Podcasts about American Dream

There is power in taking action and stepping out of your comfort zone. In this episode, Victor Leite talks about leaving his full-time job in healthcare to pursue his passion for real estate investing. He shares how he has acquired and managed over $30 million worth of multifamily assets and generated enough passive income to achieve financial freedom. Listen in as Victor also speaks about how the multifamily deal was a success with the help of experience, confidence, and a careful approach to underwriting and finding the right team. Tune in now and also get tips on what questions you should ask your operators so you know they're the right fit for you!Key Points From This Episode: Victor‘s backstory about his personal life and why he left the American Dream and pursued real estate.How did Victor and his wife transition their focus and skill sets to multifamily space?The importance of not just figuring out what you want to do but figuring out where you want to end up.Victor talks about his first multifamily deal, how he found it, and how he raised money for it.What gave Victor the confidence to move into a large multifamily deal and know that he will be successful?Questions passive investors can ask to ensure that the operator they are investing with has the right team for their projects.Victor's predictions for the real estate market in the next 6, 12, and 18 months.How is Victor prepared for a possible big downturn?Victor's biggest source for meeting new investors.The important metrics that Victor track.Tweetables:“You reached that level of American Dream that everybody's in search of. But five years plus into it, working private practice 60 hour plus long work weeks, overnight on call dealing with the medical business world, it just started taking a toll on me. You felt this burnout coming, you felt the stress coming.” -  Victor Leite“In real estate, it's a place that anyone can get started and could reach some form or some level of financial freedom.” -  Victor Leite“Everybody's trying to figure out what they want to do, how they want to do it, but they never figure out where they want to end up. Where is your outcome-driven goals? And you need to start at your outcome-driven goals, and work your way backwards and focusing on prioritizing the do's, the don'ts, the defers and then the dumps. You have to figure out that plan.” -  Victor LeiteLinks Mentioned in Today's Episode:Twenty-Five Eight Capital WebsiteTwenty-Five Eight Capital on FacebookTwenty-Five Eight Capital on LinkedInTwenty-Five Eight Capital on InstagramTwenty-Five Eight Capital on TikTokPassive Income Brothers Podcast on YouTubeAbout Victor LeiteVictor Leite is one of the founder of Twenty-Five Eight Capital, a real estate investment company focusing on multifamily syndication.  Victor attended the George Washington University School of Medicine, and has been practicing clinicians for over 13 years. Through real estate, he has been able to generate enough passive income to leave his full time W2 jobs in healthcare. He now enjoy spending his past time raising his two kids in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and has a passion for helping other busy professionals attain the same level of freedom in their own lives.

The American Dream is real! Almost all of us can point to someone in our family's history who took a chance, left behind everyone and everything they knew, and came to the United States. They did it to improve their own lives and to give their children the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is living the American Dream. She was born in Mexico, but through the courage of her parents coming to America and her own hard work and perseverance, Flores is flourishing as a wife and mother, as a working professional, and she even became the first Mexican-born member of Congress.In a wide-ranging conversation, Sara and Rep. Flores discuss their American stories and some of the key challenges facing our nation and our families today, including the harsh truth about why child sex trafficking is proliferating in this country and what we can do to reduce the repulsive demand for it.Sara also shares her story of the sleazy guy In New York who harassed her while she was trying to eat dinner this week. But it also got her thinking about how our culture confuses men into acting weak when what we really need is for many more strong, honorable men to step forward to protect their families and our nation.Please visit our great sponsors:Allegiance Goldhttps://protectwithsara.comClick or Call 877-702-7272 tell them Sara sent you and get $5,000 of free silver on a qualifying purchase. Donors Trusthttps://donorstrust.org/saraLet my friends at Donors Trust help minimize your tax liability while maximizing your giving. MyPillowhttps://mypillow.comSave over 85% on the All Season Slipper Closeout Sale going on now with code CARTER.

The American Dream is real! Almost all of us can point to someone in our family’s history who took a chance, left behind everyone and everything they knew, and came to the United States. They did it to improve their own lives and to give their children the opportunity to reach their highest potential. Former […]

