Upward with the Dotys!

Listen in as David and Heather dive into where they've been, where Upward is heading, and what to look for as we get back into the full swing of Back to School, Labor Day and all that the entrance to Autumn entails!

Jeremy is and Entrepreneur, investor, and real estate agent. Jeremy started with humble beginnings growing up in a single family house hold. At the age of 8, he started his first business mowing lawns throughout the trailer park he grew up in. In 2006, he began working for Chick-fil-A and traveled the country opening stores until he daughter was born in 2013. Jeremy and his wife Nikki purchased their first rental property in 2015. Today, their portfolio includes 22 doors including short-term and long-term rentals. They are currently building a 400 unit self-storage facility and will be entering into residential real estate development by the end of the year.

Kathi Wilson, founder of KSW Educational Concepts, has over 20 years experience as a teacher, counselor/advocate, school and special education administrator. How children learn and respond to instruction is what drives her work. Kathi's understanding of children keeps her focused on who they are as growing individuals. She has worked with children from Kindergarten through high school. Kathi has partnered with parents, outside providers and school teams in hundreds of 504, learning evaluations and IEP meetings to design learning environments that benefit everyone. A believer in lifelong education she strives to understand the child in the context of school today - so they will be ready to tackle the world of tomorrow. Join us as we learn from Kathi's expertise as an educator and child advocate. We touch on aspects of mindset and its application in parenting, advocating, and investing in the next generation - something we are passionate about! You'll even learn a little more about our own adoption journey. Thanks for listening!

Candice is the CEO and Managing Attorney of Shepard Law, PLLC, a law firm in the Charlotte, NC Metro area serving multiple counties in two locations. The firm's revenue and client base has doubled and tripled year-over-year by prioritizing the service philosophy at the forefront of the business model, and seeking out a unified team who have the same mindset. Candice is also the Founder and the President of the Board of Directors of Tribe 14:18 Ministries, a nonprofit being brought to fruition out of the desire of Candice and some of the most amazing Mamas on the planet who seek to care for orphans and the families who love them. Finally, Candice is a certified Canfield Success Principles Trainer and international speaker with The Athena Tribe. Candice seeks to empower others in all aspects of life and her diverse endeavors are driven by that desire. Candice wears many other hats as well, and loves them all. Jesus-lover, mother, sister, daughter, orphan advocate, animal rescuer, and friend are her favorites. She also proudly wears the hats of attorney, entrepreneur, thought leader, influencer, mentor, speaker, author, and servant leader. Join us as we learn SO MUCH from Candice and what has propelled her toward significant success in many areas. She is a humble powerhouse and a woman of tremendous influence in the Charlotte area and beyond. Tune in to learn why Shepard Law is "not your daddy's law firm." You don't want to miss this episode!

Ryan Freda is an entrepreneur who decided to ditch college for real life experience when he realized that he was earning more income as a high school junior than some of his teachers. Despite several caring people urging him to put his career on hold to attend university, Ryan listened to his inner drive and followed his heart. Just a few years past high school graduation, Ryan is Founder and CEO of a multi-million dollar roofing company with fifteen employees and a vision to double in the coming year. Listen in as Ryan Freda shares his experiences and what drove him toward success, even as a teenager. Check out NorthlineRoofing.com to have your Charlotte Metro area roof assessed and listen to the show to find out why! :)

Could you imagine going from a life of crime to the life of a missionary serving the world's most at risk children? Listen as we interview this amazing couple who have sacrificed everything to make a difference in the inner city. We are sure you will agree, their life story is both riveting and inspiring. Carmen and Trent Post are a husband and wife striving to make their mark on the world. MYM is an international faith-based organization dedicated to defending the poor and vulnerable children of this world. After starting Make Your Mark on their front porch in Charlotte, NC in 2007, and adopting a baby girl from Ethiopia, the Posts took their work to the streets of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia in 2011, where they currently reside. Today they bring young boys and girls out of lives of abuse, sex trafficking and street life, to lives filled with hope and purpose, and travel the world sharing their story. The Post's book "UNDONE: a journey of loss, freedom and forgiveness" is available in Paperback. Check out the Make Your Mark International story here.

