Winning Strategies Playbook

Although some may see that we're currently in the middle of a rocky economy, there are still plenty of opportunities for college graduates to pave their own path. It may seem that the easy thing to do is to get the job at a big corporation, gain experience, and then figure out what's next, but after a few months in a job he really didn't like, Henry Adiletta decided to change direction.In this episode of Winning Strategies Playboo, Henry joins James to talk about his path to selecting TCU, graduating, and taking the safe job, to then deciding to work in the more hectic world of real estate in a startup.They discuss why he decided to make the big leap and what some of the challenges, and more importantly, rewards have been by going down the non-traditional route.To find all of our episodes, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.Thank you to our sponsor, https://TruckVin.com

Is discovering your why really that important to the success of your business?On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James Pederson is joined by marketing guru, Harley rider, and 4x guest, Ashtan Moore.James and Ashtan deep dive into Simon Sinek's "Golden Circle" theory and the importance of understanding your "why" for achieving personal and company goals. Ashtan gets very candid about his record in entrepreneurship, but why he refused to give up when things weren't quite working out the way he had hoped, and why that finally paid off.They also discuss gratitude and the importance of saying thank you more often. Additionally, the hosts share personal stories, including how they built a non-profit and a portfolio of rental properties, and regret working too many long hours in their early 20s. To connect with Ashtan, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtanmoore/.To buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors TruckVin.com

On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Megan welcome Robert McClain, PhD, Associate VP of Research & Innovation at the UNT Health Science Center. They discuss the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program, and why they're helping businesses take advantage of these funds available to them. They also discuss the twelve different programs run by different federal agencies and how they offer grants to small businesses with innovative ideas. This funding allows for research and development that can potentially expand or grow a business. Robert also talks about what led him to the Fort Worth area, and who his philosophy of entrepreneurial thinking helped lead a faculty, staff and students to think like innovators. Robert also discusses the importance of taking chances at a young age and how he found success in his field.To learn more about Robert's work and find out more about the opportunities available, visit: https://www.unthsc.edu/. Thank you to our sponsors: https://TruckVin.comTo listen to all of our episodes and buy real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.com

On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James gives us an inside look into his experience as a Marine fighting in one of the most prolific battles in the US-led invasion of Iraq, the Battle of Nasiriyah. James shares his journey from homelessness to joining the Marines, and why it ended up being one of the best decisions of his life, even after fighting in a war.James and Megan also discuss the lessons the Marines taught him that he carries with him to this day, and why extreme ownership and accountability are so important to him. He also discusses how it affected his life as a whole, and how he overcame the stigma of PTSD to seek help and change his life. Plus he offers advice to those veterans looking to make the next step after life in the military. James also discusses finding purpose through Cowtown Warriors, an organization located in Fort Worth, TX that serves veterans in need.If you're interested in finding out more, need help, or would like to donate to Cowtown Warriors, visit: https://cowtownwarriors.com/To buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.comThanks to our sponsor TruckVin.com

Is this the perfect time to buy or sell, or should you wait it out for the market to finally 'correct' itself? (Spoiler alert: the market isn't going to correct itself.)On this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James welcomes back Mortgage Pro, William Adams. William talks about the current real estate marketing and interest rates, and what his predictions are for the next 12 months. William and James also discuss how to thrive when your industry takes a slow turn, and the importance of referrals for the success of a business in the real estate industry. They also talk about why staying engaged with past clients and former collegues is so crucial to build that sphere of influence and constantly stay on top of mind for when that moment happens when the economy does start to get hot again.William also provides insight into the housing market, advocating for buying real estate at a young age, and discusses the merits of buy down options, and when it's a good time to take advantage of those. They also talk about why it's the perfect time to buy a home if you're using a VA or FHA loan.Book Mentioned: William's book recommendation is Atom Habits by James Clear. You can find it here: https://a.co/d/5ZFNtGAThank you to our sponsors TruckVin.com You can find out more about William at: https://legacymutual.com/officers/william-adams/And if you ever want to buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, make sure you visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.

