FUEL with Chris Swartz

Conversations about death can be difficult. But it should be talked about and even prepared for because it simply is an inevitable truth for all of us. In doing that, you may just find peace instead of fear. After seeing the healing it did to her family, Mary McElhattan became passionate about openly discussing death and giving people permission to feel at peace with passing. She is currently a Permission Mission advocate who has worked for the largest pre-burial and funeral arrangements company in the nation. In this episode, she joins Chris Swartz to talk about how to prepare for death. She shares steps to help families come to terms with it and plan accordingly. Life's too hard already to have death harder at the end when it can be preventable by having an open discussion about it. Join Mary in today's important conversation and see our mortality in a more peaceful light.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

Many of us are constantly in stressful situations at work, demanding more of our bodies, minds, and energy. When do we pull back and say enough before we lose ourselves? Empowerment and spiritual life coach, Reiki master, and teacher Jodi Friedman tells those of us struggling, “Come meditate with me. Come do Reiki. Save your heart.” In this episode, she takes us into a world of wellness and healing. She sits down with Chris Swartz to talk about Reiki and the importance of connecting with your soul. Rediscover yourself in the process of slowing down. Tune in to this conversation with Jodi to learn more.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

We hear about athletes going to entrepreneurship all the time. But what about entrepreneurs giving up all they have to become a professional athlete? That is the path that Coach Luke Haefele took. He once ran multiple six-figure businesses. One day he made the bold decision to switch gears, packed everything into a U-haul and moved to Las Vegas to become a professional boxer. One thing led to another and he's now running an amazing company called AE Coaching. AE stands for Accelerated Expansion. To say that Coach Luke has a different style of coaching is an understatement. If you want a support group that will boost your confidence to do the things that are already expected of you, then this is definitely not going to be your cup of tea. Coach Luke is brutally honest about what each person needs to unlock their full potential. Tune in and get your mind blown with his unique approach to coaching!

Universal truths are the principles that go beyond time, culture, and beliefs. They show the essential wisdom and values that it takes to achieve success and have a good life. In this episode, we have Cary Grant, the owner of Floor Seasons, a concrete coating company in Las Vegas. Cary unpacks his journey of achieving greatness and how he has discovered universal truths that not only apply to his business, but all areas of life. In this inspiring story, Cary shares honest truths about adults now and what it really takes for us to have changes in our lives. He also touches on mindset, faith, and more. Join us as Cary shares his wisdom on what it takes to achieve greatness and how to apply these universal truths in your own life.

You need to start living your life by design, not by default. Find something that you are passionate about and do it. You can always have a backup plan if it doesn't work out. If you love real estate, go out and try it. Stop making excuses because that is how you start living by default.   Join Chris Swartz as he talks to the owner of The Juliana Gainsburg Group, Juliana Gainsburg, about how she dropped out of college to pursue her passion in real estate. Listen to her as she shares her journey into real estate. Discover why being in a mastermind group is important. Find out how she built her business through social media. Juliana lives her life by design, and you should, too.  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

We go through life in a quest for fulfillment. However, we often fall into the trap of thinking about how working ourselves until we burn out is the only way. Life and business strategist Ed Fordyce begs to disagree. He helps people create a more fulfilled life by addressing the different areas in our lives, both personal and professional. In this episode, he talks to Chris Swartz about his principles of raw, authentic, unfiltered fulfillment to equip others with the skills to overcome burnout, find their true passions, and create sustainable change within their lives. Ed shares with us how he moves someone from being inspired to inspiring them to take action. He then shares the secret to the question: why do most millionaires come out of down markets? Join Ed to learn more!  Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

You are only as effective as a leader when you have the power to influence your people. If you are unable to spark an idea even in the minds of those who oppose you, no influence happens. Our guest in this episode has the science to back this. Combining research and applying neuroscience to solve some of the toughest challenges in leadership, sales, and change, René Rodriguez offers a unique perspective that you surely don't want to miss. He joins Chris Swartz to tell us all about it with his bestselling book, Amplify Your Influence. Learn about some of the principles and philosophies that help you become a leader that can influence and create a significant impact. Plus, find out why milestones are meaningless compared to the journey it takes to get there. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

What does it take to sell 150 million in real estate and run a real estate company from scratch? That's what our guest, Erica Deuschle, will share today. Erica is the founder of Erica Deuschle and Co. Real Estate Team and Managing Partner at Keller Williams Main Line. Having no natural background in real estate, Erica has the grit, passion, and work ethic to be the stand-out agent she is. She prides herself on the personal customer service that she offers her clients, and she never plans on giving that up. Always ahead of the game, answering questions before they are asked, efficiency is a huge key to her success! If you want to hear about how Erica succeeded in the real estate game, tune in! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

How do you build a good reputation? Chris Swartz warmly welcomes Mike McCann, who has been working as a REALTOR® in Philadelphia for over 30 years and is the Founder of The Mike McCann Team. Mike shares how he works the smartest and hardest. When you are consistent in giving your best, your reputation will grow. What's most important is treating people with respect and dignity. Building personal relationships should be your priority. If you want to continue changing and growing for the better, you'll love listening to this episode. Dive in! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

You can make an impact while still earning a profit. Andrew Forman does this every single day. Andrew is the founder and CEO of the tech startup, Givz. Givz lets you convert discounts into donations. This adds a very tangible value of purpose and meaning to every sale. Learn how he started his entrepreneurial journey and how he found his aha moment. Discover why discounts are going away and how making a social impact is the way. Join Chris Swartz as he talks to Andrew about his business and the impact he and his team is making in the world. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

The ratio for startup success does not favor many, but today's guest managed to rise through the ranks and founded a now acquired startup. Adam Rosen is a serial entrepreneur, startup founder, and business coach. In this episode, he joins host Chris Swartz to share the trials and successes of his startup journey. The years of struggle also gave him an abundance of insight on how to make it in business. Adam shares practical lessons for startup entrepreneurs and business owners alike on entrepreneurship, the value of meaningful relationships, and the most important rule in startup. Listen in to learn all about it! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

As time goes by, you realize that it's okay to change things within yourself to achieve life fulfillment. Let's listen to a story of a normal kid who grew up in a small town that ended up on television gaining popularity. Chris Raab admits that it was surreal and intoxicating in some ways. It instantly made him popular. Then he was introduced to cinematography earlier in his career, even before his appearance in Jackass. He also started filming with people in Westchester, just skateboarding and doing some random stuff. These films began to add up where the Jackass was conceptualized. But now, he does not appear on television anymore and is just working behind the camera. Listen as another story unfolds. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

A lot of people struggle with video marketing or production because they don't know what to say. You just need to get out of your head. As long as you have valuable information, you have the power to share it. You don't need all the lights and glamour, you just need to be yourself. Learn more about video marketing with your host, Chris Swartz, and his guest Ginger Bell. Ginger is a three-time bestselling author, Emmy award-winning producer, speaker, and founder of Edumarketing. Join Chris and Ginger as they go through the power of education and information. Start marketing yourself through video today! Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! https://fuelthepodcast.com/contact

When you're going through dark times, it's hard to see how any good could come from your situation. But Jennifer Kauffman is inspiring impossible transformation with her story. Jennifer is the CEO of Rise and Thrive Productions. She is also the Director and Producer of the film, “There's Got to Be More To Life,” based on her journey of rising up from terrorism and childhood traumas where she went from barely surviving to thriving. Join as she opens up about how she overcame her trauma with host Chris Swartz. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://thefuelstory.com

Andresa Guidelli wanted to live life on her own terms. With a little hard work, a great mindset and time, she achieved financial freedom that allowed her to do so. In this episode, Chris Swartz talks all about her journey towards living life with Andresa. She shares her journey as part of The Real Estate InvestHER community and how this enabled her to reach out and help other women achieve their goals. Tune in and be inspired by her story and learn how to live on your own terms.   Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review & share! http://thefuelstory.com

Your success and your failure financially are all up to you. Learn how to bank on yourself and come in with a financial plan. To help you with this is Sarry Ibrahim, the founder of Financial Asset Protection. He helps his clients with financial strategies so that they can meet their goals. Chris brings Sarry to the show to share how to identify your objectives before your methods. Learn how to create good financial habits and how to accept failure. All of this and more on today's episode of FUEL with Chris Swartz.

