In this episode of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine sits down with Chuck Mathews, cofounder of Matsen Consulting, to explore what actually makes small and mid-sized businesses succeed and why passion alone isn’t enough.

After spending decades inside large organizations, Chuck chose a different path by helping business owners reconnect with why they started, then building the systems, processes, and discipline needed to turn that passion into consistent performance.

From operational efficiency and decision-making to leadership, resilience, and execution, this conversation is a masterclass for founders who want a business that works, not one that works them.

True leadership begins with compassion.

In this inspiring episode of Who You Work With Matters, host Aaron Levine sits down with Dr. Tara Chalakani, CEO of Preferred Behavioral Health Group and national mental health expert, for a powerful conversation about purpose, resilience, and leading with heart.

From humble beginnings to leading a team that serves over 30,000 individuals across New Jersey, Dr. Tara shares how empathy, authenticity, and hope drive lasting impact. She opens up about breaking stigma, supporting her team, and what it truly means to lead in the mental health space today.

💡 You’ll hear about:

• Leading with empathy and purpose

• Breaking the stigma around mental health

• Finding balance and resilience in leadership

• Why compassionate leadership transforms communities

Whether you’re a leader, changemaker, or simply someone passionate about mental health, this episode will remind you that compassion isn’t a soft skill — it’s a superpower.

👤 Featuring: Dr. Tara Chalakani — CEO, Preferred Behavioral Health Group | Psychotherapist | Educator | Forbes Contributor

In this episode of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine sits down with Joe Boscia accountant, real estate investor, and founder of Cars & Social, a fast-growing network for exotic car enthusiasts and entrepreneurs.

From balancing taxes and side hustles to managing multimillion-dollar vehicles, Joe shares how passion can become a business — and how smart planning turns dreams into assets. 🚗💼

You’ll hear stories about building connections through cars, turning hobbies into income, and creating the life you love without losing balance. Whether you’re into finance, freedom, or Ferraris, this episode is your perfect drive.

In this episode of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine sits down with Andrew Chermark, a telematics and data analytics expert who’s reshaping the way businesses think about insurance, safety, and risk.

From AI dash cams to real-time driver analytics, Andrew explains how data is transforming the future of insurance helping business owners reduce premiums, prevent accidents, and build a true culture of safety on the road.

Whether you’re an insurance professional, a small business owner, or just curious about the power of data and technology, this episode will change how you see risk and show you why who you work with really does matter.

What happens when your passion becomes your purpose?

In this episode of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron Levine sits down with DJ Chuckie Hype (Chuck Gookins) of Fresh New Angle Events to talk about energy, authenticity, and turning what you love into a thriving business.

From getting his first turntables at 13 to leading one of New Jersey’s top entertainment companies, Chuckie shares how staying true to your vibe, investing in relationships, and trusting your team can take you from passion to purpose.

💡 In this conversation:

• The power of bringing your full energy to everything you do

• Why relationships are the real foundation of success

• Building experiences that matter, not just events

• Staying “hype” in business, life, and leadership

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, creative, or dreamer, this episode will inspire you to keep your energy high and your purpose clear.

100 episodes. 100 stories. Countless lessons.

In this special milestone episode of Who You Work With Matters, host Aaron Levine looks back at the moments, conversations, and people that shaped the journey so far. From entrepreneurs and industry leaders to innovators and everyday change makers, each guest brought unique insight into what it really means to grow, lead, and connect.

You’ll hear clips and reflections from some of the most memorable episodes the stories that made us laugh, think, and realize that success always comes back to one thing: the people you surround yourself with.

💡 This isn’t just a look back, it’s a thank you, a reflection, and a reminder that the best is yet to come.

🎙 Hosted by: Aaron Levine

What does it take to build a business that’s both secure and personal? In this episode, I sit down with Chris Church from PCS to talk about the real-world threats businesses face, from phishing emails to vendors unintentionally opening the door to hackers. But this conversation goes way beyond cybersecurity.

We dive into how Chris built his team, the value of genuine networking, and the mindset shift that helped him grow a thriving business without burning out. Whether you're leading a team, protecting your company’s data, or just trying to find better balance, this episode is packed with insights and real talk you won’t want to miss.

Hiring can make or break your business.

In this episode of Who You Work With Matters, Aaron sits down with Fletcher Wimbush, founder of Discovered.ai, who has led over 10,000 interviews and helped 2,000+ companies improve the way they hire.

Fletcher shares why most hiring processes fail, how to avoid costly bad hires, and what it really takes to build strong, lasting teams. From smarter systems to better questions, his approach blends technology with the human side of hiring to give leaders a clear playbook.

💡 You’ll learn:

• Why bad hires cost more than you think

• How to design systems that attract true A-players

• The balance between pay, culture, and growth

• What 1 in 4 candidates may be hiding

If you’re growing a team or making your next key hire, this episode will give you the tools to hire smarter, faster, and better.

👤 Featuring: Fletcher Wimbush — Talent Acquisition Leader, Coach & Founder of Discovered.ai