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Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

Joseph Shalaby

155 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. 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,…

  2. Brewing Purpose: How Seven Weeks Coffee Is Funding Life with Every Cup | Coffeez for Closers

    · 33 min · S2 E41

    Joe sits down with Anton Krecic, founder and CEO of Seven Weeks Coffee — the faith-based brand turning your morning ritual into a mission. After learning that pregnancy centers receive little support despite being the…

  3. How a Homeless Dropout Built 8-Figures Without Burning Out

    · 51 min · S2 E40

    Stephen Scoggins went from sleeping in a borrowed car to building multiple 8-figure companies. But here's what most people don't tell you: he almost lost everything after the exit. In this episode, Stephen reveals the…

  4. Sugar Shane Mosley on Legacy, Grit & The Fight Within | Coffeez for Closers

    · 38 min · S2 E39

    In Ep 39, Joe sits down with Sugar Shane Mosley, one of the most electrifying fighters in boxing history—three-division world champion, Hall of Famer, and legend who’s faced everyone from De La Hoya and Mayweather to…

  5. Building a $2.5B Brokerage in 10 Months ft. Eddie Garcia & Mark Dimas (Realty of America) | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min · S2 E38

    In Ep 38, Joe sits down with Eddie Garcia (Founder & CEO) and Mark Dimas (President & Co-Founder) of Realty of America (ROA)—the fastest-growing brokerage in the nation, closing $2.5B and 7,000 homes in just 10 months.…

  6. Podcast to Cash: The Foundational Four, VIP Packages & Live Pods ft. Brendan Boyd

    · 40 min · S2 E37

    Joe sits down with Brendan Boyd, founder/CEO of Imperfect Action, to break down how entrepreneurs can turn a podcast into a profit center—without a giant audience. Brendan unpacks his Foundational Four (digital…

  7. From Poverty to Passive Millions ft. Doran Andry | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 51 min · S2 E36

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with entrepreneur and philanthropist Doran Andry—a man who went from six kids in a one-bedroom apartment… to making $1M in passive income by age 30. Doran shares…

  8. From Wall Street to Warrior ft. Rafa J. Conde (Man of War) | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 45 min · S2 E35

    Rafa J. Conde walked away from a near–seven-figure Wall Street career to earn $38K as a rookie cop—and spend the next 18.5 years running narcotics, SWAT, and federal task-force ops. Why? A calling to serve, lead, and…

  9. From “Manchild” to Mentor ft. Schea Cotton | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 32 min · S2 E34

    Schea Cotton was a legend before social media—so dominant writers called him a “man-child.” By 15, he was the most feared high-school hooper in America… then he vanished from the headlines. In this raw conversation,…

  10. Building the Latino LinkedIn ft. Frank López & Edder Barcenas | Coffeez with Joe Shalaby

    · 47 min · S2 E33

    In this powerful episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Frank López and Edder Barcenas—the visionary founders behind Negozi, the fastest-growing business platform for Hispanic entrepreneurs in the U.S. What…

  11. Love, Legacy & Jiu-Jitsu ft. Ryron & Victoria Gracie | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 36 min · S2 E32

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with husband-and-wife duo Ryron and Victoria Gracie—leaders in the legendary Gracie Jiu-Jitsu family. We talk about what it’s really like to grow up Gracie, how…

  12. From Basement Startup to $100M Exit ft. Alexis Sikorsky | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 36 min · S2 E31

    This week on Coffeez for Closers, we’re joined by Alexis Sikorsky—UK-based entrepreneur, investor, and the brains behind a $100M+ exit in enterprise tech. Alexis built his company from a basement in Switzerland……

  13. Burn the Ships: Bankruptcy, Comebacks & Building LeadHackers ft. Alex Machuca

    · 29 min · S2 E30

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Alex Machuca—founder of LeadHackers, branding advisor, and proof that true builders never stop building. From scaling a startup to $500K/month… to bankruptcy……

  14. $30K in High School to Multi-Million Dollar Card Empire ft. Eric Michael

    · 35 min · S2 E29

    In this wild episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Eric Michael—the founder of Major League Profits, and the face of a booming collectibles empire built off flipping sports cards and Pokémon. Eric shares…

  15. From Myspace to AdTech Empire ft. Ted Dhanik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E28

    Before TikTok, before Instagram—there was Myspace. And Ted Dhanik was behind the rocket fuel that made it go viral. In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joseph Shalaby sits down with Ted to unpack his journey from…

  16. Why They Bet Everything on Clean Water | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 41 min · S2 E27

    What if the bottled water industry had a soul? In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with the founders of Rorra—the rising water brand that’s rethinking everything from source to shelf. No plastic. No…

