Allen Kopelman on transparent pricing sales and building through hard work

Founders Journey Podcast · May 14, 2026 · 57m

We sat down with Allen Kopelman to trace a path shaped by family business, restaurant kitchens, and long-term entrepreneurship. Early on, he grew up around clothing stores, factory work, and old-school retail. As a result, he learned cash handling, customer service, and negotiation before adulthood. That background still shapes how he sees transparent pricing today.

He explains how his parents influenced his work ethic and judgment. His mother showed him how to negotiate. Meanwhile, his father taught him to treat every job like it belongs to your family. That lesson stayed with him through…