In this powerful episode of Uncorked, we sit down with Stan Middleman, the visionary Found and CEO behind Freedom Mortgage, to talk about his incredible journey building one of the largest mortgage lenders in the world. Stan opens up about his business philosophy, the keys to scaling a company during turbulent markets, and what’s next for the housing industry.

We also dive into his predictions for the real estate market, his take on interest rates and inflation, and how Freedom Mortgage is preparing for the future. But that’s not all — Stan shares the fascinating story behind his investment in the Philadelphia Phillies and what it means to be part of an iconic MLB franchise.

If you're an entrepreneur, real estate investor, or just someone who loves an inspiring success story, this episode is packed with value you won't want to miss.

Also, be sure to purchase Stan Middleman's book here: https://www.amazon.com/Seeing-Around-Corners-Achieving-Business/dp/B0D5PTSJVC

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Welcome back to Uncorked: Wine - Business - Life! 🍷✨ In this episode, we sit down with Jeffrey K. Harrow, a visionary businessman, investor, and philanthropist whose career has shaped multiple industries, from experiential marketing to travel management to finance.

As the former Chairman of Sparks Marketing LLC, Jeff led one of the world’s top experiential marketing agencies, working with global Fortune 100 brands like Google, Microsoft, Verizon, and Facebook. Under his leadership, Sparks expanded internationally and completed three strategic acquisitions during the COVID-19 pandemic, growing to over 700 employees.

Before Sparks, Jeff was President & CEO of Travel One, where he transformed the company into the 6th largest travel management firm in the U.S., growing revenues from $8 million to nearly $1 billion before selling to American Express.

Beyond his business success, Jeff is a Director of FS KKR Capital Corp. (NYSE: FSK), overseeing a firm managing $19 billion in assets, and an early-stage investor through Gabriel Investments. His passion for philanthropy is just as strong as his business acumen—he actively supports organizations like the Police Athletic League, Abramson Cancer Center, and University of Pennsylvania.

Join us as we uncork Jeff’s journey—his business insights, family values, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or just looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with wisdom you won’t want to miss!

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In this episode of Uncorked: Wine-Business-Life with Bill Green, we sit down with entrepreneur and former corporate attorney Stewart Gold, who left the legal world to follow his passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. His journey led him to create Dingle Dangle Baby, a game-changing baby product designed to keep little ones entertained during diaper changes—by strapping it to a parent's head! Stewart takes us through his incredible adventure, from moving his family from Florida to England to landing a deal with Kevin O’Leary on Shark Tank. He shares the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, the risks he took, and the lessons he learned along the way. Whether you're a parent, an aspiring entrepreneur, or love a great business story, this episode is packed with inspiration, insights, wine talk and a few laughs.

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