The Quest with Nick Horiates & Cole Jamison

“The first step to getting somewhere is to decide you are not going to stay where you are.”-J.P MorganOne of the few times of the year we tend to stop and reflect on the work we have done is the end of December. We get to reminisce on the accomplishments we've made, the mistakes we've learned from, and the goals we are going to set for the upcoming year!Throughout this episode we dive into some of our favorite moments and episodes from this year of The Quest Podcast! If you want to listen to the episodes mentioned, check them out below!95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.294 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.275 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.1101 - Building a Million Dollar Business & Skills to Be An Entrepreneur w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.2100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.156 - 3 Ways to Resolve Conflict & Create Successful Partnerships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.255 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Business happens over years and years. Value is measured in the total upside of a business relationship, not by how much value you can squeeze out in any one deal."-Mark CubanThe most successful businesses are built on relationships. If you are able to create relationships that last and provide complementary skills to the other members of the business, you are laying the foundation to build a long lasting and successful company!This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!Throughout this episode we explore how to navigate working with family members or close friends so you don't ruin that relationship, tips on how to manage a partnership that has been challenging and ways you can help improve that relationships, and the things to know before entering into a partnership!We also dive into how to know when to cut ties with a someone in your business or team, how to build your personal brand, the ways you can always provide value to someone else, how to build a brand around a business, and so much more!Reach out to Bakker here!Ubora FitnessBAMN CoalitionRelated Episodes:102 - The Secret to Building a Lasting Business w/ Entrepreneur Bakker Shields pt.193 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Bakker Shields, founder and CEO of Ubora Fitness and the BAMN Coalition! Bakker has been an entrepreneur from the time he was 12 and has started numerous companies along the way! Bakker graduated the University of Oklahoma in 2021 and has since gone full time in his entrepreneurial ventures. His current projects are the BAMN Coalition and Ubora Fitness, where he is working to change the way the world does fitness. He also works alongside Mike Crowson in the Build Your Legacy marketing agency!Throughout this episode we dive into why knowing your audience is one of the most important things in business, why it pays to be brave in the business world, and how to overcome shyness and begin to meet new people. We also cover why being able to provide value will help you build lasting relationships the value in having someone to guide you along your journey and how to find the perfect client for your business!!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Bakker and cover what to know before entering partnerships so that relationship lasts, how to build your personal brand and connect it to your business, and so much more!Reach out to Bakker here!Ubora FitnessBAMN CoalitionRelated Episodes:93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Don't worry about being successful, but work towards being significant and the success will naturally follow!"-Oprah Winfrey What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it an attitude which chases after risky opportunities? What about someone who is incredibly creative, coming up with new and innovative ideas every day? Or maybe it's someone who is just open to new things? Well, Dan Carson is here to dive into just that!This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas's top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!Throughout this episode we explore the skill set required to be an entrepreneur, the benefit in failing at something, and why the mindset you approach opportunities with matters more than if you succeed or fail at it!! We also go into what it takes to lead a group of people, the most important thing needed to grow a new business, the value in having a mentor and how to pick one, and the biggest difference between the rich and the poor!!This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention!Reach out to Dan here!Related Episodes:100 - How to Buy Your First House w/ Mortgage Originator Dan Carson pt.193 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.292 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Senior Vice President of Willow Bend Mortgage, and Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Dan Carson! Dan has been in the lending business for over a Decade, where he has had a tremendous amount of success! In 2019 he was given the Future Leaders award from the Mortgage banker Association and has been a finalist for Forbes 40 under 40 numerous times! Dan also has been recognized by D-Magazine as one of Dallas's top Mortgage Brokers, and has been voted best broker for the past 5 years!Throughout this episode we dive into the entire process of getting a loan, how to know when the best time to get a loan is, and what you are going to need to have before you get a loan! We also walk through the biggest factors in how easily you can get a mortgage, the different options you have when buying your first house, the top 3 things you need to know before you go out and get a mortgage, and so much more!!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Dan where we cover the skills required to be an entrepreneur, the most important things you need to know to grow a business, and so much more!Reach out to Dan here!Related Episodes:93 - Why Your Mindset is Keeping You Average w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.292 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

We decided there is no better time to talk about gratitude than the week of Thanksgiving! This time of year allows friends and family members to come together, eat loads of foods, and more importantly, truly appreciate the people in our lives. There are countless things in our lives to be grateful for, and it's far too easy to take what we have for granted. As a result, we tend to neglect the most important aspects of our lives, whether family, friends, events, or any opportunities that come our way. If we can practice and develop the skill of gratitude, not only will it improve the quality of our lives, but it will help us remember how truly blessed we are!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success!  Throughout this episode we dive into how practicing gratitude can improve the quality of your life, the research backed reasons for why gratitude actually has positive health benefits, and how you can become better at practicing gratitude! We also explore how to find ways to be grateful even when you feel like life is going against you, a simple exercise you can use to help open your perspective to how fortunate you are, 5 ways you can easily start practicing gratitude, and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.238 - How to Live a Meaningful Life w/ author Robin Phillips pt.198 - Secrets to Success: Leadership Lessons from Navy SEAL Jocko Willink85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regret42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouReach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

