Gen Z & millennials are living in a world where the cultural gap between their generation & older generations are bigger & more drastic than ever before. This podcast gives our generation a platform to tell our stories to an audience & culture that understands us.
Jon Wiener: CMO at The Faithful Platform
EVERY COLLEGE STUDENT should be doing this if you can. This is NOT CLICK BAIT & this is NOT HARD. The assumption is that in college everyone is broke, but how can you get rich while in college? This is the most simple & logical way to make money in college. Check it.
Most people have no idea how badly inflation can hurt their future retirement. One of the biggest misconceptions is that if you have large chunks of change or steady cashflow that you will be ok in retirement. However most people fail to acknowledge that your dollar today won't be nearly as impactful as your dollar in 50 years. Just how bad can this be? Tune in to get an idea of what I mean.
So you sold your house and now you have thousands of dollars of equity. What do you do with your equity? What is the most efficient way to use that equity? The key to good investing it to take your dollars and make them work hard for you, using your equity can give you a huge kickstart in this process. Check it.
Don't be the guy that runs out of money in retirement. Most people just put money away, turn their brain off, and hope for the best. What you don't know is more often than not people are running out of money in retirement because they don't understand how to protect their assets. Could you imagine being broke in retirement simply because you didn't learn these simple steps? Tune in.
What is the number one question an investor must ask? One of my biggest challenges as a millennial investor is figuring out what I really want. Real Estate passive income? Long term wealth? Get rich quick? The list goes on but I think this one question is at the heart of it all. Stay tuned my investor friend.
Real Estate investing seems scary, especially for younger people like me. However, here is my short story of how I decided to go for it and came away with $50,000 of investor money for a multi family real estate deal! My best advice? Don't silly, just send it.
What is the most efficient way to buy a house? Do you save up cash and pay for it Dave Ramsey style? Or do you finance it? What would Warren Buffet say? Here is a simple financial perspective that might be right for you.
This is the intro to the new show after our relaunch. We share our vision and direction moving forward. Bottom line, how do we get out money working hard for us?
Jebrai Regan shares his story of how he became the head strength coach of a professional football team under 30 years old. Becoming a strength coach at a high level in the US is a cut throat ultra-competitive goal. However, achieving the same goal overseas is surprisingly very realistic. The best opportunity to make a career as a high level athletic trainer might be to take you talents out of the US! Check it out!
No, this title is not click bait, its Joshua Morse's true story. A young millennial investor who takes a non-traditional route ends up a self made millionaire by teaching himself how to be successful in the fix and flip real estate game. Fix and flipping is a hot topic these days, and many successful flippers try to make a business out of selling their knowledge & wisdom over time - Joshua doesn't. He doesn't even have a "course" to sell - he just puts his head down and actually gets the work done, which is why he's made millions doing this job. Check out his story, this episode will be the first of many.
Jordan Syatt is America’s leading online personal trainer. He’s worked with the worlds best in fitness and entrepreneurship, including Louie Simmons and Gary Vaynerchuk. Find him on Instagram @syattfitness as well as jordansyatt.com to learn how to take control of your health. His chat with Not Your Uncle Rico is an absolute must if you’re looking to be inspired! Tune in now to episode #26 of Not Your Uncle Rico!
Russ Porter is the Lead Sales Agent for the Porter Group, a Keller Williams Realty member. With branches in Memphis, St. Louis, and Denver, Russ is highly qualified to teach and coach anyone interested in the world of real estate...at any level! We talk about the power of real estate, and trust us when we say it goes far beyond the 3% percent commission rate! Tune in now to Russ Porter talking with Not Your Uncle Rico, episode 25!
Bailey Hurley shares with us her raw, real and inspiring journey to becoming an author. In this podcast we were honored by her willingness to be vulnerable about the highs and lows along the way, as well as a behind the scenes look at the determination and vision that was required of her to eventually sign her first book contract. If you have a passion for writing, this is a must watch episode for you!