Why are entrepreneurial ecosystems so important for a city's economy.In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Megan are joined by Cameron Cushman, Innovation Ecosystem Assistant VP at UNT Health Science Center. Cameron has dedicated the last 5 1/2 years to building the start-up ecosystem in Fort Worth, TX.Cameron shares his journey of identifying a gap in innovation around entrepreneurial ecosystems and creating accelerator programs. He talks about the importance of building a strong ecosystem to support startups and provide practical steps for entrepreneurs to succeed without spending a lot of money. He also discusses the "Fort Worth way" and the need to break down gates to information to increase entrepreneurship in minority communities. Cameron also shares why he's so passionate about bringing more programs like TechStars to Fort Worth, and how cities and its residents can benefit in the long-term from more start-ups. He also discusses why although the city has come a long way, there's still a long way to go.You can learn more about Cameron by visiting: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameroncushman/You can find his podcast at: https://www.unthsc.edu/innovate-fort-worth/To learn more about TechStars, visit: https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/physical-health-fort-worthThank you to our sponsor: TruckVin - find out more at TruckVin.com

If you were to study the poop of one of the world's greatest athletes, let's say a GOAT in the football world, what would you find?It may seem like a crazy thought (or one featured on South Park): https://southpark.cc.com/video-clips/7ggrjx/south-park-please-can-we-have-your-poop. And yet, it's the true story of today's guest.On this episode, James and Megan, welcome Jacob Luber, PhD to Winning Strategies Playbook to discuss his research, which includes studying the microbes of elite athletes.Jacob is a highly accomplished academic with extensive experience in the field of cancer research. After obtaining his PhD and completing a postdoc, Jacob was offered a $2 million grant by the state of Texas to build artificial intelligence applications that can enhance the work being done by physicians in the clinic. Jacob's innovative research in this area has made him highly sought-after.They discuss so many things in this episode, including the world of generative AI and its potential impact on various sectors. They discuss how AI tools can generate code and text through Chat GPT technology, and how fake medical images generated from generative AI can predict cancer diagnosis for a fraction of the cost of traditional diagnostic technologies. They also dive into the challenges and opportunities of investing in biotech companies, including the potential emergence of the next billion-dollar companies in cities like Fort Worth, Dallas, and Omaha. They also discuss the microbiome's impact on immunotherapies for cancer treatment.To learn more about and connect with Jacob, you can find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobluber/To listen and watch all of our episodes, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors, https://TruckVin.com

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank sent the US into a tizzy, and many are wondering if this is the beginning of a recession that feels to forever be looming. Is your money safe in a bank? Should you consider pulling out some just in case of another collapse? And how does what happened at SVB affect you and your finances?These are just some of the questions we covered in this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook with our guest, Jeff Montgomery. Jeff is the Fort Worth Market President for Guaranty Bank & Trust and has an extensive background in the banking industry.Jeff talks about the winding path that led him to becoming president of a bank, and the lessons he learned along the way. He also extensively talks about the current banking situation, what he believes happened, and what it means for the average American. Plus he talks about some of the biggest mistakes he made early in his career.To learn more about Jeff, you can visit him on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-montgomery-53302233/Thank you to our sponsors, Truckvin.comAnd for all of our episodes or to connect with us, visit: https://MyExperiencedRealtor.com

Have you found yourself stuck throughout moments in your life?Often times we think moving forward is about taking on all of the things, when, in fact, it can be as simple as doing one thing, setting one goal, and continually moving towards it. In today's episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James is joined by Ashley Baker, Personal Development and Business Coach to talk about how people can get unstuck. Ashley talks about how her history in the fitness world helped her first see how nutrition and exercise can be a key to helping with depression, and how she sees it as a powerful tool helping business owners continue to win.She also talks about how you can read self-help books until you're blue in the face, but you won't get anywhere if you're not willing to do the work.To learn more about Ashley, visit: http://www.abakercoach.com/Thank you to our sponsors: www.PatrioticPig.com and TruckVin.com

In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Bart Lesniewicz. Bart shares his journey of retiring from the military after 20 years, taking a two-month break, and coming back to the workforce as a Safety and DOT Executive. He also talks about why after 5 years, he decided to advance his education by joining TCU's Executive MBA program, and the impact that's had on his life and career. Bart and James also talk about growing up in the military, and the massive impact it's had on their lives. They also discuss why it's so hard for veterans to ask for help, and why it's so important that they learn how to embrace self-care.If you're interested in connecting with Bart, you can find him at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bart-lesniewicz/If you're looking to buy or sell real estate anywhere on the planet, be sure to visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com.Also, thank you to our sponsors:TruckVin.comand PatrioticPig.com