How do you stand tall in the face of adversities? Learning to deal with it creates resilience. Kerry admits saying, “Adversities in my life pushed me to a new level. I probably would have grown stagnant and may not have continued to reach forward without them.” Kerry Faix has been unstoppable in her journey to success. Her mission to do her best in everything and her exceptional values in life culminated in what she has turned into today. An entrepreneur, a real estate investor, the CEO and Founder of Stone Bay Holdings, married to a wife, a Mom of four, and much more is a true epitome of an independent, self-motivated, badass woman. In this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris delves deep into the foundational pieces that went into making an immensely successful power woman like Kerry, what practical tools she employs to keep her calm, competent and never shifts her focus from what she is bent on. Her energy is infectious, which she transmits the moment you come in her contact. So whatever you've been putting off to the sidelines and not taking action on, today is the day to do it. Giving no further excuses, tune in to this extraordinary, life-changing episode.   What You Will Learn: What is ‘balancing in life' according to Kerry, to keep work, ambition, family, kids, and every responsibility falls in place. How she has taught the core values in her children and what accomplishments of her kids make her overwhelmed with joy. Why it is essential to bounce back when you are knocked down at times in life, and what are the tools to do so. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “Not just young, not middle, not old, but everybody listening to this podcast has the potential to do great things. Nothing is holding you back in your life but you right now.” -          Kerry Faix   Connect With Kerry: Website Download your Free book LinkedIn   How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life's full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Are you strong both inside and out? Going to the gym is easy, making money is easy - the ones who will still be at the top of their game decades from now, though, are the ones who cultivate real resilience and gain a thorough understanding of who they are and where they're headed.   Chris Duffin is an entrepreneur, author, thought leader, and innovator in the health and fitness space, as well as the co-founder and chief visionary officer of the Kabuki Strength brand. Having overcome a chaotic upbringing, Chris went on to become a record-holding powerlifter who often uses his skill set to raise money for charity. Now, he puts his engineering background to work with companies across a range of industries.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Chris dive deep on how to build up the kind of resilience you need to get through life (and what happens if you don't), pinpointing your values and aligning with them to become a person that relentlessly embodies those values, and how to stay focused on the future in the wake of a failure. Listen in for an episode that will get you fired up to grow stronger and more grounded in what matters most to you so you can crush every goal you set.    What You'll Learn:   Why striving for and achieving the “perfect” position in life will actually be what breaks us down in the long run How your priorities will naturally fall into the right place if you can get dialed in on just the core things you're chasing What's next for Chris and his businesses - and the major landmarks of his overarching 10-year plan And much more!   Favorite Quote:   "You are going to fail. We fail at things all the time, but we don't fail. And this is how you build, like, an incredible level of confidence so that you can do the things that I've done in my life: start building and stacking those wins and coming back around and knowing that no matter what happens, I can figure it out. I know a way. And that's the bigger thing."   Chris Duffin   Connect with Chris:   Kabuki Strength   BuildFast Formula   Bearfoot Footwear   Facebook   Instagram   LinkedIn   ChrisDuffin.com   Kabuki on YouTube   Kabuki on Instagram   Jacqueline Duffin on Instagram How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life's full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the

How will you know that you’ve made it? Everyone has a different landmark for their version of success, whether it’s a new home, an entire retirement fund, or just more time with the family. Knowing what that vision and that definition of success look like to you is the first step in creating a life that will help you reach it. Chris Stevens is the CEO and managing partner of Keller Williams Philadelphia, through which he leads hundreds of real estate pros in multiple locations across the area. Chris’s career has taken him from the Culinary Institute of America to the insurance industry to real estate. Every stop has made him a better leader, a better businessman, and a better husband and father. On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Chris jam on how Chris Stevens cultivated the service-centric mindset that he practices daily within his business, nurturing the core pillars of a well-rounded life and the process of “unpacking your day” that will give you the awareness you need to keep in alignment with your purpose. Tune in for an episode that sheds some light on what true success looks like - and what it takes to maintain that success.   What You'll Learn: What Chris Stevens learned about leadership from his time being mentored by Wolfgang Puck  How to structure every day of your life to continually and consistently move you towards the goals you set Why learning how to react appropriately to both wins and losses is essential - and why each has a necessary place in your story And much more!   Favorite Quote: “For me, wealth is not just monetary, but a lot of it is how wealthy are you in your mindset? How wealthy are you with your family or your friends? In my case, are you a good husband? Are you a good father? Are you a good leader? You know, and that's the way that I look at wealth. That's my version of it.”   Chris Stevens   Connect with Chris Stevens: Chris@kwphiladelphia.com Reach Chris at (609) 558-9668 LinkedIn Keller Williams Website   How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story. If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

What do you see when you walk into a room of industry legends and celebrated entrepreneurs? Wealth, success, wisdom...what you don't see, unfortunately, is what they had to overcome to get to where they are. It's time to pull back the curtain on what "success" takes to achieve. Samuel has always been in business, from mowing yards and delivering newspapers at age 12, to building two seven-figure companies before his mid-30’s. Poor stewardship and an unchecked addiction to alcohol saw the meltdown and total collapse of his life and marriage, leading to rock bottom and brokenness when he should have been enjoying the fruits of his labor.  Samuel has since been sober over 3 and a half years, and now has two companies that he has built back up into the mid six figures, this time with the proper fundamentals and stewardship to ensure long-term success.  When the world shut down in 2020, Samuel began to follow his natural desire to teach and lead other business owners and help them avoid the mistakes and pitfalls that he went through. He talks openly and frankly about his failures in life and in business and how sobriety and focus have turned his life around, helping other men realize that they are not alone and that they too can overcome their addictions. He lives by the fact that there are no superhumans in this world, only normal people who decide to do super things and commit to them, one step at a time.  On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Samuel dive deep on the truth about what hides behind the confidence and the successful facade most entrepreneurs put up (and how to put failure in context), where concerns related to your business should sit in your list of priorities, and an honest look at the details behind Samuel's continual victory over alcoholism. Tune in for an illuminating interview that will get you focused on where you are so you can blaze a path to wherever you want to go.   What You'll Learn: How Samuel structures the days in his business to set his employees up for maximum success in every corner of their life Why no amount of cash flow will ever actually make up for your bad spending habits, and how to make seemingly small improvements that add up to big results What a difference the language you use makes if you're in the process of overcoming an addiction And much more!   Favorite Quote: You just don't realize how many people that you think have their shit together, are really just two minutes from falling off. And so when you judge your success, you see your high points and your low points, and everybody has more lows than highs. But when you judge yourself against other people, all you're seeing is that Facebook highlight reel. And you've got to know that it's okay to reach out for help because we all struggle."   Samuel Smith     Connect with Sam: Samuel on Facebook Samuel on Instagram Live in College Station on Facebook Texas Media Foundry on Facebook The Small Business Surgeon Podcast (Don't forget to subscribe, rate and review!)   How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