DJ Coker played football at Rhodes College in Memphis, TN. Many would assume that D3 football is a low level of football and these athletes never have a chance to make it to the professional level, at least not in the US. DJ's story proves all those assumptions wrong. In this episode he unpacks his story of making it to the NFL, the cutthroat nature of the league and his current role as a professional football player overseas. Another incredibly inspiring story.
Mike Farr, one of the top leaders in the fitness industry world, shares with us his story from A to Z of his power lifting journey. Much of Mike's story focuses on his power lifting, but in this podcast we talk about everything but that. Not only that, but we spend time unpacking and honoring Mike's non-traditional story. As millennials we get a lot of hate for going against the cultural grain, but Mike gives us an example of how this millennial pattern is not a bad thing but in fact leads to immense success in his case. Professional drumming, detailing cars, a DJ, and a dream to become a pro basketball player somehow ends up with Mike opening a power lifting gym in 2020. Tune in.
Being a police officer isn't easy anyway, but in 2020 it might be the hardest job in the country. With the recent horrific death of George Floyd, cops all over the country have faced some serious scrutiny. The unfortunate reality is that whether you're a good cop or a bad cop right now the generalization is that all cops are corrupt & are worthy to be hated. In this interview we take some time to listen to the perspective of young man who is a good cop. What is it like to be in the shoes of a police officer in Atlanta in 2020? Tune in to find out.
Stanton Brown, a young successful black man in the banking & finance world, gives us a helpful perspective on the finance world & systemic racism. This podcast gives a fantastic behind the scenes look at the subtle ways that the longstanding culture of banking & finance presents challenges for young black men & women pursuing a job in this industry. This podcast is designed to help us engage in healthy dialogue with a black man to seek to understand what it is like to be in his shoes. We hope for change & humility in this time as we listen & learn. Check it out.
Wondering what it takes to make it to the highest level of women's soccer? Brittany Wilson shares, with incredible vulnerability & courage, her story of her journey to the National Women's Soccer league. The amount of passion & vision that it took to turn her dream into reality will leave you flat out inspired to chase your dreams. Are you a young woman chasing your dreams? Make sure you tune into this episode.
What does a day in the life of a financial advisor look like? What does a financial advisor actually do? Maybe you didn't know that all financial firms are VERY different in their focus & goals. In this interview we talk with a young aspiring financial advisor who shares his story & advice for any young professionals trying to get in the banking/finance game. This will be one of your most valuable resources when trying to figure out if this is the right career track for you! Tune in, college graduate!
You graduated college and now you're in the real world, congratulations college grad! (kind of?) What are you supposed to do with your life now? All your friends moved away after college, so how will you develop new friendships? Not to mention coronavirus has shocked the entire globe like nothing we have ever seen before, so how will covid 19 affect with work place now? Here are a few tips we have compiled from our network of industry leaders and our time as mentors to the college campus! The Company - custom built diamond jewelry with 1v1 client relationships: IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithful_platform/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/faithfulplatform/ Website: https://www.faithfulplatform.com/ Email: faithfulplatformdenver@gmail.com
Our conviction is that real change wont happen unless people talk to one another, and listen to one another. The black lives matter movement has forced us as a country to think deeply about systemic racism, white privilege and police brutality more than we ever have before. In this interview we talk very frankly and honestly about the issues of racism in the US. The goal of this time was to learn, from a black man's perspective, how we as a white community can love, empathize and ultimately move towards healing with our black brothers and sisters.
Jontay Porter of the Memphis Grizzlies shares his story of life off the court. Instead of focusing on his athletic achievements, in this podcast we spend our time having an extremely honest conversation about his life & his story. Being 20 years old and playing in the NBA seems like an absolute dream, right? But is it always as glamorous as it seems? What about all the challenging parts of this job that no one ever sees? Also in June of 2020 when this interview was recorded, social injustice & issues of racism toward black america is at an all time high. We spend some time talking about his unique perspective having a black dad and a white mom.