Is moving into the civilian world from the military really that difficult?In today's episode of Winning Strategies, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Michael Warwick. They discuss Michael's career in the military, and his move from military life to the world of manufacturing, and why it was a smart fit for him.They also talk about some of the obstacles they see veterans making as they move into the civilian world, and looking back with hindsight, how maybe they didn't move from the military as easily as they thought they did.They also discuss what Michael is working on now, and some of his biggest take aways from doing an Executive MBA program.Is moving into the civilian world from the military really that difficult?In today's episode of Winning Strategies, James is joined by long-time friend and fellow veteran, Michael Warwick. They discuss Michael's career in the military, and his move from military life to the world of manufacturing, and why it was a smart fit for him.They also talk about some of the obstacles they see veterans making as they move into the civilian world, and looking back with hindsight, how maybe they didn't move from the military as easily as they thought they did.They also discuss what Michael is working on now, and some of his biggest take-aways from doing an Executive MBA program.You can find all of our episodes at https://MyExperiencedRealtor.comAlso be sure to follow us on:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc73FL9nXXK4t5KblhEOM?si=fa0367cd1dd14a4bApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/winning-strategies-playbook/id1533696542Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessGrass Pro Services

In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James Pederson welcomes long-time friend, fellow Marine, and police officer, Chris Blow. Chris talks about his experience growing up in Dallas, graduating from high school early, and his career in the Marine Corps. He also discusses his experience with the police force, and the different positions he's taken, including being an undercover officer.Chris also shares how jiu-jitsu has been a life-saver for him, not only as a way to help de-stress, but has truly saved his life in various moments throughout his career, where the ability to make split-second decisions can mean a matter of life or death.He and James also talk about how empathy can be a great attribute in the world of the police, and why sometimes you need to look at the whole picture before you form your opinions on either side. If you're interested in buying real estate anywhere on the planet, make sure you visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.comThank you to our sponsors, Grass Pro Services And TruckVin.com

Have we finally arrived at the moment where selling your house is going to feel impossible? And buyers, should you be sitting out waiting for those fantastic deals to finally emerge?In this very special episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James and Jeremy are joined by none other than Laura Spann. Laura brings her 20+ years of experience in the real estate industry to share what's really happening in the market, and why you probably shouldn't follow the advice of your neighbor/friend/real estate agent of 6 months who is telling you that you should wait it out before buying a home. Laura brings real statistics to the table to give us an idea of what kind of market we are really dealing with. She also discusses what questions you should be asking when you hire your next real estate agent, and what answers would quantitate someone you would want on your team. Plus she talks about why asking for a commission cut as a seller probably won't be in your best interest. As always, thank you to our sponsors:https://TruckVin.com - Grass Pro ServicesAnd to listen to all of our episodes or to find a trusted realtor anywhere on the planet, visit: MyExperiencedRealtor.com

In this episode(127) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert James Pederson sits down with Tony Lappe, Sergeant Major in the United States Marine Corps.James sits down and talks with Tony about his entire experience in the US Marine Corps and why he made a career out of it. Tony has plenty of Marine Corps stories that are extremely interesting as well as him having some great insight into what is happening in our world today from the perspective of a military member. Tony has 23 years of experience as a Marine so he's seen a lot thru his time there! Enjoy!To connect with and Learn more about Tony,https://www.8thmcd.marines.mil/Leaders/Biography/Article/3258564/sergeant-major-anthony-l-lappe/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessGrass Pro ServicesIf you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(126) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert James Pederson sits down with our host only show speaking on Fort Worth! James and Megan sit down and talk about the current amazing benefits of being in Fort Worth as well as a huge future outlook on the city. Megan says that Fort Worth will be the next tech city, due to all the networking opportunities as well as the unbelievable opportunities for startups and investors. Listen as James and Megan break down the great city of Fort Worth, TX!To connect with us, please visit myexperiencedrealtor.comSponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(125) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome Christina Martinez , Owner & Design Principal of Palindrome Home.James and our new host Megan Linder sit down with Christina to discuss the business she built after she was laid off during the pandemic. With a newborn baby, Christina found herself researching bone inlay, which was a specific type of artwork within the furniture. She was able to connect with resources overseas at night while up with her baby, and as they started losing retailers because of the pandemic, she found her opportunity.That led to not just selling the bone-inlay furniture but creating and selling custom rugs. In just a few short years, Palindrome Home is thriving, and Christina shares her story of how she is growing the business, the obstacles she had to overcome, and what's next for her. To find out more about Palindrome Homes, visit: https://www.palindromehome.com/To connect with Christina, please visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinarhoffman/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you're interested in buying or selling real estate anywhere on the planet, visit: https://myexperiencedrealtor.com.