How does a person go from rock-bottom - a prison cell - to outrageous success as a podcaster and entrepreneur? Put simply, that person has to have a fighting spirit and the drive that comes with being an underdog.   Zach Babcock is the CEO and founder of Podcast Powertrain, a podcasting service dedicated to helping alpha entrepreneurs crush their goals, and the Underdog Empowerment Podcast host. He shares his insight and that of other legendary underdogs across countless industries and walks of life.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Zach dig into Zach's upward spiral from prison time to a thriving company and a top-rated podcast, the incredible power of high-level relationships, and how Zach and his people are helping podcasters take impactful steps toward their goals - plus the action steps you can take to kick your podcast off the right way. Tune in for a high-energy interview that will have you excited to turn on a microphone and start sharing your message with the masses.   What You'll Learn: What achieving bigger and bigger goals made Zach realize why he became an entrepreneur, to begin with (and the shift that followed after) How to turbo-boost your podcast's popularity, visibility, and rankings immediately after launch Why Zach would hands-down want Tom Brady with him on a deserted island And much more!   Favorite Quote: "At the end of the day, man, I'm just somebody with a big, big vision. And, you know, I stay true to my word. I live and die by my core values. They're crucial to me because none of us got this life thing figured out most of the time. We're figuring it out as we go."   Zach Babcock   Connect with Zach: Check out the podcast bootstrap steps here UnderdogEmpowerment.com   How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

How does a business owner with a lot on their plate even begin to keep up with the newest social media site or the demand for constant content? From the outside, it's a paralyzing thought. But from an insider's perspective, keeping up with the times can be as simple as pushing a button.   Gene Volpe is a digital architect at GVI Media, LLC and an all-around master of advertising, online media, and business development. Gene's skills in mapping out marketing provide an easy path to increased visibility and growth on the latest - and most popular - platforms, no matter the industry or level of online experience his customers are working with currently.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Gene dig into the unique challenges marketers face at a time when people are in front of their screens more than ever, how to put out more (high quality) content that sends the right message, and the process of learning new platforms and styles of content creation by taking some action. Tune in for an interview that will help open up new avenues of getting your message out in front of the people who need to hear it. What You'll Learn:   What cryptocurrencies like Dogecoin may mean for the future of our currency in general, and how we learn to put value behind these new "fad" currencies How to put more humanity into your content to balance out the business talk, and why doing so can expedite the processes of your business itself Why making your philanthropy public knowledge is not only not selfish or wrong, but maybe a big help to both you and the cause you care about And much more!   Favorite Quote:   "We've crossed over into a new dimension at this point... And as a marketing guy, it's a blessing and a curse. For me, it's a blessing because guys like you who do things other than marketing realize they need somebody to help them. And so, therefore, I'm in demand. But it's a curse because I am now challenged with trying to get you in front of as many people on as many screens as I possibly can at the lowest cost. So, it's challenging to be in marketing, but it's exciting in the same way because things are constantly evolving."   Gene Volpe     Connect with Gene:   LinkedIn   Facebook   Instagram How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

You must be deliberate and thoughtful to build a winning team. Whether that team is for financial advice or playing baseball – Jerry Benedict has learned valuable lessons from both.    Jerry is a financial services representative at CREATIVE Financial Group. After spending 12 years growing within the same firm, he has built his winning team. He specializes in business and personal financial strategies while offering advice through a wide range of comprehensive services.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Jerry and Chris discuss the value of diverse experiences and the benefits of keeping an open mind while working toward a goal. Jerry explains the advantages of building a team with people whose strengths complement one another rather than overlap. Listen in for an episode that will elevate your career aspirations.    What You'll Learn: What lessons Jerry learned as a collegiate baseball player and how it impacted his career decisions in the future Why his network has proven to be one of his most valuable assets How Jerry positioned himself to learn from his partners as he expanded into real estate And much more!   Favorite Quote: “There's always a million different things that are always going to pull you in a million different directions. The one thing that allows me to help clients is pulling back and telling them to slow down for an hour.”   Jerry Benedict     “There's not a thing out there that somebody can't do. It's just spending the time to say, I want to do that, and let me figure out what I need to do to either learn or to do it.”   Jerry Benedict     Connect with Jerry: LinkedIn Facebook 1creative.com   How to Get Involved: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

How much do you really know about Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies? As the world gets more digitized by the day, the way we invest and trade is following suit. The majority of us don’t even realize there are alternative ways to grow our existing revenue outside the world of dollar bills or blocks of gold.    Kristen Nolan is a Bitcoin enthusiast and the Head of Business Development and Partnerships at World Business Executive Coaches. After liquidating her retirement fund to pay off a pricey loan, she took a personal look at her finances and began experimenting with Bitcoin to make up her losses. Now, a year later, Kristen has tripled her investments and developed a guide so others can get a little skin in the game.     On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Kristen and Chris take a look at how the retail investor can use Bitcoin to their advantage and the difference between this asset and other cryptocurrencies. Listen in for an episode that will enhance the way you handle your own money.   What You'll Learn: How to store value and transact with Bitcoin What cryptocurrencies are doing to help our current banking system evolve Why a decentralized asset is a secure way to grow your existing revenue And much more!   Favorite Quote: “With Bitcoin, when you're using the lightning network, you actually reach full settlement within a day or less, it is absolutely crazy. It is so fast. And when you start transacting with this stuff, you start realizing how archaic our banking system is.” - Kristen Nolan   Connect with Kristen: Twitter LinkedIn   About the FUEL Podcast: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Figure out what you are playing for and make that dream come true. Don’t let history dictate how you live your life. You will never accomplish your wildest dreams without trying to break through barriers and grab at the impossible. When all is said and done, you can have the last laugh, just like Vince Papale.     This former Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver was the inspiration behind the 2006 Disney film Invincible, starring Mark Walhberg. Before Vince’s name reached national recognition, he was just an incredible athlete looking for the right field to break into. After graduating from St. Joseph’s College in 1968 and returning to his old high school to teach and coach, Vince made his dream come true. He ran the fastest 40-yard dash at an open tryout for the Eagles. At 30 years old and having never played college football, Vince proved how much of an impenetrable force he truly was – especially to all of those who doubted him. This is where Invincible picks up Vince’s story, however, his ability to persevere was developed long before cameras were rolling.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Vince and Chris touch on their shared roots in Delaware County (Delco), Pennsylvania while Vince gets real about how his non-traditional path to the NFL was only possible because of his innate ability and invincible spirit. He was able to push past doubt and never accepted the boundaries of what others said was possible. This was his greatest asset and the foundation of his extraordinary life.    What You'll Learn: How Vince went from a fan to the field never having played college ball. Who he says is his most trusted support system and gave him the strength to succeed. Why he believes any person can achieve their own invincible moment, regardless of where they come from. And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I've been knighted by the Italian parliament, which is pretty cool. I mean, that's quite an honor. And my mom and dad never got beyond the eighth grade ever – they were local Delco. My father was a pig farmer, my grandfather came over on the boat from Naples at 14.” – Vince Papale   Connect with Vince: Vincepapale.com LinkedIn   About the FUEL Podcast: FUEL provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. Find out more on our website: The Fuel Story.   If you enjoyed this episode, head over and visit us on Apple Podcasts - leave a review and let us know what you thought! Your feedback keeps us going. Thanks for helping us spread the word!

