Work Smarter, Play Harder
Welcome to Work Smarter Play Harder with your host David Dweck. These podcasts will do a deeper dive into meaningful personal and professional topics. We will have exciting special guests from all walks of life and have lots of fun and laughs along the way. Our goal is to keep you consistently engaged, inspired and motivated with relevant content that will stimulate your senses and then some!
Ep. 127 - Dr. Troy Rand
"The stories we tell" - Dr. Troy Rand has powerful stories that he shares here. From hitting rock bottom twice to becoming a husband, father, PHD and more. Have a listen..
Ep. 126 - Kristen Shockley
Kristen has been teaching history and pop culture at FAU for sometime. Enjoy this spirited discussion on culture, music, and so much more!
Ep. 125 - Shawn Walker
Join me as I welcome longtime friend and the founder of MFL Motivating Future Leaders, Inc. Shawn is dynamic, passsionate, informative and always brings a smile. Listen, get motivated, learn and take action!
Ep. 124 - Matthew Hocherman
Matthew and his family are making an significant move and making Aliyah to Israel. He offers a lot of insight and passion on his story about how he and his wife decided to move their family and make this amazing journey and dream come true. Leaving family, friends and comforts of South Florida is not an easy decision. Have a listen and hear all about it.
Ep. 123 - Broadcaster Jeff DeForest
Join me as I welcome legendary South Florida broadcaster Jeff DeForest. DeFo shares a lot of interesting moments in his 45+ year career here in South Florida.
Ep. 122 - Jon Surasky
My guest made Aliyah to Israel and still owns the best kosher pizza place in Florida! We have a meaningful chat. Please check it out....
Ep. 121 - Chuck Morgan - Mental Health
Chuck Morgan's journey is interesting and inspirational. Hear his story about borderline personality disorder and staying sober. It's good for our collective mental health.
Ep. 120 - Mike Burdman
On this episode, my friend Mike Burdman drops by for some solid guy talk! Cars, sports, FAU and cart life! Check it out...
Ep. 119 - Josh Cougler, On The Wall
On this episode I welcome my friend and associate Josh Cougler who talks about his struggles as a youth and how he became an entrepreneur. We talk about business, life, and hot sauce! Enjoy.
Ep. 118 - Matt Williams, FROPRO
Join me as I welcome Matt Williams-- whose journey from addict to living a fufilling, well balanced, and healthy life. Hear his story and how he accidently founded FROPRO, an amazing product. Have a listen and be inspired...
Ep. 117 - Paul Weiner DF&S
Join us on a fun chat with an old friend about new shoes, new medical tech, and living with diabetes.
Ep. 116 - My Trip to Italy & Sardinia
I celebrated my birthday in Rome, Tuscany, and Sardinia. I share my trek and hopefully it will inspire you to travel. I feel Sardinia is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Have a listen...
Ep. 115 - Project Dynamo Part 2
Part 2 of Project Dynamo features the dramatic extraction of my friend during war time in Israel. Check it out...
Ep. 114 - Project Dynamo Part 1
Have a listen to how Project Dynamo rescues Americans trapped outside of the U.S. at no cost.
Ep. 113 - Tony Stern, The Property Onion
Join me for some stimulating real estate information regarding foreclosures, tax, deeds, and the real estate market- featuring Tony Stern of Propertyonion.com.
Ep. 112 - Rabbi Dan Levin
I am amazed at Rabbi Dan's ability to speak off the cuff on important topics and issues. Please have a listen...
Ep. 111 - Entrepreneurship, Money, and Success
On this solo episode I share what it takes to achieve success as an entrepreneur. I share Napoleon Hill's 12 Key Concepts that lead to success.