In this episode(124) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes in Bezan Morris, Financial Advisor at Raymond James and fellow Marine Corp Veteran.James and Jeremy sit down with Bezan and talk about some super tough situations he's been in. He tells a story about having to cash in savings bonds that he got from his parents as a child that hadn't matured yet because he needed grocery money. It seemed like he grew up and did all the right things, joined the marine corp, and still somehow messed up to not have enough grocery money. Listen as Bezan tells an excellent life story with many lessons and tears! To connect with Bezan please visit,https://www.linkedin.com/in/bezan-morris/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(123) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Zach Ellis, CEO of TruckVin.com.James and Jeremy sit down with Zach to talk about his journey from growing up in a trailer park, to car salesman, to finding a unique need in the trucking industry and starting his own company. Zach discusses what drives him, and how, at the age of 28, he's been able to find mentors who have had a tremendous impact on helping him expand his company.If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!To find out more about TruckVin, visit TruckVin.com. Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(122) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Mike Andersen, Treasurer & Board Member of We Defy Foundation.James and Jeremy sit down with Mike to speak on what the We Defy Foundation stands for and why the foundation has a mission statement to provide combat veterans coping with military-connected disabilities a long-term means to overcome their challenges through Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and fitness training. Mike speaks at length about letting all other problems go during a fight and how being able to train your mind to focus 100% on an activity can change your life! This is a great foundation and a good listen! Enjoy!If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!To connect with Mike or WeDefy Foundation visit their website athttps://wedefyfoundation.org/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode(121) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Jared Sloan , CEO of Accelerate DFW.James and Jeremy sit down with Jared and talk about not only starting a new business, but deciding to BUY an already established business! Jared says why even try and be miserable for 3 years because you may think you can provide better value, than a guy who's already established and ready to sell you a proven business model! Jared makes some great points! Enjoy!To connect with Jaredhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredsloane/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(120) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome in William Adams, Loan Officer at Legacy Mutual Mortgage.James and Jeremy sit down with William and speak on the current housing situation and real estate. William says he read a house statistic saying 66% of people who bought a house in 2020-2021 were unhappy with their housing purchase. He also looks forward into the future how a slight drop in rates fairly soon could provide some positive momentum into how people are feeling about real estate and could spark the market a bit. Some great real estate insight in this episode! Enjoy!To connect with Williamhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/william-adams-5487891a/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(119) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert James Pederson welcomes Gary Leland, serial entrepreneur and founder of BitBlockBoom.James sits down with Gary to talk about his journey as an entrepreneur from starting the first online wallpaper store, to a softball supply store, to the first podcasting conference, to now a conference for Bitcoin maximalists. Gary discusses why he believes in Bitcoin and started investing in it. He also talks about why what most of us think about standard fiat, and the US Dollar really isn't as safe as we believe. Plus he talks about other cryptocurrencies, and why Bitcoin and all other cryptos can't be put in the same box.To learn more about Gary's conference, visit: https://bitblockboom.com/To connect with Gary and learn more about his projects, visit: https://garyleland.com/Resources:Gary mentioned Swan as a great way to get started in Bitcoin investing: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/Gary/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(118) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome Megan Linder, Venture Scout at LvlUp Ventures.James and Jeremy sit down with Megan and speak on venture capitalists! Megan is an expert on how business owners should present their business and partnerships to venture capitalists to give confidence to a VC for investments. Partnerships especially need to present an aligned strategy and be specific on the role of each individual of the company. Listen as Megan gives great insight on what goes thru a VC's mind! Enjoy! To connect with Meganhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-linder-5b3763162/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(117) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome in Jesse Pletts, fellow Marine and current CEO of Superior Optimization.James and Jeremy sit down with Jesse and speak on servant leadership. Jesse reads a quote that is pretty gut-wrenching in how a servant leader serves others, which in turn allows them to scale up not only in themselves, but in life and in business as well. Jesse has a lot of insight throughout his career and has some great advice, no matter the path you're on in life! Enjoy!To connect with Jessehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jesseplettsSponsored by:TruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode (116) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome in Mitch Bell, retired Marine and current American Airlines Pilot.James sits down with Mitch and speaks on all sorts of things from his Marine experience, some airline stories, and anything in between. Mitch mentions some concerns about his recommendation of sending someone into the current structure of our military because of the poor leadership. Take a listen and see what you think!To connect with Mitchhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchbell/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256Resources Mentioned:Mitch's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe_qDCXhqiw_4MZcjBlhjMg/videos?view=0Metroplex Marines: http://www.metroplexmarines.org/If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

