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Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Joseph Shalaby

154 episodes · Explicit

Hosted by Joseph Shalaby, Founder and CEO of E Mortgage Capital, this isn’t your typical business podcast. Each episode brings you inside the minds of high-level entrepreneurs, investors, athletes, celebrities, and cultural voices shaping today’s economy — not just what they do, but how they actually win.

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From raw origin stories and early struggles to the real mechanics behind how money is made, scaled, and sometimes lost, Joe cuts through the noise to get to what matters. No fluff. No surface-level answers.

Set inside the world of Coffeez, every conversation unfolds with intention — how they started, how they built, what it cost them, and what separates them now.

Whether you're building something, investing in something, or simply trying to understand how the game really works, Coffeez with Joe Shalaby delivers unfiltered insight from people who are actually in it.

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  1. Beyoncé and Usher’s Secret Coach | Nick Cooper | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 322

    · 1 h 13 min · S3 E322 · Explicit

    Celebrity performance coach Nick Cooper sits down with Joe. The man who taught Beyoncé three songs in French for the Oscars, coached Usher, and learned from the mentor who produced eight of Michael Jackson’s biggest…

  2. From Supermodel to Stem Cell Skincare Empire | Ekin Ozlen | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 321

    · 1 h 13 min · S3 E321 · Explicit

    KERACELL founder Ekin Ozlen sits down with Joe. Ford model in New York, Miss Turkey at 19 without speaking Turkish, and a mom who was a NASA aerospace engineer. Losing her first husband, a plastic surgeon, to cancer,…

  3. He Slept in His Car. Now He Runs 34 Offices | Manny Soto | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 320

    · 1 h 20 min · S3 E320 · Explicit

    Manny Soto, founder and CEO of The Financial Architects, is back. Mentored by Ed Mylett, broke at 29 making $8 an hour, sleeping in his car for two weeks rather than calling home, and now running 34 locations with zero…

  4. Lessons From Shark Kevin Harrington | Tony Murray | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 319

    · 1 h 33 min · S3 E319 · Explicit

    Entrepreneur Tony Murray sits down with Joe. Talking his way into college, getting told by a hedge fund veteran to run from finance, quitting everything to backpack Guatemala with a camera, and the campfire…

  5. The Couple Running OC's Luxury Resale Game | On Que Style | Coffeez Ep. 318

    · 1 h 06 min · S3 E318 · Explicit

    Kirsten and Eddie of On Que Style sit down with Joe. Sixteen years curating the Hermes Birkin game — the $43,000 bag flip, Birkins north of $280K, why you can't just walk in and buy a Richard Mille, the seven fake…

  6. Floyd Mayweather's Romanian Contender | Ronald Gavril | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 317

    · 1 h 13 min · S3 E317 · Explicit

    Former WBC title challenger Ronald Gavril sits down with Joe. From working a farm in Romania to ten years as national champion, landing in Laguna Beach with nothing, a manager who stopped paying, and the sparring…

  7. The $25K Uber Bet That Became $135 Million

    · 1 h 21 min · S3 E316 · Explicit

    Corporate securities lawyer Eric Cox sits down with Joe. From Cooley and Silicon Valley to head counsel at Story Law and NetCapital, where a couple hundred companies have raised around $100 million through equity…

  8. From Netflix Heartbreak to Building Her Own Brand | Zaina Sesay | Coffeez Ep. 315

    · 1 h 20 min · S3 E315 · Explicit

    Netflix's The Ultimatum star Zaina Sesay sits down with Joe. What the show didn't air, watching her ex become the initiator on camera, the rumor that broke her, and rebuilding in public. From Sierra Leone roots and a…

  9. He Won Rings in Three Decades and Nobody Noticed | John Salley | Coffeez Ep. 314

    · 1 h 41 min · S3 E314 · Explicit

    Four time NBA champion John Salley sits down with Joe in Detroit. The first player to win titles with three teams gets into the real Bad Boys era, what people get wrong about Michael Jordan, Kobe's work ethic, Rodman…