Most people rarely wind up doing in life exactly what they’d envisioned for themselves as a teenager. But every so often, you’ll meet an exception to that rule. Matt Cord is one of them.    Growing up in Philly, Matt remembers having always had two passions: sports and music. In high school, he first got a taste for announcing by doing the morning sports announcements, and he kept up his on-air appetite as a DJ for his college’s radio station, where he nurtured his love for rock and roll. Professionally starting out as the “overnight guy” for various Long Island radio stations, Matt knew where he ultimately wanted to wind up.    “I was pretty determined, once I got into radio, to get back here to Philly and get back on the station I grew up with,” he says.    Today, he’s achieved that and more. Now in his 24th season as the public announcer for the Philadelphia 76ers, Matt has also come full circle as the weekday DJ for his home city’s classic rock station, 102.9 WMGK. But just because he’s achieved the things his teenaged self aspired to doesn’t mean that the path to get here wasn’t a winding one.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Matt talk about what exactly that path and its detours looked like, how Matt wound up on the cover of a Corn Flakes box, and why he’s loving his career today.   What You'll Learn: How Matt found — and stuck with — a purpose The changes COVID-19 has brought to the NBA and how he’s navigating them How building a brand for yourself, and getting that brand in front of the right people, can unlock major opportunities  And much more!   Favorite Quote: “I just like to be around people. That’s the thing. I enjoy being around people, talking to people, learning from them, sharing experiences, being in a crowd and having a good time… I cannot wait for the fans to come back.” — Matt Cord   Connect With Matt:    Facebook   Twitter About the FUEL Podcast:FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. http://thefuelstory.com

As a serial entrepreneur, Gercino Soares got his start early — at 7 years old.    Having just immigrated to the U.S. from Brazil alongside his grandparents, the trio struck up a business finding discarded appliances which Gercino’s grandfather, a mechanic, would then fix and sell in his Kearny, New Jersey, shop.    “When normal kids were going to sleep for school the next day, my grandparents would work all day and then at night we would get into the pickup truck around 9 p.m.,” he says. “We’d have the schedule of when the garbage trucks were coming and would drive around to where people were setting out appliances to throw out.”    As deeply as Gercino admired his grandparents — ”I learned everything from them and their entrepreneurial spirit” — he also knew, starting at a young age, that it was up to him to build upon their struggles and help his family achieve more. Fast forward to today, and Gercino is a 30-year-old millionaire with a string of successful ventures behind him, including his current business, My House My Flip. Even more meaningful? He’s been able to buy his dream home not only for himself and his fiance, but for his grandparents, too.    But Gercino didn’t get here overnight. On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Gercino talk about what it takes to cultivate a winning mindset, how to tap into your foundation to build an extraordinary life and the magic of recreating yourself.   What You'll Learn: How Gercino achieved his mission of eliminating money worries for himself and his family by age 30 Why it’s so important to “find your five friends” and be intentional in who you surround yourself with Why Gercino believes that anyone can become a millionaire  And much more! Favorite Quote: “Everything is a decision… I think that's important for people to realize. Where you're at today, some people succumb to it and say, ‘Oh, this is just unfortunately, who I am.’ That's just a scapegoat. You people have to say, ‘How do I want people to perceive me, even when I'm not in the room?’ And then just become that.”  — Gercino Soares Connect With Gercino:  Facebook LinkedIn My House My Flip About the FUEL Podcast:FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. http://thefuelstory.com

Life is like Jiu-jitsu, it’s either you win or you lose. Did you lose? Stand up, learn from it and train more. Life is gonna kick your ass constantly, it just depends on how you will kickback.   Drew Weatherhead is the owner and head instructor of Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Academy located in Alberta, Canada. He started training at the age of 24 and achieved the rank of black belt at age 36. He used to compete in lightweight divisions but these days, he’s more of a teacher rather than a competitor. Aside from this, he is also quite famous for his online memes.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Drew shared his journey from being an employee to a job he doesn’t want to become a full-time Jiu-jitsu Academy owner and instructor and the values he learned along the way. Tune in for an episode that will drive you to get that one thing you always wanted.   What You'll Learn: What were the challenges Drew faced during the pandemic and what pushed him to keep moving forward How he managed the business amidst this difficult chapter and what was his strategy to still make progress Why dedication and passion an important element in whatever it is you are doing And much more! Favorite Quote: "Nothing happens overnight and even though some things happen over the blue. You only see the tip of an iceberg and most of it is under the water".   Drew Weatherhead   Connect with Drew: https://www.because-jitsu.com/ Instagram Facebook https://jiujitsuonline.com/ https://jiujitsux.com/ https://bjjfanatics.com/   About the FUEL Podcast:FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. http://thefuelstory.com

Has life ever smacked you down to rock bottom? These are the times that make life challenging and try our souls with adversity. If you want to create your life, ignore others and persevere. Choose what makes you happy, stand on your ground, and do not let obstacles stop you from doing what you want.    “My best life”. This one concept is Steve Lloyd’s ethos. Steve is the founder of Stone Bay Holdings, where he applies this idea to raising capital and creating generational wealth. His leadership always encourages his team to become better and evolve together. He is a fearless individual committed to growth.   On this episode of the FUEL podcast, Chris and Steve discuss problems and how to overcome them. When you find the right formula, it changes everything and creates a massive impact on your life. Tune in for an episode that will inspire you to become your best self.   What You'll Learn:   What were the strategies that Steve applied in order to create his best life How Steve faced the problems that got in the way of pursuing his goals and what were the values these experiences taught him Why is change a part of the journey and how does this lead to the growth of a person   And much more! Favorite Quote:   "Life is about pushing yourself. You have many options in life that include not being scared, not being insecure, or not pushing yourself in going to the next level. There is a process in this because there is a mindset to every single level".     Steve Lloyd   Connect with Steve:   Facebook   realeasysteve@stonebayholdings.com   https://stonebayholdings.com/ About the FUEL Podcast:FUEL Provides an opportunity to look behind the scenes into the lives of extraordinary individuals. By examining the foundation that makes up their lives, we unveil the stories that fueled their success. Our mission is to help motivate and energize people to recognize that their own life experiences can be used as fuel to help them go the distance and achieve their life’s full potential. http://thefuelstory.com

In episode 025, Chris sits down with “The Voice of Real Estate”, Ian O’Malley. Many of you may know Ian from his near 30-year NYC career as an on-air rock radio personality, currently on Q104.3 FM.  TV viewers, from his former tenure as a VH1 VJ, Co-host of Big Brother (CBS), or numerous acting appearances. Outside of public eye media work, his passion is real estate.  Working and loving living in Manhattan for 21 years, in 2010 he eventually made the move to beautiful Fairfield County.  Ian’s and his wife instantly fell in love with the wonderful towns, sense of community, easy access to Manhattan, and what is widely considered the best public schools in the nation. During his down time as a resident of Westport Ian enjoys spending time with family, traveling, a wide range of charity work (former LLS National Man of the Year, board of directors Homes with Hope, etc), and happily playing terrible golf.  Ian is a full-time licensed Realtor in Connecticut working from Greenwich to New Haven, and also assists with agent referral for clients on the move in all 50 states. Whether working with a seller or buyer, he prides myself on continuing to assist in any way needed after the transaction is completed. Think of Ian as both an agent and concierge to make your move as seamless as possible. A note from Ian: My priority is to build strong relationships with my clients, based on trust, knowledge, commitment and unmatched integrity.  Every transaction from start to finish is executed to go as smoothly as possible, always with my clients best interests in mind. The real estate process whichever side you're on can be a real hassle, and my most important goal is to make it hassle free! Connect with Ian: Web: https://www.vanderblue.com/realestate/agent/ian-o-malley/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ianomalleyrealtor Insta: https://www.instagram.com/ian_omalley_realtor_radioguy

In episode 024, Chris sits down with political activist and Realtor, Al Allen. As an entrepreneur, I have had the pleasure and pain of a wide variety of life/business experiences. Inevitably, all business is the people business first and foremost. Taking care of my clients is what I do. I have a broad base of knowledge and experiences to bring to the table. Having run my own business, I am keenly aware of the importance of customer service, presentation and professionalism is to developing successful business outcomes. I have been in the Real Estate field since 1998 in many different capacities. My business experience translates into an adept understanding of marketing and markets. Connect with Al: Web: www.alallenre.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alallensellshouses/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/algernong?lang=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/algernong-allen-56a8033/

In episode 023, Chris joins us from the beach to discuss how his FUEL has changed since this COVID pandemic started. Our Producer, Gene Volpe sits in the interviewer chair this time which gives us a little different insight into Chris what drives him. Connect with Chris: Insta: https://www.instagram.com/chrisswartz1/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/csmortgageguy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swartzmortgageteam/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisswartz1/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:50 This episode looks a little bit different 1:12 Gene intros Chris (not that you need it). 2:29 “What is your endgame?” 3:29 Chris gives us an update on the mortgage industry. 7:40 Talking about Chris taking advantage of the current situation. 8:58 Chris invites Gene to sleep on his couch. 13:36 It feels good to be back doing the podcast. 14:20 We talk about Chris purchasing his “retirement” home. 22:00 What is making Chris happy right now. 23:50 Chris makes a plea to you to hear what you’ve been up to. 28:45 Chris tells a wakeboarding story that could get him in trouble. 31:36 Chris and Gene take it home.

