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Episode 50 How to Inspect a Rental Property

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2021 42:02


Are you looking to buy an investment property? Or maybe a home to live in. Follow along as we do a walk thru of a property and I teach you what to look for and how to determine if the property is worth the purchase price. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 49 Real Estate Investing

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2021 33:24


Do you have the itch to jump on the Real Estate investment train. Everyone seems to be talking about it. They make it look so easy. In this episode I talk about what it takes to be successful. Then I look at different types of real Estate investing that are safer investments than the all popular house flipping. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 48 What to do when you lose your way

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2021 13:48


You have your plan, you're working toward your goal then suddenly you realize that you have drifted off course. This happens to everyone. Little by little life seems to pull us off course. In this episode I share a technique that I have successfully used to keep my self on course. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 47 Show a Little Kindness

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2021 23:00


Anger toward others seems to be running rampant in this day and age. Be the person that shows a little bit of kindness toward others. You just might be the ray of sunshine someone needs to get through the day. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 46 Handling Betrayal

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2021 14:20


Have you ever been betrayed by a friend or family member? Today, I will give you my thoughts on those people that betray you and some tips on how to handle it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 45 Reacting to Mistakes

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2021 14:14


Do you make mistakes? Sure we all do. It' how we react to those mistakes that separates the adults from the children. Today I give you my thoughts on how to react to your mistakes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 44 Gain Confidence in Yourself

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2021 13:14


Do you have that little voice in the back of your head telling you that your not good enough? Yea, me to. In this episode we are going to attack that voice. I have learned that while I'm not good at everything, there are certain things that I am very good at. I focus on those things and get even better. You need to do this to. Slowly that voice in your head will be silenced. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 43 Living by Your Word

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2021 17:47


Today the world seems to be filled with liars and cheats. People that will tell you what they think that you want to hear, then doing whatever they want. Be better than that. Live by your word. Be the person that your family, friends, and coworkers can count on. When you commit to something, do it. Be reliable. As the people around you learn that you can be taken at your word, good things will come your way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 42 Here's to the Crazy Ones

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2021 13:59


Be crazy, be different. Follow your own heart. Never follow the herd. Create something amazing and push the human race forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 41 Adult Play Time

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2021 34:17


As we grow up we are taught that we have to stop playing and become responsible. That's ridiculous. Even as adults we need play time. We just change the name to make it sound more adult. Now we call it hobbies. What are yours? If you don't have any hobbies or are looking for a new one, follow along as I give you some ideas. Remember, never stop playing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 40 Nine Words That Make You Sound Weak

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2021 17:39


Today I am going to give you a list of nine words that you need to cut out of your vocabulary. These words, while commonly used make the speaker sound weak and undermine their authority. Try using the alternatives and watch how people react. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 39 14 Time Wasters

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2021 24:13


Do you struggle to get your projects completed. It's possible that you are falling into the time waster trap. Today I look at 14 common time wasters and how to avoid them. Remember one of the keys to success to to work efficiently. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 38 The Art of going on Vacation

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2021 19:33


Don't burn yourself out. Make sure that you take regular vacation to recharge your batteries. Follow along for some tips on how to take inexpensive vacations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 37 Starting your own Business Pt2

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2021 24:57


Continuing from the last episode this week I talk about 2 of my business failures. Although instead of failures, let's call them learning experiences. You see, although the businesses didn't succeed I learned so much that I am plotting and planning my next business venture. So follow along so that you don't make the same mistakes that I made. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 36 Starting Your Own Business

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 35:32


It's time to break free of the daily grind of working for someone else. You do all of the work and they make all of the money. Follow along with the first episode in a series that will teach you how to start and run a successful business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 35 Quotes to Inspire You

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2021 22:52


At times we all get depressed, I know that I do. Here are a few tips and quotes that have helped pull me out of my depression. Visit the website at Jackslife.us and tell me what you do when your feeling like the world has run you over. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 34 Apartments and Housing

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 26:17


Owning your own home, The great American dream. Is it right for you? Many times buying a home is a bad choice. Listen in as I talk about renting versus buying. Making the correct choice is harder than it seems. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 33 Make your Boss Love You

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 13:45


Boss's, we love to hate them. Today I want to talk to you about taking a different approach. Work to make your boss love you. Become your boss's go to person. Help your boss get promoted and you will follow along on the climb up the corporate ladder. So, listen in as I give you some tips and tricks that I learned from my time climbing that ladder. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 32 Ive Become Addicted

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2021 14:09


Addiction keeps us tied down and stops us from enjoying all the wonderful things that our lives offer. Join me in overcoming those addictions and setting ourselves free. It's going to be a rocky road but together we can do it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 31 Where do we go from here_

