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| 214. Thank You Listeners: Time Is Valuable | 24 May 2021 | 00:18:53 | |
It's hard to say goodbye and the time has come...for now. I want to thank our loyal listeners, producers, virtual assistants and everyone that has joined me and joined us on this journey. I really appreciate you! The time now is to pivot and time is valuable. I'm rooting for you on your journey! Stay subscribed for more content in the future. So maybe it's not goodbye...it's see you later. | |||
| 213: A Random Walk Down Wall Street with Burton Malkiel | 10 May 2021 | 00:39:02 | |
This has been a long time coming for me and someone that I've admired as an investor for a very long time. There aren't many books about investing that remain relevant over 40 years after they were first published. Burton Malkiel's A Random Walk Down Wall Street, first published in 1973 and now in its twelfth edition, is one. Burton Malkiel, professor emeritus of economics at Princeton University and author of the seminal finance book "A Random Walk Down Wall Street," told CNBC's "ETF Edge" that investors would be wise to "sit tight" and "stay the course" in light of the stock market's latest sell-off. Malkiel's book, now in its 12th edition, kickstarted the investing industry's foray into indexing, influencing top minds including Vanguard founder Jack Bogle, the creator of the index fund. | |||
| 212: Work from Home: Work From Anywhere Economy is Now! | 02 May 2021 | 00:39:40 | |
I had a chance to chat with Johnny FD. A digital nomad who In 2008 quit his corporate gig in California to move to Thailand and follow his passions and work as a Scuba Diver around the world. It was in Thailand that he spent a few years training professionally as a Muay Thai Fighter and fighting professionally. In 2013 he started my first online business through publishing a book on Amazon Kindle, then replaced his 9-5 income by starting a dropshipping store which he later sold and start investing in other passive income vehicles. Johnny also started a blog to document and share his journey as a location independent entrepreneur or what he now labels as a digital nomad with my friends and family. Johnny and I discuss;
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| 211. Neuromarketing: Reducing Friction in Business & Life | 18 Apr 2021 | 00:46:30 | |
Author and international keynote speaker, Roger is a recognized expert in the use of brain and behavior research to improve marketing, sales, customer experience and corporate culture. He has worked with companies ranging from Fortune 500 firms to entrepreneurial startups to enhance their digital and conventional marketing. As well as authoring Friction: The Untapped Force that Can Be Your Most Powerful Advantage, Roger has also written the best-selling Brainfluence: 100 Ways to Persuade and Convince Consumers with Neuromarketing which has been translated into nine languages. In addition, Roger writes the popular blog Neuromarketing and a column at Forbes.com. He founded Dooley Direct, a consultancy, and co-founded College Confidential, the leading college-bound website, which was acquired by Hobsons, a unit of UK-based DMGT, where Roger served as Vice President of Digital Marketing after the acquisition. Roger's new book takes you step-by-step through the process of:
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| 210. From Addiction to Peace and $3 Million Dollar Business | 29 Mar 2021 | 00:44:52 | |
For the first 24 years of his life, Chris Rickerson's future looked dim. He grew up in poverty, with a drug-addicted mother and drug demons of his own. Facing dire consequences, he turned his life around and, in 2013, started Elite Staffing Solutions, a Wichita, Kansas-based staffing company that lifts up people who are struggling as he once did. We talk about;
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| 209. Social Science Behind Products That Hook Customers | 21 Mar 2021 | 00:24:05 | |
I had a fun and eye opening (or mind opening) discussion with Nir Eyal who blogged often about psychology and marketing which eventually brought him to the path of marrying the two and published a book called: Hooked – How to Build Habit-Forming Products. Hooked is a guide with a very insightful and simple thought system to building habit-forming products. If you're a marketer, designer, entrepreneur and more, this is for you. We discuss;
Also Read: Playing to the Addictive Tendencies of the Consumer
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| 208. The Business of Social Media and YouTube | 14 Mar 2021 | 01:08:41 | |
The desire to create is one of the deepest yearnings of the human soul ~ Dieter Uchtdorf That fully embodies Roberto Blake."Create something awesome today." Roberto Blake is the CEO and Creative Director of Create Awesome Media, LLC., where he develops and produces digital content and online media properties. Currently he is the host of a popular Creative Education Channel on YouTube, "Always Be Creating". Roberto also host and co-produces the "Create Something Awesome Today Podcast" Roberto Blake uses this tagline at the beginning of every video he creates, edits, and uploads on YouTube. He has a real passion for creative entrepreneurship and empowering others, and the community he's built around his creative philosophy is a reflection of his commitment to his following. Roberto and I discuss;
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| 207. Start & Host a Virtual Conference for Your Business & Brand | 09 Mar 2021 | 00:44:39 | |
Bailey Richert is Founder of Virtual Summit School and Host of the Infopreneur Summit. In this episode - we discuss what a virtual summit is, how to get started, tips on tech setup and general building awareness around your brand. For years Bailey was caught up in the 'rat race' as she followed what she was taught was the 'right path' in life. A high school valedictorian and magna cum laude engineering university graduate, Bailey took a job for many years working the 9-to-5 consulting grind in California. The cubicle life would never allow her to achieve the dreams, goals and ambitions she had. So she decided to make a change and the journey began and continues today. Bailey and I discuss;
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| 206. Storytelling with Mike Boudet, Creator of Sword & Scale | 01 Mar 2021 | 00:49:55 | |
Sword and Scale is a must-listen podcast for fans of true crime everywhere. Covering some of the most heartbreaking and tragic murder cases in modern history, Mike Boudet the Creator and Host of this hit true-crime podcast clearly knows how to be a storyteller in the truest since. Mike and I sit down to discuss his career path; what brought him into podcasting, developing a hit show, dealing with controversy, and more.