In episode 022, Chris welcomes Coach Bill Hart. Executive Coach, Speaker, Author of “White Collar Warrior”, Host of "All In with Coach Bill Hart" podcast WHAT I DO My work with clients is focused on helping close the gap between where they are and where they want to be. I love the rush of climbing inside somebody’s world and walking through the good, the bad and the in-between. When we jump on a call, clients know that I’m engaged and ready to dive into everything that’s on their mind. In front of an audience, I put everything I can into connecting with each and every person. WHO I WORK WITH I coach leaders, executives, branch managers, vice presidents and business owners from industry-leading companies. My clients come from businesses such as PrimeLending, Cornerstone Home Lending, Wells Fargo, U.S. Bank, Keller Williams Realty, Rodan + Fields and many others. WHAT SETS APART BUILDING CHAMPIONS Being part of Building Champions, I get to benefit from great systems and training. Not to mention, our team of coaches is second to none. We use tried-and-true models for success that are customized for and integrated into each client’s current reality. Clients aren’t one-size-fits-all, and neither are we. WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT I’m a light-hearted guy with a love for life. As a three-time cancer survivor, I feel responsible to remind everyone (not just my clients) that every day is a gift, and we shouldn’t squander the life we’ve been given. Before I became an executive coach I had 25 years of experience as a leader in the mortgage and real estate industry, so my perspectives are informed by a lot of time “on the ground” where my clients are today. Even after 12,000+ hours in the coach’s chair, I’m still energized by the work I do! Connect with Coach Bill: Life Planning Tool: https://pages.buildingchampions.com/life-plan-tool-download   One-Page Business Plan: https://pages.buildingchampions.com/business-plan-tool Web: http://www.coachbillhart.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bill.hart.338 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachbillhart/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachbill/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:40 Chris intros Coach Bill Hart 3:18 What is FUEL? 3:57 Coach Bill gets into what’s his FUEL story. 6:01 Closing the gaps. 6:35 How a 3-time cancer and heart attack survivor channels his FUEL. 9:38 Coaching; is it easy to get? 10:20 How do get people to “flip the switch” and go all in? 13:15 Chris lies about his height. 14:45 Is Coach Bill upset at the mortgage industry? 16:00 What is the common thread for people that “break thru”? 19:07 What’s Coach Bill’s feel about his clients during this time? 20:30 What are the top producers doing now? 24:15 What is the “Life Plan”? 29:49 RAPID FIRE!!!!

In episode 021, Chris welcomes mortgage guru, Barry Habib. Barry Habib is an American Entrepreneur and frequent Media resource for his Mortgage and Housing expertise. Barry has had a long tenure with monthly appearances on CNBC and FOX. Barry is the CEO of MBS Highway; a company and platform created to help mortgage professionals and Real Estate Agents articulate the opportunity in the housing market for their clients, along with a better understanding of the interest rate environment. Barry Habib was just named the top Real Estate forecaster by Zillow and Pulsenomics and has been presented with the Crystal Ball Award for the most accurate Real Estate forecasts out of 150 of the top economists in the US. Barry has had many successful businesses that he has founded, grown, and sold. This includes Mortgage Market Guide, Healthcare Imaging Solutions, and Certified Mortgage Associates. During Barry’s mortgage sales career, he was recognized for having the highest annual origination production in the US on two occasions. Barry personally originated over $2 Billion dollars in mortgage loan production over his career. He is also the Lead Producer and Managing Partner for “Rock of Ages” – a Broadway musical theatrical production, which was also released as a major film starring Tom Cruise. Barry also plays the part of the record producer in the movie. For over 20 years, Barry is a well-known professional speaker on the financial and Real Estate markets. Connect with Barry: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/barry.habib.7/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-habib-6b001910/ Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/barryhabib Web: https://www.mbshighway.com/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:40 Chris introduces Barry. 4:00 Happy for a negative re-price.  5:34 Barry’s FUEL 6:35 Barry gets into success and fulfillment. 7:25 October release of Barry’s book, “Money in the Streets”. 10:33 Gratitude. 13:14 We are allowed to have this “why me?” moments. 13:59 Lessons from Tony Robbins. 15:50 Barry shouts out to the front lines and a short CVS story. 18:25 Some thoughts on our President. 19:30 “You be safe.” 21:20 Understanding the bridge we are now crossing. 25:30 Does America actually have money in the streets? 29:15 Chris reflects on down time.  29:50 A different kind of RAPID FIRE!

In episode 020, Chris welcomes superstar Philly real estate agent, Maria Quattrone. Maria Quattrone is an entrepreneur, real estate expert, investor, speaker, philanthropist, and Owner/CEO of Maria Quattrone and Associates & RE/MAX @ HOME. Maria has over 25 years of sales, marketing, and branding experience. She is a proud Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate. In 2005, she founded Maria Quattrone & Associates, a handpicked team of professionals, who provide quality, customer-driven service throughout the Philadelphia area. Unlike her competitors, Maria’s firm operates under the “Private Banking” model providing advisory services to their clients all over the country, at all price points. Drawing upon decades of experience and market-specific knowledge, their operating paradigm is powered by market-specific information, cutting edge innovation, and an unrivaled client database. Under Maria’s leadership as CEO, her company has grown into one of the most successful real estate companies in Philadelphia & has assisted with her client's acquisitions and dispositions totaling over 2,000 properties and over $500 million in sales. Maria continues to oversee her company's business development goals while offering her clients strategic guidance on commercial investments, new developments, and high-end luxury Real Estate. Her business development goals include constant growth and expansion as well as providing continued exclusive services and property acquisitions throughout the greater Philadelphia market and South Jersey. Maria is an award-winning, recognized leader. She is a sought after speaker both locally and nationally. In 2019, Real Trends and The Wall Street Journal, awarded Maria #76 of the Top 100 agents in the country. Maria is ranked #1 among all RE/MAX agents in PA and is currently #11 among all RE/MAX agents globally! Maria has achieved, 2018 Titan Club, 2017 Chairman's Club Team, 2016 Hall of Fame and Platinum Club Team and 2015 Chairman's Club. In 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012, Maria was awarded the 5-star Overall Satisfaction Award, reserved for an elite 2 percent of Philadelphia area agents. She is also an avid donor and a supporter of Big Brother Big Sisters, American Red Cross, Haven Women, The American Foundation of Suicide Prevention, Michael’s Giving Hand, and American Cancer Society and MANNA’s Pie in the Sky. She is a proud member of Year Up Greater Philadelphia, National Association of Realtors, PA Association of Realtors, Philadelphia Association of Realtors, The Union League of Philadelphia, Building Industry Association and Center City Proprietor Association. Connect with Maria: Web: https://www.liveloveathome.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REMAXatHOME/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariaquattrone/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:38 Chris introduces Maria Quattrone. 1:25 Maria and Chris jump right into the staggering low interest rates. 2:20 The real estate inventory problem. 3:20 Let’s put all the real estate aside and talk about Maria! 4:50 Maria’s team is AWESOME! 6:30 The attention to the tiny details is what makes you different. 8:36 Maria is always putting herself out there. 9:15 What is Maria’s FUEL? 12:25 Did you wake up today and think “I am going to be the leader of a company?” 17:40 What does Maria enjoy OUTSIDE of real estate? 18:54 Talking coaching. 20:27 Maria also coaches. 22:30 RAPID FIRE!