Welcome to the latest edition of The Radcast! Ryan Alford interviews Bedros Keuilian, an American Entrepreneur and a believer in the American Dream!Having immigrated to escape communism and build a better life for himself, his family & their future generations, he has achieved tremendous business success as an entrepreneur & investor in over a dozen industry-leading brands. Named three times by Inc Magazine among other accolades such as Entrepreneur's 100 fastest growing franchise brands in the world - it's no surprise that this founder also wrote the Wall Street Journal Best Selling book Man Up – How To Cut The BS & Dominate In Business and Life!Tune into this episode now where he will help you get unstuck so that you can reach your fullest potential - no matter what obstacle stands before you on your journey. Know and apply the steps you should take immediately if you want success and longevity within your own business ventures!Key notes from the episode:Bedros believes that the most capable men need to exercise their voice to regain one's country's freedom and it is necessary to prioritize which battles are more important to fight for (00:36)Instead of focusing on creating divisions, people should focus on unifying and enable constructive conversations and how Bedros built one of the fastest growing franchises in the country (06:28)How Bedros started his personal training business and eventually leading to the creation of FitBody Bootcamp franchise and how they handled the business during the pandemic (10:00)How Bedros experienced the American Dream firsthand and its opportunities and discussed the importance of being prepared for hardships (19:00)The importance of having a system in place when it comes to protecting ways, cultures, and values. He also talked about his experience pivoting brick-and-mortar fitness centers to online coaching services during the pandemic, as well as encourage ‘pivot or perish' mentality (26:12)The biggest threat to human isn't external factors like AI or politics, but rather their own inner dialogue and narrative (33:46)Importance of adult self-awareness (39:35)This episode is packed with energy, wisdom, and passion and we know you will get a ton of value from this.To keep up with Bedros Keuilian, follow him on Instagram @bedroskeuilian and his website www.bedroskeuilian.comLearn more by visiting our website at www.theradcast.comSubscribe to our YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/RadicalHomeofTheRadcastIf you enjoyed this episode of The Radcast, Like, Share, and leave us a review!

John is warning his congregation that the time is coming to an end and we need to watch out. It is a time of repentance and revival. For more content go to www.re-quip.org --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scott-schneiderman/support

Stocks? The economy?? Don't get us started! Look, any industry that allowed the biggest Ponzi scheme in history, aka Bernie Madoff, to literally *thrive* is an automatic sounds like a cult to us. Members willing to "sell their soul" to Wall Street in exchange for the American Dream enter a world ripe for corruption, deception, and exclusivity, and this week, ex-trader turned "finfluencer" Vivian Tu (aka, Your Rich BFF) joins Isa and Amanda to spill all the *insider trading* on what makes Wall Street such a cult. Be sure to check out Vivian's new podcast, Networth and Chill, dropping March 22nd! To support Sounds Like A Cult on Patreon, keep up with our live show dates, see Isa's live comedy, buy a copy of Amanda's book Cultish, or visit our website, click here! Thank you to our sponsors! Get 20% off your first order of $40 or more at NextEvo.com/podcast and use promo code cult. Dipsea is offering an extended 30 day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/CULT. Get 50% off your first DoorDash order up to a twenty-dollar value when you use code CULT at checkout.

My priorities have begun shifting, and I'd love to bring you along for the ride. Me and Lauren just got back from a WHOLE MONTH living in New York City! In this episode, I recount some of the lessons I learned about my relationship to work, peace, and love. Watch this episode and many more on my Youtube channel!

On this episode of "The Federalist Radio Hour," David McCormick, former CEO of Bridgewater Associates and a former candidate for the U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, joins Federalist Culture Editor Emily Jashinsky to discuss why the country is headed in the wrong direction and outline the conservative agenda that he believes can renew the nation. You can find McCormick's book "Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America" here: https://www.centerstreet.com/titles/david-mccormick/superpower-in-peril/9781546001959/

Executive Director of the Economic Hardship Reporting Project and author of Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream Alissa Quart helps us dispel the myth of the self-made man once and for all.

What happens when you remove the title from your email signature?I host Kyndryl Executive, Hemang Dave, who challenges the traditional notion that leadership only comes from a designated title or position. Our thought-provoking conversation explains that anyone can (and should) step up to lead, regardless of their role or rank. Through insightful examples and practical strategies, you'll be empowered to unleash your full leadership potential and make a meaningful impact in your organization and beyond.Even though he doesn't use it in his email signature, Hemang Dave is CTO and Client Technical Leader at Kyndryl. Kyndryl is an IT Consulting and Services company with 90,000 employees around the world serving 75 of the Fortune 100.Before joining Kyndryl he spent over 20 years at IBM and held leadership roles that included Chief Architect and CIO.LinkedIn Profile http://www.linkedin.com/in/hemangdave1 Company Link: https://www.kyndryl.com/us/enWhat You'll Discover in this Episode:Why Hemang has lived the “American Dream”.The importance of leading without a title.How you can make more time to help others.The surprising thing that happened when he became an advisor to the State of Rhode Island.How to handle leadership disagreements.Where leaders should develop their “third eye”.The key to increasing the value of your contributions.-----Connect with the Host, #1 bestselling author Ben FanningSpeaking and Training inquiresSubscribe to my Youtube channelLinkedInInstagramTwitter

