Chris Meneses went from immigrating to Canada with nothing to becoming a top performer in luxury car sales — and later building systems that scaled entire dealerships. In this episode, we dive into the mindset, strategies, and hard lessons behind his rise.

In this podcast we talk about:

• How Chris became the #1 salesperson in just 3 months using video and CRM systems

• His transition from acting to luxury car sales

• Using content and automation to scale sales and operations

• Overcoming language barriers, failure, and self-doubt

• Balancing ambition with mental health, family, and personal growth

• Leadership, continuous learning, and building SOPs that last

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• IG: @chris.bizdev

• Skool Course: www.skool.com/the-skool-of-unplugging

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Dr. Margot Lattanzi is a naturopathic doctor who has helped hundreds of people heal the root cause of their health concerns. She has training in fertility, pediatric care, cosmetic acupuncture and more. In today's episode we talk about:

• Naturopathy and Holistic Healthcare

• Exploring Naturopathic Medicine's Appeal

• Challenges in Natural Medicine Research

• Acupuncture

• Hormones and Nervous System Balance

• Anxiety Management and Wellness Strategies

• Sleep Optimization, Caffeine Impact, and Burnout

Follow Dr. Margot Lattanzi, ND

IG: @doctormargotndwww.doctormargotnd.com

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Sebby Cluer is a director known for his sharp eye and comedic chops. His credits include Kenny vs. Spenny, The Office Movers, Decoys, My Ninety Year Old Roommate and many, many more.

In this episode we talk about:

◼︎Sebby's Journey in TV & Film

◼︎The craft of directing

◼︎Behind the scenes insights

◼︎Advice for aspiring directors and creatives

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IG: @ drcluer

The D'Ascenzo Zone: Comedy shorts & A podcast! ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone#podcast #tdz #tv #film #director #directing

Founders of Evolve to Excel, Vanessa Zingaro and Greg Sutton are a husband and wife team who have coached thousands of clients to transform their body, mind and habits through fitness and nutrition. From building muscle, to losing weight to improving your relationship with food, they bring real world strategies that actually work.

TDZ Episode 007 - Vanessa Zingaro and Greg Sutton

We talk about:

◼︎Greg & Vanessa’s Journey + Coaching Philosophy

◼︎Motivation & Mindset Tools

◼︎Forming Healthy Habits

◼︎Approaches to nutrition & fitness

◼︎GLP-1 Medications (WeGovy, Ozempic)

◼︎Protein, Creatine & Supplements

Follow Vanessa & Greg at Evolve to

Excelwww.evolvetoexcel.com

◼︎IG: @evolvetoexcel

◼︎IG: @vanessa_zingaro_

◼︎IG: @coach.greg.sut

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Heather Gallant is an actor and sketch comedy performer best known for her breakout role as Carla on Crave TV’s The Office Movers. She co-created the hilarious sketch troupe Herbeaver, that performed monthly shows for years at Toronto’s iconic Comedy Bar. Heather has also appeared in many other projects including some of your favourite commercials and my webseries Headliners, which you can watch right here on this channel.

TDZ Podcast 006 - Heather GallantIn this episode we talk about: • Her path from theatre school to sketch comedy to acting• Her roles on Headliners, the Office Movers and more.• The realities and camaraderie of working on low-budget Canadian TV• Auditions, memorizing lines, and overcoming perfectionism• Finding a comedic voice and navigating different audiences• Real advice for young performers on taking risks and staying authentic

Follow Heather Gallant: ◼︎Instagram: @heatherisgallant◼︎Watch her on Headliners here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhwP1Doz8Ho&list=PLr66TOUAOapLHeBOK-8aPN5cu1tqpvint◼︎And watch her on The Office Movers on Crave TV!The D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ If you prefer to listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7FMIr4zzMZMgQhd3SBUYqz?si=vg_AaJS5QdO6cCQffTIFYw◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Mike's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎TDZ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedascenzozone/◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone#podcast #tdz #sketch #comedy #theofficemovers

