EPISODE 1

On episode one, Lawrence Levy Founder & CEO of Levy & Associates, Inc. came on the podcast to talk all topics tax related. He truly is the tax pro and the best of the best in his industry! Mention the podcast for a discount.

EPISODE 2

Peter Vitale, owner of Bloomfield Insurance Group, sits down with Maverick to discuss the basics of how insurance works in reality! Peter is a leader, businessman, and he really is the best of the best!

EPISODE 3

Sophie Evanoff, President of Vanille Patisserie is a successful businesswomen and baker in Chicago! She shares her knowledge of owning a small business and advice for those wanting to start their own business.

EPISODE 4

Roger Goodman, Founder of Royal House Recording has a great conversation with Maverick surrounding the music industry. He also talks about what it took to start his business from the ground up!

EPISODE 5

Chase Rogers is one of the the top producing real estate agents at Max Broock in Michigan. This episode focuses on residential real estate tips and advice. Make sure you listen to this episode to understand how the home buying or selling process works and some awesome negotiating stories that he shares!

EPISODE 6

In December 2012 Brad began to develop and build M1 Concourse, a $75M+ auto enthusiast destination in Pontiac, MI.  Against significant odds, Brad built M1 Concourse into the largest private garage community in the world and the premiere destination for automotive inspired events.  Brad exited M1 Concourse in early 2019 so he could launch The Motor Enclave, the first ever unified brand for experiential automotive communities.  The Motor Enclave is currently developing projects in Tampa, FL, Columbus, OH and Nashville, TN.

EPISODE 7

Helluva, also known as Martin McCurtis, is a hit making music producer from Detroit. He is notoriously known for the beat he produced for the song First Day Out by Tee Grizzley. He is a leader in the industry and put in hard work that led him to where he is today.

EPISODE 9

Syed Ahmed is owner and founder of Platinum Motorcars Detroit which is a high end dealership specializing in pre-loved vehicles. While he focuses most of his time on exotic and ultra luxury cars, his team can help find any type of car that you want. He truly is one The Best of The Best in the industry! Be sure to contact him or his team for any needs/wants associated while searching for a vehicle!

EPISODE 16

Matt Gresia is a 23 year old entrepreneur with his own company called Canswer Sock Co. Recently he started to gain lots of attention on the app TikTok with a focus of teaching people how to understand internet money. Listen to the episode featuring Matt to hear all about the ins and outs of the TikTok platform along with the things he wishes he knew before he opened up his own business in his early 20s.

EPISODE 17

This is Episode 17 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Craig Aronoff (Founder & Principal of Aronoff Law) to discuss: Where he grew up, when he knew he wanted to be in law, what he does on the day to day, starting a firm in 2008, getting into cannabis law, Michigan Cannabis & being a caregiver, change in the caregiver law, transitioning into the commercial market, obtaining a license & the types of grow licenses available, applying for a license, acceptance vs. rejection, the importance of taxes & 280E law, financial needs to apply for a license, micro business challenges, changes of ownership & AFS, the impact of COVID-19, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 18

Wayne Schneider, President of PCNY, is a not only one of The Best of the Best hustlers out there, but he is one of The Best of The Best philanthropists. He is an entrepreneur that has a business which focuses on being the go to person for whatever tasks is thrown at his team, from special requests to dinner reservations. Using his platform he created events to give back to those who need it most. Listen to this episode to hear more about Wayne and PCNY.

EPISODE 19

Robert Nickell is entrepreneur that focuses on helping other businesses fill positions in the most efficient and cost effective way. His company, Rocket Station, will help clients put a process in place in order to make sure every task is being completed without wasting any time. Be sure to listen to this to this episode to hear more about his business, his success, and his advice to the younger generation.

EPISODE 20

Derek Damgaard is a leader in the private aviation industry. With over 10 years of experience he truly understands the ins and outs of how the sale and/or purchase of an aircraft works. Additionally, he breaks down the charter side of his business. On this episode Derek and Maverick have a very informative conversation about how this industry is one that actually got busier due to COVID. Lastly, this episode is a must listen if you’re interested in learning about the importance of networking.