Living the American Dream!   Listen in as Dani Beit-Or shares how he took a chance on real estate 20 years ago. He bought a rental, sight unseen, in Arizona while he was living in Isreal. This initial investment, which he fondly calls his "little zoo", bought him four more houses within five years after a cash-out, refinance.   The conversation doesn't stop there! Dani shares how he survived the crash of 2008 and gives some amazing advice to new real estate investors that are just starting out.    Drawing upon 18 years of investing experience in US real estate, Dani leverages his expertise to facilitate financial growth for investors at all levels, from novices to seasoned professionals. Since 2004, he has collaborated with hundreds of investors on nearly 5,000 transactions, enabling them to cultivate robust property portfolios across a variety of US metropolitan markets. Dani's extensive experience during the 2008 market downturn catalyzed the refinement of his investment strategies and deepened his comprehension of the real estate landscape, knowledge which he imparts to others through his speaking engagements and educational programs. By tailoring each approach to investors' experience, age, goals, knowledge, and financial resources, Dani empowers both beginners and seasoned investors to optimize their real estate investments.   simplydoit.net youtube.com/simplydoit1 facebook.com/reinvesting linkedin.com/in/danib instagram.com/simply.doit     To learn more about Jen Josey, visit www.TheRealJenJosey.com To join REIGN, visit www.REIGNmastermind.com To join HomeSchooled by Tarek, visit https://go.homeschooled.co/schedule-strategy-session?el=jenjosey

Carlos was brought to the United States Of America illegally as a little boy by his single mother. For his mom to raise Carlos and his two siblings his mother worked 2, sometimes 3 jobs simultaneously and never made more than $8.25 an hour.   After decades of struggling he became a US citizen, thanks to his mother's effort. He then decided to quit a 12-year corporate job in 2013 to pursue the dream of building his own Real Estate investment company.  With the help of his partner Sal Shakir, the company scaled quickly to be a national real estate powerhouse consistently producing multiple 7 figures every year in multiple markets across the country.   Since then, Carlos has gone on to launch and acquire 12 companies that he owns and operates and has also transitioned into the private equity space as a venture capitalist by acquiring equity in 17 private companies. Carlos presently resides in Arizona with his wife and 2 daughters. Carlos and his family are now truly living the American Dream.   Carlos always dreamt about becoming successful to be able to take care of his family. In this episode, he shares his story and the 5-part formula for success that he learned from his mother that paid off. 

Kevin Palmieri is the CFO, Founder & Co-Host of Next Level University, a self-improvement platform that offers various resources such as a podcast, coaching, courses, and events. The coaching and courses offer personalized guidance and support for individuals looking to improve their lives in specific areas. With more than 1,000 episodes and 600,000 listeners in more than 125 countries, it is one of the top 100 self-improvement podcasts worldwide. With the achievement of his six-figure income target, Kevin understood there had to be more. It took him achieving the "American Dream" for him to discover that your thoughts are what really count.In his mid-20s, he lived in a basement with everything. A lovely partner, a job, a dream body, and all that. But he went all in during that moment on holistic self-improvement, and he's here now to talk about the entire journey and share some insightful wisdom on not only habits, mindset, confidence, limiting beliefs, and all that good stuff, but also how to make a lot of money doing the things you care about.Segmented timestamps:[01:39] - Kevin with a Power of Thought-Provoking Questions[02:23] - Overcoming Fear and Finding Success[04:11] - Exploring Ways to Make a Positive Impact on the World[05:53] - Conversation on Finding Purpose and Creating a Vehicle to Achieve It[07:42] - Scaling the Unscalable and Multiplying Efforts for Maximum Impact[14:26] - Reflection on Habits for Success[15:37] - True Meaning of Happiness and Fulfillment[18:55] - Prep, Rep, Reflect, and Perfect[20:37] - Mental Frameworks for Making Decisions[22:05] - How to Make Decisions with Self-Awareness and Intuition[22:39] - How to reach out, connect or support KevinNotable Quotes:"You have to find an improvement and you have to find a victory, and then just run it through that system forever, and you'll get a little bit better and a little bit more aware, rinse and repeat, and eventually you'll be way further than you are." ~  Kevin Palmieri"Just because you're not successful yet, does not mean you cannot be successful eventually." ~  Kevin Palmieri"If you use failure as a stopping point, you're not gonna get the opportunity for growth. If you use the win as an idea that you don't have to change anything, you're not gonna really grow." ~  Kevin PalmieriReach Kevin Palmieri on:Website: https://www.nextleveluniverse.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-palmieriInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/neverquitkid/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.palmieri.90YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBo--QvPHbGOrO13C0Xyybg Get more from The Big Possible show:Website: https://www.thebigpossible.com   Follow us on social: @follownoah @thebigpossibleRSVP for our next epic retreat here 