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| 205. Permission to Screw Up | 20 Feb 2021 | 00:26:55 | |
Kristen Hadeed imagines a world in which all organizations have cultures that empower people to keep climbing toward the best version of themselves every day. As the young leader of Student Maid, a successful cleaning company that hires students, Kristen has fostered a unique perspective on leadership, organizational culture and engaging the next generation. In October 2017, she published her first book, "Permission To Screw Up," in which she tells the stories of her biggest mistakes in leadership. She hopes to inspire other leaders to share their "perfectly imperfect" stories of success to empower people with the knowledge that even if they screw up, they can still make it. Kristen and Student Maid have been featured in news outlets including PBS, FOX, Inc., TIME and Forbes. Her first TED Talk has received more than two million hits on YouTube. Sponsor/Partnership: Coinbase is a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing digital currency. Other Links: | |||
| 204: Is Your Day Job Enough? | 14 Feb 2021 | 00:40:30 | |
Patrick J. McGinnis is a venture capitalist and private equity investor who founded Dirigo Advisors, after a decade on Wall Street, to provide strategic advice to investors, entrepreneurs, and fast growing businesses. In this capacity, he has worked in a range of settings, from building startups from the ground up in Silicon Valley to acting as an expert consultant to the World Bank in Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. In Patrick's latest book The 10% Entrepreneur, he shows you how, by investing just 10% of your time and resources, you can become an entrepreneur without losing a steady paycheck. As a 10% Entrepreneur himself, he has built a diverse portfolio of investments outside of his day job. This portfolio encompasses fast growing new ventures in the United States, Latin America, Europe, and Asia, including ipsy, the world's largest online beauty community; Bluesmart, the inventor of the world's first smart, connected carry-on suitcase; and Afiniti, a big data company that is reinventing the call center industry. He has also been a partner in several real estate investments.
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| 203. Marketing: Do this on Instagram! | 07 Feb 2021 | 00:52:25 | |
I had the pleasure of talking with someone that I've been following for a while, Jenn Herman, from Jenn's Trends. We discussed ways to get the most out of Instagram with tips, and more. Jenn Herman has a unique perspective on business and success on social media, which earned her the prestige of being on the list of Top 10 Social Media Blogs three years in a row: 2014, 2015, and 2016. She is also the author of The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Instagram and Stop Guessing. Right now, 65% of the world's top brands use Instagram and Jenn says the number continues to grow. There are 200 million monthly active users on Instagram, 70% of which log in daily. This is a huge base of people for marketers to reach. No matter who your target audience is, some of them will use the platform. You'll hear why you can reach people more clearly through Instagram than you can with any other platform. As a marketer, you should aim to create original images for Instagram. There are many different ways to incorporate your products and services into an image to make it look more native and get better engagement. Sponsor/Partnership KDP Rocket Easy to use tool to help find bestselling book ideas, profitable niches, rank better in Amazon, & select Kindle keywords. Get your book noticed on Amazon. Other Info: A Brief History of Instagram's First Day (TIME article) | |||
| 202. A Deep Dive Into "Why Nations Fail" | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:38:09 | |
Entrepreneurs are vital in today's economic climate and the driving engine behind prosperity. Understanding how to make a difference beyond their business is even more pertinent to the sustainability of their business and growth of industry. They all go hand and hand. This is why Mark Zuckerberg wants everyone to read this book. Daron Acemoglu, MIT Professor and author of 'Why Nations Fail' talks with Priest about the ideas in his book: why some nations fail and others succeed, why some nations grow over time and sustain that growth, while others grow and then stagnate. We discuss;
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| 201. Taxes and Business 101 with CPA, Michel Valbrun | 24 Jan 2021 | 00:50:54 | |