Leadership is one of most foundational skills many of the best CEOs, business owners, professional athletes, and more have that has helped set them apart from the rest of their industry and competition. Leadership is definitely a complex skill to develop; however, if you are able to continue to work at improving your ability to lead others towards a common goal, the world will open up to you in ways you never thought imaginable!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most valuable skills to develop: Leadership. Throughout this episode we dive into how to solve disagreements between team members, the secret to getting everyone to work towards a common goal, and how to break down big, daunting tasks into things you can actually accomplish! They also dive into why being a doer is holding you back from growing, the importance of explaining the “why” behind what your group is doing, how to develop trust within you team, and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!85 - Secrets to Success: 4 Ways to Become More Organized72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouReach out to and follow us on Instagram!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“We are all storytellers. We all live in a network of stories. There isn't a stronger connection between people than storytelling!”-Jimmy Neil SmithThere is nothing better than hearing an amazing story. One that grips you, keeps you on the edge of your seat, and ultimately has some hidden lesson you can later translate into your life! But what makes a good story? How can you take facts or events and weave them into a compelling narrative that grabs and holds an audience's attention? Well, Kennedy Smith is here to tell you!This week's guest is sports reporter and former A&M track athlete, Kennedy Smith! Kennedy's track career at A&M was nothing short of remarkable! She competed in events her entire time at A&M, winning multiple races along the way! She was introduced to sports reporting her Junior season and quickly fell in love with it! She now works with A&M's TexAgs Stacked sports reporting team and AT&T sports net!Throughout this episode we explore how you can create and tell a compelling story and the template Kennedy uses when creating an engaging narrative. We also dive into how Kennedy's instagram grew from 5K followers to over 100K in 6 months, the values and pitfalls of living in a social media age, why social media can help further your career, and tips on how to maintain your mental health when using social media! This was a jammed packed 30 minutes so be sure to pay attention! Connect with Kennedy on Instagram!Related Episodes:96 - Overcome Performance Anxiety & Communicate Like A Pro w/ Sports Reporter Kennedy Smith pt.195 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.294 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is sports reporter and former A&M track athlete, Kennedy Smith! Kennedy's track career at A&M was nothing short of remarkable! She competed in events her entire time at A&M, winning multiple races along the way! She was introduced to sports reporting her Junior season and quickly fell in love with it! She now works with A&M's TexAgs Stacked sports reporting team and AT&T sports net!Throughout this episode we dive into how to get through the feeling of being unmotivated, the value in pushing yourself past your limits, and how your self talk can influence your performance and outcomes! We also explore the danger in your identity being solely wrapped around secular things, how to overcome stage fright or performance anxiety, 3 things you should never do when trying to communicate your message, the biggest factor in how you can communicate well, and so much more!!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Kennedy where we cover how to create and tell a compelling story, how to maintain your mental health while using social media, and so much more!Connect with Kennedy on Instagram!Related Episodes:95 - Handling Rejection, Egos, & Building Your Career w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.294 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“I take rejection as someone blowing a bugle in my ear to wake me up and get going, rather than retreat.”-Slyvester StaloneThere is nothing better than hearing how someone relentlessly pursued their goals and came out on top! That can be YOU too! By focusing on the process and deciding today to commit over time, you are beginning the journey where you will look back later and thank yourself for having started. This week's guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada's National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!Throughout this episode we explore why you can't let others take away your dreams, how to handle situations where people's egos are involved, and how to overcome rejection and use it to fuel your growth. We also go into 2 ways to get over the fear of rejection, how Annie's faith has shaped her dance career, why having a constant in your life can help you weather any storm, and so much more!Connect with Annie on Instagram!Related Episodes:94 - Overcome Self Doubt & How to Stay Motivated Toward Goals w/ professional dancer Annie Medich pt.153 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is professional ballet dancer, Annie Medich! Annie is a graduate of the HARID Conservatory and the University of Oklahoma, where she earned a BFA in Ballet Performance and a minor in Mathematics. Not to mention, she did all of that while dancing with Oklahoma City Ballet II for two seasons while attending OU! Annie has spent summers training at Canada's National Ballet School, Ballet West, Houston Ballet, Texas Ballet Theater, Kansas City Ballet, Chautauqua Institute, Atlanta Ballet, and now dances professionally with Ballet Arizona!Throughout this episode we dive into why you will need to sacrifice in order to achieve your biggest goals, why obsession isn't a bad thing, and how commitment overtime is one of the biggest factors in your journey to success. We also cover 3 tips on how to stay motivated when your goals seem so far away, how to overcome your self doubts and the pressure of perfection, the fine line between comparison and only focusing on yourself, how to overcome imposter syndrome, and so much more!!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue our conversation with Annie and cover how to overcome rejections, why having a constant in your life can propel you to new heights, and so much more!Connect with Annie on Instagram!Related Episodes:53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 144 - Own Who You Are & Maximize Your Potential w/ Gymnast Anastasia Webb pt.287 - Why Comparison Holds You Back & How to Build Self Confidence w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“You have to believe in yourself, challenge yourself, and push yourself until the very end; that's the only way you'll succeed.”-G-DragonDid you know 90% of all millionaires become millionaires by investing in real estate? Crazy right! How do they do it? How did they get started? What allows people to invest in real estate even if they don't have a lot of money? Well, aren't you in for a treat :)This week's guest is real estate investor, Alex Andersen. Alex grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended college at the University of Oklahoma, where he double majored in Finance and Accounting. He started learning about real estate as a sophomore in college when researching ways to become rich and break the generational curse of bad financial habits. He has since created a plan to pursue real estate once finishing school and has already bought 7 houses in a one year!! His long term plan is to become a professional MMA fighter by 28, using real estate to grant him the time required to train!Throughout this episode we explore 3 things you need to do to be successful using the BRRRR method, the 3 biggest misconceptions around real estate, and the mindset that separates the average from the extraordinary. We also go through what alex would do if he had to start all over again, 3 reasons you need to get into real estate, and so much more!Connect with Alex on Instagram!Related Episodes:92 - How to Buy 7 Homes in 1 Year w/ Investor Alex Andersen pt.181 - Leading Your Team to the Next Level w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.280 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is real estate investor, Alex Andersen! Alex grew up in Lawton, Oklahoma. He attended college at the University of Oklahoma, where he double majored in Finance and Accounting. He started learning about real estate as a sophomore in college when researching ways to become rich and break the generational curse of bad financial habits. He has since created a plan to pursue real estate once finishing school and has already bought 7 houses in a one year!! His long term plan is to become a professional MMA fighter by 28, using real estate to grant him the time required to train!Throughout this episode we dive into the easiest way you can buy a house right out of college, how you can use house hacking to pay nothing for where you live, and how to find and vet tenants. We also cover how Alex bought 7 homes the first year out of college, a simple strategy you can use to afford to pay for your down payment, what you need to look for when buying an investment property, the reason you need to begin building your network NOW, and so much more!Make sure to tune in next week where we dive deeper into Alex's journey in real estate, the biggest misconceptions about real estate, 3 ways to be a successful real estate investor using the BRRRR method, and so much more!Connect with Alex on Instagram!Related Episodes:90 - 3 Things You NEED to Know Before Investing w/ Financial Advisor Nathan Grant pt.180 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“If you don't find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.”-Warren BuffetInvesting doesn't have to be complicated! It can be easy to become overwhelmed by the technical terms, the fancy options, or any number of things. What will help you on your journey is finding someone you can trust to guide and educate you along the way!This week's guest is Financial Advisor, Nathan Grant. Nathan is a financial advisor and planner with Northwestern Mutual, where he covers Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama. Nathan works alongside his clients to help them plan for their financial future! Whether it's a short term goal of decreasing your debt, or the long-term vision of owning and house or planning for retirement, Nathan brings together your goals to provide a comprehensive plan to grow and protect your wealth!Throughout this episode we explore the biggest factors holding you back from making more money, how to overcome the fear of investing, how you can bounce back from losing money, and why, no matter how risk averse you are, there is an investment for you. We also cover when to start planning for retirement and why that plan changes, what you didn't know about retirement accounts that can affect your ability to access cash, 3 places you can begin learning more about finances, and so much more!Connect with Nathan on Instagram!Email: Nathan.grant@nm.comPhone number: 501 358 3733 ext 1103Related Episodes:90 - 3 Things You NEED to Know Before Investing w/ Financial Advisor Nathan Grant pt.180 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!These are not the views of northwestern mutual or northwestern mutual investment company.  These thoughts are solely my own and should not be construed for specific investment, legal, or tax advice. 

This week's guest is Financial Advisor, Nathan Grant. Nathan is a financial advisor and planner with Northwestern Mutual, where he covers Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Alabama. Nathan works alongside his clients to help them plan for their financial future! Whether it's a short term goal of decreasing your debt, or the long-term vision of owning and house or planning for retirement, Nathan brings together your goals to provide a comprehensive plan to grow and protect your wealth!Throughout this episode we dive into the most misunderstood aspects of investing, we walk through a simple guide to start investing, and what you need to know about taxes that can affect your returns. We also cover how to determine where you should start investing, when you should meet with a financial advisor, why compound interest is your biggest friend in building wealth, and the top 3 things you need to know before you start investing!Make sure to tune in next week where we explore the biggest factors holding you back from making more money, how you can bounce back from losing money, why, no matter how risk averse you are, there is an investment for you, and so much more!Connect with Nathan on Instagram!Email: Nathan.grant@nm.comPhone number: 501 358 3733 ext 1103Related Episodes:80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!These are not the views of northwestern mutual or northwestern mutual investment company.  These thoughts are solely my own and should not be construed for specific investment, legal, or tax advice. 