EPISODE 21

Alicia Force is the someone who has worked her way up the chain of commands for Lake Michigan Credit Union. She is someone who truly is The Best of The Best in the industry of banking. On this episode Maverick and Alicia have a great and informative conversation about all things credit related. From how to build your credit score up to how to ensure that you maintain a good credit score, this episode covers it all. Make sure to listen to episode 21 to educate yourself about credit. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 22

This is Episode 22 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Dan Folger (Owner of Shop GLD) on to discuss: Coming back from vacation, where he grew up & has lived, SHOP GLD, Brand Partnerships, becoming Wiz Khalifa’s photographer/videographer, motivation to start a business, Jewelry & E-Commerce, creating content, item price point, company growth, the importance of social media, learning on the fly, overcoming failure, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 23

This is Episode 23 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Dave Crenshaw (Author of The Myth of Multitasking) on to discuss: Where he grew up, where he went to college, how the pandemic has effected him, Time Management: Working From Home, what his specialty is & coaching entrepreneurs, being diagnosed with ADHD, his career goals & productive leadership, mental health issues, multitasking methods, removing distractions, distractions & switching costs, having fun vs. productivity, working from home, LinkedIn Learning, setting boundaries, productivity, online learning, what he wishes he knew when he was in his 20’s, improvement, investing in yourself & so much more! This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 24

This is Episode 24 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Richard Busch (Partner at King & Ballow/Podcaster) on to discuss: Where he grew up, where he went to college, how the pandemic has effected him, the moment he decided to become a lawyer, the landmark cases that he has won, how artists get permission to sample a song & the game of Catch Me If You Can, why musicians are deciding to be independent & money making, advice for the listeners, what he loves the most about being a lawyer, the division in our country & opinions, the best route to entertainment law, taxes, if being a lawyer helps with problem solving skills, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & so much more! This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 25

This is Episode 25 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Stuart Gold (Partner at Gold, Lange, Majoros, and Smalarz) on to discuss: Where he grew up, where he went to college, trying to avoid bankruptcy, how he got into bankruptcy law, Bankruptcy Code, what is bankruptcy?, protected assets, the different chapters of bankruptcy, who can file bankruptcy, surrendering assets, debt ceilings, secure debt, how fast you recover from bankruptcy, Creating a balance sheet & workouts, reorganize, dishonest debtors, dosts, trust fund taxes, bankruptcy & budgeting, student debt, how to get into bankruptcy law, what he wishes he knew in his 20’s & more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 26

This is Episode 25 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Matt Hillman (Co-Founder Cut + Sew & Z0ned, Investor & Podcaster) on to discuss: Where he grew up, how the pandemic has affected him & his businesses, how he got involved in the gaming space, investing in FaZeClan & investment, Winzo, NFT & Blockchain, The Future of Gaming, Mavix Gaming Chairs, entrepreneurship, a story of failure, Z0ned Gaming, advice for those who want to get into gaming, community building, NBA Top Shot, what he wish he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 27

This is Episode 27 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Lawrence Levy (CEO/President of Levy & Associates) on to discuss: What is due on Tax Day, rumors of changes, filing extensions, PPP, Unemployment Funds, Stimulus Checks, pricing, expenses, planning ahead, cryptocurrency, refunds, 24 hour tax hotline & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 28

This is Episode 28 of “The Best of The Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success” the host Maverick Levy is joined by Neil Rockind (Owner of Rockind Law/Podcaster) to discuss: Where he grew up, where he went to college, ADD/ADHD, underdogs, finding your calling, how he sleeps at night, what made him want to become a criminal trial defense lawyer, starting out as a prosecutor, if you’re pulled over & recording the police with cell phones, how criminal law was 10 years ago versus today is brought up, “innocent until proven guilty”, what it’s like trying to find a job with a criminal charge (even if you’re found innocent), not judging a book by it’s cover, the importance of client/lawyer relationship of trust, the law school experience & so much more. This episode is not to be missed.

EPISODE 29

ComIn this Episode 29 of “The Best of The Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success” the host Maverick Levy is joined by Kyle Fletcher (Car Photographer) to discuss: Where he grew up, dropping out of college, his hobbies, his career in photography, his passion & growth, how he got into this line of work, his big opportunity & risk, camera equipment & taking time to learn techniques, advice offered, knowing your worth, starting off on Instagram, being self taught, equipment recommendations, photo editing, rolling shots, taxes, how to contact him & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!ing Soon!

