Brett Goldman on How Marathon Training Changes Your Life

In Chapter 4 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Do You Enjoy Most About Running the New York City Marathon?" Beyond running through the five boroughs during the race, Goldman loves marathon training.  Training for marathons challenges him to get motivated and follow through on goals. The process itself allows him to compete against himself and, through running three New York City marathons to date, push himself to better his time.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

How Deal Due Diligence Improves Investing Confidence

In Chapter 10 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Role Does Confidence Play in the Work that You Do?" For Goldman, confidence is fundamental in making real estate deals. He builds confidence in the preparatory due diligence research work he does understanding the property, market, location, terms and other elements of a real estate deal.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City. He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Performing Under Pressure in a Real Estate Developer Job

In Chapter 12 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?" Sourcing, negotiating and closing real estate deals teaches Goldman why preparation and flexibility are critical to his work. He interviews process not only to find the right bankruptcy lawyer for the job but also to learn the questions he should be asking and answering to move the bankruptcy deal forward.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Brett Goldman on What It Takes to Be a Real Estate Investor

In Chapter 18 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, real estate developer Brett Goldman answers "How Are Your Aspirations Changing as Your Experience Grows?"  After nearly 20 years working in real estate, Goldman finds what he has learned about developing real estate - from understanding economic markets to learning building zoning and construction project management - is now more transferable than ever to real estate investing.

Brett Goldman is a Real Estate Acquisitions Director at Triangle Equities in New York City.  He holds a BA in General Studies from the University of Michigan and a Masters in Real Estate Development from the Columbia University Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.

Jason Anello on the Importance of Process in a Creative Business

In Chapter 13 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, creative director and Manifold ad agency co-founder Jason Anello answers "What Procedures and Processes Are You Putting in Place to Manage Company Growth?" Anello shares how he first learned the importance of process learning from his father, an auto mechanic, about how to take apart a bicycle. Early in his ad career working at Digitas, Anello learns how process actually helps a team generate creative. Now, as he grows his small agency from its founders to a larger team, Anello puts those lessons to work in structuring the business.

Jason Anello is a founding partner and creative director at Manifold Partners, an award-winning creative advertising agency. Previously, Anello worked in creative leadership roles at Yahoo!, Ogilvy & Mather, and Digitas. A passionate foodie and traveler, he runs the Forking Tasty food blog and supper club series. He earned a BFA from University at Albany.

Mike Germano on What Lawyers Do to Protect Your Company

In Chapter 6 of 20 in his 2013 Year 4 Capture Your Flag interview, Carrot Creative social media agency CEO Mike Germano answers "What Has Working With Lawyers Taught You About Business?" Germano builds upon his Year 2 Capture Your Flag answer by sharing more about what lawyers have done to protect his company as it grows and becomes more successful.  By building relationships with the attorneys who serve his company, Germano stays better prepared for potential legal challenges that may arise.

Mike Germano is co-founder and CEO of DUMBO Brooklyn-based social media agency Carrot Creative.  Previously, Germano ran for and was elected to public office in Connecticut. He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University. 

Mike Germano on Motivating Teams by Setting Clear Expectations

In Chapter 9 of 20 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, Carrot Creative social media agency CEO Mike Germano answers "How Are You Learning to Manage and Motivate Teams?"  For Germano, managerial effectiveness as a leader comes through clear communication when setting expectations with his team.  He makes sure his employees understand why their client or project is important and why they are the right person for the job. 

Mike Germano is co-founder and CEO of DUMBO Brooklyn-based social media agency Carrot Creative.  Previously, Germano ran for and was elected to public office in Connecticut.  He is a graduate of Quinnipiac University. 

How to Manage Work Pressure and Reduce Job Stress

In Chapter 6 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, entrepreneur Phil McKenzie answers "What Does It Mean to Perform Under Pressure in the Work That You Do?"  As founder of the Influencer Conference, McKenzie feels internal pressure to succeed and external pressures, including deadlines and goals.  In both cases, he finds better organization helps manage pressure and limit negative job stress. 

Philip L. McKenzie is the Founder and Global Curator of Influencer Conference, a global content platform that brings together tastemakers in the arts, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and technology to discuss the current and future state of influencer culture. Prior to that, he was Managing Partner of influencer marketing agency FREE DMC and an equities trader at Goldman, Sachs & Co.  He earned an MBA from Duke University and a BBA from Howard University.

Phil McKenzie on Saving Money to Start a Business

In Chapter 8 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, entrepreneur Phil McKenzie answers "How Has Starting Your Own Business Changed How You Manage Your Personal Finances?"  McKenzie learns to be thrifty and how to save from his parents.  Working a Wall Street job at Goldman Sachs, McKenzie is able to save money that he then uses to start his business. 

Philip L. McKenzie is the Founder and Global Curator of Influencer Conference, a global content platform that brings together tastemakers in the arts, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and technology to discuss the current and future state of influencer culture. Prior to that, he was Managing Partner of influencer marketing agency FREE DMC and an equities trader at Goldman, Sachs & Co.  He earned an MBA from Duke University and a BBA from Howard University.