While these businesses contribute a great deal towards the sustainability of the economy, they end up overpaying taxes, more often than not. Some simply do not have the understanding of how the tax system works, and some seek help from amateur accountants,tax preparers, and even well-meaning Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) who do not provide the relevant proactive tax-related information to them. This leads to the loss of hundreds of thousands of dollars in overpaid taxes. The Valbrun Group, founded and led by Michel Valbrun, CPA helps businesses reduce their tax burden legally and ethically. Michel Valbrun goes into detail with us about why he became a certified public accountant and how he manages financial success. Over 70% of Americans overpay in taxes which is what inspired Michel to create Tax Wealth Secrets to help you take advantage of all the tax breaks out there to help you save in taxes and help build wealth. Michel and I cover topics in his course (Tax Wealth 101) and more; 💰 How To Permanently Lower Your Tax Bill From Now On! 💰 What Your CPA or Tax Preparer Isn't Telling You! 💰 The C.P.A. Success System Our Clients Pay Thousands For! 💰 How to Set Up Your Business Entity Properly! 💰 How to use your tax savings to build generational wealth Note: I purchased this course myself and so far have found a lot of great information.About Michel Valbrun Michel Valbrun is an award-winning author and speaker from Florida. After completing a degree in accounting from the University of Florida, Michel went on to become a CPA. After having started his career at Ernst and Young, Michel went on to serve several Fortune 500 companies across various verticals including advisory, audit, accounting, and tax. He also worked for numerous accounting firms all throughout his career. | |||
| 200. Neil Soni: Author of The Startup Gold Mine - The Startup Playbook For Partnering With Big Business | 16 Jan 2021 | 01:34:18 | |
Neil Soni is the author of The Startup Gold Mine: How to Tap the Hidden Innovation Agendas of Large Companies to Fund and Grow Your Business. Neil spent years with startups, focusing on the sales and marketing side, trying to sell into large organizations. He then moved to Estee Lauder, where he specialized in external innovation. After seeing both sides, Neil wanted to create a resource to help startups understand the corporate side and corporations to understand the startup side. Brian Ardinger, Inside Outside Innovation Founder, spoke with Neil about how to succeed through corporate/startup collaboration. Previously, Neil led the growth team at MomTrusted.com, a social marketplace for early education with over 3 million users. Prior to MomTrusted, Neil founded CollegeZen, a social platform for high school students, peer mentors, and colleges. This effort caught the attention of The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which named CollegeZen one of the worldwide winners of the College Knowledge Challenge. Neil was named a Finalist for Entrepreneur Magazine's College Entrepreneur of the Year award for his work at CollegeZen. Neil works with a variety of groups in the innovation ecosystem, including startups, venture funds, accelerators, and large brands. He is a graduate of Carnegie Mellon University's Chemical Engineering program.
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| 199. Bet on Yourself! Freelancer Quits Job at IBM For CryptoCurrency Full-time | 10 Jan 2021 | 00:36:31 | |
Ian Balina is a cryptocurrency investor, serial entrepreneur, author, and filmmaker. He was a full-time employee at IBM until the day of our interview to focus on Amazon FBA and his cryptocurrency investments. Ian authored The Complete Freelancer Guide, a book that encourages others how to start a freelancing business. He founded Fusion Video Producers, a video production company that's worked with Nancy Pelosi and NFL star Pierre Garcon. He is known for his ability to "hack the system" and create multiple streams of income through investing in cryptocurrencies, turning hobbies into freelance businesses, short-term real estate rentals and creating private label brands that sell items on Amazon. He is the founder of Peer Hustle, a mobile on-demand freelance jobs marketplace, as well as a tech evangelist for IBM's North American Open Source and Hybrid Cloud business. Ian holds a Masters in Computer Engineering from The George Washington University and spoke alongside Michelle Obama during his graduation. Sponsor/Partnership: Coinbase a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing digital currency CryptoWallet IRA Buy Cryptocurrencies Simply By Using Your IRA & 401k TubeBuddy's channel management browser plugin helps content creators, brands, and networks save time and grow their brands directly from within YouTube.
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| 198. Looking at Career and Freelance Opportunities | 04 Jan 2021 | 00:49:54 | |
Matt Tran started off as a Mechanical Engineer after graduating from college with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was unhappy because of the long, boring days and was ultimately fired from all 3 jobs. He walked away from engineering to focus on his YouTube channel full-time against the wishes of many and has grown and amazing following and amassed millions of views in total over time. I'm a fan of Matt's channel because of his honest conversations with guests about college, careers and beyond. He talks with real professionals (like myself) who have gone through the fire of sorts and willing to share their thoughts in that field of workforce.