EPISODE 30

ComingThis is Episode 30 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Andrew Lofman, MD, FACS (Owner & Medical Director of Plastic Surgery of Michigan) on to discuss: Where he grew up, hobbies outside of being a surgeon, where he went to college, how he’s been doing through the pandemic, why he decided to do plastic & reconstructive surgery, what plastic & reconstructive surgery is, the youngest age that someone can have cosmetic surgery, the first 3 things to learn about surgery, those who he believes needs plastic surgery, where he performs his surgeries, if anyone has ever had someone unhappy with the surgery that’s been done, who he performs surgeries on, the most popular surgeries that he performs, telecommunications conferences during the age of COVID-19, taking time off after a surgery, the timeline from consult to surgery, recovery, pricing, botox, correcting another surgeons work, board certifications, those who go out of country to get surgery, breast implant illness, celebrities that have had work done and deny it, how COVID-19 has impacted his business & what goes into running his business, filing taxes, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed! Soon!

EPISODE 31

This is Episode 31 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Ben Baller (Jeweler/Podcaster/Businessman) on to discuss: Where he grew up, what he thought he would be when he was growing up, the most important things to him, how he and his family are doing in this pandemic, getting into podcasting, his K-Town Hustler Series, his growth as a podcaster, the youth wanting to be YouTubers, how he approaches his twice a week podcast, time management, work ethic, what he wishes he knew when he was in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 32

On this Episode, #32, of “The Best of The Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success” our host Maverick Levy is joined by Diego Luca (Yacht Consultant) to discuss: Where he grew up, what he thought he would be when he grew up, his hobbies & growth during the pandemic, the moment that changed his life, opening his first business at 20, starting a car wash business out of a mini van, the man with the Lamborghinis, becoming VP of operations, the business going under, what he did next, selling his first membership, learning about yachts, chartering boats, word of mouth, how to charter a yacht, pricing breakdowns, deligating responsibility, yachting all over the world & having partner contacts anywhere, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed.

EPISODE 33

This is Episode 33 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Elizabeth Weber (Content Creator & TV Host ) on to discuss: Where she grew up, where she went to college, how the pandemic affected her, Love Island & finding out about the show coming to America, filming the show in Fiji, being a reality T.V. Personality, being an influencer, gaining followers, making money from influencing, what platforms to use, a side hustle of creating media kits for influencers, knowing how to pitch yourself & the language of the industry, the negative feedback of social media, her favorite part of her career, taxes & financial planning, what she wish she had done differently at 18 & so much more

EPISODE 34

This is Episode 34 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Alex Roman (Owner of Roman Films & Drummer of Fame on Fire) on to discuss: Where he grew up, his hobbies, who he looked up to as a kid, why his family moved to America, learning English, not having any interest in school, what he would be doing if he was living in Egypt, learning about rock music, America giving people an opportunity to be great, not finishing high school & getting his GED, when he realized that he wanted to be a drummer, his big moment with friends as musicians & becoming a rock band, playing festivals this year, starting a film company, how he improved his abilities, what equipment he films with today, advice for those who want to have a film production company, the importance of balance, taxes & mortgages, what he wish he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 35

This is Episode 35 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Trey Taylor (Author: A CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite/Owner of Taylor Insurance Services) on to discuss: Where he grew up, where he went to college, tax law, what he wanted to be as a child, entrepreneurship, his life post law school, being one of the first 100 employees at WebMD, becoming an author, productivity as a CEO & consultant, coming to a crossroads, mentorship, The 3 Pillars of his book, if he could teach a course at a University, his family company, things he wishes were in his book, failures in his life & career, tools for productivity, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 36

This is Episode 36 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here to discuss:The Wagyu Club Giveaway, What to expect in college, graduating from Michigan State, moving away from home, work hard/play hard mentality, Freshman Year, Being Around The Right People, looking back on what he was doing, business fraternities, time management, class load & getting out of school, making appointments with faculty, failure & doing what it takes to succeed, work experience in college & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 37

This is Episode 37 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Justin E. Trivax MD, FACC, FSCAI (Cardiology Specialist) on to discuss: Where he grew up & studied, the path to cardiology, his hobbies, his specialty with the vascular system, his day to day operations, trusting your partners & patient procedure, age ranges for check ups, tests that everyone should take for their health, excercise being the best medicine, plant & protein based diets, lowering stress levels & heart attacks, family history, cholesterol, the effects of the pandemic on patients, the future of cardiology, the most important thing everyone needs to know about the heart, for those who are applying to medical school & advice who just started Med School, Tax Knowledge, what he wishes he knew when he was in his early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 38