Ep. 110 - Max Schachter, School Safety
Please give a listen to this most important subject: school safety. My friend Max Schachter's son was a victim of the Parkland School Shooting. His initiative is safeschoolsforalex.org
Ep. 109 - Coach Jarvis
This episode will truly be meaningful to some people and there is a lot of emotion that goes with it. I welcome Coach Mike Jarvis who has had quite a career in college basketball but we speak about the loss of his beloved wife to Alzheimers. Please have a listen to this impactful and meaningful episode.
Ep. 108 - Larry Mastropieri
On this episode I am joined by my friend and associate in the Real Estate space, Larry Mastropieri. Larry shares his insights on the podcast. Have a listen...
Ep. 107 - Dr. Vlad Madorsky
Dr. Vlad is an amazing physical therapist, he has helped me and many others. Please have a listen...
Ep. 106 - Rabbi David Baum
I am thrilled to welcome Rabbi David Baum to the podcast for a stimulating and engaging conversation!
Ep. 105 - David Dweck's Israel Trip During War
Join me as I tell my story of my recent trip to Israel. I share some history and what happened once the war started.
Ep. 104 - Rob Siemens - PlayHard, PrayHard
Rob's initiative combining sports and faith, and achieving greatness through gratitude. Listen and be inspired!
Ep. 103 - Chris Culver, Land Trust Company
An introduction to land trusts which real estate investors should find very helpful. Have a listen...
Ep. 102 - Jim Good, Nations of Coaches
I met my guest Coach Jim Good at FAU and he's got some great insight to share. Please have a listen...
Ep. 101 - David Dweck 2026 Real Estate Update
Join me for a look at the current real estate market with insight and tips, check it out...
Ep. 100 - Tiran Attia
My friend Tiran Attia is a lieutenant colonel reservist with the IDF and Co-Founder of special in uniform. Tune in and be inspired!
Ep. 99 - Nikko Capria
Feel the energy of an entertainer, DJ, and so much more- with some serious talk too. Have a listen...
Ep. 98 - Andrew Hagen, Boca Helping Hands
Join me for a chat with Boca Helping Hands CEO Andrew Hagen as we discuss how this organization helps the community. We also preview our upcoming car show!
Ep. 97 - Zane Scott - Strength and Condtioning Coach for FAU Basketball
Join me for this fired up chat with a big part of FAU culture as I welcome Strength and Conditioning Coach Zane Scott. He shares great insight and a couple of tips for our listeners. Please have a listen...
Ep. 96 - Real Estate, Philosophy, The Holidays, and Goals
Join me for a thoughtful, and I hope impactful, episode that crams a lot of information and insight in during this holiday season.
Ep. 95 - Jarred Elmar - Built from Nothing
Join me on this insightful interview with Florida real estate investor Jarred Elmar. His story is riveting, have a listen...
Ep. 94 - Chris Izmirlian and Max Rosenberg Jobcommander.com
Hear these 2 young entrepreneurs speak about a great platform they created. Hiring? Looking for a job? Have a listen...
Ep. 93 - Rachel Huerta Direct Primary Care of Boca Raton
Finally a solution to the high cost of health care! Join Rachel and I for an uplifting talk on affordable home town healthcare. You have alternatives- please have a listen.
Ep. 92 - 1031 Exchange with Daniel Osman
Learn about this tax saving technique that's tech savvy with a value add! Tune in!
Ep. 91 - Brianna Greenspan - The Book of Questions
Please join me for this stimulating and interesting discussion about the upcoming book The Book of Questions, Living with Chronic Illness. Brianna Greenspan gives us a glimpse into her courageous battle and how she overcame numerous challenges and outlines it in her iconic upcoming book The Book of Questions. Please hear it for yourself...
Ep. 90 - Saving Jordan Ogman
Join me for a talk that will tug on your heart strings. Hear David Ogman's story. You will be moved...
Ep. 89 - Savor Boca
Join us to hear from Denise Righetti about this exciting community event in downtown Boca Raton.
Ep. 88 - Florida Landlord Tenant Law with Attorney Charles Simon
Please join Chuck and I for some informative landlord tenant laws and entertaining stories. Check it out...