Sipping on Speech

In this episode, we talk to Christian Fussell. Christian is a young Dallas-Forth Worth real estate agent who began his adventure precisely around the beginning of COVID-19. He booked $5 million in volume in 2020, $11 million in 2021, and $13 million year to date. He has survived a pandemic and claims his secret sauce is developing genuine, trusting relationships. We guarantee you'll enjoy Christian's interview if you want to be a real estate agent or are looking for a "dreamy house" in the DFW area. Podcast Recommendations: Real Estate RockstarsBigger PocketsThe Tom Ferry Podcast ExperienceOver Ask PodcastDisclaimer:The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security.It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing. Any past performance discussed during this program is no guarantee of future results.Any indices referenced for comparison are unmanaged and cannot be invested into directly. As always please remember investing involves risk and possible loss of principal capital; please seek advice from a licensed professional.

Sticking with the theme of work-life balance, Brendan & Shaw are talking with Chris Murphy. Chris is a young entrepreneur in the Dallas-Forth Worth area who is passionate about teaching aspiring baseball players the fundamentals. Chris, a baseball player himself, decided the 9-5 grind wasn't for him, but he knew he had to make it work, save, and even work multiple jobs so he can set himself for success. Listen to this week episode as Brendan, Shaw, and Chris unpack a young entrepreneurs journey to financial independence. 

Brendan & Shaw are back to continue off of the work-life balance conversation, but they take a different look at this new work environment: salary. They walk through what they have experience and what they believe is the most optimal way for a young professional to ask for more compensation. 

Brendan & Shaw are back for another episode of Sipping on Speech. They are musing on what has become a hot topic: work-life balance.

Sipping on Speech is back! After a brief intermission, Brendan and Shaw are back to update you and let you know that the show is back! Stay tuned for more episodes in the coming weeks. 

Shaw begins his mini episode series with house hacking. A person's housing expense is arguably the largest expense on the cash flow statement and house hacking aims to cut back on this expenses. With enough units, you can live for free! 

Effective August 6th, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education extended the student loan payment freeze until January 31st, 2022. This extension is said to be the final freeze. Young professionals have lived quite some time without paying these eligible loans. They are soon to come. Here's a high level overview of how to think about paying off debt and what you need to evaluate as these loans come back online. 

Our objective as we move forward with this podcast is to shed light on the topics highlighted by our guests. We  feel that understanding the fundamental building blocks is critical on your path to financial freedom and a better life.  With that in mind, Brendan wants to start us off by sharing his expertise on how to establish a money mindset and where to begin your financial journey.

Bridget Moroney's experiences have amounted to a lifetime of learning and implementing knowledge that has helped her express and become the best version of herself to assist others to do the same. As a professional and licensed coach, Bridget assists her clients down the path of finding clarity and purpose in their lives to achieve the objectives that are the deepest ambitions for them.Aspire to Coaching:https://www.aspiretocoaching.comBridget's Book Recommendations:The Daily Stoic by Ryan HolidayThe Gift by Dr. Edith EgarEverything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo

Episode 10 introduces Steve Figliuolo. Steve is the the Principal Program Lead for Chic-Fil-A's Risk Management division. Throughout his career, Steve has seen first hand why risk management is important and how it needs to be done.  As another Stetson SigEp alumni, Steve, Brendan and Shaw joke about the good old fraternity days. In this episode, Brendan & Shaw talk to Steve about his career path and how he has progressed to this point in his life. Steve's  book recommendation is: Beginner's Pluck by Liz Forkin Bohannon

Episode 9 introduces Rina Arroyo. Mrs. Rina Arroyo is the Assistant Vice President for Development and Alumni Engagement at Stetson University. Throughout her 25 years in higher education, she has been involved in numerous professional associations and has presented at several national conferences. Rina truly embodies what Stetson pride is all about.In this episode, Brendan & Shaw talk to Rina about her career path and how she takes on her everyday challenges. Rina has immense wisdom and she has brought her A game to this podcast. A must listen to understand how to begin conquering your mind and taking on the day.Rina's three book recommendations are:The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph MurphyThe Forgotten Choice by Brenda BenceChange Your Thoughts: Change Your Life by Dr. Wayne W. DyerBonus Book from Brendan's Shelf:Ask and It Is Given by Esther & Jerry Hicks

Episode 8 introduces Brendan & Shaw's good friend and SigEp brother, Sam Bruning. Mr. Sam Bruning is the founder of Southern Magnolia Investment Management. Sam earned a bachelor's degree in Finance from Stetson University. Sam is currently studying to earn a professional certification mark for financial planners from the University of Georgia.In this episode, Brendan & Shaw talk to Sam about his career path and how he has gotten to this level of success. Sam harps on the importance of community, finding what you love, and enjoying the journey.  Sam recommends reading books that not everyone is reading. His three recommendations are: Ten Commandments of Business Failure by Donald R KeoughPleased But Not Satisfied by D. L. SokolExtreme Ownership by Jocko Willink

Life happens and podcasting gets delayed, but Brendan & Shaw are back to recording every week. This episode dives into various ways to wealth and how young professionals can set themselves up for success in this long game. 

In this episode, Brendan and Shaw discuss the importance of goal setting in your quest to financial independence and all around success in life. Brendan takes the stance that you need a deeper why, and Shaw discusses the process and five reasons why to set goals. Accompanying this episode is Law's Whiskey House Bourbon and Desert Door Texas Sotol. Recorded on June 29, 2021. 

In this episode, Brendan & Shaw bring their audience up to speed on what they're observing, reading, and thinking about. Will the remote work life continue? Brendan thinks so. The housing data is showing what we have been hearing about: low inventory coupled with high prices. It is to be determined whether inflation is here to stay, but Brendan & Shaw discuss how it is more personal than anything. Recorded on 6.22.2021. 

Shaw takes us our listeners through a high level view on real estate investing. He talks about different ways to educate yourself, different strategies you can utilize, and the advantages to being a real estate investor. He also discusses his "why" for wanting to become a real estate investor, and the fact that he thinks people usually go into real estate with a bigger "why".  

Brendan and Shaw are back to talk about how thinking about college as a four year career will set you up for success. They talk about networking, clubs, and utilizing on campus departments to your advantage. 

Sipping on Speech Podcast: Episode 1Brendan and Shaw are here to introduce their first ever podcast together. Sipping on Speech came to be through numerous late nights of talking about what it means to live financially free. Brendan and Shaw introduce the idea and kick off the series with a nice drink.