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| 197. Don't Quit Your Day Job! Side Hustle Until You Can't | 28 Dec 2020 | 00:44:29 | |
Kevin is an attorney and the blogger behind Financial Panther, a blog about personal finance, travel hacking, and side hustling using the sharing economy. He paid off $87,000 worth of student loans in just 2.5 years by choosing not to live like a big shot lawyer. Kevin is passionate about earning money using the sharing economy and you can see all the ways he makes extra income every month in his side hustle reports. Kevin and I discuss;
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| 196. The Rise of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrencies | 22 Dec 2020 | 00:58:34 | |
My guest today, Ryan Dennis has been working in the blockchain industry since 2015 when he revolutionized real estate technology as the Director of Communication for the International Blockchain Real Estate Association. Since then, he has consistently been publicized as one of the most influential people in real estate technology online. In his current role, he investigates blockchain firms and interviews leaders as the Head of Content for ICO Alert. Ryan and I discuss;
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| 195: Money and Investing | 14 Dec 2020 | 00:39:17 | |
In this episode I interview David Stein, an expert strategist when it comes to money, how it works, and how to work it. David now retired from his life as a Portfolio Strategist of a $33 Billion investment advisory firm with over 20 years of experience managing money turned his attention to creating the hit show "Money For The Rest of Us". Do you have friends, family, or a loved one that want to learn about money, investing, the economy, but feel too intimidated to start? Well then, Mr. Stein is the answer! He is a resource I wish I'd had when I first got started investing. He makes the complex understandable – about a subject that touches every human being. Make sure to subscribe to his podcast and I hope you enjoy this episode! David and I discuss;
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| 194. Want to Get Into Network Engineering? Start Here! | 07 Dec 2020 | 00:49:03 | |
Du'An Lightfoot, a Cisco certified Systems Administrator, YouTuber, and founder of the #LabEveryday movement is a powerful advocate for career advancement. His inspiring, nuts-and-bolts advice gets you right on track for making your career shine. LabEveryday shares the demands, tactics, and mindset you need to succeed. Du'An and I Discuss:
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| 193. Starting a Digital Magazine and Learning from Top Entrepreneurs | 29 Nov 2020 | 00:35:59 | |
I had a chance to sit down with Nathan Chan of Foundr to discuss the magazine's success and find out what it's done to get people to open their wallets for digital content. Nathan Chan is the founder of Foundr an online magazine for entrepreneurs. He started it as a side hustle, and over the last few years has grown it into a powerhouse brand producing content for entrepreneurs like Richard Branson, Arina Huffington, Seth Godin, Mark Cuban, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferris and more. In this interview, Nathan shares some of his best secrets for getting hard-to-reach people to notice you, providing value to others, the importance of following up, and more. Sponsor/Partnership | |||
| 192. CBD Oil! What's it All About? | 22 Nov 2020 | 00:48:31 | |
Vadim saw a major problem in the industry: consumers are confused and can't see through the haze of hype on CBD all over the internet. The CBD School was created to educate consumers on how to use CBD and where to find the best products for their needs. Vadim is the CBD Professor. For the last two decades, he has dedicated himself to researching the benefits of the cannabis plant. But it wasn't enough to learn about the benefits for himself—he wanted to share them with the world. Thus the CBD School was created. We discuss:
Also check out our Marketplace Post Game discussion: Wrapping your head around everything going on with CBD and Marijuana Legalization Other Resources: Coca-Cola Looking to CBD to Get Well & Get Money Our Interview on Vadim's Show 'CBD School' Smoke Signals: A Social History of Marijuana - Medical, Recreational and Scientific (book) Mention in the show - Dr. Rachna Patel Sponsor/Partnership: TubeBuddy's channel management browser plugin helps content creators, brands, and networks save time and grow their brands directly from within YouTube. | |||
| 191. Career Insights: Making The Most Out of LinkedIn | 15 Nov 2020 | 00:37:53 | |
As LinkedIn's founding education and millennials editor and now Senior News Editor, Conversations and Engagement, Maya Pope-Chappell curates, cultivates, and creates content for the world's largest professional social network. She's the host and producer of LinkedIn's #HowIGotHere series and founder of the company's Campus Editor Program, which brings #StudentVoices to the platform. She previously worked at The Wall Street Journal where she contributed to coverage of the missing Malaysia Airlines flight, the Hong Kong protests, and the protests in Ferguson. She has substantial online news experience in the U.S. and Asia, including social media and audience engagement, breaking news, and video production. Maya and I discuss:
and much more! Other Resources: Going Viral on Linkedin: https://www.inc.com/john-white/how-to-get-your-blog-featured-on-linkedin-from-a-l.html Student Publishing Section: https://students.linkedin.com/student-publishingSponsor/Partnership The Beginner's Guide To Outsourcing Your Business: Find, Hire, and Build Your Team Virtually Today! $2.99 Ebook on Amazon. Step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, giving you the time to work less in the business and more time working on the business. | |||
| 190. What You Need To Know about Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency | 07 Nov 2020 | 00:44:48 | |
I was excited to sit down and have an interview with Ravinder Deol, who is a a Certified Bitcoin Professional and after absorbing a lot of his content, he has one of the more sensible approached to how we approach this new financial revolution. He's been involved in the Cryptocurrency and Blockchain space since 2013, and has seen it grow tremendously. He said he saw a white space in the structured education of it all. So he's taken it upon myself to help you get all the knowledge you need in one place! Take advantage of Ravinder's FREE! 90 Minute Bitcoin Webinar. Extra Resources: Coinbase a secure online platform for buying, selling, transferring, and storing digital currency Trezor Wallet | |||