n this episode(115) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes back serial entrepreneur, David Shotts, a specialist in music entertainment and sports risk management. Jeremy and James sit down with David and speak on some pretty crazy stories that he has. David even has met Michael Lang, the infamous director of the original Woodstock as well as Woodstock 99 - which has currently a Netflix documentary. Listen to David as he explains how entertainment risk management thinks of a lot of things that a typical person wouldn't! Enjoy!To connect with David https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-shotts-88aa8937/Sponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(114) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcome back serial entrepreneur, Ashtan Moore!Jeremy and James sit down with Ashtan for his 3rd time on the show and speak on offering others help. Ashtan says he has a rule where he doesn't help people who don't want to be helped because it ends up being both a waste of his time and theirs. But, when you have people that only ask for 20-30 minutes of your time and really dig into what they are needing help with, that can have a tremendous impact on their lives! To connect with Astan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtanmoore/ https://www.instagram.com/ashtanmoore/ https://twitter.com/ashtanmooreSponsored byTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20Veteran Based BusinessPatriotic PigPatrioticpig.com817-601-5256

In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, James Pederson and Jeremy Spann welcome John Avila, chairman of the board for Byrne Construction. John shares his story of going from the service to working his way up in the world of construction, then being offered the opportunity to purchase Bryne. He talks about the chance he and his wife took in purchasing a company that was limping along, and the story of building it to what it is today. John's leadership has helped to build Bryne to be one of the most highly regarded contractors in the industry, and it's hard not to travel around the city of Fort Worth without seeing a Byrne truck. John also talks about his work with his non-profit, The Art Station, and how tragedy led him and his wife to create this place that has impacted thousands. To learn more about Bryne, visit: https://tsbyrne.com/To learn more about the Art Project, visit: https://www.theartstation.org/Veteran Business HighlightTexasAirPro.com817-822-0274Sponsored ByTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(112) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Anthony Cordova of Hypebeast.Jeremy and James sit down with Anthony and talk about shoes! Anthony has a super interesting story while living in Singapore for 4 years and learned a lot about the shoe market. Anthony talks about how some MSRP of certain Jordan's has been around $2,500-$3,000, but you could then sell that shoe for upwards of $20K! Crazy for a shoe right??! Learn more about Anthony's interesting business model in this episode!To connect with Anthony if you're looking for any specific shoe, email or DM atacordov2017@gmail.comhttps://www.instagram.com/anthonycordova0825/Veteran Business HighlightTexasAirPro.com817-822-0274Sponsored ByTruckVin.com855-TRUCK20If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(111) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Nate Callen, current owner and CEO of Arachna Solutions Digital Marketing. Jeremy and James sit down with Nate and speak on different aspects of marketing in the digital world. Nate explains different mindsets on why social media and the internet work, but also why a lot of business owners do not utilize it to their full advantage. Social media, while online, is actually more of a real life counterpart than a lot of people like to believe! Enjoy! To connect with Nate, visit his website at https://arachnasolutions.com/ Or call him at 402-309-3243 Sponsored By Grass Pro Landscaping Services Ricky Salaz 817-203-1034

In this episode(110) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Henry Adiletta, current Account Manager at BrandEra as well as a manager for Stacks PS & Old School Pizza Tavern. Jeremy and James sit down with Henry and speak on what he is currently doing with his recent Marketing degree from TCU. Henry speaks a lot on both his tenancy with Stacks PS and his transition into helping Stacks PS processes and working with tenants. He's learned a lot about the process of how Stack operates and why they are so good at being landlords for TCU students. Henry has a lot of insight as a recent college grad! Listen in! To connect with Henry, visit his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-adiletta-28b6a519a/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/henry-adiletta-28b6a519a/) Sponsored By Grass Pro Landscaping Services Ricky Salaz 817-203-1034 If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(109) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Cody Palmer, Executive Director of Big Country Veterans. Jeremy and James sit down with Cody and speak on the work he's doing with veterans and why its so important. The purpose and passion of BCV is to honor and support those who have sacrificed so much for our nation's freedoms. Cody tells a story about shooting hogs out of a helicopter, while an incredible experience for some, the most important part of his story is that the vet they took out was able to open up about his experiences and really needed to talk some things out. Cody said this was by far the coolest part of the whole thing! Listen and enjoy Cody speak on veterans!  To connect with Cody, visit his website at https://www.bigcountryveterans.org/ (https://www.bigcountryveterans.org/) Business of the week Patriotic Pig 817-601-5256 Patrioticpig.com Truckvin.com 855-Truck20