Is ChatGPT the internet all over again? In this episode of The End Game podcast, we're going to discuss how ChatGPT is revolutionizing the way we run our businesses. If you're not adapting this technology or A.I. in general, you're missing out on future profit. We will also explore the monopoly between Ticketmaster and AXS when it comes to the sale and distribution of concert tickets.   DONATE to QEA and help send our Students to GHANA! https://mmlink.io/GhanaTripQEA

Buying your first home is a huge step toward solidifying your future both financially, physically and achieving the American Dream.   Rosie details some aspects of buying your first home and points you may want to consider before you sign on the dotted line.  Know what your buying and what you can afford.   Original broadcast archive page with expanded content https://rosieonthehouse.com/podcast/on-the-house-hour-tips-for-the-first-time-homebuyer/

Byron Donalds, Congressman from Florida, joins Liberty & Justice Season 2, Episode 10, and discusses conservatism and saving America.  Learn more about Congressman Byron Donalds at https://www.byrondonalds.com/ and https://donalds.house.gov/ Watch every episode of Liberty & Justice at www.whitaker.tvCongressman Byron Donalds is a conservative leader who will bring the fight to the swamp creatures in Washington, DC. He's everything the fake news media says doesn't exist: a Trump-supporting, liberty-loving, pro-life, pro-2nd Amendment black man. That's what we need to drain the swamp.Byron Donalds is a conservative champion for Southwest Florida. He has a proven record of banning sanctuary cities, fighting for taxpayers, and defending our constitutional rights. Raised by a single mom, Byron Donalds learned that anyone can achieve the American Dream with hard work. Byron has worked in the finance, insurance and banking industries in Southwest Florida. He worked as a partner in a local financial firm. While serving as a state legislator, Byron fought to clean our water, protect our seniors, expand school choice, and enact criminal justice reform. Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida with his wife Erika and their three sons.Matthew G. Whitaker was acting Attorney General of the United States (2018-2019).  Prior to becoming acting Attorney General, Mr. Whitaker served as Chief of Staff to the Attorney General. He was appointed as the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Iowa by President George W. Bush, serving from 2004-2009. Whitaker was the managing partner of Des Moines-based law firm, Whitaker Hagenow & Gustoff LLP from 2009 until rejoining DOJ in 2017. He was also the Executive Director for FACT, The Foundation for Accountability & Civic Trust, an ethics and accountability watchdog, between 2014 and 2017.   Mr. Whitaker is the Author of the book--Above the Law, The Inside Story of How the Justice Department Tried to Subvert President Trump.  Buy Matt's book here: https://amzn.to/3IXUOb8Mr. Whitaker graduated with a Master of Business Administration, Juris Doctor, and Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa.  While at Iowa, Mr. Whitaker was a three-year letterman on the football team where he received the prestigious Big Ten Medal of Honor.Mr. Whitaker is now a Co-Chair of the Center for Law and Justice at America First Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow at the American Conservative Union Foundation. Matt is on the Board of Directors for America First Legal Foundation and is a Senior Advisor to IronGate Capital Advisors. He is also Of Counsel with the Graves Garrett law firm.  Whitaker appears regularly to discuss legal and political issues on Fox News, Newsmax and other news outlets.  He splits his time between Iowa, Florida and Washington, D.C.

David Brog and Dr Mihir Meghani discuss a growing Hindu-Jewish alliance in America, the commonalities between the two ancient civilizations, and a shared love for the American dream. Topics:  Fighting BDS on campus Hindu experience in America Bond between India and Israel Threats to American future A new coalition for the American Dream   Follow David Suissa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram & Shanni Suissa on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok. Listen to the full episode on any of your favorite podcast platforms!

Today's Flashback Friday is from episode 141 published last December 28, 2009. During turbulent economic times, people can become their own worst enemy.  The uncertainty of the stock market creates massive insecurity about our investment portfolios. These doubts are quite reasonable and it is time to stop trusting Wall Street and start being a direct investor by purchasing hard assets which are not subject to the greed, graft and manipulation of CEOs, investment bankers, fund managers and the government. Prudent investing is a prerequisite to The American Dream of financial freedom. Learn from the mistakes of others rather than “the school of hard knocks.” Tune in to this episode of The Creating Wealth Show as Jason reveals 30 fatal mistakes you must avoid in order to achieve financial independence and investing success. Upcoming shows will feature: Bradford B. Smart, author of Topgrading for Sales: World-Class Methods to Interview, Hire, and Coach Top Sales Representatives and Lisa Bromma, author of Wise Women Invest In Real Estate.   Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