| 189. You Should Call A Lawyer...A Business Lawyer! | 01 Nov 2020 | 00:44:31 | |
Angela J. Grayson is Principal Member and Founder of Precipice IP, PLLC that is a consultancy and intellectual property law boutique specializing in patent, trademark, copyright, and data law. Prior to founding Precipice IP, Anglea was most immediately Associate General Counsel, Intellectual Property and Patent Operations Lead at Walmart Stores, Inc. Prior to joining Walmart, Angela had previous experience as in-house patent counsel for several Fortune® 100 companies, as well as prior experience in the examining corps for the United States Patent and Trademark Office.Angela and I discuss;
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| 188. Earn Your Leisure: Entrepreneur Shares Success, Setbacks, and Other Learnings Not Taught in Business School | 24 Oct 2020 | 00:52:41 | |
A highly successful entrepreneur, Matt DeCoursey launched his first company in a spare bedroom of his Indianapolis home in 2009. Using nothing but an AmEx card with an $8000 limit, he built companies that generated millions of dollars in revenue. Matt is also the founder and CEO of GigaBook, a cloud based appointment-booking platform, which has the ability to provide utility to millions of small and medium sized businesses. He now lives in Kansas City with his wife and two children. In this discussion, Matt and I cover:
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| 187. Entrepreneur Goes from Shark Tank to Beardbrand | 18 Oct 2020 | 00:32:32 | |
Eric Bandholz couldn't grow facial hair at his corporate bank job. So he took the next logical step: He quit and built a business around his beard known as Beard Brand. Eric is husband, father, entrepreneur, YouTuber, world traveler, and graphic designer. Eric is what he called "An urban beardsman" His vision is fostering a community for the bearded lifestyle that gives men the tools to wear a beard in any environment. Since launching an e-commerce site in January of 2013, Beardbrand has grown from zero to over $120k per month built primarily on branding. Eric has appeared on national An entrepreneurial individual with over 10 years experience in marketing, sales, and design, Eric is building lasting business relationships that result in fruitful partnerships which has been their key to success. In this episode, Eric and I discuss;
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| 186. Learn How to Get Started in Affiliate Marketing! No BS! | 11 Oct 2020 | 00:28:41 | |
I've been in the affiliate marketing space for almost 20yrs and have done well both as an affiliate and an affiliate manager. I created sites early on (late 90's) when I just had an Amazon banner up and even as recent as November, 2016 I sold a subscription box affiliate website. I've managed small to large multi-million dollar affiliate programs (Buyseasons, Lenovo, etc...), sit on the board of Affiliate Summit the largest affiliate marketing conference. Although this space changes a lot, some things stay the same. I hope there's something you can take from this. Also check this link out to explore more on affiliate marketing (deck included) http://www.affiliatemission.com/heres-free-affiliate-marketing-best-practices-lesson/ | |||
| 185. Learn How to Self Publish and Market Online Now! | 04 Oct 2020 | 00:37:32 | |
Dave is the founder of Kindlepreneur, and advanced book marketing website. Dave helps authors and aspiring authors sell more books and make more money. An author himself, Dave penned the Book, Amazon Kindle Rankings – How To Rank Your Kindle Book #1 ON Amazon. He's been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur and SEMrush for his marketing tactics. Prior to being an online entrepreneur, he served the US military as a nuclear engineer, military diplomat and even an International Arms Dealer. Dave and I discuss;
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| 184. The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy | 27 Sep 2020 | 00:36:09 | |
What can the super wealthy teach us about having a secure financial future? The Thin Green Line: The Money Secrets of the Super Wealthy by Paul Sullivan. "Wealth Matters" columnist for The New York Times reveals the decisions, behaviors, and worldviews that lead to true wealth. For the better part of the past decade, Paul has written about and lived among some of the wealthiest people in America. He has learned how they save, spend, and invest their money; how they work and rest; how they use their wealth to give their children educational advantages, but not strip them of motivation. He has also seen how they make horrendous mistakes. Firsthand, Paul knows why some people, even "rich" people, never find true wealth, and why other people, even those who have far less, are far better off financially. His book shows how others can make better financial decisions—and come to terms with what money means to them. It lays out how to avoid the pitfalls around saving, spending, and giving money away and think differently about wealth to lead a more secure and less stressful life. An essential complement to all of the financial advice available, this "timely…smart" (Publishers Weekly) guide is a welcome antidote to the idea that wealth is a number on a bank statement. Paul and I discuss;
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| 183. Black Enterprise's Alfred Edmond Jr. | 21 Sep 2020 | 01:15:26 | |
Alfred A. Edmond Jr. is SVP & Executive Editor-at-Large of Black Enterprise, responsible for providing brand, marketing and content leadership as a member of BEs senior management team. Alfred is a widely recognized expert on personal finance, entrepreneurship, mentorship, leadership development and the practical application of faith in daily living. He is also known for his A Grown Man Knows content on the values and behaviors of responsible, life- affirming manhood, which has garnered enthusiastic appreciation. Alfred and I discuss:
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| 182. Founder of Hello Toothpaste and eos Lip Balm Talks Business and Branding | 13 Sep 2020 | 01:10:49 | |