In this episode(108) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Anthony Applegate, Owner of Banner Roofing & Construction. Jeremy and James sit down with Anthony and speak on the challenges of finding the right labor and the type of people that have the same ethics as their company is striving for. Just because someone can sell a brick to a wall, doesn't mean he/she is able to represent your company with the right values. As Jeremy always says, trust is the currency of business! Enjoy this one! To connect with Anthony, visit his website at https://www.banner-roofing.com/ (https://www.banner-roofing.com/) Business of the week Grass Pro Lawn Service Ricky Salaz - 817-230-1034 If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

n this episode(107) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Steven Gonzalez, Director of Business Services at Workforce Solutions. Jeremy and James sit down with Steven and speak on how Workforce Solutions can provide job placement services better than others. Steven speaks on finding businesses that need people, and Workforce Solutions can even pay their salary and benefits for a short period of time to provide a workplace experience for people. This is a win win for both sides of the aisle and makes Workforce a great place to partner with! Enjoy! To connect with Steven, visit his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-gonzalez1775/ and to learn more about Workforce Solutions, visit: https://workforcesolutions.net/ Business of the week Clark Sites at Floor Covering International! Call Clark 817-584-8691

In this episode(106) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Rush Vann, expert securities and money manager! Jeremy and James sit down with Rush and speak about how everything revolves around our capitalist society. In the line of work that Rush is in, everything revolves around their stock price, which is heavily weighted toward their profit line. Back in 1980, Rush says this line of thinking didn't even exist! We can thank Coca-Cola for that! Enjoy some great insides from Rush! To connect with Rush, please call 817-917-1087 Or email him at: rv@rsi2.com The business of the week is Clark Sites at Floor Covering International! Call Clark 817-584-8691 If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(105) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann welcomes Brandon White for a second time. Brandon is a founder, with two business exits (so far), an angel investor, an author, and a podcaster. Jeremy and James sit down with Brandon and speak on how numbers cannot lie but your inputs and assumptions CAN lie when you're looking thru the lens of a P&L, Balance Sheet, or any other crucial number within the business industry. You can also easily lie to yourself and others when building a business plan. Brandon speaks on how to really separate yourself in your industry when building a proper business plan! Enjoy! To connect with Brandon and listen to his podcast, visit: https://brandoncwhite.com/tag/edge-podcast/ (https://brandoncwhite.com/tag/edge-podcast/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(104) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Blake Harris, Founder of Brazos Royalty Group. Jeremy and James sit down with Blake and discuss oil and gas! Blake breaks down why oil is consistently going up during these times. There are too many ESG standards he speaks on that make oil drillers' costs go up and they aren't allowed to activate as many drills or employees as much as they should. Blake says in the last 18-24 months, there's been about a 50% drop in projects that used to be there and this has caused a significant problem. Enjoy the education! If you'd like to reach out to Blake, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-harris-8abbba106/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-harris-8abbba106/) This episode is sponsored by Freedom Hot Sauce https://freedomhotsauce.com/ (https://freedomhotsauce.com/)