In episode 019, Chris welcomes Television and voice-over star, Lara Jill Miller. Perhaps best known for her six seasons on camera as tomboy “SAMANTHA” on NBC’s hit sit-com GIMME A BREAK, Lara Jill began her career on Broadway in THE MUSIC MAN with Dick Van Dyke.   She can currently be heard singing her way into your hearts as the cuddly “LAMBIE” on Disney’s Peabody Award-winning DOC MCSTUFFINS, as well as playing prodigy “LISA LOUD” in Nickelodeon’s hit series THE LOUD HOUSE, “CAT” on Amazon’s IF YOU GIVE A MOUSE A COOKIE, and the rat “FINK” on CN’s OK K.O. Other notable credits include starring as “IZZIE” on PBS’ critically acclaimed, two-time Emmy-winning series SCIGIRLS, as well as George’s best friend “ALLIE” on the long-running CURIOUS GEORGE, along with a visit to Disney’s VAMPIRINA as the snugglelot “MATILDA.” Other credits include the tool-toting “WIDGET” on Nick’s WOW! WOW! WUBBZY!, and the beloved “KARI” on the long-time cult favorite DIGIMON. Her title roles include “HENRY” in HENRY HUGGLEMONSTER, “CLIFFORD THE PUPPY” in CLIFFORD’S PUPPY DAYS and “JUNIPER LEE” in THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUNIPER LEE. But don’t let her youthful sound and infectious energy fool you. Lara Jill graduated Phi Beta Kappa and Magna Cum Laude from New York University and Fordham School of Law. She passed the Bar Exam in three states and was a practicing attorney in NYC. She returned to the biz with numerous recurring and guest roles in shows such as HI HI PUFFY AMI YUMI (as the dastardly evil friend “JULIE), ALL GROWN UP (as “OLIVIA,” Tommy Pickles’ first kiss), MY MOM MARRIED A YETI (opposite Jim Gaffigan), HIGGLYTOWN HEREOS, as well as on-camera on ALL THAT, THE AMANDA SHOW, iCARLY and GENERAL HOSPITAL. Also an accomplished singer, you’ve heard her voice on recordings including Disney Jr’s Doc McStuffins and Henry Hugglemonster soundtracks, The Children’s Museum of Los Angeles’ Readers’ Theatre, Adiboo’s Discovery Series, and NPR’s acclaimed The Wizard of Oz, along with many popular toys and video games. Connect with Lara: Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaraJillMiller IG: http://www.instgram.com/larajillmiller FB: https://www.facebook.com/LaraJillMillersPage/ Website: https://www.larajillmiller.net Charity/Support: https://www.theaftd.org HIGHLIGHTS 0:38 Chris introduces Lara. 4:00 Lara reveals her location. 5:45 Lots of fun and snacks involved in some of Lara’s jobs. 6:40 Some more background which surrounds Lara’s legal background. 8:10 Lara tells her ‘follow her dream’ story. 10:24 What drove the left turn in her life? 16:30 Chris breaks down what goes on behind the scenes of your multiple auditions. 18:00 Lara discuss the foundation laid down by her family. 18:55 What are some of Lara’s favorite roles? 22:05 Is there any advice that Lara would give to people thinking about doing something else? 25:30 RAPID FIRE!

Episode 018 – Bill McCafferty http://fuelstory.com In episode 018, Chris welcomes longtime friend, Bill McCafferty. Bill is a fulltime Note Investor & Asset Manager for other Note Investors. He assists Homeowners through a process to help them stay in their house and afford payments that fit their budget. Bill is consistently looking to expand his relationships with Note Buyers and Note Sellers from all around the country. Bill's true skill is in building & managing Portfolios of Performing & Non-Performing Mortgages. He's always looking to grow and expand his Network. He really enjoys assisting other Note Investors in the business, in whatever way possible. Connect with Bill: eMail: Mortgagepayhelp@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BillCMcCafferty Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwur7GABeu8nUXyP-E7kEdQ HIGHLIGHTS 0:52 Chris introduces Bill. 1:40 Bill briefly talks family. 2:58 Let’s dive right in! 3:35 What is Bill’s FUEL? 5:45 What did Bill do before becoming an entrepreneur? 9:00 Fail forward. 13:45 College background and shifting gears. 14:59 True soul searching. 16:20 How did Bill handle fear when making his big change? 20:15 Apparently, Bill and Chris are not easy to deal with. 21:00 Bill discusses his business a little bit. 24:14 RAPID FIRE!

Episode 017 – Naoji Moriuchi http://fuelstory.com In episode 017, Chris welcomes, Real Estate Agent Najoi Moriuchi. Naoji grew up in Moorestown, New Jersey, graduated from Moorestown Friends School, and played on Moorestown’s soccer and lacrosse club teams. As a Realtor and a licensed Broker, Naoji holds an Associate Broker position with Compass RE. Naoji has a leading real estate team who's mission is to change the lives they touch through the power of real estate. Through a deep understanding of local real estate data and an expertise in combining technology and disciplined marketing/sales tactics, Naoji and his team sells residential real estate, commercial properties and land in Moorestown and the surrounding areas. In the past Naoji enjoyed coaching for Moorestown’s Lacrosse Club and as a volunteer firefighter for Moorestown.  Connect with Naoji: Web: http://themoriuchigroup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/MoriuchiGroup Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/moriuchigroup LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/moriuchigroup/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:45 Chris welcomes Naoji Moriuchi. 2:06 Naoji’s Team Tagline and what it means. 3:00 Japanese Internment camps and working on a farm. 7:40 A small reminder as to what FUEL the podcast is about. 9:50 Naoji’s obsession with time and where it comes from. 16:50 Why is Naoji a Realtor? 19:30 Talking the longevity of some of the team members. 20:15 A piece of advice to help you level up. 24:00 RAPID FIRE!

Episode 016 – John Dempsey http://fuelstory.com In episode 016, Chris welcomes, Real Estate Agent and MAPS Business Coach John Dempsey. From being a real estate agent to helping coaching fellow agents to their own successes, it’s John’s goal to also specifically coach/help the #CrueltyFree & #PlantBased Sectors. Effectively normalizing these lifestyles. "My goal is to become the best version of myself, through coaching and helping others achieve their definition of success." - John Connect with John: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dempsey1.0 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realtorjohndempsey/ Real Estate: https://homesbyjdemps.kwrealty.com/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:40 Chris introduces our first guest of 2020. 1:04 John explains what he does. It’s not just real estate. 2:29 What is MAPS Business Coaching and how did John get into it? 5:03 What drives John and serves as his FUEL? 8:00 What experiences have you gone through that have made you this person? 10:45 Some lofty goals for John’s 40th. 12:50 How do you improve your vertical at age 40? 15:55 Any good common thread with people who are successful? 17:45 John is a 6AM-er. 18:25 What’s the one thing that John can share for people looking to achieve? 21:10 RAPID FIRE!

Episode 015 – The Year In Review http://fuelstory.com In episode 015, Chris brings on show producer Gene Volpe to discuss the show and things that happened in 2019. 2020 brings us new opportunities to have new guests and new goals and we are excited to change the outlook of the show in the new year. Listen and they flip the script and Chris the interviewee instead of the interviewer. Gene and Chris go on a journey of reliving some of the show’s best moments. They review the list of the guests’ favorite books and drop a teaser about things to come in the new year (think FREE stuff!). Tune in to learn how to get your own FUEL gear and how to get on the show in 2020. SOME LINKS FROM THE SHOW Headtsrong Sponsorship form: https://headstrong.org/annual-lime-light-gala/?fbclid=IwAR2eSTKtE-1CGZ017Bwk9Mnn5uhaw9uLd3eNwXC_Zih0pf0fEoltPKd-aPE#gala_sponcer_sec_id link for headstrong Foundation: https://headstrong.org/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:48 Chris introduces Gene. 1:32 FUEL hats are in! 2:45 T-shirts are coming? 3:44 Has Chris done rapid fire himself yet and a teaser for a future show? 5:00 The year in review of books. 5:45 Peloton and Tom Toole. Beers soon, Tom? (Episode 009) 7:34 Cheryl Collelouri and the Headstrong Foundation (Episode 008). 10:25 Episode 006 and Tom DiVietro and the ReadyRoom. 12:45 The genesis of FUEL. Did it really start at a coffee shop? 15:00 In a pseudo RAPID FIRE, Chris gives Gene one word to describe each guest. 20:52 Chris’ favorite FUEL moments so far. 22:55 How do YOU get a FUEL hat? 24:51 The list of our guests’ top BOOK picks. 28:30 SIGN UP for our newsletter HERE and get the book list. 29:15 Plans for 2020.