Freshman year of college might sound terrifying to you. You're not alone. This episode will set you up for the the long haul, the 4 year vision. Here are 3 pieces of advice for any college freshman who needs a little insight on the next 4 years. Wrapped up in all these thoughts are a few mistakes to avoid as a college freshman as well. Also - ever wonder how coronavirus will change your college experience? We talk COVID-19 & the aftermath of that for a college student as well. Check it out, Gen Z. The Hosts: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jwiener5/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/davej_45/ The Company - custom built diamond jewelry with 1v1 client relationships: IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithful_platform/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/faithfulplatform/ Website: https://www.faithfulplatform.com/ Email: faithfulplatformdenver@gmail.com
Dale is a sports & entertainment lawyer. The perks of being in sports and entertainment law are pretty remarkable. Hanging out with professional athletes & representing high profile rappers like lil uzi vert, meek mill, & nelly are a few of the unique by products of this role. If you are curious at all about what its like to be a sports and entertainment attorney this is the show for you! The Company - custom built diamond jewelry with 1v1 client relationships: IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithful_platform/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/faithfulplatform/ Website: https://www.faithfulplatform.com/ Email: faithfulplatformdenver@gmail.com
Dave and Jon sit down with Kendall McNeil, a special assistant to the president with Uncommon Schools. They are a nonprofit organization that manages public K-12 charter schools in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. We talk about her journey as an educator in poverty stricken south Memphis all the way to Brooklyn, NY. If you want to be a leader in education, this episode is for you! The Hosts: IG: https://www.instagram.com/jwiener5/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/davej_45/ The Company - custom built diamond jewelry with 1v1 client relationships: IG: https://www.instagram.com/faithful_platform/ FB page: https://www.facebook.com/faithfulplatform/ Website: https://www.faithfulplatform.com/ Email: faithfulplatformdenver@gmail.com The Podcast: “Not Your Uncle Rico” Itunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-uncle-rico/id1511228237 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2atmC6I9gk6eDSdBkLjJrs
Ever wonder what it's like to work as a nurse during the coronavirus epidemic? Jessica works as a CNA in a major hospital in Denver. When the pandemic hit, her entire floor became an exclusive COVID-19 floor with only COVID patients. She gives us a snapshot of what it is really like dealing with this deadly virus on a daily basis. Tune in to hear the truth about COVID directly from the front lines.
From D3 to D1 coaching at Pitt, Ronald shares his story of what it took to make it to the highest level of football coaching, but he hasn't made it to his dream job yet. Tune in to hear his story! https://www.instagram.com/davej_45/ https://www.instagram.com/jwiener5/ https://www.faithfulplatform.com/
What if I told you it takes $0 to buy millions in Real Estate? Probably BS, right? Tune in and find out how you could be the next guy to do this under 30 years old! Guest: Ellis Hammond - CEO & Founder of Kingdom Capitalists - find him on LinkedIn IG: jwiener5 IG:davej_45
Collecting data & predicting sporting outcomes is most famously recognized in the Hollywood hit "Moneyball." We interview a man who works for the US Olympics & he does this same thing to help our country win gold medals. Check it out!
Josh works for zoom, you know, that company that has taken over the virtual meeting world. What you may not know is that this company has been coined the place of America's happiest employees. Tune in to find out why. You might even get a chance to work there if you play your cards right with our current guest!
Melanie shares her story about what its like to lead a childrens minsitry with over 200 volunteers! She also work in professional photography as a side hustle. If you're wondering what a day in the life of a children's ministry leader looks like, tune in.
Jackson shares his story of how he went from a 1 stoplight town in rural Arkansas to working for the biggest city in the country. He shares what it has been like being in the big city as a young millenial.
Will reflects on his journey into his freshman year with a plan for med school. He shares his story as his plan quickly changed and put him on a long term track in urban health. He now lives in DC with 2 weeks left in his masters program.
In this episode Ted shares his story as he traveled from Taiwan to South Africa to the US to go to school. He reflects on the challenging differences in culture as an international student. Oh by the way, he is working on his masters in bioinformatics at Northwestern.
An introduction to the show & and explanation for the name. This is the episode where we fill you in on what to expect to hear on this show.