About me

Entertainment industry business consultant Barry Leshtz spent 18 years working as the Senior Vice President and General Manager for the home video division of the Playboy Entertainment Group, a subdivision of Playboy Enterprises, Inc. During that time, Barry Leshtz oversaw the company's adoption of several home video technology standards, which required changing from VHS to DVD in a little over a decade. As a Senior Vice President, Barry Leshtz managed the branding and marketing strategies of a major entertainment corporation and was frequently quoted in publications like the Los Angeles Times as a representative of the company. Barry Leshtz was also a guest on The Howard Stern Show many times while at Playboy.

Barry Leshtz was instrumental in negotiating and managing licensing agreements for his company. During his tenure at Playboy, Barry Leshtz secured key contracts with retail giants such as Blockbuster Inc.; Borders Group, Inc.; Suncoast; Barnes & Noble, Inc.; and Best Buy Co., Inc. Barry Leshtz also managed contract negotiations with key accounts like Sony Corporation; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.; Home Box Office, Inc.; Universal Pictures; Time Warner Inc.; and Cinemax. Additionally, Barry Leshtz served in a variety of roles for Playboy, assisting the company with product development and management.

Currently, Barry Leshtz serves as a volunteer for several non-profit organizations and provides advice and constructive criticism to new business owners.