Merrill Hagan is an American powerhouse writer and producer across TV, film, comics and videogames. His credits include fan favourites from DC, Marvel, Netflix, Adult Swim, Nickelodeon and more. He’s written everything from Teen Titans Go! to Magic School Bus, and helped shape some of the biggest animated series on TV. In this conversation, we talk about: ◼︎Breaking into the industry, surviving it, and what it actually takes to build a career in animation◼︎Comics ◼︎Working on shows for Netflix, Marvel, DC & more◼︎The craft of writing and pitching◼︎The state of the animation IndustryFollow Merrill Hagan◼︎ Instagram: @merrill_hagan◼︎https://www.merrillhagan.com/Follow The D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozoneTDZ Episode 005 - Merrill Hagan0:00 – Intro & Guest0:30 – Origin Story & Early Work1:50 – TV vs Comics2:20 – Episodic vs Serialized3:10 – Netflix Storytelling4:30 – Daniel Spellbound Insights7:00 – Credits 8:05 – Mentorship & Pitching12:00 – Animation Challenges17:35 – Bottle Episodes19:15 – Creative Constraints20:00 – Teen Titans vs Spellbound22:05 – Balancing Tone25:05 – Kids’ Viewing Habits29:30 – Writing for Kids & Adults30:45 – Jokes: Kids vs Adult32:05 – Writing for Yourself33:55 – Offering Solutions35:30 – Pitching Shows36:10 – Presentation Tips38:15 – Handling Exec Questions40:25 – Risk & Original IP41:50 – Advice for Writers43:59 – Surprise & Story Rhythm45:20 – Production Constraints46:15 – Comfort Zone Challenges48:30 – Exercise & Creativity

Brent and Sarah Nicholls are a husband and wife magic-comedy team who perform all over the world. TDZ Podcast 004: Brent and Sarah Nicholls0:00 – Intro and background1:15 – Early theater and comedy beginnings2:40 – Magic vs. comedy: choosing a path4:05 – First live shows experiences5:30 – Improvisation on stage6:50 – Developing audience engagement8:12 – Challenges with audience reactions9:25 – Adapting performances for different venues10:40 – Music in shows12:00 – Singing and comedic performance13:20 – Tailoring shows for kids vs adults14:45 – Tweaking and evolving the act16:10 – Learning when to say no17:35 – Entertaining kids and adults together19:00 – Recording shows to improve20:35 – Social media vs live performance22:05 – Fame and online content pitfalls23:40 – Knowing your lane as performer25:10 – Communication and trust: magic ingredient26:45 – Coping with uncertainty28:15 – Stepping outside comfort zone31:40 – Disruptive audience and tranquilizer incident32:50 – Early theater and improvisation34:04 – Scripted vs improv in shows35:01 – Transitions: adapting to venues36:03 – Music and musical mind reading37:33 – Singing, comedy, and audience engagement39:04 – Tailoring for different audiences40:01 – Constant act tweaking41:35 – Saying no, staying in lane44:02 – Entertaining kids and adults together44:44 – Recording to learn from performances47:31 – Live shows vs social media50:56 – Fame, online content, and live shows54:14 – Knowing your lane and measuring success55:26 – Communication and trust for performers57:55 – Finding fulfillment in highs and lows59:36 – Coping with uncertainty1:03:28 – Stepping outside comfort zoneFind & Book Brent & Sarah here: www.brentandsarah.comThe D'Ascenzo Zone: ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone

Shri Hughes is a veteran recruiter and HR professional in the business of scouting and hiring people.In this episode we talked about: • Spotting Red and Green Flags in Candidates• Hiring for Cultural Fit and Shared Values• Crafting Resumes That Actually Get Read• Cover Letters That Make You Stand Out• How to Handle Interview Weakness Questions• Following Up Without Being Annoying• Salary Negotiation and Transparency in Hiring• Creative Industry Job Hunting StrategiesTDZ Podcast 003 - Shri Hughes0:00 – Introduction & Podcast Overview1:15 – Candidate Evaluation Strategies3:42 – Identifying Key Skills Quickly6:05 – Resume Red Flags & Focus8:20 – Communication & Interview Performance10:30 – Attitude & Cultural Fit12:15 – Handling Multiple Job Applications14:00 – Salary Expectations & Negotiation16:10 – Understanding Non-Financial Compensation18:00 – Remote Work Considerations20:05 – Improving Interview Outcomes22:30 – Following Up & Thank You Notes24:00 – Memorable & Funny Interview Stories26:37 – Auto-Replies & Role Availability28:00 – Red Flags in Interviews & Applications30:40 – Salary Transparency & Research Tips33:24 – Negotiating Perks Beyond Salary36:16 – Remote Work Expectations & Fit38:03 – Why Interviews Don’t Always Convert to Offers40:35 – Feedback & Learning From Rejections41:34 – Thank You Notes & Staying Top-of-Mind42:56 – Silly / Unexpected Interview Stories43:15 – Personal Job Hunting Experience44:47 – Portfolios, Demo Reels & Staying Current45:04 – Stepping Outside Comfort Zones & Public Speaking46:23 – Closing Remarks & Key TakeawaysThe D'Ascenzo Zone ◼︎Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphk_rom3ggaW9qhFlIDrag?sub_confirmation=1◼︎ Check out my children's book: https://www.amazon.ca/Tiffy-Spiffy-Mr-Michael-DAscenzo/dp/B0CKGVFP72 ◼︎Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikedascenz/?hl=en◼︎Tik Tok: tiktok.com/@thedascenzozone