NYC Recording - Untapped Lessons on Entrepreneurship from Artists Presented by Dr. Martin J. McDermott, Monday, December 22, 2025, 5PM EST, Thomas Yoseloff Business Center Stavros Niarchos Foundation Library Overview Discover entrepreneurship through the arts, not just boardrooms or textbooks. **This event will be online only** Discover entrepreneurship through the arts, not just boardrooms or textbooks. Martin J. McDermott discusses how to apply creative artists' insights to boost your business skills. Topics covered include - Life Lessons on Entrepreneurship from Artists Entrepreneurial Types Creative Entrepreneurship Bootstrapping Crowd funding Keeping Score Innovation

Rock Star MBA - 77 Untapped Lessons on Life, Business, Marketing, Entrepreneurship, & Leadership from Rock Stars What if the secrets to life and business success weren't found just in boardrooms, textbooks, and journal articles, but on backstage passes and stages? Rock Star MBA shares the untapped knowledge and wisdom acquired by rock stars and artists. While the book primarily focuses on stars from the hard rock genre, it also features a diverse range of artists, including actors, painters, and musicians from other genres. After decades of pursuing their craft, Dr. McDermott noticed that many performers had become wise individuals with interesting perspectives on life, business, marketing, entrepreneurship, and leadership that could and should be shared in the classroom. Reading this book will allow you to apply their wisdom, success strategies, best practices, and unique viewpoints. This book challenges you to see the world differently— where art and business are not opposites, but complementary ways of understanding creativity, value, and human connection. Class is now in session! www.RockStarMBA.com

The "Future of Work" Focus Best for attracting entrepreneurs interested in tech trends and scalable business models.

Title: Revolutionizing IT Support in the Hybrid Era with Rick Porter

In this episode of Franchise Interviews, we sit down with Rick Porter, President and Founder of Cinch I.T. The workplace has changed forever. With remote and hybrid models now the standard for millions, the demand for "anywhere, anytime" tech support has skyrocketed. Cinch I.T. is meeting this moment by offering businesses a smarter alternative to expensive in-house departments.

What we discuss:

The Scalability of Managed IT: How Cinch I.T. provides enterprise-level support to businesses of all sizes.

The Remote Reality: Why 45% of the workforce staying remote creates a massive opportunity for franchisees.

Built-in Reliability: Ensuring confidence in cloud computing when there is "no room for error."

Bonus Segment: Stick around for Part Two, where we share a highlight from our Great Quotes in Franchising series!

Enterprise Power, Local Heart: Scaling CMIT Solutions with Jeff Connally

How do you provide enterprise-level IT to small businesses without losing the personal touch? In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Connally, President and CEO of CMIT Solutions, to discuss how they’ve built a powerhouse network of over several hundred locations across North America.

We dive into the "secret sauce" that has kept CMIT at the top of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Franchise 500 list for six years running and how they serve as a bridge between big tech and the SMB market. Plus, stay tuned for Part 2, where we revisit a classic segment from our Great Quotes in Franchising archives!