  17. From The Streets to Healer ft. Richard Taite | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 48 min · S2 E26

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Richard Taite—an entrepreneur who went from addiction and homelessness to building some of the most respected luxury rehab centers in the country. Richard is…

  18. The Guy Who Can Fund Anything: Chris Piro of Searchlight Lending | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 39 min · S2 E25

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, Joe sits down with Chris Piro—CEO and Founder of Searchlight Lending, and the guy loan officers call when a deal’s “too weird to fund.” From multifamily and SBA loans to…

  19. FROM NAVY TO NINE FIGURES ft. Douglas James | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E24

    Douglas James is a Navy vet turned entrepreneur who’s helped thousands of people build real businesses online. What started with helping barbers and gym owners run Facebook ads turned into a coaching program that’s…

  20. From Addiction to 9-Figure Exit ft. Eric Spofford | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 58 min · S2 E23

    In this raw and inspiring episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Eric Spofford—entrepreneur, real estate investor, and proof that rock bottom doesn’t have to be the end. Eric went from addiction and a felony…

  21. Building a Legacy in Diamonds ft. Gabe & Danny Arik | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 50 min · S2 E22

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Gabe and Danny Arik—brothers, entrepreneurs, and the power behind Happy Jewelers, one of the most respected names in the jewelry world. Born into a family…

  22. From Hall of Fame to Financial Freedom ft. Marshall Faulk | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 42 min · S2 E21

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with NFL Hall of Famer and serial entrepreneur Marshall Faulk. From dominating on the field to now dominating in the financial education space, Marshall shares how he…

  23. Scaling Brands with Ads ft. Chase Chappell | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 37 min · S2 E20

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we’re joined by Chase Chappell—founder of Chappell Digital and one of the top performance marketers in the game. Known for scaling brands to 7 and 8 figures with Facebook and…

  24. Redefining the Financial Game ft. Manuel Soto | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 56 min · S2 E19

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Manuel Soto—aka "The Financial Architect"—a powerhouse in the insurance and financial services industry. From top-producing agent to broker-owner of TFA…

  25. Turning Liabilities Into Luxury ft. Pejman Ghadimi | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 50 min · S2 E18

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Pejman Ghadimi—entrepreneur, author, and founder of Secret Entourage. Known for pioneering the online education space around alternative assets, PJ has helped…

  26. From NFL to CEO ft. Chris Hetherington | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 42 min · S2 E17

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Chris Hetherington—former 11-year NFL veteran turned CEO of Fathead. From his early days as a Yale quarterback turned pro fullback, to his current role leading…

  27. How Jason Wojo Runs Ads That Print $140 million/Year | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 42 min · S2 E16

    In this episode of Coffeez, we chat with Jason Wojciechowicz, the mastermind behind Wojo Media. At just 25, Jason has helped over 1,300 businesses scale to six figures and beyond, generating over $125 million in online…

  28. Real Estate Auctions in America ft. Simon Polito | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 47 min · S2 E15

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, luxury real estate auctioneer Simon Polito shares how he's transforming the way high-end homes are sold in the U.S. Born and trained in Sydney—where over 90% of real estate is…

  29. Rewire Your Brain, Rewire Your Life ft. Dr. Alok Trivedi (Dr. Rewire) | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 1 h 02 min · S2 E14

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Dr. Alok Trivedi—better known as Dr. Rewire—a former chiropractor turned behavioral neuroscience expert who’s helped over half a million people rewire their…

  30. The Very First Episode ft. Sharran Srivatsaa | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 38 min · S2 E13

    To celebrate over 100 episodes of Coffeez for Closers, we’re re-airing the one that started it all. In our very first episode, Joe sits down with Sharran Srivatsaa—serial entrepreneur, investor, and now President of…

  31. Turning Stars into Empires ft. David Weintraub | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 43 min · S2 E12

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with David Weintraub—talent manager, reality TV pioneer, and now executive producer of the Lionsgate film Freaky Tales starring Pedro Pascal, Too Short, and Tom…

  32. Build a Brand, Not Just a Business ft. Maha Abouelenein | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 41 min · S2 E11

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Maha Abouelenein—a global communications strategist, former head of comms for Google and Netflix, and author of The 7 Rules of Self-Reliance. From launching…

  33. Have Your Best Brain ft. Thoryn Stephens | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 51 min · S2 E10

    This isn’t your typical Coffeez for Closers episode—we’re going full science nerd. Our guest, Thoryn Stephens, is a molecular biologist turned entrepreneur who’s worked with biotech startups, Caltech neuroscientists,…