Phil McKenzie on Improving Small Business Strategy Planning

In Chapter 15 of 18 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, entrepreneur Phil McKenzie answers "At This Point in Your Life, Where Are You Seeking Advice and Coaching?"  McKenzie looks for support that will help him better plan longer-term strategy for his organization.  He finds support from his Duke business school network as he sets up a board of advisors to help the business grow. 

Philip L. McKenzie is the Founder and Global Curator of Influencer Conference, a global content platform that brings together tastemakers in the arts, entrepreneurship, philanthropy and technology to discuss the current and future state of influencer culture. Prior to that, he was Managing Partner of influencer marketing agency FREE DMC and an equities trader at Goldman, Sachs & Co.  He earned an MBA from Duke University and a BBA from Howard University.

Cathy Erway on Skills You Learn in a Line Cook Restaurant Job

In Chapter 15 of 17 in her 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, writer and healthy food advocate Cathy Erway answers "What New Cooking Skills are You Learning Cooking in a New York City Restaurant?"  Working as a line cook and prep cook in a restaurant kitchen, Erway finds organization skills are critical in a professional cooking job.  This ranges from streamlining the order process to seeing the results take shape in the style and theme of the food. 

Cathy Erway is a Brooklyn-based author, part-time cook, freelance writer, radio host and teacher focused on healthy food advocacy.  Her first book, "The Art of Eating In" developed from her blog "Not Eating Out in New York".  She earned a BA in creative writing from Emerson College.

What Gets Easier and What Gets Harder - Andrew Epstein

In Chapter 1 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "What is Getting Easier and What is Getting Harder in Your Life?"  Epstein embraces the challenge of an increasingly demanding career while also preparing to become a father and start a family.  Leading and managing teams - from working with teams to inspire confidence and cultivating talent - gets easier as he gains experience. 

Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network.  Previously, Epstein was a finance executive at Democracy Prep Public Schools and an operations executive at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam Records.  He is a former Teach for America corps member and middle-school science teacher.  He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Andrew Epstein on Planning Charter School Market Entry Strategy

In Chapter 15 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "What Goals are You Setting as You Look to What Comes Next in Your Education Career?"  In his higher education executive job at Ascend Learning, Epstein looks out to opening out multiple new charter schools annually and putting the right business model and financing in place to achieve sustainable school growth. 

Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network.  Previously, Epstein was a finance executive at Democracy Prep Public Schools and an operations executive at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam Records.  He is a former Teach for America corps member and middle-school science teacher.  He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Andrew Epstein on Setting Work Expectations When Starting a Family

In Chapter 16 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "How Are Your Personal Experiences Shaping Your Professional Aspirations?"  Epstein speaks to the work-life balance he is struggling to better understand.  As his career aspirations grow as a higher education executive, so do his family aspirations to start a family.  This is the challenge he now faces in his late 30s. 

Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network.  Previously, Epstein was a finance executive at Democracy Prep Public Schools and an operations executive at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam Records.  He is a former Teach for America corps member and middle-school science teacher.  He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Andrew Epstein on Using Your Passions to Be a Better Dad

In Chapter 22 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "How Are You Learning to Apply Your Passions in New Ways?"  As an expecting father planning for parenthood, Epstein looks forward to applying his passion for helping feel successful and good about life in his role as a new Dad. 

Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network.  Previously, Epstein was a finance executive at Democracy Prep Public Schools and an operations executive at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam Records.  He is a former Teach for America corps member and middle-school science teacher.  He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Andrew Epstein on Doing What is Best for Your Family and Future

In Chapter 23 of 23 in his 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, charter school CFO Andrew Epstein answers "What Steps are You Taking to Do What is Best for Your Family and Your Future?"  Epstein shares the struggle of finding a balance between aspiring more in his career to provide more for his family and managing time at work to be present at home.  He shares how he asks for help as he continues to seek that equilibrium. 

Andrew Epstein is CFO of the Ascend Learning Charter School Network.  Previously, Epstein was a finance executive at Democracy Prep Public Schools and an operations executive at Universal Music Group's Island Def Jam Records.  He is a former Teach for America corps member and middle-school science teacher.  He holds a BA from the University of Michigan and an MBA from Columbia Business School.

Kyung B. Yoon on Elementary School Influences on Career Choices

In Chapter 4 of 17 in her 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung B. Yoon answers "What Childhood Experiences Have Been Most Fundamental in Shaping Who You Are Today?"  Yoon recounts learning memorization skills as a 6th grade elementary school student.  Learning to memorize and recite poetry gives Yoon an appreciation for memorization and practice she uses later in her career as a journalist and public speaker. 

Kyung B. Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.  An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.

Kyung B. Yoon on the Parenting Transition of Sending Kids Off to College

In Chapter 6 of 17 in her 2013 Capture Your Flag interview, non-profit executive Kyung B. Yoon answers "How Are You and Your Husband Managing the Transition of Sending Your Kids Off to College?"  Yoon shares her experience sending her oldest teenage son off to college.  She discusses how the process has informed how she and her husband are preparing to send their youngest son to college and readying for the empty nest that will result when they both will be gone. 

Kyung B. Yoon is the executive director of the Korean American Community Foundation (KACF) in New York City.  An award-winning journalist and documentary film producer, Yoon earned an MA in International Relations from Johns Hopkins University and a BA in History and Political Science at Wellesley College.