All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett

In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down with
Ariane Daguin, Founder and CEO Emerita of D’Artagnan, to explore how a
seventh-generation food family daughter from southwest France built one of America’s most influential specialty food companies, before the market even knew it wanted what she was selling. From introducing foie gras and game meats to the US, to pioneering humane and sustainable farming standards decades before “organic” was a regulated term, Ariane shares the bold bets, cash-flow struggles, and non-negotiables that shaped D’Artagnan into a $180 million business. She also opens up about navigating COVID, the emotional journey of selling the company, and what comes next, from regenerative farming and distilling at her All One One All Farm
(AOOA), to investing in the next wave of entrepreneurs on French Shark Tank.

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In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with Michael Williams, Managing Director of SUMMIT One Vanderbilt, to break down what it really takes to build a brand people don’t just see, but feel. Drawing from leadership roles with The Walt Disney Company, National Football League, and beyond, Williams shares how experience, not just exposure, is the true driver of attention, loyalty, and growth. 

From leveraging data to perfect customer flow, to scaling immersive experiences globally, this conversation dives into the intersection of brand, storytelling, and operational excellence.

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In this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with Jacqueline Hernández, CEO and Founder of New Majority Ready and a media powerhouse who helped transform Telemundo into the leading U.S. Hispanic network. Drawing on decades of leadership across NBCUniversal, CNN, and more, Hernández breaks down how shifting demographics, digital behavior, and cultural influence are redefining the rules of business. 

From challenger brand strategy to the rise of Gen Z as the new “North Star,” she shares why companies must stop playing catch-up and start building for a diverse, digitally native majority that’s already driving growth.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with Stephen Hall, CEO & Board Member of Robert Hall & Associates, to
challenge one of the biggest misconceptions in business: that taxes are just a year-end obligation. Stephen breaks down how smart leaders turn tax strategy into a powerful driver of cash flow, growth, and long-term value. From scaling a family-founded firm into a global operation to helping executives rethink risk, planning, and investment structures, he makes one thing clear, waiting until Q4 is already too late.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with serial entrepreneur and Resident Founder & CEO Maxim Razmakhin to
explore what it really takes to build intentional communities for high-performance founders. From his unconventional journey as a Division I
athlete and data-driven operator to launching a new kind of curated “company club,” Maxim shares lessons on transparency, culture, and the realities of scaling businesses in a remote-first world. The conversation dives into why traditional coworking fell short, how values-aligned environments fuel growth, and why face-to-face connection still matters in the future of work.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with Ralph Vasami, Chief Strategy Officer at Kellen, to unpack what it really
takes for associations to stay strategic in a world moving at breakneck speed. From navigating shifting regulations and disruptive technologies like AI to building powerful industry voices and delivering real member value, Ralph shares frontline insights from more than two decades guiding organizations through change. It’s a straight-talk conversation about relationships, leadership succession, non-dues revenue, and why being the most strategic person in the room isn’t optional anymore, it’s survival.

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Digital out-of-home advertising is evolving fast, and Barry Frey, President & CEO of the DPAA, is helping lead the charge. On this episode of All Business
with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey and Barry dive into how billboards and
place-based screens are transforming into dynamic, data-driven media platforms.

Barry shares insights from a career spent launching global networks and driving media innovation from working alongside Ted Turner to leading the digital transformation of one of advertising’s oldest channels. The conversation explores how digital screens, programmatic buying, mobile data, and AI are reshaping the industry, giving brands the power to target audiences in real time and connect with consumers along their daily journey.

From retail media opportunities to the role of autonomous vehicles and emerging technologies, Barry explains why digital out-of-home is becoming a powerful and measurable part of the modern omni-channel marketing mix.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with global expansion expert Dr. Janet Walsh, CEO and President of Birchtree Global and President of the Irish Business Organization of New York. With experience spanning 87 countries and all 50 states, Janet breaks down what it really takes to scale a business across borders without costly missteps.

From the critical “four-legged stool” of legal, financial, tax, and HR
infrastructure to the often-overlooked human side of global expansion, Janet shares hard-earned insights on where companies go wrong and how to get it right. She also dives into how the IBO is building powerful networks,
developing next-generation talent, and creating real opportunities for business leaders on both sides of the Atlantic.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, marketing authority
David Reibstein breaks down how the power of branding extends far beyond products, shaping entire nations, economies, and global influence.

 Reibstein unpacks how countries like Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and the United States build brand value through reputation, trust, and perception impacting tourism, foreign investment, and trade. He explores how iconic brands like Mercedes-Benz, BMW, and Porsche elevate national identity, while global dynamics involving China and Russia show how perception can be shaped, or distorted, on the world stage. 

The conversation dives into leadership’s role in shaping a nation’s brand, from presidents acting as de facto CMOs to how political narratives influence global trust. Reibstein also shares insights on brand extensions, spotlighting companies like Hyundai, Toyota, and Tesla and what executives get wrong when scaling premium brands.

From the rise of luxury airline brands like Emirates to shifting consumer confidence in cryptocurrency, this episode connects the dots between perception, performance, and profitability, proving that whether it’s a company or a country, brand is everything.

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On this episode of All Business with Jeffrey Hayzlett, Jeffrey sits down
with Ray DeWitt, President and Co-Founder of 1031 DST Group, to break down the world of 1031 exchanges, Delaware Statutory Trusts, and alternative investments that help accredited investors keep more of what they earn.

With more than two decades in finance and real estate, Ray explains how investors can defer capital gains, step away from the “toilets, tenants, and trash,” and transition into truly passive income streams without giving up the benefits of real estate ownership. From DSTs and opportunity zones to oil and gas funds, wildlife conservation, and even precious metals vaulting, this conversation explores how smart tax strategy can become a powerful wealth-building tool.

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