  34. Built Different ft. Brian Goldstein | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 30 min · S2 E9

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Brian Goldstein—serial entrepreneur, scaling expert, and founder behind multiple 8- and 9-figure ventures. From building his first detailing business in high…

  35. Scaling Businesses with Purpose ft. Chris Lee | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 41 min · S2 E8

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Chris Lee, entrepreneur, investor, and CEO of Next Level Pros. After scaling Solgen into one of the country’s largest solar companies and leading a nine-figure…

  36. The Godfather of Luxury Eyewear: The Larry Sands Story | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 36 min · S2 E7

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Larry Sands, a pioneer in the luxury eyewear industry. Starting his career in the optical field, Larry opened the Optical Shop of Aspen in 1969, one of the first…

  37. Playing the Long Game ft. Mark Lack | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 54 min · S2 E6

    Mark Lack built a multi-million dollar brand, made a big exit, and then went all in on Bitcoin—tripling his money in just over a year. But for Mark, success isn’t just about stacking wealth. It’s about playing the long…

  38. Building Success Without Burning Out ft. Lavinia Errico | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 33 min · S2 E5

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Lavinia Errico, the visionary who co-founded Equinox and redefined the fitness industry. She helped turn gyms from grimy, no-frills spaces into luxury wellness…

  39. Warrior to Visionary ft. Rafi Anteby | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 50 min · S2 E4

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Rafi Anteby, a man whose journey is anything but ordinary. From his time in the Israeli military to mastering Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong as a Daoist monk,…

  40. Building Creative Spaces ft. Vince Ricci | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 52 min · S2 E3

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Vince Ricci, the founder and CEO of Hubble Studio. Starting in 2014, Vince transformed a single-stage setup into a premier creative hub in Los Angeles, hosting…

  41. From Skater to Entrepreneur ft. Greg Lutzka | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E2

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we hang out with Greg Lutzka, a pro skateboarder with a long list of contest wins and a reputation for technical skill. Originally from Milwaukee, Greg packed up and headed to…

  42. From Creator to CEO ft. Nas Daily | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby

    · 23 min · S2 E1

    On this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we’re hanging out with Nuseir Yassin, better known as Nas Daily. In just 20 minutes, we cover his journey from making one-minute videos every day to building Nas Academy and Nas…

  43. Transforming Retail & Entertainment ft. James W. Keyes | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 63

    · 48 min · S1 E63

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we chat with James W. Keyes, former CEO of 7-Eleven and Blockbuster. Jim’s career has spanned decades, leading two of the most well-known brands through pivotal transformations.…

  44. Revolutionizing Shopping and Giving ft. Kenyatto Jones | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 62

    · 47 min · S1 E62

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Kenyatto Jones, Founder of GivBux, a groundbreaking mobile wallet application that is transforming the way people shop and give. With a vision to integrate…

  45. Miracle Maker Tim Storey | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 61

    · 1 h 07 min · S1 E61

    We are thrilled to welcome Tim Storey, an internationally acclaimed speaker, life coach, and author known for his transformative impact on celebrities and high-profile individuals. Tim has traveled to 75 countries and…

  46. Revolutionizing Mortgage Lending ft. Alex Kutsishin | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 60

    · 44 min · S1 E60

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Darren Prince, a renowned sports and celebrity agent and best-selling author of "Aiming High." Darren's journey from building a multimillion-dollar baseball card…

  47. From Addiction to Advocacy ft. Darren Prince | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 59

    · 1 h 02 min · S1 E59

    In this episode of Coffeez for Closers, we sit down with Darren Prince, a renowned sports and celebrity agent and best-selling author of "Aiming High." Darren's journey from building a multimillion-dollar baseball card…

  48. Revolutionizing Real Estate Data ft. Mark Hockridge | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 58

    · 53 min · S1 E58

    Mark Hockridge, CEO of PropertyRadar, brings over 25 years of expertise in business innovation and leadership to the real estate data space. As the visionary behind PropertyRadar, Mark is transforming how professionals…

  49. Banking on Innovation ft. Ivo A. Tjan | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 57

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E57

    Ivo A. Tjan is the dynamic Founder, Chairman, President, and CEO of CommerceWest Bank. With a successful IPO under his belt, Ivo has built a bank that exclusively serves the business community with a unique vision.…

  50. From Beats to Business ft. Clinton Sparks | Coffeez for Closers with Joe Shalaby Ep. 56

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E56

    Clinton Sparks, a Grammy-nominated producer, DJ, and entrepreneur, has made a name for himself across the music, entertainment, and business worlds. Known for working with top artists like Lady Gaga, Akon, and Beyoncé,…

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