“Have confidence in your abilities and then be tough enough to follow through until you reach your goals!”-Felicity LuckeyNutrition and healthy living can seem really complicated and almost impossible to achieve. There are so many diets that have extreme guidelines and any deviation from them results in you feeling off track and can ultimately make you quit the diet outright. When it comes to nutrition and living a long term healthy life, simple is best. If you can repeatedly follow a diet for the long term, you are far more likely to live a healthy and happy life!This week's guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly's approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client's unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals. Throughout this episode we cover how common eating disorders are and why they are so under diagnosed, the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, and what you didn't know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good. We also explore the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, the reason we need to have a balance to our meals, why the first meal of the day is the most important one, and so much more!Check out Kimberly's website here! Related Episodes:88 - An Easy Approach to Healthy Living w/ Nutrition Specialist Kimberly Young pt.165 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.264 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Certified Nutrition Specialist , Kimberly Young. Kimberly is a board certified nutrition specialist (CNS) in private practice in Dallas, Texas. Kimberly's approach is focused on dietary and lifestyle modifications with a primary focus on whole food. She uses various diagnostic tools to evaluate her client's unique needs and customizes results oriented programs based on her clients goals. Throughout this episode we dive into how to overcome the epidemic of obesity even if you are predisoped to being obese, one of the most inflammatory substance you can consume and what you need to know to avoid it, and a simple guide to knowing which foods are more likely to be healthier for you and what you should avoid when picking foods! We also cover the pros and cons of fad diets and what to know before you start one, what yo-yo dieting is, why you may being doing it but don't realize it, and the long term consequences it can have, and the 3 biggest mistakes people make when starting a diet and how to avoid them!Make sure to tune in next week where we explore the first 3 things you need to do in order to build a long term healthy life, what you didn't know about snacking and why it can cause more problems than good, the nutrient most people are missing from their meals, and so much more!Check out Kimberly's website here! Related Episodes:65 - Using Nutrition to Improve Mental Health & Performance w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.264 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!!

“Have confidence in your abilities and then be tough enough to follow through until you reach your goals!”-Felicity LuckeyWe've all had trouble with self confidence and thinking the path we are on isn't the right one. It's natural. What matters is what we do when those thoughts arise. Even if you aren't gunning for the title of the Fittest on Earth, learning how to develop your self confidence, control the variables you can control, and choosing everyday to do hard things will only help you on your Quest to success!This week's guest is CrossFit Games Athlete, Parker Foster. After breaking his back in his last season of high school football, Parker questioned whether he'd be able to ever compete at a high level in sports again. Two years after his injury, Parker was cleared to begin training hard again and since then has gone head first into becoming a professional CrossFit Athlete! Parker competed in the Atlas Games in June, marking his first semi-finals as he works his way to becoming one of the top CrossFit Athletes in the country. Throughout this episode we walk through Parker's experience at the CrossFit Semi finals and his biggest takeaways, the mindset shift Parker had once he started competing against his heroes, and how to develop self confidence and begin performing at your best. We also explore why others' results don't matter when chasing your goals, the 3 things that separate the good from the great, why we have to choose to do hard things every day, and so much more!Follow Parker's journey on Instagram!Related Episodes:86 - Overcome Anxiety, Fears, & Failures to Finally Commit to Your Dreams w/ Athlete Parker Foster pt. 180 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.274 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is CrossFit Games Athlete, Parker Foster. After breaking his back in his last season of high school football, Parker questioned whether he'd be able to ever compete at a high level in sports again. Two years after his injury, Parker was cleared to begin training hard again and since then has gone head first into becoming a professional CrossFit Athlete! Parker competed in the Atlas Games in June, marking his first semi-finals as he works his way to becoming one of the top CrossFit Athletes in the country. Throughout this episode we dive into Parker's journey from breaking his back in high school to competing in the Crossfit Games semi-finals, how to overcome the fear of failure and finally begin to take actions towards your goals, and how to avoid anxiety and stress when thinking about your long term plans. We also cover why you can't be focused on others progress when trying to achieve your goals, 3 ways to get over your fear of starting something new, and why the more responsibility you take, the greater the results you will have!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into Parker's experience at the Atlas Games, how to develop self confidence and perform at your peak, 3 things that separate the good from the great, and so much more!Follow Parker's journey on Instagram!Related Episodes:80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.274 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!!

Whether you are a student starting your first semester in college, an athlete trying to come up with your next training phase, or you are a business owner trying to launch your next big product, your ability to organize your life, utilize schedules, and maximize your time are going to be one of the determining factors in whether you make it or not!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Cole and Nick discussing one of the most overlooked skills to develop: Organization. Throughout this episode we dive into the benefits to being organized you may not have known, what begins to happen the more disorganized you become, and the value of using a schedule to make decisions faster. We also cover why taking the time to organize now will actually save  you more time later, what happens if you OVER organize your life, why being prepared helps you stay present, and we walk through a few proven ways how anyone can become more organized!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!24 Apps to Become More Organized!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouReach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Building a business is all about relationships, how well you build them will determine how well they build your business.”-Brad SugarsWhether you are building a business from the ground up, working in a standard job, or beginning to apply for internships, learning to read people and understand how to sell are vital skills in progressing to the next level!!Sales is involved in all aspects of our lives and, whether or not you make a career out of it, it's a skill that will only help you on your quest to success!!This week's guest is Ignacio Ybarra, Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool and founder of Mizuni, inc. Starting from humble beginnings, Ignacio had hard work instilled in him from a young age. After graduating college at Texas A&M as an electrical engineer, he worked with Intel until he was 27 and then built a multi-million dollar software company, Mizuni Inc. A few acquisitions later and now Ignacio is working as the Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool in K-12 education. Throughout this episode we dive into how you can read people and determine someone's motive, why we need to practice the skill of focus, and the most difficult part of sales and how to overcome it. We also explore why you need to be able to understand people in order to be successful, how to build and maintain relationships in a virtual environment, and how to establish a work life balance so you can still maximize your time and have fun!Reach out to Ignacio on LinkedIn! Make sure to mention “The Quest” when doing so!Watch The Profit here!Related Episodes:80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.274 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Ignacio Ybarra, Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool and founder of Mizuni, inc. Starting from humble beginnings, Ignacio had hard work instilled in him from a young age. After graduating college at Texas A&M as an electrical engineer, he worked with Intel until he was 27 and then built a multi-million dollar software company, Mizuni Inc. A few acquisitions later and now Ignacio is working as the Strategic Account Director of Analytics at PowerSchool in K-12 education. Throughout this episode we dive into the lessons Ignacio learned as he built a company from the ground up, how to overcome the fear of failure and begin to take risks that will pay off, and why establishing a positive culture within your team or company can propel you to the next level. We also cover 2 things every leader needs to know in order to be successful, the one skill you need to develop to be successful in any situation, and 2 things Ignacio wished he knew before starting his company so he could build it even faster!Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into how to read people and determine their intentions, the most difficult part of sales and how to overcome it, why you need to be able to understand people in order to be successful, and so much more!Reach out to Ignacio on LinkedIn! Make sure to mention “The Quest” when doing so!Related Episodes:80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ CEO Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.174 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