Ben Stein and co-host Judah Friedman are joined by former Trump EPA chief of staff Mandy Gunasekara to discuss why Ben can't be cancelled (despite all the emotional efforts of those digital warriors

Subscribe to Linda Toupin: https://rebrand.ly/LindaToupin Episode #36 Gilian Ortega The AmerICAN Dream Every dream has a destination and every destination has a beginning. Episode #36 Linda interviews Gillian Ortega. Gillian left Ireland in 1979 with $20 in her purse and the American dream in her heart. In the coming decades she embraced the last 4 letters of American….. I CAN. Gillian believes every DREAM has a destination and every destination has a BEGINNING. Listen and be inspired as Gillian takes you on her American journey. You can follow Gillian on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/gillianortega https://network.onlinebusiness.app/spaces/9181792/feed Her book ‘It's not where you start it is where you finish' can be purchased on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/0471709743/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_H281YP8TT3HAGNEYH225?linkCode=ml1&tag=gigiskitchen-20 About Common Sense Choices: "We are where we are by the choices we have made, or we have allowed others to make for us." It's a simple truth of personal responsibility. Want to change your life? Change your choices. Join Linda Toupin each week as she covers a wide variety of topics that range from culture and politics to basic life and business skills to how to remain sane in a world gone mad. Expect fun, lively discussion, guest speakers, opportunities for you to contribute and weekly HOMEWORK assignments. In times like these we need STRONG, CONFIDENT citizens who are healthy mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially. Consider your time with her each week to be a life skills class filled with hope and strategy for a better you, which in turn will make a better world. More Linda Toupin: Website: http://lindatoupin.com Merch: http://byjack.com/lindatoupin Follow Linda Toupin: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindatoupin/ Facebook: https://facebook.com/LindaToupinEducator Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindatoupin Watch Linda Toupin: Common Sense Choices Podcast: https://bit.ly/ChoicesPod Common Sense Choices Clips: https://bit.ly/ChoicesClips Latest Uploads: https://bit.ly/LindaLatest Popular Videos: https://bit.ly/LindaPop About Linda Toupin: Linda was raised on a dairy farm in southeastern Kentucky where she developed a strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility. These, along with a "milking the cows" mentality (it didn't matter if you were tired, in a bad mood or a relative had just died, the cows still had to be milked) created strong mental health habits and a solid sense of purpose. Linda went from milking cows to waiting tables as she worked her way through college where she earned her Undergraduate and Graduate degrees in Home Economics and Secondary Education. She taught in the public school system for ten years. During that time, she started her own in-home business and, over the next 38 years, built a multi-million dollar sales organization both nationally and internationally. Linda has trained tens of thousands of businesswomen around the globe in life and business skills. She is the mother of two and grandmother of two.

The Oscars were surprisingly good this year. We discuss the most moving moments, including the teary comeback of Brendan Fraser, the resilience of Ke Huy Kwan, the art-school weirdos who became the big winners, The Daniels, and why Lady Gaga is the Real Deal. Also discussed: The Carpenters (pro or con?), the tricky business of the American Dream, the argument for cultural appropriation, should Sarah do Ozempic, and how tall is Salma Hayek? Hint: Sarah-size.In the bonus episode: Mysterious allegations against Michael Irvin prompt Sarah to talk about that time he stabbed his Dallas Cowboys' teammate in the neck, why it's hard to write about the dark side of sports, plus the notorious Jerry Jones and the NFL force field. Matt Taibbi testifies before Congress, enrages some journalists, becomes a hero to others. MILF Manor has a quality twist coming our way. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit smokeempodcast.substack.com/subscribe

My friend Kasem joins for a tender, deeply personal conversation about his lifelong dance with the mystic. From a childhood rooted in the Missionary Baptist church to his last 13 years as a practicing buddhist, Kasem has been following the radical meme of self-discovery.  We talk about everything from putting Jesus back in context and learning to examine the nature of reality, to the “double dutch” of code switching and navigating the American Dream as the child of immigrants. If you want to connect with Kasem, you can email him at ricanarab@gmail.com. More podcasts at MauraJames.com and IG @maurajames. [“Haenim” - Kim Jung Me]