  10. Teen App Millionaire to Saks to Building the Anti-TikTok | Coffeez Ep. 313

    · 1 h 16 min · S3 E313 · Explicit

    Tech founder and designer Radames sits down with Joe. He built his first app empire at 14 to pay his parents' bills, lost it all when the market caught up, rebuilt through Saks Fifth Avenue and luxury fashion houses,…

  11. Money Habits, Not Money Problems | Kayla Bailey | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 312

    · 1 h 11 min · S3 E312 · Explicit

    Financial educator Kayla Bailey sits down with Joe. From Calgary to LA on a dream, partnering with Marshall Faulk and Dave Meltzer, and teaching the 97% what school never did. They get into money habits versus money…

  12. David Tutera on Celebrity Weddings, Bridezillas & Saying Yes to Everything | Coffeez Ep. 311

    · 1 h 11 min · S3 E311 · Explicit

    Celebrity event planner David Tutera sits down with Joe. The star of My Fair Wedding built an empire designing events for the biggest names in the world. He gets into how an ugly decor comment launched his career, the…

  13. Kanye's $29M Real Estate Mistake | Amanda Lynn & Kat Nova | Coffeez Ep. 310

    · 1 h 26 min · S3 E310 · Explicit

    Real estate power players Amanda Lynn and Kat Nova sit down with Joe. Selling Kanye's bunker for thirty million, what's real and what's staged on Selling Sunset, why deejaying became the ultimate lead funnel, building…

  14. Fresh Off His Bare Knuckle Win | Victor Ortiz | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 309

    · 1 h 43 min · S3 E309 · Explicit

    Former world champion Victor Ortiz sits down with Joe. Abandoned at seven, living alone as a kid, foster care, the fight that sent him to juvie, and the woman who changed his life. Then the title shot he chased against…

  15. Pokemon Cards Beat the S&P 500? | Asher Lara | Coffeez Ep. 308

    · 51 min · S3 E308 · Explicit

    Gen Z creator and entrepreneur Asher Lara sits down with Joe. Dropping out to bet on social media, building 8 million subscribers, the real formula behind going viral, brand deals and building an agency, Pokemon and…

  16. Wahoo's Founder on AI, Failure, and 38 Years of Grind | Coffeez Ep. 307

    · 1 h 17 min · S3 E307

    Wahoo's Fish Taco founder Wing Lam sits down with Joe after 38 years in the game. Buying Thrifty Ice Cream, why AI still can't replace hospitality, the trades comeback, launching brands on social media, referrals over…

  17. Reza Farahan | Bravo Star on Reality TV, Real Estate & Building Wealth the Persian Way | Coffeez 306

    · 1 h 25 min · S3 E306 · Explicit

    Bravo star, top LA realtor, and serial entrepreneur Reza Farahan sits down with Joe. Nine seasons of reality TV, coming out to a Middle Eastern family, learning the hustle from an immigrant father, the Persian rug…

  18. Wendy Davis & Cesar Martinez | Real Estate Power Couple on Leadership & Grit | Coffeez Ep. 305

    · 1 h 02 min · S3 E305

    Real estate titans and life partners Wendy Davis and Cesar Martinez sit down with Joe. High school sweethearts turned business power couple, they get into building the Wendy Davis Group, going all in during the 2020…

  19. Tehran Von Ghasri | Comedian, Netflix Star & Former Lawyer | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 304

    · 1 h 37 min · S3 E304

    Comedian. Netflix star. Former lawyer. Tehran Von Ghasri sits down with Joe for one of the funniest, most layered conversations of the season. Growing up Black and Iranian, walking away from law for comedy, the…

  20. Joe Wallace | Former Von Dutch CEO, Pro Athlete & Entrepreneur | Coffeez Ep. 303

    · 1 h 09 min · S3 E303

    Former pro basketball player. Former CEO of Von Dutch. Serial entrepreneur. Joe Wallace sits down with Joe Shalaby and holds nothing back — the FBI story, buying a thousand foreclosed homes, building a sports agency,…