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 21:40


A look back at 2020 and a look at what I am planning for the podcast in 2021. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 30 Public Speaking Tips and Tricks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2020 18:56


Are you scared to death to speak in public? Today I am going to give you some tips on how to become a great public speaker. Yes..... even you can excel at this task. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 29 Raising Children

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 22:42


Raising children is a togh job. Today I am going to share my tips and tricks on how to make the job easier. Follow along for my somewhat unconventional ways that I raised my children. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 28 Employment Getting and Keeping a Job

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2020 31:07


Tips and tricks to getting a job. Then a few tips on how to be your bosses right hand employee. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 27 Learning to Listen

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2020 22:23


In today's world everyone wants to talk but no one wants to listen. Today I am sharing some tips on learning to listen and whats in it for you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 26 Your Appearance is Everything

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2020 16:47


This week I share tips on how to make your appearance conform to what the world expects. Your appearance is your first impression so it needs to be correct for what you are trying to achieve. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 25 Seizing Opportunities

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2020 20:24


Opportunities will come into your life when you least expect them. Be prepared to seize those opportunities. They may be life changing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 24 5 Household Skills that you need to Learn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 23:56


What household skills do you really need to learn. Follow along as we discuss my top five. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 23 Cooking and Eating right

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 15:42


In my opinion one of life's most important skills is learning how to cook. It's not that hard and not extremely difficult. It's so rewarding to eat top quality foods that you made yourself. And it's really great when your friends and family rave about your food. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 22 Health

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2020 17:20


When your young, it seems that your going to live forever. But before you know it, the years and all the destructive behavior catches up with you. Today I am talking about simple steps that you can take to live a long and fun filled life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 999 Make America Great Again

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 12:25


Please listen all the way to the end. Then go to my web site at Jackslife.us and leave me a comment. I've been thinking a lot about where we are as a nation and what we need to do moving forward. In the next 12 minutes I am going to give you my thoughts. You may agree, you may disagree. My goal is nothing more than to get you thinking about the path that we as a nation should take moving forward. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 21 Investing in YOU

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2020 11:38


Life gets hectic at times. Today I am giving you some advice on how to slow down and not get lost in the confusion. Investing in you is the best investment that you can make. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 20 Stuff what do you really need

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 35:06


We bury ourselves in debt buying things that we believe will make us happy. Today I am giving you tips on how to break this never ending cycle that is putting many people deep in debt. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 19 Driving

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2020 19:41


Today I discuss tips and tricks to being a good driver. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 18 Money Management

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 25:19


Let's get started managing your money. In this episode I give you some tips on how to set up a budget and how to control where your money goes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 17 Lets Talk About Sex

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 30:05


In this episode I give you the information that I wish someone had given me in my younger years. It's not explicit but most likely rated PG-13. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 16 Creating Your Personal Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 28:50


In this episode I talk about creating a personal brand. It's so important to create a personal brand so that you control what people see on the internet about you. Done right it will open doors for you in your business and personal life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 15 Relationships

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 39:03


Tips on finding and keeping good friends and lovers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 14 Personal Responsibility

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 28:38


Personal Responsibility, what is it and how do I become more responsible. It's not too hard, it just takes a little bit of determination. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 13 The Art of Decision Making

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 23:56


Decisions, Decisions. How do we make the right one. Tune in and learn some techniques on how to do it the right way. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 12 Creating Good Habits

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 26:27


Tips on breaking bad habits and creating good ones. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 11 Its simple to get what you want But its not easy

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 27:43


Tips on getting people to do what you want them to. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 10 Its Time for an Attitude Adjustment

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2020 34:10


Having the right attitude will put you on the path to success. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 9.5 Covid 19

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 23:48


Why I haven't uploaded an episode for a while and my thoughts on Covid 19. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Episode 9 Everything Happens For A Reason

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2020 20:23


Everything happens for a reason. All of it makes you a better person. You just have to learn to get rid of the bad stuff and hold on to the good. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Finding Your Life Purpose

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2020 22:24


Are you wandering around and nothing in your life seems right? Possibly your not living your life's purpose. Follow along as I give you the steps that you need to take to find it.

Procrastination, the Dream Killer

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 26:06


Procrastination, how did we fall in to this trap and steps that we can take to overcome this monster. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Sales your most important life skill.

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2020 25:04


A discussion with Connie Jacobs about sales and the basic skills that you need to be successful. We discuss how everyone needs to be able to sell themselves and how to break in to the world of selling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jack's Rules for Life part 2

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 30:33


The second half of my rules for life list. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jack's Rules for Life part 1

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 32:41


A guide to doing whats right as you live your life.

How to get the Education that You Need

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 26:30


How to find the best education for your life goals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Getting Started in the game called Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2020 29:14


Tips on how to get started changing your life. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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