04
Episode: 14.12

Gary Engels teaches business owners and entrepreneurs the disciplined sequence of steps that lead to lasting success.

His wisdom isn’t drawn from an MBA program or corporate leadership seminars — it’s forged from decades on the mats. “Sensei Gary” is a serial entrepreneur, app creator, and a 4th-degree black belt in Taekwondo. 

Gary’s list of ventures and partnerships is long. Among them, he is the founder of Leadership Academy, a martial arts school dedicated to developing leadership skills in students of all ages, and the creator of the Legacy Missions app, which helps users build positive daily habits. 

He also serves as CEO of MyGig, which connects businesses with essential services in accounting, marketing, HR, IT, and financial optimization. 

Unlike many entrepreneurs who obsess over selling, Gary has built his career on service. His approach begins with a simple question: “How can I help?” Service builds trust, trust builds relationships, and relationships drive revenue. It’s a principle that has kept his martial arts school thriving for 20 years — a milestone that very few such schools attain.

So, join us this week in the “Monday Morning Radio Dojo.” Remove your shoes, step onto the mat, and begin mastering the “business katas” that will make you a fierce marketplace competitor.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Gary Engels
Posted: August 18, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 50:12
Episode: 14.11

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Marcy Syms became the youngest female president of a publicly traded New York Stock Exchange company when she was named to the position with her family’s business in 1983.

At its peak, the Syms chain of off-price, brand-name fashion stores operated 46 outlets across 16 states, generating annual sales approaching $350 million.

The chain’s slogan — coined by founder Sy Syms, Marcy’s father — was iconic: “An educated consumer is our best customer.”

While Syms was not the very first off-price fashion retailer when it opened its original store in 1959, Sy and Marcy Syms went on to define the sector and dominate it until — faced with increased competition and a soft economy — Syms filed for bankruptcy and closed its doors in 2011 after more than 50 years.

Marcy shares her compelling story and the story of Syms Corporation in a new book, set for release on August 26th. The book is titled Leading with Respect: Adventures of an Off-Price Fashion Pioneer.

“Respect,” as she explains on this week’s podcast, is the key trait — often misunderstood — of effective leadership.

Marcy is a former member of the board at Midlantic Bank and Rite Aid. She is president of the Sy Syms Foundation, which continues her family’s philanthropic legacy supporting charitable, educational, and cultural organizations, including the Sy Syms School of Business at Yeshiva University. The foundation has awarded over $60 million to worthy organizations.

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Marcy Syms, Sy Syms Foundation
Posted: August 11, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 49:00
Episode: 14.10

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In a world awash with free educational videos and paid programs from platforms such as Udemy and Teachable, Damon Lembi and his team at Learnit are thriving by delivering impressive results.

Their secret? Equipping small and mid-sized businesses with the tools to outmaneuver corporate giants, while helping employees build confidence, sharpen skills, and boost job satisfaction.

To date, Learnit has served over 14,000 organizations and helped more than 1.8 million professionals master new skills or improve on existing capabilities.

This week, Damon delivers a masterclass on the mindset business leaders must embrace to thrive in today’s hyper-competitive landscape.

It’s one of many valuable and actionable business insights we’ll hear from Damon.

Please take your seats. Class is in session. 

[Be sure to pick up a copy of Damon’s book, The Learn-It-All Leader: Mindset, Traits and Tools]

Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son duo of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart.

Photo: Damon Lembi, Learnit
Posted: August 4, 2025
Monday Morning Run Time: 48:25
Episode: 14.9

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