  21. Natasha Graziano & Alisa Jacobs | Mindset, Brand & Feminine Leadership | Coffeez Ep. 302

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E302

    Joe sits down with two powerhouses — mindset coach and bestselling author Natasha Graziano and personal brand architect Alisa Jacobs. They get into morning routines, scripting, the RMS method, building a brand before…

  22. Randy "The Natural" Couture | UFC Legend, 6x Champ, Army Veteran | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby Ep. 301

    · 1 h 00 min · S3 E301 · Explicit

    Six time UFC world champion. Army veteran. Actor. Entrepreneur. Joe sits down with Randy "The Natural" Couture to hear the story behind the legend. The Army days, the Wild West era of UFC, dominating two weight…

  23. The Voice Coach Behind Glee & Hollywood’s Biggest Singers ft. Tim Davis | Coffeez for Closers

    · 55 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tim Davis, the renowned vocal coach, singer, music director, and talent scout known for his work across major television, film, and music projects, including…

  24. How Ed Soares Built the Pipeline to the UFC | Coffeez

    · 47 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ed Soares, President of Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) and one of the most respected figures in mixed martial arts. Ed has spent decades inside the fight…

  25. Joe Spector on Building Hims, Dutch & the Future of Telemedicine | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 47 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Joe Spector, co-founder of Hims and founder of Dutch, to talk about building consumer healthcare brands that actually change people’s everyday lives. Joe…

  26. The Future of Architecture Is Carbon-Negative ft. Kevin Kennon | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 42 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with architect and developer Kevin Kennon to talk about the future of building, carbon-negative design, and why architecture has to evolve with climate, technology,…

  27. He Gave Them the Plan… Nobody Executed ft. Rogelio Goertzen II | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Rogelio Goertzen II to talk about one of the most overlooked truths in business and life — execution. Rogelio shares his experience giving people clear…

  28. First Woman to Climb the 7 Second Summits ft. Jenn Drummond | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min

    Jenn Drummond interview, 7 Second Summits climber, extreme challenge mindset, overcoming fear story, resilience mindset, women achieving impossible goals. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with…

  29. UFC Fighter Giga Chikadze on Discipline, Fighting Mindset & Never Giving Up | Coffeez for Closers

    · 48 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with UFC fighter Giga Chikadze to talk about the discipline, resilience, and mindset required to compete at the highest level of professional fighting. Giga shares…

  30. What Happens After the NFL? ft. Malik Jackson | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 45 min

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Super Bowl 50 Champion Malik Jackson to talk about the transition from professional football into the next chapter of life. Malik shares what changes after…

  31. Dr. Samantha Harte on Addiction Recovery, Trauma Healing & Purpose Driven Life

    · 42 min

    Dr. Samantha Harte shares how addiction recovery, trauma healing, and spiritual growth can transform pain into purpose. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Dr. Samantha Harte explains how overcoming addiction,…

  32. From Uber Driver to Nutrition Founder | James Oliver Built Atlas Protein Bars

    · 48 min

    Atlas Bars founder James Oliver shares how he built a nutrition company from scratch after starting with a problem in his own diet. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, James explains how a search for clean, real…

  33. Why Real Estate Entrepreneurs Need a Personal Brand ft. Shane Seo | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min

    Why does personal branding matter for real estate entrepreneurs? In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Shane Seo explains how visibility, credibility, and authority are becoming essential for investors and operators…

  34. From Wholesaling to 7 Companies | How Justin Colby Built a Real Estate Empire

    · 42 min

    Justin Colby built his career in real estate flipping and wholesaling — but he didn’t stop there. Today, he operates seven companies across real estate, tech, and entrepreneurship. In this episode of Coffeez for…

  35. Offshore Asset Protection Lawyer Explains Cook Islands Trusts ft. Blake Harris | Coffeez

    · 41 min

    Offshore asset protection attorney Blake Harris explains how Cook Islands trusts protect entrepreneurs from lawsuits and legal risk. In this episode, we break down offshore trusts, asset protection strategies, crypto…

  36. From Dishwasher to 1,000+ Units — Then Nearly Losing It All ft. Jarek Tadla | Coffeez

    · 56 min · S2 E56

    Jarek Tadla is a Polish-born real estate entrepreneur who built a multi-thousand-unit portfolio after arriving in America without speaking English. What began with washing dishes and flipping salvage cars evolved into…