This is Episode 38 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Joseph Racey (Financial Advisor Racey & Co. an Independent Office Through Raymond James) on to discuss: Where he grew up, what he thought he would be when he was growing up, how he ended up in the financial advising industry, what he wishes he knew about finances in his early 20’s, how the stock market works & expenses of buying, When people should start saving money, where to find investment information, goals for spending habits, doubling your investments & asset portfolios, rules that he follows, knowing opportunities & relationships, advice for those looking to become a financial advisor, how to start, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & more! This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 39

This is Episode 39 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Miles Davis & Jordan Winter (Co-Founders of DBPodcasts) on to discuss: Where they grew up, their hobbies & side hustles, the podcasts that they produce, explaining to an 8 year old what a podcast is, preparation & the process of podcasting, advice for those who want to start a podcast, where we think the podcast world is heading, paid sponsorships, where they say DBP will be in 5 years, how to reach them, where “The Dust Brothers” nickname came from, what they knew in their early 20’s & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 40

This is Episode 40 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Nicole Espinosa (Author of Best Sellers That Are About Short Sales & Owner of Short Sale Queen) on to discuss: Where she grew up, what businesses she created growing up, what she thought she wanted to do for a living when she was a teenager, what short selling houses is, who the buyers are, final hardship definition, short selling vs. forclosures, credit scores, negotiations, tax implications of short sales, roles that realtors play in short sales, negotiations timeline, opportunities for buying in this crazy housing market, forbearance, people overbidding, how long she has been in this industry & advice to those who are interested in it, making money on comission, if she were to teach a college course, getting past failures, what she wishes he knew in his early 20’s & more! This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 41

This is Episode 41 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Rosalie Vicari (Co-Owner of Joe Vicari Restaurant Group) on to discuss: Restaurant capacity in Michigan, where she grew up, who her idol was growing up, how many restaurants they own, day to day within her businesses, when the restaurants closed, the second lockdown, investing in safety, making the best of a bad situation, those not looking to work, The American Dream, service workers, food prices, the hardest part of running a restaurant, what to know about the restaurant industry & so much more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 42

This is Episode 42 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with David Wachler (Wachler Diamonds & Wachler Estate Collection) on to discuss: Where he grew up, his idol growing up, why he chose to go into jewelry, marketing & the beginnings of Instagram, diamonds, respoding to messages, virtual appointments, watches, engagement rings & what he makes, buying margins & paying over retail, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 43

This is Episode 43 of The Best of the Best: Maverick’s Guide To Success with Maverick Levy & today he’s here with Bryan Alzate (CEO & Co-Founder of United Recovery Group/Podcaster) on to discuss: Where he grew up, who he looked up to when he was a kid, what he wanted to be when he grew up, his company in recovery, those who struggle with addiction, the goals of his podcast Hell Has An Exit, getting help & normalizing therapy, categorizing addiction, what to do if someone needs help, the hardest part of the recovery process, sponsors, United Recovery Group, cost, insurance & financing, beware of pharmaceuticals, finding limits & celebrating success, cannabis use, “Doctor Shopping”, epidemics in USA, if people are unhelpable, what he wishes he knew in his early 20’s & more. This episode is not to be missed!

EPISODE 44

This is episode 44 & today Maverick is flying solo to discuss a topic that has been on his mind for quite some time. Our Internet culture has revealed a new kind of destructive interaction that Maverick feels strongly about. “Cancel Culture“ is for the most part destructive to free speech and the ability to express one’s opinion without being shamed for it globally. It’s becoming a form of Internet bullying and something that Maverick wants to talk about The Internet is meant to be a place of open discussion where everyone can have an opinion, be heard and listen to others. “Cancel culture clowns” are creating a culture of fear and shame and harm online and across social media. Are these clowns trying to use cancelling to rule the internet and silence anyone who has a strong opinion on anything controversial? Listen to this important episode and go online and leave a five star review and your comments as well.

EPISODE 45

This is episode 45 & today Maverick is flying solo & he is here to discuss: Being the youngest person in a business setting, knowing that you do not know it all, respecting those you work with, not being afraid to ask a question, his experience, sticking up for others, age being nothing but a number, leading by example & more. This episode is not to be missed!