Craig Dubitsky is one of the most creative minds in consumer goods, with a proven track record for finding the white space in competitive markets. He is the "Friendly Founder" of Hello — the "naturally friendly" oral care company whose products are vegan, never tested on animals, and made in the USA. Prior to Hello, Craig co-founded Eos, a women's personal care brand known for its ubiquitous lip balm. He also served as SVP of Venture Development at Simon Property Group, leading the initial investment in Method Products — a manufacturer of biodegradable natural cleaning supplies, which was named the 16th "most innovative company in the world" by Fast Company in 2008. Craig himself was named to Advertising Age's Creativity 50 as one of the "Most Influential and Innovative Creative Thinkers and Doers" in 2014. In this conversation, Craig shares the story of how he founded Hello, and offers advice from his transformative career. Sponsor/Partnership: Blooom – Your 401k could earn more. Take a minute to link up your 401k to and maximize your investments. For $10/ month, we manage your nest egg so you can enjoy life. | |||
| 181. UGG Founder Brian Smith On Building a Billion Dollar Brand | 06 Sep 2020 | 00:42:31 | |
Brian Smith was born in Australia, where he developed his love of surfing. A chartered accountant, he studied at the UCLA Graduate School of Management, and with $500 of start-up money, he founded UGG Imports to bring sheepskin footwear to America. A passionate innovator and entrepreneur, Brian is one of the most sought after business leaders in the country today. As a media guest and inspiring speaker, he is committed to teaching his breakthrough business strategies to entrepreneurs and translating personal vision and spirituality into company culture. Brian and I discuss;
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| 180. Retail Arbitrage: Buying from Stores and Reselling Online | 30 Aug 2020 | 00:31:24 | |
Buy low, sell high. It's a simple idea that a bored accountant used to create a multi-million dollar business, and one that he says you can replicate as a side-hustle. Ryan Grant graduated from college, pursed a career in accounting and quickly found himself wanting more in life. It started while in college, Ryan started shopping for sales in popular retail stores and buy items in bulk. But instead of purchasing what he liked, Ryan came armed with a secret weapon…an Amazon seller's account and his phone. Ryan would find sale items in Walmart, Target and Toys R Us, then used the Amazon seller app to compare them to online prices. Eventually In 2013 Ryan quit his full-time job paying over $50K per year to pursue making a full time income selling online. His business now does over 7-figures in sales per year and he sits down with the Marketplace to discuss just how he did it. Extra Resources: Scoutify—App used for aiding online arbitrage. Keepa—Amazon price tracker Camel Camel Camel—Amazon price tracker Oaxray—Scouting reports for Online Arbitrage Tactical Arbitrage—Scouting reports for Online Arbitrage
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| 179. Former Nike Brand Designer to the Stars | 23 Aug 2020 | 00:53:01 | |
I had the pleasure of sitting down with current CEO and Co-founder of Super Heroic, Jason Mayden. Jason and I met briefly while he was in Raleigh, NC to speak at the city's Small Business Week Kick-Off where I brought my sons to hear his inspiring message of entrepreneurship, design, fatherhood and play. In his previous role at Nike, Jason Mayden oversaw the design and execution of all conceptual products, data driven During his 13+ year career at Nike, Mayden led and contributed to the creation of innovative sport performances products for athletes and cultural icons such as Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Russell Westbrook, Derek Jeter, and Michael Jordan. Super Heroic Inc. a business focused on creating quality play performance product, technology and services for elementary school aged children and families. Jason and I discuss;
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| 178: Interview with My Pillow Founder Mike Lindell | 09 Aug 2020 | 00:39:06 | |
MyPillow founder and CEO Mike Lindell had a dream about the perfect pillow. Now he's a millionaire. Mike started his own business in his garage, working hard and not sleeping well, so he set out to design a pillow that would help him sleep. After two years he finally came up with the patented fill, ensuring MyPillow® that would be breathable and washer and dryer safe. Mike heard a lot of "no's" in those early years, but never gave up on his passion to share his pillow with the world and to this day Mike has more than 1200 employees, and his company is estimated at taking in $100 million a year.mike Tune in to hear his story and find out some of the growing pains Mike experienced along the way. In this interview Mike will share his personal story with cocaine addiction and recovery and also offer some advice to other entrepreneurs who are just starting their own company or going through struggles today. Sponsor/Partnership: TubeBuddy's channel management browser plugin helps content creators, brands, and networks save time and grow their brands directly from within YouTube. Mike's Story and Business Journey – Timeline The Preposterous Success Story of America's Pillow King – Bloomberg Story | |||
| 177: Interview with Dave Dahl, Founder of Dave's Killer Bread | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:55:23 | |
After serving a total of four prison sentences for crimes ranging from burglary to armed robbery to drug dealing. Dave Dahl turned his life around during his last stint and rejoined the family bakery shortly after his release. He went on to co-create Dave's Killer Bread. Dave had to accept that—at least for Dave Dahl—there's no "happily ever after". But he finds great satisfaction in "fighting the good fight", one day at a time. He believes that forgiveness of self and others is one of the keys to inner peace and personal growth. But it's only one of many lessons he's come away with through all of his struggles—and triumphs. Dave's Killer Bread, a family endeavor, was sold to Flowers Foods in 2015, leaving Dave with a void to fill. He spent the next 2-plus years building what is perhaps the largest collection of African tribal art in the world. During this time he lived a semi-hermetic lifestyle. Now, with a healed heart and mind, he steps back out on a mission to help inspire others to find their own brand of success. "'Good Seed' is much more than a killer bread recipe. Having been a 'bad seed' and destroying everything in my path as a troubled young man, I finally found the path of humility and teachability. It gives me the courage to fall down 7 times, and get up 8." Sponsor/Partnership | |||