  37. Why Dentists Need a Personal Brand More Than Ads | Dr. Tyler Hales

    · 44 min · S2 E55

    Most professionals try to blend in. Dr. Tyler Hales chose to stand out. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Tyler Hales, a cosmetic dentist who redefined what leadership, branding, and…

  38. Stem Cells, Exosomes & the Future of Recovery ft. Seth Berge I Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 48 min · S2 E54

    Regenerative medicine is one of the fastest-growing areas in health and wellness — but it’s also one of the most misunderstood. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Seth Berge, founder of…

  39. The Truth About Sports Memorabilia (And Why Authenticity Matters) | Ben Beeri

    · 52 min · S2 E53

    Some businesses are built on hype. This one is built on trust. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Ben Beeri, founder of Golden State Memorabilia, one of the largest distributors of…

  40. What It Really Takes to Build a Values-First Business ft. David D. Simons

    · 41 min · S2 E52

    Success tests your values more than failure ever will. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with David D. Simons for an honest conversation about building a business — and a life — without losing who…

  41. Why AI Will Replace 80% of Professional Work (But Not Humans) | Nimrod Vroman

    · 43 min · S2 E51

    Most people think AI is about speed. Nimrod Vroman thinks it’s about structure, access, and truth. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Nimrod Vroman, founder of Ark Empowerment and For…

  42. Raising Capable Kids in a Fast-Changing World | Gary Surdam | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 42 min · S2 E50

    Most conversations about education focus on systems. This one focuses on people. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Gary Surdam, an international educator, entrepreneur, and founder of Bright…

  43. Building Fintech Wealth, Financial Inclusion & New American Dream ft. Carlos Orellana

    · 36 min · S2 E49

    In this powerful episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Carlos Orellana — immigrant entrepreneur, fintech founder, and CEO building one of the most impactful financial platforms for the Latino community.…

  44. From $50 to the State Senate | Faith & the American Dream ft. Senator Steven Choi

    · 49 min · S2 E48

    This episode isn’t about politics. It’s about calling, conviction, and staying in the fight when nobody believes in you. Senator Steven Choi came to America with $50, an accent, and zero guarantees. Years later, he…

  45. Truth About AI, Work & Human Creativity ft. Andy Oliva | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 51 min · S2 E47

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Andy Oliva, Founder & CEO of Lucky Day Labs — a creative AI agency helping companies navigate one of the biggest shifts of our lifetime. This isn’t an AI hype…

  46. The Future of AI, Digital Twins & AGI ft. Bill Inman | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 49 min · S2 E46

    One of the most important conversations we’ve ever had on Coffeez. Bill Inman isn’t just a data guy — he’s the man who’s been shaping how the industry thinks for more than three decades. Real estate cycles, valuation…

  47. Anti-MBA: How an 18-Year-Old Became a CEO in 3 Weeks w/ David Guttman & Anna Prudchenko

    · 39 min · S2 E45

    What happens when a Wharton MBA tears up his diploma on camera… and hands the keys to a new company to an 18-year-old with zero business experience? You get the Anti-MBA movement — and the birth of One on One Media.…

  48. Turn Trash Water into Drinking Water ft. Kurt Avery | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 40 min · S2 E44

    In this episode, Joe sits down with Kurt Avery, founder of Sawyer Products — the company saving millions of lives through clean water and humanitarian innovation. What started with a simple first aid product has grown…

  49. Living on God’s Timing ft. Pacemaker Chené | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 33 min · S2 E43

    In this episode, Joe sits down with Chené Micah Williams — known online as Pacemaker Chené — a 26-year-old trainer whose story is a literal heartbeat of faith and resilience. Born with a rare congenital heart…

  50. From Super Bowl to Setback to Success ft. Setema Gali | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min · S2 E42

    In this episode, Joe sits down with Setema Gali — former Super Bowl champion turned leadership coach and founder of Game Changer. Setema went from winning an NFL championship to losing it all — his cars, his home,…

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