Join us as we learn from Veneta Ford, an accomplished real estate broker, speaker, and author. Veneta draws from her many years of serving in prison ministry to author her book, "Christ Died for Your Enemies." She is a top-selling real estate agent who has trained more than 1,000 REALTORS® in her career. In her first year of real estate, she sold over $10 million in properties and didn't even realize it! Learn how Veneta beautifully defines success and how she has applied a relational mindset to achieve her success today.

David McKenna is a second generation Master Plumber and owner of Good Tidings Comfort. If you are interested in starting your own franchising business, how one begins that massive undertaking, listen in to today's show. Dave goes into detail about how he got started as a plumber in New Jersey, how he had to take a step back and rebuild his career, and what it takes to level up from a struggling contractor to a forward thinker on the verge of taking "The Good Tidings Way" Conversion franchise nationwide. Check out Dave's website! From his about section: My name is Dave McKenna and I love my life and I love my wife, I love my faith and I love my franchise. As founder of “The Good Tidings Way” Conversion franchise, I provide struggling contractors decades of development within days, allowing them to thrive, making more money faster and having more time for family and friends! As a Plumbing and HVAC contractor, I've always enjoyed my family and recreation, but I couldn't be in two places at one time, and I would lose customers, something had to give. So, I cut out golfing, got busy and quickly grew my company to 20 people and 3+ million in sales. With that kind of success and freedom, I not only could play all the golf I wanted, but with the extra time and money, I would buy a vacation home on the Jersey shore, where I also fell in love with boating and fishing. https://goodtidingscomfort.wistia.com/medias/xhq8ot21l2 It wasn't always easy though, that 1st team I formed? It wasn't built on integrity. I discovered the people I hired, didn't fit in with my core values and so they all had to go! After losing nearly everything, I gained my faith, an amazing trustworthy team, a new company name and grew an additional 25% to 4 million in sales! Wildly grateful and transformed, the best part is, I've been blessed with a vision to share what I've learned through a national conversion franchise. Now, through the Good Tidings Way franchise, my calling is to Build, Deliver and Support everything needed to compete and win in the Plumbing and HVAC marketplace. I love people and care enormously, so beyond scaling their companies and helping them make much more money, I'll also support my franchisees with their emotional, physical and spiritual fitness.

Aprile Osborne is the co-founder and CVO of Call It Closed International Realty, a cloud-based real estate firm which is growing at a record-setting pace. Aprile shares her perspective on success, the importance of mindset, and what enabled her to be the top-selling real estate broker in the state of Florida. Connect with Aprile Osborne at MakeHisnameFamous.com, Check out her book Seeing Behind Enemy Lines on Amazon, and Learn more about Call It Closed International Realty at JoinCallitClosed.com. #Success #entrepreneurship #Christianbusinessowner #callitclosed #overcomingtrauma #realestate #realtor #realtorcoach

Anthony Navarro is a successful stock trader with more than two decades of experience in the industry. He has used his talents to create an online trading academy and has been transforming lives worldwide with exceptional financial education. Anthony has a fascinating story to tell and countless pearls of wisdom on success and mindset. Check out www.sabretradingsystems.com so you also can learn how to trade like a pirate! #daytrading #success #TradeLikeAPirate! #daytrade #successmindset #overcomingchallenges #positivevibes #business #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship

Meet Brian and Adriana Bain, co-founders of the Bain Team at Keller Williams Real Estate in Charlotte, North Carolina. Brian and Adriana offer their perspective on success as it pertains to real estate, parenting, marriage, and life. They are a rock-star couple with abundant wisdom to share!

Sean Kerlin shares about his 25+ years in the NASCAR industry and how he balances an incredibly demanding career with family life. Learn from experience on championship-winning teams and how his mindset at the young age of 17 propelled him toward success.

Hello, everyone, and welcome to "Upward with the Dotys!" We are SO glad you are here! In this first episode, you'll get to know us a little better as individuals and as a couple. Find out about our family, our goals, our current business ventures, and a few childhood stories. Thanks for tuning in!

Chad Osborne is Co-Founder, President and CEO of Call it Closed International Realty, a fast-growing cloud-based real estate company. Chad and his wife Aprile are former owners of five RE/MAX franchise locations and now focus their attention on fostering the exponential growth of their new business venture. Check out joinCallitClosed.com for more information.

Will Holdren is an inspiring college student who publishes the highly successful "WillPower" podcast. Will shares his strategic plan for success and how he plans to cultivate a booming real estate business during his college years.