| 176: Deeper Than Rap! | 27 Jul 2020 | 00:51:43 | |
The equation is simple. Soul + swag x New Orleans = Dee-1. He has created his own lane in Hip-Hop by making music that motivates anyone on a mission to win the game of life. He is the voice of those underdogs who grind with a purpose. Dee-1 is Real, Righteous, and definitely Relevant. I enjoyed talking with the LSU about hisviral hit "Sallie Mae Back" which you hear in the opening of the podcast and he discusses quitting his job as a middle school teacher to rapping full time which has since taken off! Dee-1 also known as David talks about the man you see on stage is the same man he is off of it and you have to respect how pure that is. He also talks about turning down a record deal provided by Cash Money/Young Money Records because his message was so different (he does not curse in his music). Dee-1 and I also cover…
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| 175: Former NBA Player talk about Success off and on the Court | 20 Jul 2020 | 00:25:22 | |
Former NBA player Mark Blount continues to be successful off the court while being a phenomenal small business owner and real estate investor. Having a professional basketball career for 10 years, Mark Blount has played center for the Miami Heat and the Boston Celtics, just to name a few. He recently did an interview on The Undefeated and said "I owned quite a bit of real estate in Palm Beach Gardens — seven buildings. I went in there with a friend of mine. We renovated them, all the units there, and brought them back up to, back then it was 2012 code: new bathrooms, new floors, new kitchens and all that stuff,". Blount then joined the soft-pretzel franchise Auntie Anne's. He opened two stores in West Palm Beach and one in Jensen Beach, Florida. After building and operating the franchises for four years, he sold the stores to focus on real estate. He purchased them for a little under $700,000 and sold them for about $2M. Mark and I discussed;
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| 174: How to Build Your Credit Score and Make Credit Cards work for you | 13 Jul 2020 | 00:47:45 | |
Ted Rossman is an Industry Analyst at CreditCards.com and writes the "Wealth and Wants" column. He has seven years of experience in the credit card and personal finance industries as a member of the award-winning communications department at CreditCards.com and its sister sites, The Points Guy and Bankrate. Ted and I Discuss;
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| 173: Start Here: Real Estate & Financial Independence | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:48:55 | |
Chad Carson who also goes by "Coach" proves that you that you don't need a large down payment to get started in real estate. You can even learn "how to do one of the more important parts of the rental business on someone else's dime" if you're smart about it. This episode is packed with actionable advice to help get you started with a side hustle in the real estate market, as well as some long-term options to set you on the path to building long-term wealth. Chad and I discuss;
You can learn more about Chad and his real estate business at CoachCarson.com, where he writes about using real estate investing to retire early and do what matters. Here are a few resources from Chad to help you along:
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| 172: Steps to Turning Your Hobbies Into Extra Cashflow | 15 Jun 2020 | 00:28:52 | |
Susie Moore entrepreneur, writer and life coach based in New York City. A former sales leader for a Fortune 500 company, she inspires and educates people to live the lives they imagined by tuning in to their authentic power and unlocking the confidence to get what they really, really want. Beyond her high vibe personality, she's also a force to be reckoned with as a life coach and business woman. In this interview, you'll learn more about how Susie manages to be positive and joyful ALL the time, how she's taken so many risks in her life with grace, how to be more confident, and how to create a profitable side hustle that allows you to live out your purpose. Sponsor/Partnership Other Links: Having A Side Hustle Allowed Susie Moore To Walk Away From A $500K Job (Forbes article) What If It Does Work Out?: How a Side Hustle Can Change Your Life (book) How to turn your hobby into a sustainable side hustle (MarketWatch Article) | |||
| 171: In and Out of a Subscription Box Business, Ideas Around Birch Box and More! | 08 Jun 2020 | 00:55:02 | |
Paul Jarrett Co-Founded Bulu, Inc. also known by the subscription box name Bulu Box in 2012 (now updated to a white label system). Paul was running in a marathon with his wife and as the volunteers were handing out sample products for them to use along the run, they later realized that there was an opportunity and a market for sending out health products and vitamins to others in a more curated process and collect essential data along the way. Paul's work experience spans the country. From NYC to San Francisco, he has launched million dollar brands such as Neebo and executed multi-facted campaigns for Lowe's and Nike so he understood what it meant to take this subscription box idea to market and quickly began to see success. It also helped that he was Vice President and Board Member of Complete Nutrition which also provided a little insight into the space. He built the Marketing Department, trained dozens of franchises and positioned Complete Nutrition and its products for success in a saturated market. I enjoyed my conversation with Paul and I hope you do as well and helps you along your journey. In this episode we cover;
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| 170: Kadee Malone Opens Up On Her Cigar Lounge Business with Father & NBA Great Karl 'Mailman' Malone | 30 May 2020 | 00:48:11 | |
Kadee Malone, eldest daughter of Karl Malone. Karl is considered one of the greatest power forwards in NBA history. Playing college ball at Louisiana Tech University, Utah Jazz of course and LA Lakers. Kadee who is lovingly referred to as "the boss lady" talks about how she's built Legends Cigar lounge and brand with her dad.