Everyone has something they are striving to accomplish. It could be getting an A on your next exam, crushing the SAT's, landing that dream job, or finally beating your friends at Mario Cart. Whatever that goal is, just having it won't help you reach it. So, what can you do TODAY to start setting yourself up for success? This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features some of our best episodes on goal setting and how we can achieve everything we set out to accomplish. This episode features segments of our conversation with sports psychologist and professor Dr. Eric Day who covers research and science backed ways of setting goals, the 2 different types of goals and how we can use them to achieve even greater results, and why the process is more important than the end goal. Later, Olympic track athlete Bobby Grant explains a specific way of setting goals Bobby has used in his journey to winning multiple NCCA championships and making his way to the Italian olympic track team, and how to stay motivated when you may not see progress towards your goals. Finally, Olympic softball player Nicole Mendez covers why we need to be as detailed in our goals as possible, the value of accountability groups to help support us on our journey, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Listen to Eric's episodes here!49 - Build Effective Habits & the Science Behind Goal Setting w/ Psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.150 - Conquer the Fear of Failure w/ psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.2Listen to Bobby's episodes here!21 - Building the Champions Mentality w/ Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant pt.122 - Perfect Your Perspective & Control Your Emotions w/ Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant pt.2Listen to Nicole's episodes here!47 - Learning from an Olympic Softball Player w/ Nicole Mendes pt.148 - Finding Motivation & Improving Your Mental Health w/ Olympic Softball Player Nicole Mendes pt.2Check out some of our previous Secrets to Success episodes!72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouFill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Leadership is not about the titles, positions, or flowcharts. Its about one life influencing another.”-John C MaxwellWhether you are leading a class project, a team at work, or an entire company, the principles of leadership and what determines a great leader remain the same! Learning how to build trust within your team, help your group feel included and heard, and working to make sure everyone is reaching their potential will help you and your reach any goal you set out for!This week's guest is Julian Garcia, founder and CEO of RG Housing LLC. Julian's journey to real estate is incredible! After dropping out of college and living on his dad's couch for a year, Julian built a million dollar real estate wholesaling business from the ground up! Julian now works with his in person and virtual team to wholesale properties in the Dallas Fort-Worth area and is continuing to look for opportunities to grow his business even more! Throughout this episode we dive into the hardest aspect of being a leader, how to keep your team from burning out, and 3 of the biggest mistakes leaders make that you can avoid. We also cover how to build trust within your company, what a mastermind is and why you need to attend one to take your business to the next level, the biggest lesson running a business has taught Julian, and the top 3 things you need to know before starting any venture! Reach out to Julian on Instagram!Related Episodes:80 - From College Drop Out to Million Dollar Business w/ Julian Garcia pt.175 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.274 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Julian Garcia, founder and CEO of RG Housing LLC. Julian's journey to real estate is incredible! After dropping out of college and living on his dad's couch for a year, Julian built a million dollar real estate wholesaling business from the ground up! Julian now works with his in person and virtual team to wholesale properties in the Dallas Fort-Worth area and is continuing to look for opportunities to grow his business even more! Throughout this episode we dive into Julian's journey into real estate after he dropped out of college, how Julian overcame failing in real estate and used that fuel to build a million dollar real estate business, and we cover wholesaling and what you can do to be successful at it! We also go into why you need to be an expert at one thing instead of average at a lot, the mentality Julian developed to help his business continue to grow, how to think about money so you can begin growing your business, and how you can help your teammates or employees realize their potential and push past it! Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into the 3 things every leader needs to do in order to have a successful team, 3 things Julian wished he knew when starting his real estate business, and so much more!Reach out to Julian on Instagram!Related Episodes:75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.176 - How to Handle Uncertainty & Why You Should Take Risks w/ Keyland Burel pt.274 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

Is there anything worse than a bad night's sleep? You wake up groggy, frustrated, and feel like someone has been pounding on your head for eight hours straight. What if I told you all that could change and all it took was a few tips on how to improve your sleep? This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Nick and Cole diving into how you can improve your sleep. They explore how blue light affects our brains and what happens if we are exposed to too much of it, how we can change our routines to limit blue light exposure later in the day, what your circadian rhythm is and how it impacts your sleep, and the benefit of having your room be as dark as possible when going to sleep. They also cover why you need to have a consistent time of day you got to sleep and wake up, how you can use ambient noise to prepare your mind and body for sleep, what happens to your body composition if you eat too close to bed, why you need to have a nighttime routine, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!72 - Secrets to Success: 3 Tips to Be More Productive69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouFill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Good Personal finance involves identifying what you want in your life - now and in the future -  and creating a plan to fund all those things.”-Mindy CraryBecoming financially free is not out of reach for you. The only thing it requires is for you to be disciplined with your spending, look to create additional income streams, and be conscious of how you spend your time!This week's guest is Ellery Smith, founder and CEO of Smitty's income tax, and teacher of personal finances. Ellery started his journey working in the corporate world with JP Morgan Chase, TransUnion Credit Bureau, and Bank of America. Along the way Ellery discovered his passion for teaching and has been teaching about money, accounting, and personal finances for almost 20 years! He also has owned and operated his own personal income tax business on the side for over 15 years!Throughout this episode we dive into the skill you need most to avoid being financially responsible, the Envelope System and how you can use it, what you need to know before you purchase a home, 2 things to things to know to be a responsible home owner, and how to plan ahead for the big purchases in your life. We also cover how to build additional income streams, how you can better use your time to set yourself up for success, 4 things about personal finance everyone should know, lifestyle creep and how to avoid it, and so much more! Related Episodes:77 - Your Blueprint to Personal Finances - w/ CPA Ellery Smith pt.174 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.263 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Ellery Smith, founder and CEO of Smitty's income tax, and teacher of personal finances. Ellery started his journey working in the corporate world with JP Morgan Chase, TransUnion Credit Bureau, and Bank of America. Along the way Ellery discovered his passion for teaching and has been teaching about money, accounting, and personal finances for almost 20 years! He also has owned and operated his own personal income tax business on the side for over 15 years!Throughout this episode we dive into 3 areas of personal finance everyone should know about, 3 things to keep in mind if you already have student loans, how interest affects loans and how you can avoid paying more in interest, and 3 things you need to know before you decide to take on debt. We also cover what a credit score is and what determines your credit score, what you should avoid doing that will ruin your credit score, and a simple way you can begin increasing your credit score today!Make sure to tune in next week where we dive into the skill you need to be financially successful, what you need to know before purchasing a home, how to build additional income streams, and so much more!Reach out to Ellery! -linkedin-email: expresstax1305@yahoo.com-website: smittysincometax.com-Cell Phone: 832-651-1769Related Episodes:75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.236 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“Living with fear stops us from taking risks, and if you don't go out on the branch, you're never going to get the best fruit.”-Sarah ParishThe mentality it takes to create a thriving and successful business isn't far off from the mentality it takes to be successful in anything you do in life. We have to be comfortable being uncomfortable, which means taking risks, seeking new opportunities, and taking every setback as a lesson for the next attempt!This week's guest is Keyland Burel, founder and CEO of Budget Mobile Home. Keyland has been in the real estate world since 2019, and founded Budget Mobile Home in January of 2021. After losing his car, studio, and office space, Keyland led his company to over half a million in gross profits and has continued his journey to financial freedom in the San Antonio Area.Throughout this episode we dive into the challenges keyland faced when first starting his business, how to become comfortable taking risks and dealing with uncertainty, and the risk reward tradeoff and how keyland has used it to expand his business. We also cover why focusing on perfection will prevent you from making progress, the mentality every leader needs to develop, 3 lessons Keyland wished he knew before starting college, and so much more! Reach out to Keyland on Instagram or his email kbaffordablelivingllc@gmail.com!Related Episodes:75 - How to Invest in Real Estate with NO Money w/ Keyland Burel pt.173 - Overcome Adversity & Build a New Future w/ Stephen Craig pt.171 - The Skills You NEED to Stand Out w/ Rob Adams pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.163 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Keyland Burel, founder and CEO of Budget Mobile Home. Keyland has been in the real estate world since 2019, and founded Budget Mobile Home in January of 2021. After losing his car, studio, and office space, Keyland led his company to over half a million in gross profits and has continued his journey to financial freedom in the San Antonio Area.Throughout this episode we dive into why now is the easiest time to become a millionaire, how you can start investing in real estate with NO money, and how to change your perspective around money.  We also explore the value in learning how to use creative financing, how to overcome setbacks and failures and keep moving forward, the one reason Keyland regrets not finishing college, why you shouldn't have a Plan B, and the 3 lessons Keyland learned in business he would have never learned in college. Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into the risk versus reward tradeoff and how to use it to continue to grow, why focusing on perfection is preventing you from making progress , the mentality every leader needs to develop, and so much more!Reach out to Keyland on Instagram or his email kbaffordablelivingllc@gmail.com!Related Episodes:74 -The Skills Needed to be the Top 1% w/ Stephen Craig pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.162 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.137 - Finding Financial Freedom w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