Once upon a time, there was a boy, the son of a pimp and whose mother who used to work for that pimp as a prostitute. Since he was born in 1971, his parents' union would have been a crime just four years earlier because his father was black and his mother white. Yes, there were horrible, racist laws in place until 1967 that attempted to prevent such interracial unions. He was raised at times by his mother, sometimes by another non-parent adult, and sometimes on his own as a mere child caring for his own siblings. One of 23 siblings, he had a rough childhood full of traumas and challenges that probably most of my listeners have never experienced. He would a GED and his formal education would stop there. Can you see him in your mind's eye? Where do you imagine he is today? I can tell you that he imagined he'd be dead by 25. Instead, he's the CEO of one of the best businesses in America and was named Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022. It was an honor to connect with JeVon McCormick (https://jevonmccormick.com/), CEO of Scribe Media, a multimillion-dollar company ranked #1 for corporate culture by Entrepreneur Magazine. He's also the author of two books I devoured in record time. The first, his management book called Modern Leader and the second, his autobiography, I Got There: How a Mixed-Race Kid Overcame Racism, Poverty, and Abuse to Arrive at the American Dream. I loved both books, and so have thousands of readers including retired Navy Seal turned ultra-athlete and bestselling author, David Goggins, who wrote the foreword for Modern Leader. In our interview, JeVon generously and openly shares his story as well as his take on leadership that has made him one of the top leaders in business today. You'll get his take on what businesses need to do to grow to their fullest potential while doing what is right for society. So, listen in as JeVon shares about where he came from and what it takes to be a modern leader. Book Links: I Got There: https://tinyurl.com/33faevtw Modern Leader: https://tinyurl.com/4kknnmfu

It's not every day you get to chat with a Tennis Pro from Dominican Republic, that found a new passion as a real estate investor.  Andres Bernal came to the United States in 2012 to pursue is dream to be a Tennis Pro.  He didn't care for the uncertaintity of renting and decided he was going to purchase a home, which he did, and now he owns 13 properties!!  He turned his passion for tennis into teaching kids and young adults through his Tennis Academy called Evolve Tennis Training.  One of his more famous customers was Ewan McGregor of Star Wars fame.  Andres has a great story to tell... you can come from outside the USA and still experience the "American Dream"! Check out the show in the following places:InstagamFacebookTiktokYoutubeCredits - The music for my podcast was written and performed by Jeff Miller.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.comWelcome to our longest episode yet! The Oscars were surprisingly good this year. We discuss the most moving moments, including the teary comeback of Brendan Fraser, the resilience of Ke Huy Kwan, the art-school weirdos who became the big winners, The Daniels, and why Lady Gaga is the Real Deal. Also discussed: The Carpenters (pro or con?), the tricky business of the American Dream, the argument for cultural appropriation, should Sarah do Ozempic, and how tall is Salma Hayek? Hint: Sarah-size.In the bonus episode: Mysterious allegations against Michael Irvin prompt Sarah to talk about that time he stabbed his Dallas Cowboys' teammate in the neck, why it's hard to write about the dark side of sports, plus the notorious Jerry Jones and the NFL force field. Matt Taibbi testifies before Congress, enrages some journalists, becomes a hero to others. MILF Manor has a quality twist coming our way. Also: Send us your letters! smokeempod@gmail.com. We'll read the best listener letters and answer salient questions in an upcoming episode. Everything everywhere all at once (possible oversell) when you become a paid subscriber.

EPISODE 1361: In this KEEN ON episode, Andrew talks to BOOSTRAPPED author Alissa Quart on why and how we can liberate ourselves from the "American Dream" Alissa Quart is the author of five acclaimed books of nonfiction including the forthcoming Bootstrapped: Liberating Ourselves from the American Dream (Ecco, 2023). They are Squeezed, Republic of Outsiders, Hothouse Kids, and Branded. She is the Executive Director of the non-profit the Economic Hardship Reporting Project. She is also the author of two books of poetry Thoughts and Prayers and Monetized. She has written for many publications including The Washington Post, The New York Times, and TIME. Her honors include an Emmy, an SPJ award and a Nieman fellowship. She lives with her family in Brooklyn. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How have changes in housing, taxes, and wages impacted the American Dream? Justin and Lance discuss wage trends for different demographics and economic policy that makes success more attainable.

Join us tonight as Manny Espejo is back in the house to go over the current banking fraud crisis. We will also take a little time to laugh at the exposure of the J6 false narrative that we told you from the beginning, was being hand fed to gullible media consumers.The American Dream animated film:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6zpfE7WjHISUPPORT THE SHOW:Buzzsprout https://www.buzzsprout.com/1853952/supportSubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/jesse-jaymzOne time gift donation via Paypal https://paypal.me/dangerousinfo?country.x=US&locale.x=en_USPatreon https://www.patreon.com/JesseJaymzJOIN OUR GUILDED CHAT ROOM: https://www.guilded.gg/i/Evx9g1VkGold and silver affiliate:American Coins and Jewelry https://www.ebay.com/str/goldandsilvertreasureWaterford, MichiganMatt-(248) 978-7686https://www.subscribestar.com/jesse-jaymz/subscribe?tier_id=57006SUBSCRIBE STARS:Jill BarcRyan Mansfield ShowCarmie RosarioKenneth AllenChad GeyerPatriot MillerSheryl E.Manny EspejoShannon RuffEmail the show: http://dangerousinfopodcast@protonmail.comJoin my mailing list: https://mailchi.mp/03e09a1333c8/jessejaymzemailsignupSocial Media:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessejaymz1/Twitter https://twitter.com/jaymz_jesseGab https://gab.com/JessejaymzTruth Social https://truthsocial.com/@jessejaymzTwitch https://www.twitch.tv/dangerousinfopodcastRumble https://rumble.com/c/DangerousInfoPodcastPilled https://pilled.net/profile/144176SMART is the acronym that was created by technocrats that have setup the "internet of things" that will eventually enslave humanity to their needs. Support the show