In this episode(103) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our hosts and real estate expert Jeremy Spann and James Pederson interview Cheryle Hays, Pathfinder and Leadership Guru at InPower Strategists. Jeremy and James sit down with Cheryle to talk about leadership and business growth. They discuss some of the blind spots that CEOs often have, and why it's so important to be able to be introspective about their businesses. She also talks about some of the biggest mistakes leaders make when it comes to growth, plus so much more. Listen in to learn more! If you'd like to reach out to Eric, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylehays/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylehays/) You can also visit her website at: https://inpowerstrategists.com/ (https://inpowerstrategists.com/) This episode is sponsored by Fort Worth Flooring Company: https://swfortworth.floorcoveringsinternational.com/ (https://swfortworth.floorcoveringsinternational.com/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(102) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Eric Martinez, Sales Director, Corporate Scale at Microsoft. Jeremy and James sit down with Eric and speak on scaling departments within a company and the other side of it and accepting roles into a department that needs your help. Eric expands on asking the right question in an interview to get all the cards on the table to make sure they fit you and your goals. Do you have unilateral authority to make the necessary changes that you think are needed? Are they setting you up for success or bringing you in with expectations that you will not be able to meet? Listen in to learn more! If you'd like to reach out to Eric, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmartinez2/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmartinez2/) This episode is sponsored by: Freedom Hot Sauce https://www.freedomhotsauce.com/ (https://www.freedomhotsauce.com) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(101) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate experts Jeremy Spann and James Pederson welcome back serial entrepreneur Ashtan Moore. Jeremy and James sit down with Ashtan to talk about the experiences of building over 30 companies, and the lessons they've learned along the way. They also talk about starting vs. buying, and what they prefer (and why). They also talk about some of their biggest regrets when it comes to running companies. If you're a new entrepreneur, thinking about getting into business or are looking at expanding your current business, this is a can't miss episode! If you'd like to connect with Ashtan, visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashtanmoore/ https://www.instagram.com/ashtanmoore/ https://twitter.com/ashtanmoore This episode is sponsored by Grass Pro Services - 817-203-1034 If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(100) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Chris Botvidson, CEO of Fuel & Spark Media! Jeremy and James sit down with Chris and talk about some advertising methods! Chris speaks on the power of Youtube and its advertising platform. Cable TV has fallen away and most of the younger generation gains a lot of their content from just watching youtube all the time. Chirs says the platform allows you to advertise even seconds of a video to just get into people's minds before they probably will skip the ad! If you'd like to reach out to Chris, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisbotvidson/ This episode is sponsored by Grass Pro Services - 817-203-1034 If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(99) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Vincent Hancockl, 2-time Gold Medal Olympic Shooter. Jeremy and James sit down with Vincent for the 2nd time! Vincent is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to mindset and adversity with all the pressure he's faced as a competitive shooter. Vincent tells a story about how he thought he completely lost the Olympics and then proceeds to find out that everyone else made the same mistake as he did so he still had a chance. Immediately switching your mindset back into “game mode” is what Vincent excels at! Enjoy this one! If you'd like to reach out to Vincent, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbS1VZ2l2VlNwMnYzMHNKdTVvVXlkdnNfbU84Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsRnpBSDBTeVhQOW0tS0NfcG1LMWdTVk8zWVJkSGYtbTFTMGRjNUduSjBnZmc3bDMxZ3ZITnotRmc4QWNfeC1sQ0l4QlFwS1lycHpTWFJuVlZ1TkVpTE4wWF8wcGhsQjhneHhIUWwtc2pJQnR0c3BaOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Fvincent-hancock-ba371310a%2F&v=11Rcr1BQ3DY (https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-h...) This episode sponsored by https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmhFZlgxbVFkbUx5ODRFZzNweW8wTkhmU2c1UXxBQ3Jtc0tuSVVCQmVvaXBZSGR1ejBVRm9DeFFjOVZLM2REYWlGOXFaWktIYzVrcW5SYTJSVjVEWEdrWTRrN2w3SDFCa0RRR1FMZXdnR2RkeWVwR01KWFVqbmV5UUJ5NGduM245MnF1eUQxN0c2SGJiMFNKX3VDYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Ffreedomhotsauce.com%2F&v=11Rcr1BQ3DY (https://freedomhotsauce.com/)

In this episode(98) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Karl, sales director at Spindrift Beverage Co. Karl, James, and Jeremy speak on sales! Karl goes over what makes the BEST type of sales people out there. The more hungry the better, he says, but the really really good sales people know which “meals” to go after at the right times. Those “meals” can feed that business for years to come if this is done correctly! Enjoy Karl and his expertise in the sales industry! If you'd like to reach out to Karl, please do so with his LinkedIn below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlenriquez/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/karlenriquez/) This episode is sponsored by https://www.bugoutpestcontrol.com/ (https://www.bugoutpestcontrol.com) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

Did you know that Texas veterans have access to exclusive land sales, loans, long-term care, and more through the Texas Veterans Land Board?  In this episode of Winning Strategies Playbook, Jeremy and James are joined by Mallory Morris, Veterans Land Board Marketing Coordinator.  Mallory talks about what led her to the Land Office, and why she's so excited about all the opportunities offered to veterans in the great state of Texas. She also talks about the different offerings that most veterans don't even know about including long-term care. If you're a veteran living in Texas, then you must visit:  https://vlb.texas.gov/ (https://vlb.texas.gov/). To learn more. You can also connect with Mallory on LinkedIn for any specific questions. **Note About This Podcast:  The Date for the Tarrant County VLB Nursing Home Soft Grand Opening Changed From October 27th to October 21st.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-morris-86020b22/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/mallory-morris-86020b22/)

