In this episode of Uncorked: Wine-Business-Life, hosts Bill Green and Jerrold Colton welcome Dr. Larry Coia, a trailblazer in New Jersey winemaking and a former radiation oncologist. Dr. Coia's journey from practicing medicine to pioneering grape growing is a fascinating story of passion and innovation.

Dr. Coia shares his unique approach to viticulture, including experimenting with unconventional grape varieties like the bold, Italian-inspired San Marco and the complex Blaufränkisch. Discover how his scientific mindset shaped his winemaking techniques and led to the production of some of New Jersey’s finest wines.

The episode also dives into the recent controversy sparked by the Surgeon General’s proposed alcohol warning labels. As both a wine expert and a medical professional, Dr. Coia provides insightful, balanced perspectives on the real health risks associated with moderate wine consumption, advocating for scientific accuracy in public health messaging.

Plus, hear Bill discuss his vision for Saddlehill and how collaboration, rather than competition, drives the local winemaking community. Whether you're a wine enthusiast or curious about the future of New Jersey wine, this episode uncorks an engaging mix of science, passion, and industry insights. Cheers!

In this inspiring episode of Uncorked: Wine-Business-Life, hosts Bill Green and Jerrold Colton welcome Walter Bond, a former NBA player turned motivational speaker. Walter’s journey from the inner city of Chicago to playing in the NBA is a story of determination, resilience, and relentless pursuit of greatness.

Walter shares his unique path, from going undrafted to becoming the first rookie free agent to start on opening night for the Dallas Mavericks. He talks about guarding Michael Jordan, playing overseas, and eventually finding his true passion as a motivational speaker. Discover how Walter transformed his setbacks into comebacks and why his father’s guidance played a crucial role in shaping his success.

Plus, enjoy a taste of Saddlehill’s 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon as Bill, Jerrold, and Walter share stories about wine, leadership, and life after professional sports. Cheers to achieving dreams and never giving up!

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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In this episode of Uncorked: Wine – Business – Life, we sit down with one of the most influential sports agents of all time—David Falk. Known for representing Michael Jordan and shaping the modern sports marketing industry, Falk has negotiated some of the most groundbreaking deals in history, including the creation of the Air Jordan brand.

We dive deep into:

🍷 His journey to becoming a legendary agent

🏀 The business of sports and athlete branding

💼 His insights on leadership, negotiations, and building empires

🔥 The untold stories behind some of the biggest deals in sports

🎬 His role in bringing Space Jam to life and working with MJ beyond the court

🍇 Plus, we uncork a conversation about wine and his personal favorites

Whether you're a sports fan, entrepreneur, or just love hearing from the best in the game, this episode is packed with uncorked wisdom. Pour yourself a glass and join us for this exclusive conversation!

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