Episode 014 – Jonathan Fink http://fuelstory.com In episode 14, Chris welcomes Real Estate expert, Jonathan Fink. Jonathan came to Philadelphia in 1983 to study the cello at the Philadelphia College of Performing Arts now the University of the Arts. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance and has been an active freelance cellist in the region since 1987. You can see Jonathan perform regularly at Verizon Hall in the Kimmel Center with The Philly Pops and with many performing organizations throughout the area. You will find Jonathan a fun, relaxed person to be around, very smart and extremely reliable. As an instrument-rated, private pilot Jonathan regularly flies for Angel Flight East, Patient Airlift Services or PilotsNPaws, providing free air transportation on private aircraft to needy people or puppies facing medical challenges. Jonathan lives in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia with his wife and two children. Ben attends Drexel and Hannah is Musical Theater student at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. Connect with Jonathan Web: http://jonathanfinkgroup.com Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/jonathan.fink Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/jfinkgroup Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/finkj LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanfink1619/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:38 Chris welcomes Jonathan 2:01 What is Jonathan’s FUEL story? 3:30 Jonathan’s biggest motivator. 4:15 Jonathan discusses his children. 5:50 Talking Philly Pops. 9:15 Aviation and building model aircrafts. 11:00 Purchasing a 1960 Beachcraft Bonanza 13:40 Interesting things that can be done with an airplane, like charity flying. 19:30 The power of positivity on business. 20:58 Jonathan’s relationship with his son, Ben. 23:04 Should you quit? 25:05 Jonathan’s transition to Compass Real Estate and what he learned from Keller Williams. 27:36 RAPID FIRE!!!!

Episode 013 – Nate Bailey http://fuelstory.com In episode 13, Chris welcomes Coach Nate Bailey. Nate’s mission in life is to impact men and women who are ready to truly have the life they have always desired. As the Lead Trainer and Lead Coach of the Prosperity Revolution, ManWealth, and Shield Maiden programs, he has had the honor and pleasure of working with hundreds of men and women who are doing just that – focusing on creating a better life for themselves and their families. Coach Nate started his career in the United States Army. As a Platoon Leader in the Operation Iraqi Freedom, he was charged with the safety and leadership of 40 soldiers as they served our country in Kuwait.  In addition to speaking, live events, and coaching, he is also the author of two best selling books as well as an entrepreneur. He has built multiple successful businesses in the areas of Insurance and Real Estate.  Hosts the Championship Leadership Podcast wherever you get your podcast fix. Connect with Nate  Web: http://www.natebaileyspeaks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/natebailey84 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Coachnatebailey/ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/coachnatebailey HIGHLIGHTS 1:24 A Little weather chit chat. 2:00 How does Chris know Coach Nate? 3:30 Shout out to the “Lasher Thrasher.” 4:16 a little background on Coach Nate including Seal Fit Kokoro. 6:45 What inspires Coach Nate? 12:40 Coach Nate WAS out of shape? 14:55 Were you always wired this way? 17:27 Coach Nate has a coach and she might be crazier than him. 18:25 Level up with the people that you hang out with. 19:25 The birth of FUEL. 20:35 Chris shares his experience on “Holy Hill” at ManWealth Immersion. 22:40 Coach Nate discusses the Big Four. 23:40 How does Nate keep everything in balance and “have it all”? 26:52 RAPID FIRE!!!

Episode 012 – Tracy Ashdale http://fuelstory.com In episode 12, Chris welcomes the Executive Director, Chief Energy Officer at Girls on the Run, Tracy Ashdale. Girls on the Run is a life-changing, positive youth- development program for girls ages 8-11 that uses running to teach values and a sense of self. The program combines training to participate in a non-competitive 5K running event with self-esteem enhancing, uplifting workouts and a community service project. From LinkedIn: Experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit organization management industry. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Event Management, Volunteer Management, and Public Speaking. Strong business development professional with a Certified Integrative Coach Professional focused in Breakthrough Shadow Coaching from The Ford Institute for Transformational Training.  Connect with Tracy https://www.gotrpa.org/ HIGHLIGHTS 1:06 What is Girls on the Run? 2:40 Chris’ daughter participated in this program. 3:35 How did Tracy get involved in this cause? 5:35 How many girls participate? 6:00 Tracy discussed how people are finding out about the program 8:47 Chris asks what role & impact social media plays in the program 10:40 Let’s hear about Tracy 12:00 Tracy’s FUEL. 14:05 Outside of Girls on the Run, what else keeps Tracy busy? 14:50 Tracy is writing a book. 15:28 Rapid FIRE!!!!

Episode 011 – Tony Salloum http://fuelstory.com In episode 11, Chris welcomes Real Estate expert, Tony Salloum. Born and raised in Lebanon. The youngest of 5. Lost my dad at the age of 9. Grew up through a civil war. Eagle scout and a community called Faith and Light were big part of my life. The community made my life rich. Got my Bachelor in Physics in Lebanon. Came to Philadelphia to pursue my Ph.D. in Physics at Drexel. Graduated in 2006. Became a professor at Widener. Then became chair of the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Internationally published in the field of Quantum Optics. Dropped it all for real estate. Currently runs a team of 7 people. Happily married and a dad of two young girls. Life to me is about people. I love sharing life with others through our every day experiences. This is why we founded LiveLoveMedia.com. I believe that people by default follow drama and controversy. It is our job to give people not what they want, but they need, such as this podcast. Connect with Tony Web: http://TheAffinityTeam.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAffinityTeam/ HIGHLIGHTS 0:40 Introduction to Tony Salloum 2:20 Meeting thru the Rotary club. 3:30 Tony’s FUEL story. 4:45 Growing up in Lebanon 5:30 Tanks in his back yard and missiles on his house. 7:45 How do we become part of a “connected community?” 8:42 Life and interaction is changing. 9:50 Live, Love Media. 10:30 What is Dining by Affinity? 13:48 What is Tony doing with Live, Love Media. 19:19 What makes a good Affinity Real Estate Team member?  21:37 Discussing the book, “Total Leadership.” 22:30 Toy discussed his published works and Quantum Optics. 25:00 Rapid Fire!!!!!

FUEL with Chris Swartz   Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 010 – Setema Gali http://fuelstory.com In episode 10, Chris welcomes national speaker, Setema Gali. Setema is a Super Bowl Champion, Executive Coach, Best-Selling Author and Founder/Creator of IMMERSION - MANWEALTH/Shield Maiden and ProRev Live. Setema is coach to attorneys, surgeons, real estate investors, Mortgage Brokers, CEO's, Professional Athletes, fitness professionals and highly committed people from all walks of life.  "Unleash Human Potential to Maximize Performance" is Setema's mission. Between his Podcast Your Daily Revolution, his books, online courses as well as live events, Setema spreads his message of Prosperity, Love and Results with the highly committed. World’s Greatest Coach For the Highly Committed The Reverend Of The Revolution Husband and Father Mentor to Entrepreneurs & Executives Speaker/Trainer Best-Selling Author Super Bowl Champion Connect with Setema Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/setemagali/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/setemagali Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/SetemaGaliTV Twitter: https://twitter.com/setemagali HIGHLIGHTS 0:26 Welcome to Setema. 2:57 Setema starts to share his story. 6:20 The genesis of Setema’s journey. 7:00 Setema talks about his time in the NFL. 8:15 Now that football is done, what’s next? 9:00 From riches to rags. 12:35 Time to sell the Super Bowl ring and Chapter 7. 14:58 Where are you at today? 19:20 Setema changing lives. 20:00 I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemy. 25:55 Rapid fire!

FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 009 – Tom Toole http://fuelstory.com In episode 9, Chris welcomes Tom Toole from REMAX. Professionalism, hard work and a passion for helping people have catapulted Tom and his team to the #1 ranked team in Pennsylvania and Delaware and #49 ranking in the United States for all real estate teams within RE/MAX International. Tom and his team deliver consumers the optimal outcome they deserve during one of the most stressful times of their life. Innovative marketing techniques, strategic business operations and a commitment to delivering results are the foundation for the success Tom delivers to his clientele. This has allowed Tom to help thousands of consumers in the Greater Philadelphia area, as he fiercely negotiates on their behalf. Tom has been a licensed real estate agent for 18 years and is a lifetime residence of the greater Philadelphia area. He shares sales techniques and business building tactics as a sought after speaker at conferences throughout the United States, including the Tom Ferry Success Summit, Boomtown Unite, TF Sales Edge, TF Marketing Edge and Impact Agent University. Drive is one of the core values at the Tom Toole Sales Group, and Tom is continuously looking for new ways to stay ahead of the competition in real estate and marketing.  In addition to his market leading sales track record, Tom believes in educating the consumer and other agents. He co-hosts Toole Time, a weekly show about local news and real estate specific topics. Tom also gives consumer advice about real estate in Tom’s Take and helps his fellow real estate agents with tactical business advice in Agent Hacks. He is also a moderator for the East Coast 5AM Call, a daily five minute message to motivate entrepreneurs. In his free time, Tom will be found with his three amazing kids (Leo, Gina and Brynn), his beautiful and loving wife (Bridget) and their two French Bulldogs. Connect with Tom Web: http://www.tomtoole.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TomTooleSalesGroup/ Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tomtoole3rd Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/tomtoole3rd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtoole/

FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 008 – Cheryl Colleluori http://fuelstory.com In episode 8, Chris welcomes Cheryl Colleluori from Nick’s House. Connect with Cheryl Website: http://www.headstrong.org  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HEADstrongFND Insta: http://www.instagram.com/HEADstrongFND Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/HEADstrongFND

FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 007 – Ryan Stackhouse http://fuelstory.com In episode 7, Chris welcomes Ryan Stackhouse. Directly from Ryan: My earliest start in real estate involved working beside my Dad, who was a general contractor and builder in northern Indiana, where I grew up and was raised. My Dad taught me the value of improving property, realizing value gains from building from the ground up and developing a lot, and renovating an entire project. I worked with my Dad starting when I was 14 years old and continued through college in the summers when I was home.  I began in real estate myself as a mortgage broker in 2002 and have been in the residential lending profession up to today as a non producing branch manager. That start led me to investing in real estate as I was doing loans for other investors and studying their behaviors. I bought my first single family home in 2006 and still own that home to this day. I have since acquired 200+ doors and we currently own 143 at this point in time. I have always bought value add properties and used my capital or equity capital to renovate and improve the assets. This value add model has helped me to grow my real estate portfolio in a safe but fairly rapid manner. We have been able to reposition equity to get better and better returns over time. In 2016, I had a portfolio of 28 doors in the single family and small multi family space. I then began analyzing the equity in our properties to make sure we were getting the most return for the equity that we had. I found that I could be better utilizing that equity if I sold some single family and other residential property to acquire larger multi family assets. I then proceeded to sell 6 residential properties to acquire this subject property 24 door apartment complex, and then a 44 door apartment complex later that same year. This property is currently my crown achievement with regard to gains and improvement. We completely remodeled the entire complex from inside every unit, to the outside of the building, fencing, signage, etc. We completely overhauled it, raised rents over $200 per unit, lowered our operating costs with great management, increased curb appeal and tenant appeal, and then we started looking at refinancing to hold long term, which is where we are now. When presented with challenges, I have found that having an exceptional team around me is the key to my success. I am very blessed to have an excellent management group that handles all the multi family assets that we own, and they have increased the value and cash flow substantially on this and other properties that we own. I have also found that living a frugal lifestyle with experiences at our core for fundamental value system has helped us to avoid lifestyle spending creep. We live modestly and intend to continue to do that for the future. My goals for the future are such: To acquire a portfolio of 1000 doors in the next 5 years, to help others to reach their goals by educating and helping, and to continue to analyze our portfolio of real estate to make sure we are getting the best returns and opportunities possible. I’m extremely passionate about commercial real estate and really enjoy the process of finding an asset, improving the asset, creating safe and affordable housing for the tenant base, and then using that asset to acquire more great assets. Every property we own is one that I’m proud to be a part of and I’m proud that we present clean, safe, affordable housing to the market. My highest and best goal achieved: I travel full-time with my family now and get to spend my time with them, all the time. My life is definitely surrounded around them. I’m happy to have the freedom to see the world and be there for my family. Life is very good! Connect with Ryan Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=565589419 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-stackhouse-a1624228 HIGHLIGHTS 1:00 Ryan Stackhouse introduction. 3:40 Is the mortgage industry a grind? Ryan answers. 5:00 Residential real estate on steroids. 6:15 Ryan’s “why”. 11:00 What drives Ryan to take action? 14:50 Ryan’s last real estate purchases. 17:40 Where did Ryan start his real estate purchases?  20:50 “I am still the same guy that grew up in a small town in Indiana.” 21:35 What is Ryan concerned with now? 22:50 What does Ryan’s life look like right now? 25:28 Ryan’s real estate purchasing system in a nutshell. 28:27 RAPID FIRE!!!

FUEL with Chris Swartz Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives Episode 006 – Tom DiVietro http://fuelstory.com  In episode 6, Chris welcomes Tom DiVietro. Tom DiVietro, from Delaware County Penssylvania joins Chris to discuss everything from US Army Ranger school, to his mother’s passing all the way to his brand new daughter’s birth. This interview runs the gamut and Tom is candid about his love for fitness, maniacal training habits and his new found love with his wife and baby daughter. Tom is a strength and conditioning coach who runs the Ready Room in Morton, PA. He currently lives in Holmes PA with his wife Megan and newborn daughter. HIGHLIGHTS 0:45 Intro to Tom and the ReadyRoom. 1:26 Chris and Tom discuss their time together at the gym and living together. 5:32 “What drives Tom?” 8:06 Cutlet Thursdays? What is that? 11:35 David Goggins “Can’t Hurt Me.” 12:50 Tom and Chris discuss Ranger school and the impact of his mother’s passing. 20:50 Let’s switch topics: a whole new little person to love. 23:10 Rapid Fire!!!!

Respected Realtor Skye Michiels brings a decidedly human touch to his role as Compass's Managing Director of Philadelphia. He leads the region's agents guided by the belief that real estate is entirely about taking care of people and putting your heart into everything you do.In fact, prior to ascending to his current management role, Skye had launched Philadelphia's Real Estate with Heart team known for delivering high-touch client service and an unwavering dedication to community. Today, Real Estate with Heart ranks among the top five real estate teams in Philadelphia with $90 million in sales in 2017.A Philadelphia resident for nearly 20 years, and a 16-year veteran of real estate, Skye knows this city and this business inside and out. Hard working, knowledgeable and committed to excellence, he ensures that agents and clients are always armed with everything they need to make wise choices. Not surprisingly, Skye honed his essential listening skills, patience and ability to convey relevant information in his first career as a high school teacher.Skye earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Syracuse University. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with his children, golfing, biking and cooking. Company: Managing Director at Compass Real Estate Other: Syracuse University class of 99Habitat for Humanity Specialties: -Residential Real Estate Sales and Purchase-Luxury Home Specialist-Specialize in most Philadelphia neighborhoods and the Main Line Suburban Areas of Greater Philadelphia