Home: Miami Beach, FL. Age: 64. Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY. Profession: Advisor, mentor, partner. Title: Consultant. Alma mater: University of South Florida.
Current project: Striving to be a better person both in my personal life and professionally. Recent recognition: Recognized by both Forbes and Barons as one of the top advisors. Latest contribution to others: Mentoring several young men and woman in my community about school, business and life. Hobbies: Working out, hiking, reading, mentoring, biking, motorcycle, adventure travel. Recent travel or adventure: East Africa to follow the great migration, going down the Amazon, Galapagos. Last book read: The Richest Man Who Ever Lived, by Steven K. Scott. Recently viewed and recommended: The Americas on NBC. Recent unique acquisition: A Harley Davidson motorcycle.
Moral compass: My oldest brother’s thoughts about what he would do. How do you define a perfect friendship? Open, fun, honest, effortless, no drama, loyal. How do you define an ideal business relationship? Respect and teamwork are always a priority. What is your greatest joy? My wife and all of our children. What is your greatest fear? Not living my life to its fullest. What occupation, other than your own, do you most admire? Sports coaches and business coaches. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling. How do you relieve stress? Walks on the beach, working out, meditation and working with a life coach.
What was your first paying job? Lifeguard. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Dances With Wolves. What’s prominently featured on your home or office wall? Pictures of nature and of my family. Besides your parents, who has had the greatest influence on your life? My brother Abe and Rabbi Ricky Cohen. What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg News. What personal circumstance has had the greatest influence on your life? Losing two brothers and my wife to cancer.
What is your big idea?
Senior-assisted home repair.
What change would you like to see in the world? For all nations to respect each other and for people to be accepting of other’s religious beliefs without causing wars. What message do you want to send out into the world? Live, love, laugh, explore, enjoy every minute. Yesterday is over, tomorrow who knows? All we have is now. What mega-trend most excites you? AI and its potential benefits in a number of areas of our life.
What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Robert Redford. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? My wife and my mom. After your loved ones, what object would you first save from your burning home? Family photos. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? With my wife and all of our kids on a beach in St. Barts. What advice would you give your younger self? Enjoy every moment and enjoy the ride. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? The days each of my children were born. What period in your life would you do differently, if you could? My twenties.
Personal mission: My children and grandchildren. Desired epitaph: Here lies a man filled with love and compassion for all living things.