“At the end of the day, you put all the work in, and eventually it will pay off. It could be in a year, it could be in 30 years. Eventually your hard work will pay off.”-Kevin HartHard work is a part of everyone's journey to success. Just like the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, it's inevitable you will be required to sacrifice and put a tremendous effort towards your goals in order to achieve everything you want to!This week's guest is Stephen Craig, Team Lead and Account Executive at OSI-Global IT. Stephen has worked at OSI for almost 13 years, where he has become one of the top salesmen and has had tremendous success in sales. However, Stephen's journey hasn't been an easy one. From his dad dying when Stephen was 15, getting expelled from high school, going to rehab and therapy for drug use, and many more trials, Stephen managed to turn his life into one incredibly inspiring story. Throughout this episode we dive into why you should chase after what you love, the value in learning to fail and take new opportunities, and the one skill everyone needs to learn in order to begin to win more people over. We also cover the 2 most important tools you need when it comes to sales, how your work ethic is directly tied to the results you receive, why you need to start working smarter instead of harder, and so much more! Reach out to Stephen on LinkedIn or his cell 214-415-3422!Related Episodes:73 - Overcome Adversity & Build a New Future w/ Stephen Craig pt.171 - The Skills You NEED to Stand Out w/ Rob Adams pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.163 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Stephen Craig, Team Lead and Account Executive at OSI-Global IT. Stephen has worked at OSI for almost 13 years, where he has become one of the top salesmen and has had tremendous success in sales. However, Stephen's journey hasn't been an easy one. From his dad dying when Stephen was 15, getting expelled from high school, going to rehab and therapy for drug use, and many more trials, Stephen managed to turn his life into one incredibly inspiring story. Throughout this episode we dive into the journey Stephen took after his dad died when he was 15 and how he was expelled from high school, his time at an alternative school, and the path he took which led to him being in rehab. Stephen opens up about thinking about suicide and how he managed to overcome those thoughts, how meditation impacted his life and why we should practice it, why we need to continually push ourselves out of our comfort zone, the value in taking risks to achieve your goals, and 3 ways to overcome negative self talk and insecurities. Make sure to tune in next week where we continue to delve into Stephens's story and how he made it to the top 1% of the 1%, why we should chase after what we love, the value in learning to fail and take new opportunities, and so much more!Reach out to Stephen on LinkedIn or his cell 214-415-3422!Related Episodes:71 - The Skills You NEED to Stand Out w/ Rob Adams pt.270 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.163 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

Do you ever wish you had more time to get that last assignment done? Or maybe your boss gave a deadline and you have no idea how you're going to meet it. No matter the skills, knowledge, or abilities you have, the one thing everyone has in common is time. Learning how to maximize the time you have and continue to produce high quality work are two skills we all need to continue to develop in order to achieve our version of success!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Nick and Cole diving into how you can improve your productivty. They explore how to prioritize tasks in order to maximize your productivity, how you can overcome a lack of motivation to start working, the value of narrowing your focus to accomplish more things, and how to structure your work sessions to maximize the amount of focus and energy you have. The guys also cover how to know whether you're becoming burnt out and how you can avoid it, things to keep in mind when deciding where you work or how to structure your work space, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!69 - Secrets to Success: How to Develop a Successful Mindset57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouCheck out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more! Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Rob Adams, former CEO of Adams Engineering and current Vice President of Langan Engineering. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in engineering management, master planning and land surveying throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as East and Central Texas. He has led projects for major clients including Chick Fil-A and McDonald's, Academy, and more!There's a lot of factors that culminate into what people deem to be “success.” Whether it's your ability to network and the social circles you spend time with, your ability to sell any product, the trades and skills you have learned over time, or simply doing really well at your job, what success requires is multiple traits working together to propel you to where you want to be. Throughout this episode we dive into we walk through Rob's experience opening his first office and he gives us the two skills you need to develop to be an effective leader, the skills young adults have started to lose and how you can get it back, and how you can set yourself apart as an employee. We also cover 3 things Rob learned in college that changed his life, 2 lessons Rob learned from his dad that you can apply to your life right now, and so much more!Reach out to Rob at g.robert.adams@gmail.com!Related Episodes:70 - Full Time at 10 Years Old to CEO w/ Rob Adams pt.163 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.155 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

