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Trust Issues in Business
Dive in as Chris Castanza, a 7-figure real estate investor, breaks down the essence of 'truth and grace,' unveils the secrets behind the 4 C’s, emphasizes the irreplaceable value of human touch in commerce, and sheds light on cultivating leaders who change the game.
Paying Off Debt? How Dave Ramsey Got It Wrong
Mark Willis CFP dives into building wealth in and outside of business. Mark shares his unique financial strategy, the Debt Snowbank Method designed to give entrepreneurs greater control over their finances. He also provides valuable advice for new and established entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of strategic conversations, setting processes, and understanding the implications of financial decisions.
Get Out Of Your Head & Take The Risk
Greg Satterwhite shares his inspiring journey from the corporate world to the purchase of his business - Outhouse Tickets. He discusses the importance of taking risks, building fulfilling relationships with customers, balancing work and family life, and the innovative way he funded his business through the Robs financing method. Greg also provides valuable advice on hiring, systems implementation, overcoming fears, and the significance of proactive decision-making for business growth.
Breaking Chains in Finance and Life
Chad Hufford, owner of Veritas Wealth Management out of Anchorage, Alaska, discusses key topics like changing financial perspectives, entrepreneurial struggles, and the importance of lifelong learning. Chad shares how changing perspectives towards money has not only transformed his personal life but also his business. He explains how focusing on the process or the 'inputs' rather than the end result can lead to success.
Multi-Family Mastery: No Secrets, Just Strategy
For Gino Barbaro, what started as a simple conversation between friends, led to scaling a thriving multifamily real estate investment business. Gino digs deep into the guts of successful real estate investing. He discusses why it's critical to have dedicated touch points with your team—communication is king, baby. Gino breaks down why "Order Brings Happiness" and how you can start scaling by simply finding tasks to delegate. He gets real on why you should shift your focus to deal flow and capital.
WHY Your Real Estate Business Is Stuck & How to Fix it
Nick Sicilian is a marine engineer turned real estate investor extraordinaire. Nick delves into several groundbreaking topics. He talks about his love for building things, which led him from engineering to selling hard money loans. He details the psychological shift required to leave the safety net of employee benefits to embrace the untamed world of business ownership. Nick also touches on the "magic of commitment," emphasizing the act of getting ideas out of your head and onto paper. Tailoring your management style for your team, mastering productivity, and achieving work-life balance are other big-ticket items on the agenda.
Perseverance, Patriotism, & Turning Profit in Real Estate
Get ready to level up because we've got the real estate master, Venkat Avasarala joining us. Buckle up because this episode is a deep dive into macroeconomics, the critical art of understanding and predicting market trends. Plus, Venkat gives us the lowdown on American resilience and why this is the best country to be an entrepreneur. You'll get first-hand insights into spotting golden opportunities in real estate and how to seize them.
Turning A Layoff from Spite into Success
Noel Parnell, the Principal Owner of Crown Capital, dives deep into some hot topics—like the difference between being a multifamily syndicator vs. a multifamily investor, how to leap from real estate to buying a sports team, and how to be so ‘bankable’ that even your haters will want to invest in you. Noel spills the tea on how he navigated the challenges of the COVID-era with strategic portfolio moves to "Red" states. He also talks about the mental game—how to get clear on what your actual needs are and the art of being shrewd in business.
The Big Ticket Life: Healing Humans & Leveling Up
We've got Jeff Giagnocavo to talk about "Healing and Leveling Up Humans," connecting right back to solving that isolation issue so many entrepreneurs feel. Jeff shares killer insights on being fully committed as a leader and creating a burning need, desire, and want through your marketing.
Get In Control Of Your Money
LaShonde McCrary, the dynamic owner of BookCity, LLC, transformed her side hustle into a full-blown business by 2021. BookCity offers comprehensive services for small businesses, from bookkeeping to a Fractional CFO service, all delivered virtually. She emphasizes living a fulfilling life, expanding one's perspectives, and the nuances of entrepreneurship like effective delegation and swiftly rectifying business errors.
Architecting Your Multimillion-Dollar Exit
Meet Wayne M. Zell: the brain behind Blueprint for Wealth Podcast and the big boss at Zell Law & Aspire to Exit. With 30+ years under his belt, Wayne's the real MVP of business succession planning. He's saved clients big bucks and turned entrepreneurs into multimillion-dollar success stories. He gives the lowdown on crafting a killer vision for your business, the gold in solid habits, and a killer strategy to dodge those pesky death taxes. And a bonus? Wayne spills the tea on why in-house marketing beats outsourcing any day.
I Gave Away Too Much Money
Logan Swanson: the powerhouse behind a 7-figure real estate dynasty and the mastermind of Prime Land Exchange in Dallas, Texas, breaks down the art of starting from scratch, the fire and resilience of the proverbial boiler room, and the game-changing dynamics of a robust operating agreement.
How To Negotiate Real Estate Like A Pro
Yosef Lee, a prominent figure in the New York City real estate sector, dissects the art of side-hustling real estate while donning a W-2 badge. He dives into transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, mastering the art of delegation, and truly valuing the human side of your workforce. Got a desire to upscale? Yosef's blueprint might just be your goldmine.
How Digital Marketing Transformed His Business
Blake Carlisle, a leader who's smashed the seven-figure ceiling in the highly specialized world of hose and fitting, discusses the art of amplifying an inherited brand, harnessing the full potential of marketing, and sculpting an enduring legacy for upcoming generations.
How To REALLY Leverage AI In Your Business
Manuj Aggarwal, founder of TetraNoodle Technologies, dives deep into his predictions for AI in the next 7 years and how he believes AI will reshape the world around us. He also shares his views on the evolving definition of 'work', his adamant belief in the power of effective communication, and why he thinks understanding different perspectives is the key to innovation. Dive in, and discover how this once factory worker now influences millions with his AI prowess.
Building For a Bigger Purpose
Luis Talamantes, founder and driving force behind the 7+ figure empire of L&T Properties, dives into the independence that comes with entrepreneurship, effectively navigating mental health challenges in business, assessing risks and rewards, and the importance of understanding your ideal customer profile.
Success and Generational Wealth
Mark White, the man behind Barger Construction’s massive success, went from being unsatisfied with just good enough to using the true power of saying no. Mark unravels the principles that guide his business philosophy of building generational wealth while steering clear of fostering entitlement in the next generation.
How To Delegate Effectively
Matthew Stone, a trailblazer who’s built an empire in the construction industry, explores the art of delegation, building a legacy, and being bold enough to go after what you want. He offers an invigorating perspective on the future of entrepreneurship and the unstoppable spirit that drives business growth. Matthew's experience is a goldmine for any entrepreneur striving to scale their venture.
Banks May Not Always Be The Best Option
Derek Dombeck, a giant in the realm of real estate, is transforming Wisconsin's landscape with his privately funded lending prowess. Not content with just running his empire, Derek also leads an exclusive mastermind group, imparting his wisdom and guiding ambitious entrepreneurs hungry for success in the real estate arena.
The SOP Blindspot: Why Business Owners Miss the Mark
In the heart of every entrepreneur lies a story waiting to inspire. Natalie Guzman, a beacon of resilience and grit, unravels the reasons behind the hesitance of business owners to draft standard operating procedures (SOPs). She staunchly believes in the sanctity of marriage, placing it atop her priority list above all else, including her thriving business. Natalie also emphasizes a crucial distinction: the importance of mastering holistic business skills versus just mastering the trade.