Journeys to the Summit
Journeys to the Summit
Podcast Description
Journeys to the Summit is your gateway to the private stories of entrepreneurs who have navigated their way to the top. Hosted by Ilya Zlotnik of Vivaldi Capital Management.
Each episode explores adventures of the people who built great businesses and are living fulfilling lives.
From their initial struggles to masters of their craft, our guests share candid experiences, challenges faced, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Whether you're a successful entrepreneur or seeking inspiration, this podcast offers a compass to guide you along your journey.
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The podcast centers on themes of entrepreneurship, resilience, and innovation, with episodes delving into topics such as overcoming initial struggles, building sustainable business models, and navigating market challenges. For example, one episode discusses a restaurateur's innovative approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic while another explores risk management in trading and investment strategies.

Journeys to the Summit is your gateway to the private stories of entrepreneurs who have navigated their way to the top. Hosted by Ilya Zlotnik.
Each episode explores adventures of the people who built great businesses and are living fulfilling lives.
From their initial struggles to masters of their craft, our guests share candid experiences, challenges faced, and invaluable lessons learned along the way.
Whether you’re a successful entrepreneur or seeking inspiration, this podcast offers a compass to guide you along your journey.
How do you build two successful businesses in completely different industries and sell them both before 40?In this episode, Ilya Zlotnik sits down with entrepreneur Jeff Glazer to unpack a journey that spans medical spas, manufacturing, private equity exits, and everything in between.Jeff shares how he:-Bought a failing medical spa during the financial crisis—and made it cash flow positive in 30 days-Simultaneously built a niche manufacturing business in rural Canada-Navigated failure, debt-heavy turnarounds, and operational chaos-Scaled to 7 med spa locations with strong culture and retention-Sold both businesses in highly competitive markets-Redefined success around family, balance, and long-term thinking This conversation is packed with real-world lessons on execution, resilience, and what it actually takes to build something meaningful over time.Whether you’re an early-stage founder or a seasoned operator, Jeff’s story is a masterclass in playing the long game.

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