This week's guest is Rob Adams, former CEO of Adams Engineering and current Vice President of Langan Engineering. Rob has more than 30 years of experience in engineering management, master planning and land surveying throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, as well as East and Central Texas. He has led projects for major clients including Chick Fil-A and McDonald's, Academy, and more!Running a company that spans across the country is no cake walk and requires the leader to be at the top of their game. Every decision rests on their shoulders, they have to be able to build relationships, and their company's success is directly related to their ability to lead. Throughout this episode we dive the biggest lesson Rob learned early on that changed his business career, the path from a ten year old to eventual CEO, the mindset you need to develop in order to have success in anything you do, and how you can lead like a CEO. We also cover how to handle stress and build a work life balance, 3 tips on how to build lasting relationships in business, and Rob's 3 pieces of advice on how young adults can be successful in their jobs!Reach out to Rob at g.robert.adams@gmail.com!Make sure to tune in next week where we dive into the 2 skills you need to develop in order to be an effective leader, the skill most young adults are lacking and how to cultivate it, how you can set yourself apart as an employee, 3 things Rob learned in college that changed his life, and so much more!Related Episodes:63 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.262 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.155 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.135 - Increasing Your Free Time & Improving Your Leadership w/ Life Coach Casey Patridge pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible!'"-Audrey HepburnThe mindset you carry out your life with can greatly impact all of your experiences and shape your path dramatically. It's easy to find reasons to take the easy road, but often the road less traveled is where our true version of success awaits. When we focus on developing our mindset to handle adversity or we open ourselves to the possibilities we are capable of, you begin to shape your life and eventually build it into the one you dreamt of!This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Nick and Cole diving into developing your mindset and how you can use it on your quest to success. They explore three of the most influential people when it comes to cultivating your mindset: Jordan, Peterson, David Goggins, and Jocko Willink. During their discussion they cover the importance of continual improvement, why you need to establish your “Why,” a simple shift to create more possibilities for yourself, one word that will change how your brain thinks, the power of reframing, and how to identify and overcome excuses.If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our previous Secrets to Success episodes!57 - Secrets to Success: How to Create a Life-Changing Morning Routine51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David Goggins41 - Secrets to Success: Emotional Intelligence, Perspective & Finding Your Purpose40 - Secrets to Success: 3 Ways to Make People Instantly Like YouCheck out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more! Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"The secret to living well and longer is: eat half, walk double, laugh triple, and love without measure.”-Tibetan ProverbThe human brain is one of the most complex and powerful structures in the world. The more science has progressed, the more we realize how little we actually know about our brains, and the more we understand just how incredible they are. So, wouldn't we want something as powerful and useful as our brains to last as long as possible? This week's guest is  professor Dr. Kendra Seaman. Kendra taught 6th grade science with Teach for America before she completed a master's and PhD at The Catholic University of America. She completed a postdoc in the Motivated Cognition and Aging Brain Lab at Yale and Duke Universities before joining the faculty at UT Dallas in 2019. Kendra's research is dedicated to using basic and translational scientific research studies to promote health and wellbeing across adulthood. If you want to learn more about the Aging Well Lab, follow this link!Throughout this episode we dive deep into the difference between the mind and brain and how they age differently, how to actively work against the aging of your mind, how your diet can affect the way your brain functions, and the type of physical activity that can improve your brain's function. We also cover the value your social network has on your longevity, whether you can reverse the aging of your brain or not, what you can start doing more of to improve your memory, and 5 tips to improve your ability to age well!Related Episodes:58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.127 - How to Lose Weight & Sharpen Your Mind w/ Antonio Montez pt.160 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 113 - Improving Your Self Image & Building a Support System w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Chantelle Green pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Before anything else, preparation is the key to success.”-Alexander Graham BellYou've done it! You made it through screening and are now ready to interview for that dream position! This is the critical point at which your chances of getting the job heavily lean. You either make a world class impression, acing the interview. Or, you leave and look for the next opportunity. This week's episode will help you avoid the latter scenario and improve your chances of acing any interview you have!This week's episode is part two of our conversation with best selling author Michael Betrus. Michael has written over 10 books on various topics including how to make top tier resumes, cover letters and how to ace job interviews. He continues to help others with their resumes and cover letters and has offered to do the same for you FOR FREE. Email Michael at michaelgbetrus@gmail.com, send him over a resume or cover letter and let him know we sent you!Throughout the episode Michael dives into the 4 topics to prepare for before every interview, how to decrease your stress before the big day, the types of questions to expect during an interview and how to answer them, and how to increase your chances of making it through all the rounds of interviewing. We also cover how to know whether the interview is going well or not, what you should avoid doing in interviews, how you can let your personality shine while interviewing, and so much more!Related Episodes:66 - Get More Jobs with these Resume & Cover Letter Tips w/ best selling Author Michael Betrus pt.134 - The Best Tips for Success After School w/ Life Coach Casey Partridge pt.119 - Land Any Job & Master Networking w/ Joe Daves pt.120 - Marketing Yourself & Finding Your Future w/ Joe Daves pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Marketing yourself to a new person often involves being charismatic, clever and quick-but most jobs and most relationships are about being consistent, persistent and brave.”-Seth GodinEveryone will eventually make a resume, draft a cover letter, and be interviewed for a job. Whether you're a senior in high school looking for something part time, a junior in college trying to get an internship, or about to graduate college and enter adult life, knowing the do's and don'ts of the job application process can reap tremendous rewards!This week's guest is best selling author Michael Betrus. Michael has written over 10 books on various topics including how to make top tier resumes, cover letters and how to ace job interviews. He continues to help others with their resumes and cover letters and has offered to do the same for you FOR FREE. Email Michael at michaelgbetrus@gmail.com, send him over a resume or cover letter and let him know we sent you!Throughout this episode we dive deep into Michael best tips on tailoring your resume to land more jobs, what you need to have on your resume that most people forget about, how to structure your resume to make it more likely to catch someone's attention and what you should never put in your resume. We also cover how to write a top 5% Cover Letter,  how you can get a job with little to no experience, how to pick your major to have the most options after college, and so much more!Make sure to tune in next week for part two where we dive deeper into how to ace any interview you have, the best ways to prepare for an interview if you've never had one, the things you should never do in an interview, and so much more!Related Episodes:19 - Land Any Job & Master Networking w/ Joe Daves pt.120 - Marketing Yourself & Finding Your Future w/ Joe Daves pt.234 - The Best Tips for Success After School w/ Life Coach Casey Partridge pt.163 - Using Your Talents to Jumpstart Your Career w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"I believe that health is more than the absence of disease. It is a total state of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, and social well-being.”-Dr. Frank LipmanThe role our nutrition plays in our overall mental and physical health cannot be overlooked.  Once you realize how much of a positive impact good food has on your body, making healthy choices becomes easier and easier!Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he's using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!Throughout this episode we dive into whether we should be supplementing, what your gut microbiome is and improve it, the different types of fiber you should have and why, we dive deep into caffeine talking about the max you should have, when to stop having it, and why to use it. We also cover intermittent fasting and what to know if you want to try it, the connection between mental health and nutrition, how your nutrition can reduce anxiety and depression, 3 tips to improve our relationship with food, and Andy's 5 simple guides to living a healthier life!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Andy on Instagram!Time Stamps!3:24 - Andy's opinion on supplements6:10 - What is your gut microbiome15:13 - Let's talk about caffeine19:56 - Should you use creatine?22:20 - Pre and post workout meals26:46 - How does your body utilize protein28:52 - Fasted training?31:53 - Eating disorders and the mental side to nutrition35:20 - 3 things to keep in mind that your relationship with food is good40:03 - 5 tips for a healthier life 43:10 - acknowledgements and final questionsRelated Episodes:64 - Diets: Good, Bad, or Misunderstood? w/ R.D. Andy De Santis pt.159 - Control Your Thoughts, Emotions, & Stress Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.226 - It All Starts with What You Eat w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.212 - Overcome Eating Disorders and Debunking Food Myths w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt.211 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTE

"Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments.”-Bethenny FrankelYour diet is the foundation upon which your life is built. If you choose to create a unstable foundation by making poor choices, you won't be able to have the healthy life you've dreamt of. Nutrition and living a healthy life overwhelms many a the point where they give up their quest for a healthier life. However, living a healthy and balanced life is all within your grasp with this week's guest.Andy De Santis is a registered dietician (RD) based out of Toronto, Canada. Andy received his RD accreditation from the University of Toronto Dalla Lana School of Public Health, where he also obtained his master in Public Health Nutrition. Whether he's using science backed recommendations to help guide his clients, blogging about the value of Kale, or posting informative graphics on social media, Andy constantly helps others establish healthy eating habits. Andy has also published 10 books on nutrition and dietetics. To learn more about Andy, visit this link!Throughout this episode we cover the mixed messaging around nutrition, fad diets and what you should know before trying them, why diets don't last and how you can begin living a healthier life, 3 things to keep in mind before starting a diet, how to talk to friends and family about creating healthy eating habits, and 5 foods you should have every day!Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into whether we should be taking vitamins and which ones everyone should take, how you can use your food to fuel your performance, Andy's 5 simple tips for living a healthy life, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Andy on Instagram!Time Stamps!3:12 - Intro and Background7:03 - where can you get information on nutrition?9:21 - what to look out for when trying diets14:39 - are short term diets bad?19:29 - 3 things to keep in mind when starting a diet21:36 - dealing with outside pressure when eating better30:00 - how to tell if your nutrition is working31:34 - red flags to look for when seeking nutrition help35:36 - 5 foods to incorporate in every dietRelated Episodes:27 - How to Lose Weight & Sharpen Your Mind w/ Antonio Montez pt.125 - Simplifying Nutrition, Fighting Obesity & Eating Disorders w/ Dietician Dr. Allen Knehans pt.111 - Building a Healthier Life w/ Dietician Dr. Leah Hoffman pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"A winner is someone who recognizes their God-given talent, works their tail off to develop them into skills, and uses those skills to accomplish their goals!”-Larry BirdRemembering that, no matter where you think you stack up against those around you, YOU ARE GOOD AT SOMETHING!! Everyone has that one special trait that you can use to begin bringing value to those around you! Find your talent, focus on developing it, and the impact you will have will be greater than you could have ever imagined! This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Ricardo Avilla. Ricardo is a 23 year old who graduated Arizona State University in 2021. In what started as a career path leading to medical school, Ricardo ended up opening his own gym and building a personal training business around helping people physically and mentally improve their lives! His entrepreneurial spirit lives on in his newest venture and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. Throughout this episode we dive into how you can use what you're good at to make a living for yourself, the way you can spot opportunities to make money and take advantage of them, 3 things you should know before starting your own business, Ricardo dives into some great motivating advice about why you should take advantage of the time you have now, the power of compounding skill growth, 2 things Ricardo emphasizes with his clients to help them strengthen their mental health, and how to prioritize your goals so they can have the most impact possible!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Ricardo on Instagram!Time stamps:2:58 - using talents to make additional money 5:30 - finding new ventures and opportunities 17:21 - 3 things for someone right out of college to start a business 30:55 - Ricardo's goals33:32 - 2 important aspects to mental health in personal training 36:02 - 3 things Ricardo does to strengthen his own mental health 39:24 - how to structure goals and personal goals 41:58 - acknowledgements and final questionsRelated Episodes:62 - Starting a Business in College & 3 Skills to Make More Money w/ entrepreneur Ricardo Avilla pt.155 - Become Invaluable & 3 Ways to Build Powerful Relationships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.148 - Finding Motivation & Improving Your Mental Health w/ Olympic Softball Player Nicole Mendes pt.218 - Chasing Greatness & Finding Value in Yourself w/ Olympian Bryce DeadmonCheck out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"It's not about how much money you make, but how much you keep, how hard it works for you and how many generations you keep it for.”-Robert KiyosakiGiveaway!!Click here to follow our Instagram page, comment on our giveaway post by tagging a friend and tune in on Saturday, March 5th to see if you won!!Everyone at some point has thought about making a little more money. Whether it was to afford the nice vacation, the new iPhone, or maybe you wanted to make a down payment on your first house, money is able to open a lot of doors to previously closed opportunities. This week's guest is Ricardo Avilla. Ricardo is a 23 year old who graduated Arizona State University in 2021. In what started as a career path leading to medical school, Ricardo ended up opening his own gym and building a personal training business around helping people physically and mentally improve their lives! His entrepreneurial spirit lives on in his newest venture and he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. Throughout this episode we dive into how Ricardo was able to balance graduating college and build a business form the ground up, how to build and maintain relationships, the biggest obstacles Ricardo while faced while starting his business, how to break down big goals into small pieces you can start acting on right now to achieve them, how you can get yourself motivated to finally start chasing your goals, 3 skills everyone should learn in order to make more money, and 3 things to look out for when pursuing making money.Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into, how you can use your talents to start making money, 3 things you should know before starting a business, the power of compounding skill growth, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Ricardo on Instagram!Time Stamps:7:32 - How to to grow relationships16:30 - The obstacles Ricardo faced opening hisown gym20:38 - Balancing gym ownership and college23:00 - Tips for starting your own venture 25:03 - The entrepreneur's mindset28:10 - 3 skills/lessons for making more money34:50 - Using what you're good atRelated Episodes:36 - A Simple Guide to Investing w/ Financial Planner Brandon Lanz pt.134 - The Best Tips for Success After School w/ Life Coach Casey Partridge pt.149 - Build Effective Habits & the Science Behind Goal Setting w/ Psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.119 - Land Any Job & Master Networking w/ Joe Daves pt.1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to