While he was collaborating with La Aurora on his personal cigar, it became clear that Karl wanted to create a place in his hometown where he and his friends and family could enjoy a smoke and fellowship. That eventually led them to open Legends Cigar and Vape in Ruston, Louisiana, where the family resides. Building the cigar lounge took three years, and provided an opportunity for his daughter, Kadee, to lead the construction and design effort.
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| 169: The Homebrew Beer Challenge on Youtube with Martin Keen | 24 May 2020 | 00:46:19 | |
Have you ever wanted to brew your own beer? YOU CAN BREW IT! I had the pleasure to have a discussion with Martin Keen on his own brewing journey and his approach to Youtube. Martin is working to brew all 99 beers in 99 weeks! He has the goods on his channel which offers brew days, see the recipes, and check out the home brew beer tastings. Homebrewing is still a hobby for Martin who works "9-5" in tech but his operation between the systematic approach of equipment, time spent in brewing, editing and more is almost a nice small business in itself. Martin and I discuss;
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| 168: Starting Point - Beginners Approach to the Stock Market, Tackling Debt and Stimulus Checks | 17 May 2020 | 00:47:57 | |
Kevin L. Matthews II is an author, founder of Building Bread and former financial advisor. Currently, Kevin is the Director of Consumer Information for New York City's Office of Financial Empowerment where he oversees strategic initiatives. He has helped hundreds of individuals plan for their retirement in addition to managing more than $140 million in assets during his advisory career. By 2017, he was named one of the Top 100 Most Influential Financial Advisors by Investopedia. Sponsor/Partnership The Beginner's Guide To Outsourcing Your Business: Find, Hire, and Build Your Team Virtually Today! $2.99 Ebook on Amazon. Step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, giving you the time to work less in the business and more time working on the business. | |||
| 167: Frugal Millennial Millionaire Shares a Practical Money Mindset | 10 May 2020 | 00:54:06 | |
A 27 year old man has been going viral! A professed self-made millionaire said to save as much as 80% of his salary.Todd Baldwin makes $615,000 a year (or $305,000 after business expenses) from various streams of income. He and his wife own a few rental properties, plus Todd works a day job selling commercial insurance. Todd has always been good with money, and his net worth crossed $1,000,000 when he was just 25 years old. Todd was featured in an article by CNBC. where he said :"Although our net worth is seven figures, we don't do a lot of the typical things that most people envision millionaires doing. We are super frugal". Sponsor/Partnership The Beginner's Guide To Outsourcing Your Business: Find, Hire, and Build Your Team Virtually Today! $2.99 Ebook on Amazon. Step-by-step guide every entrepreneur needs to build his or her business with the asset of working with virtual employees. Focusing on business growth, giving you the time to work less in the business and more time working on the business. | |||
| 166: An Entrepreneurial Journey to a Vending Machine Business | 03 May 2020 | 00:39:00 | |
Matt Miller, founder of SchoolSpiritVending.com, started this journey out of desperation to support his family and with just one gumball machine, he quickly scaled to more machines and realized it was a business that could stick. Matt transformed this passive income business into a franchise designed to help schools raise funds they needed as an alternative to some of the traditional ways, installing spirit merchandise vending machines that replaced the need for kid-powered door-to-door fundraising. People began to reach out to Matt on how they could repeat this in their own area. If you want to learn more about the vending businesses as a source of income...even as a side hustle, tune in to hear Matt's story. He'll share his tips on getting started as a franchise owner, partnering with schools, and how parents and kids can learn entrepreneurial skills as a family. Matt and I cover;
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| 165: Some Help with Viral Marketing Strategies and Ideas | 19 Apr 2020 | 00:29:04 | |
As CEO of ReviTrage, Nick is responsible for generating over $10M+ in revenue each month for his clients via digital/social promotion. What if I told you that one site alone can make or break your business in many ways. When sites have amazing viral success, it's a great story to share. When they fail, it can hurt for a long time. Nick shared his successes in broadening his reach through new products and services—not dependent on Google—such as Reddit. Nick has spent a lot of time in what can appear to be a complex but welcoming community and today shares his insight into being a real part of this ever-growing community. Nick and I discuss...
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