In this episode(96) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our hosts and real estate expert Jeremy Spann and James Pederson interview Kaleigh Scott, President of Routine Clean. Not many people can say it only took six months for them to go from starting a business to quitting their job and being able to go all-in to the business. However, that's exactly what happened to Kaleigh when she began her commercial and residential cleaning business. In this episode, James and Jeremy talk to Kaleigh about what it took for her to finally make that leap, what it's been like running her own business, and her secret for finding and keeping great talent. They also talk about what's next for her business as she enters her first anniversary. Now that the newness is wearing off, what is she going to do to really dig deep and scale? Kaleigh shares it all. If you're interested in learning more, then visit: https://www.routineclean-tx.com/ To learn more about the veteran business of this week, Grass Pro Lawn Services - Lawn Care call Ricky at: (817)203-1034. If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(95) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Bobby Corbin, owner of University Pub. Bobby and Jeremy speak on going thru Covid-19 from both a business and family perspective. Bobby did everything he could to keep his employees around and paid thru covid as most people know this was a very difficult time in many businesses. Bobby is also former military so he has that automatic instant connection with Jeremy. Listen in as Bobby tells a great life story! If you'd like to reach out to Bobby, please do so with his Instagram below! https://www.instagram.com/university_pub If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you. Please visit our site myexperiencedrealtor.com and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(94) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews James Pederson, member of the real estate team The Spann Group! Jeremy and James obviously know each other very well from working together but when two great business minds get together, there are just so many golden nuggets to hear! Some real estate talk for sure, but listen to some pretty amazing business insights from two guys who know how to grow! If you'd like to reach out to James, please do so with his website below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesepederson/

In this episode(93) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Alex Fender, founder of Funnel Science. Alex and Jeremy speak on the science of sales! Alex is an expert on training sales people thru the science of understanding how a customer is going to react to everything someone does. He says even in the first 30 seconds of a greeting, a sale could be made or broken because of how the customer views and assumes the current sale is going to go. This is a fun listen! Enjoy! If you'd like to reach out to Alex, please do so with his website below! https://www.funnelscience.com/ (https://www.funnelscience.com/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(92) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Dustin Stum, owner of Stumrock Construction. This is Dustin's 2nd time on tshe pod with an update on housing costs and construction costs! As we all understand, there is a severe supply chain and inflation problem here in the US. Federally we have decided we want to outsource so much manufacturing, which is supposed to be cheaper, but it has resulted in ridiculous costs of everything along with crazy long wait times! Listen as Dustin gives some examples of the types of problems he is currently facing in this economy. If you'd like to reach out to Dustin, please do so with his website below! https://www.stumrock.com/ (https://www.stumrock.com/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(91) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Scott Myers, Owner of Bug Out Pest Control. Scott and Jeremy discuss some real estate-related items dealing with the obvious, pests! Scott discusses industry standards and has many stories of homeowners paying and dealing with much more than they really have to. Scott, of course, is in the business of making money, but at the same time he says the industry has started to push for ridiculous margins than can really harm the consumer. Enjoy Scott's assessment of how to handle your pests! If you'd like to reach out to Scott, please do so with his website below! https://bugoutpestcontrol.com/ (https://bugoutpestcontrol.com/) If you are a new listener to Winning Strategies Playbook, we would love to hear from you.  Please visit our site http://myexperiencedrealtor.com/ (myexperiencedrealtor.com) and let us know how we can help you today!

In this episode(90) of Winning Strategies Playbook, our host and real estate expert Jeremy Spann interviews Jordon Street and Beth Pulliam from CORE Insurance Group. Jeremy, Jordon, and Beth speak on the current times within the insurance business. The turnaround times in this industry have gone skyward and up to 90 days to complete even the simplest projects. There just aren't enough people to assess the risk on the carrier side of things and that really hurts both Jordon and Beth on the retail side of things. Jordan and Beth speak on much more with a deep dive into the insurance industry in these times! If you'd like to reach out to Jordon or Beth, please do so with her contact info listed on this page below! https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordon-street-cprm-9bb68b73/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethpulliam/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethpulliam/)