"Don't let the fear of the unknown keep you from experiencing a life greater than you have ever known."-Jeff McClungUncertainty is definitely a scary thing. The fear of the unknown holds a lot of us back, from achieving what we want most. However, the best thing we can do to begin to overcome that fear of uncertainty is start slowly moving in its direction. You don't have to conquer your goals as soon as you set them, but you'll never reach them if you don't start moving!This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Gabbie David. Gabbie graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where she was the first Asian actress accepted into the OU School of Drama. While there, she starred in numerous plays and began starring in commercials with the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team, NBC Universal, and various movies on Lifetime network. She is currently a professional actress currently pursuing her dreams while living in LA.Throughout this episode we dive into how to handle peer pressure, 3 tips for how to handle uncertainty and the unknown, how to captivate an audience and hold their attention, we talk about how to handle public speaking, how to use story telling to impact people, why you need to have a strong “why” so you can handle all the adversity that is going to come your way, and so much more! If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Gabbie on Instagram!Time Stamps:3:50 - How to avoid conforming to other people's views 7:56 - Handling the unknown 16:10 - 3 tips for uncertainty 21:10 - captivating an audience 27:37 - story telling 35:35 - acknowledgements and final questions Related Episodes:60 - Own Your Identity & Handling Rejection w/ actress Gabbie David pt. 145 - Master Persuasion & Establish Credibility w/ Dr. John Banas pt.116 - Finding Your Why & The Power of Positivity w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.19 - Building Confidence w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Dolores Christensen pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"To be yourself in a world that's constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.”-Ralph Waldo EmersonFinding  ourselves is one of the most challenging, yet rewarding journeys we can go on. The process of self discovery is often long and filled with twists and turns, but the outcome will set you up for a lifetime of happiness and growth. This week's guest is Gabbie David. Gabbie graduated from the University of Oklahoma, where she was the first Asian actress accepted into the OU School of Drama. While there, she starred in numerous plays and began starring in commercials with the Oklahoma City Thunder professional basketball team, NBC Universal, and various movies on Lifetime network. She is currently a professional actress currently pursuing her dreams while living in LA.Throughout this episode we dive into why you need to be fully committed to your dreams if you want them to become reality, the importance of being able to find yourself and be crystal clear on who you are before deciding the path you want to take, why it's more important that you act towards your goals than how fast you get there. We also cover 3 life lessons acting has taught Gabbie that you can apply to your life, how comparison can derail you if you let it, how to handle rejection , how important self talk is to your mental health and how you can center yourself when you feel overwhelmed or lost!Make sure to tune in next week for part two of our conversation where we dive deeper into Gabbie's experiences as an actress, how to handle uncertainty, how to build self confidence and deal with peer pressure, the skills you need to captivate an audience, and so much more. If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Follow Gabbie on Instagram!3:20 - How  Gabbie got into acting 7:25 - Differences at each level of acting 11:25 - Owning your identity 16:40 - Gabbie's mindset around comparison20:40 - 3 Lessons Learned from Great Actors27:32 - Handling Rejection 31:26 - How do you find out who you are39:25 - The benefits of therapy 42:39 - Practicing being yourself Related Episodes:53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 156 - 3 Ways to Resolve Conflict & Create Successful Partnerships w/ musician Reed Hoelscher pt.249 - Build Effective Habits & the Science Behind Goal Setting w/ Psychologist Dr. Eric Day pt.117 - Overcome Your Struggles & Sacrifice for Your Future w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Remember that stress doesn't come from what's going on in your life. It comes from your thoughts about what's going on in your life.”-Marianne WilliamsonWhether it's the stress you're facing, a sense of overwhelming emotions, or feeling like an imposter, our minds can drastically impact the way we live our lives. Learning how to master your mind, quiet the negative internal dialogue, and be able to avoid ruminating on past experiences can greatly improve the quality of our lives, and it all begins with practicing mindfulness. This week's episode is part two of our conversation with Clif Smith. Clif is the author of the best selling book Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads, a keynote speaker for different companies and organizations, (last year he gave 139 keynotes to over 50,000 people!) and also serves as Ernst & Young America's Mindfulness Leader where he delivers practical training to over 65,000 people.Throughout this episode Clif dives into how improving your focus can help you achieve your goals faster than ever, how mindfulness can help you improve in all aspects of your life, how you can actually know mindfulness is WORKING for you, imposter syndrome and how you can overcome it, the ways we can become more aware of and begin to control our emotions, how to control the stress in your life, how to you can stop dwelling on the past (rumination), and Clif dives into the S.T.O.P.P. method and how you can use it to stop your stress from carrying over to other parts of your life!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Time Stamps:3:35 - Small Steps to a Larger Goal 6:27 - Understanding What's Normal 12:47 - Focus on One Thing/How Mindfulness Helps20:25 - How Do You Know If It's Working 27:37 - Imposter Syndrome 37:00 - Exercising Control 40:00 - Stress and Mindfulness 49:37 - Rumination 54:35 - “STOPP” method 59:30 - Final Thoughts 1:00:49 - Final Questions Related Episodes:58 - Improving Your Quality of Life Using Mindfulness w/ author Clif Smith pt.116 - Finding Your Why & The Power of Positivity w/ Kennedy Brooks pt.113 - Improving Your Self Image & Building a Support System w/ Sports Psychologist Dr. Chantelle Green pt. 14 - Battling Stress, "Discipline Equals Freedom" pt. 4Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts your life will start to change.”-BudhaOur brains are the most powerful tool we have. We can completely reshape our reality by changing our perspective, overcome fears by simply consciously engaging with them, and reassure ourselves of all we are capable of. Being able to consistently work on and improve our minds and internal well-being is a critical component of our quests to success.This week's guest is Clif Smith. Clif is the author of the best selling book Mindfulness Without the Bells and Beads, a keynote speaker for different companies and organizations, (last year he gave 139 keynotes to over 50,000 people!) and also serves as Ernst & Young America's Mindfulness Leader where he delivers practical training to over 65,000 ppl. Throughout this episode Clif dives into his story of going from poverty to prosperity, why we need to get out of our comfort zone in order to see real growth, the basics of mindfulness, the 2 different types of meditation and how we can use them, how we can improve our internal dialogue and begin to control our thoughts, 3 things to maximize the amount of benefit you get form using mindfulness techniques, how to overcome the fear of failure by what Clif calls “Delving into the difficult," and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Time Stamps:3:21 - Clif's Background and Intro to Mindfulness 20:49 - Addressing Skeptics of Mindfulness 26:40 - Basics of Mindfulness 38:31 - What is “Catch and Release”41:52 - 3 Things to Keep in Mind When Using Mindfulness 46:25 - Conquering the Fear of Failure Related Episodes:48 - Finding Motivation & Improving Your Mental Health w/ Olympic Softball Player Nicole Mendes pt.238 - How to Live a Meaningful Life w/ author Robin Phillips pt.122 - Perfect Your Perspective & Control Your Emotions w/ Olympic Athlete Bobby Grant pt.2Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Morning is an important time of day because often how you spend your morning will tell you the kind of day you'll have.”-Daniel Handler Every day you wake up is a blessing. In a life where no day is guaranteed, we have to be able to make the most of the time we have to create the lasting impact we aspire to leave behind.  Enter your morning routine. Now, is a morning routine going to change the course of your life? It sure can! Being able to optimize the time you have once you wake up can exponentially impact the success you have throughout the day. This week's episode is another installment in our new series called, "Secrets to Success!" During these episodes Nick and Cole will cover ideas and topics you want to hear more about and will help you along your journey to success! This installation features Nick and Cole diving into their morning routine and giving some fo the key tips and tricks they have learned and researched to help optimize their mornings. They dive into the importance of preparing the night before to maximize your time in the morning, the value of waking up early and building momentum, why working out early can give you a psychological edge to tackle the day, and the guys dig into some of the key tips you can implement in your morning routine!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out our last 2 Secrets to Success episodes!51 - Secrets to Success: Overcome Regrets42 - Secrets to Success: Lessons from Navy SEAL David GogginsCheck out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the ability to cope with it."-Dorothy ThomasConflict is something we are all going to face at some point. It's an inevitable truth of living with others. Whether it's with your significant other, a friend, or family member, learning how to deal with conflict effectively and have positive solutions from it is a skill we have to develop in order to keep building and strengthening our relationships. This week's episode is part two of our conversation with musician and member of the band Rightfield, Reed Hoelscher. Reed and his friend Jack started their band Rightfield during their sophomore year of college at the University of Arkansas and have been performing together ever since. They have traveled all across the US touring their songs with other bands, recently got signed by an indy label, and are getting ready to release their debut album this spring. If you haven't  listened to part 1 yet, you are going to want to check it out because we talk about why you need to find ways to add value to others first before expecting anything in return, 3 ways to build powerful, influential relationships, how to focus and get rid of your fear of being in front of crowd, and so much more!In this week's episode we dive into why conflict is an guaranteed part of life and how to handle it, 3 practical ways to handle conflict to sustain relationships, how to increase the level of creativity you have, how to create successful partnerships, how to overcome complacency, and so much more!!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Try not to become a man of success, but a man of value. Look around at how people want to get more out of life than they put in. A man of value will give more than he receives."-Albert Einstein It is so easy to expect people to give us things because we think we are "worth it." Too often we ask before give or expect before providing. In order to create lasting relationships and prove to other you are worth their investment, you have to look for ways to bring value to their life first!This week's guest is musician and member of the band Rightfield, Reed Hoelscher. Reed and his friend Jack started their band Rightfield during their sophomore year of college at the University of Arkansas and have been performing together ever since. They have traveled all across the US touring their songs with other bands, recently got signed by an indy label, and are getting ready to release their debut album this spring. Throughout this episode Reed talks about why providing value to others first is the best way to build relationships, how Reed has learned to develop skills faster and how you can too, the life of a musician and how Reed made a career of it, 3 ways to build powerful relationships, how to overcome stage fright, and so much more!Make sure to tune in next week where Reed dives into creativity and how you can increase your creative abilities, how to overcome conflict in relationships, 3 ways to deal with  arguments, we dive deep into partnerships and how to make the most out of them, and so much more!If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!

"Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter."-Martin Luther King JrWe each have our own individual roads we travel and they all have their own unique trials we will face. You will have setbacks and obstacles; however, the determining factor is how you are able to respond to those situations and drive on towards the dreams and desires you have. This week's guest is former USA Women's Olympic gymnast and Oklahoma Sooners gymnast, Maggie Nichols. Maggie competed with Team USA since she was 13 and has been a dominant force in the sport of gymnastics since. She earned 7 international 1st place finishes, 22 perfect 10's in college, and 7 national championships while at OU. Maggie also starred in the Netflix documentary Athlete-A, which reveals the story behind her time on the USA women's gymnastics team and the controversy surrounding it. This week's episode highlights how you can come back form the lowest of lows and transform your situation into the highest of highs. In part two of our conversation with Maggie Nichols we dive into the sexual assault she faced while competing with Team USA women's gymnastics and how she turned it into one of the greatest collegiate careers of all time, the value of having a support system, 3 ways to built trust within teams, the skills Maggie had which lead to her being one of the greatest NCAA gymnasts of all time, and 3 things Maggie wished she knew before starting college. If you liked this episode or if you've been enjoying everything we do here at The Quest, let us know by leaving a rating and comment!Check out part 1 of our conversation by clicking below and choosing your favorite platform to listen on!53 - Find Your Drive & Perform at Your Peak w/ gymnast Maggie Nichols pt. 1Check out EVL Nutrition for your one stop shop to supplements! They offer great tasting protein, pre and post workout supplements, multivitamins, and so much more!Use code "QUESTEVL20" for 20% off all your supplement orders and combine this code with others to save even more! Fill out our quick 6-question audience survey to help us give you the best experience possible!Audience Advice Survey Reach out to and follow us on Instagram!Follow us on Twitter!And remember to GET AFTER IT!