Gigi's story is an inspiring one. It's a story of perseverance, determination, resilience, GRIT, and her success in building the world's largest cupcake franchise is a testament to her hard work and entrepreneurial spirit. Down to her last $33 dollars Gigi's American Dream success story started from a simple cupcake shop in Nashville TN. Here are some highlights:- Over 100 million cupcakes sold- Over 100 locations across the country- Gigi appeared on the hit CBS show, Undercover Boss, and her episode was one of the top episodes- She built the business while being a single mother to her young daughter- She has been the face of a national cabinet company and had her own textile line- She speaks and tells her story across the country for national corporations like Coca-Cola, Matilda Jane, and many moreWe're grateful for her time and insights, and we hope that her story inspires others to follow their dreams and pursue their passions.About Renaissance Marketing Group: Renaissance Marketing Group is a full-service social media marketing agency based in Nashville. The Renaissance team is made up of a talented group of passionate creatives and marketers, committed to the success of their clients and passionate about helping business owners succeed. Founded in 2014, the woman-owned company delivers proven social media marketing results. Their services include social media management, content creation, paid digital advertising, email marketing, influencer marketing, graphic design, branding, professional photography and videography, digital marketing strategy, podcast production, and more. Renaissance is committed to influencing optimal revenue and online growth, while exceeding their client's expectations. In 2021, Renaissance announced the launch of their nonprofit, The Mona Lisa Foundation. The Mona Lisa Foundation was created from a love and passion for supporting women on their entrepreneurial journeys and focuses on offering mentorship, marketing, and business education, grant money, and community to Nashville-based women business owners.Renaissance is the host of the Renaissance Women's Summit, a day-long conference for women entrepreneurs looking to level up in all areas of their business. Learn more: www.renaissancemarketinggroup.com

It's Monday, March 13th, A.D. 2023. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. By Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com) Nigerians kill Kaduna pastor's son and abduct pastor's wife Last Friday, gunmen suspected to be bandits killed the son of a village pastor and abducted his wife, along with three others, in an attack in Nigeria's Kaduna State, reports The Christian Post. Revelation 21:8 says that all murderers will be punished “in the lake that burns with fire and sulfur, which is the second death.” The Nigerian government continues to be criticized for its inability to curb the rising spate of murders in the region. Christian rights groups have warned for years about the deteriorating religious freedom conditions in Nigeria amid the rise of terror groups like Boko Haram and the Islamic State in the northeast. Advocates have also warned about an increase in deadly violence against predominantly Christian communities committed by radical Muslim herders in the farming-rich Middle Belt states as the country deals with desertification and erosion of natural resources. Disturbingly, last month, Biden's State Department reaffirmed its decision to remove Nigeria from its list of countries of particular concern for religious freedom violations after conducting an allegedly “careful review” following objections from Nigerian Christians, human rights groups, and members of Congress. More than 30 high profile Russians have died since Ukraine invasion Dozens of high profile Russian figures have died since Vladimir Putin launched his bloody war in Ukraine over a year ago -- with many in odd circumstances, such as sudden "suicides" and falls from windows, reports The U.S. Sun recently and The Atlantic last December. For example, Sergey Grishin, the so-called "Scarface" oligarch who sold Meghan and Harry their California mansion, died this week from sepsis after criticizing Putin. Meanwhile, Russian scientist Andrey Botikov, who created the "Sputnik V" vaccine , was strangled with a belt in his apartment last week. Both men were two of the 30 high profile deaths of people linked to Mad Vlad. Jon Sweet, a retired US Army Military Intelligence Officer, described Putin as running a "modern-day KGB version of Murder Inc." Biden eager to fund more cross-gender surgeries for veterans President Joe Biden's new 2024 budget plan, released on Thursday, proposes to funnel some of the $137.9 billion discretionary budget for the Department of Veterans Affairs into mutilating surgeries for America's veterans, reports LifeSiteNews.com. The Biden administration is ignoring new research into the use of cross-sex hormones.  Last month, the American College of Cardiology revealed studies that showed that “people with gender dysphoria taking hormone replacements as part of gender affirmation therapy face a substantially increased risk of serious cardiac events, including stroke, heart attack and pulmonary embolism.” Reports of sexual assault at military academies shot up 18% Reported incidents of sexual assault at U.S. military academies jumped 18% during the 2021-2022 school year compared to the year prior, reports The Associated Press. Nearly one in five female cadets at the Army, Navy and Air Force academies said they experienced unwanted sexual contact in the most recent school year, according to the annual report. The number of estimated instances of sexual harassment also grew to 3,939 in the 2021-2022 school year, including more than half of women and one-fifth of men. In a memo to academy administrators, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin wrote that the service academies “observed an alarming increase in the estimated prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment, and other concerning behaviors. These corrosive behaviors require your immediate attention.” Vivek Ramaswamy announces anti-woke presidential bid Vivek Ramaswamy might not have a background in politics, but that didn't stop him from becoming one of the first candidates to announce their run for the GOP presidential nomination in 2024, reports BusinessInsider.com. The biotech millionaire, who was once the CEO of Roivant, will likely struggle for exposure in the predicted crowded field for the Republican nomination, but his past shows he isn't afraid of a challenge. Ramaswamy is the son of immigrants from India and an overachiever at Harvard. Listen as he describes the problem in America today. RAMASWAMY:  “We're in the middle of a national identity crisis. Faith, patriotism, and hard work have disappeared -- only to be replaced by new secular religions like COVID-ism, climate-ism, and gender ideology. We hunger to be part of something bigger than ourselves. Yet we cannot even answer the question of what it means to be an American. “Today, the woke Left preys on that vacuum. They tell you that your race, your gender, and your sexual orientation, govern who you are, what you can achieve, and what you're allowed to think. This is psychological slavery, and that has created a new culture of fear in our country that has completely replaced our culture of free speech in America. And that is why today, I am announcing my run for President of the United States.” To be sure, Ramaswamy is a longshot for the GOP nomination, but the conservative firebrand says he has big plans to start a "cultural movement." Listen. RAMASWAMY:  “This isn't just a political campaign. This is a cultural movement to create a new American Dream for the next generation.” Learn more at his website Vivek2024.com.  That's V-I-V-E-K 2024 dot com.  Plus, check out his YouTube channel. 11 Minutes of brisk walking a day slashes premature death by 23% And finally, walking at a brisk pace for just 11 minutes a day slashes the risk of your premature death by almost a quarter, reports StudyFinds.org. The team led by researchers at the University of Cambridge showed how one in ten early deaths could be prevented if everyone managed to reach the threshold of 75 minutes per week of moderate-intensity physical activity. The study demonstrated that this would be sufficient to lower the risk of heart disease and stroke–the leading causes of death globally—as well as a number of cancers. The conclusions were drawn when the Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit at the University of Cambridge looked at results reported in 196 peer-reviewed articles covering more than 30 million participants. 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 asks, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So, glorify God in your body.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, March 13th in the year of our Lord 2023. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: Dave McCormick—Veteran and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America.” How do we decouple from China and assure American hegemony? PLUS is McCormick planning to challenge three-term Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in 2024? McCormick's book releases March 14th: https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Peril-Battle-Renew-America/dp/1546001956 During his acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan told his amazing life story—from refugee to Hollywood star, exclaiming, “This is the American Dream!” WHYY reporter Cherri Gregg accused Fox 29 reporter Steve Keely's crime coverage in Philadelphia of being “very harmful” and claims it “scares people.” Is even reporting on unmitigated violence now problematic? And with over 500 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, isn't the city inherently scary? Read more about Victor Fiorillo's editorial here:https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/10/steve-keeley-fox-29/

This show is made possible by you!  To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate  Thank you for your continued support!Laura and guest, Abigail Disney, ask how long can corporations sustain the “American Dream” at the expense of their workers.  Is the American Dream dead?  While most Americans are earning less than their parents and economic mobility is on the decline, the median net worth of the top 10 billionaires in the world has nearly tripled over the last decade.  Abigail Disney, the granddaughter of Roy Disney, one of the founders of Disney, discovered that some employees were earning one two-thousandth of the earnings of CEO Bob Iger.  She wrote to Iger, testified in Congress and ultimately made a film, “The American Dream and Other Fairy Tales.”  Abigail underscores the need to tax the top 1%, speaks out against corporate greed and calls out the policies and values that created such gaping inequality at Disney and across the business world.  Abigail Disney is an Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker, and an activist. The film, co-directed with Kathleen Hughes is available for streaming now. “There was a woman who played Winnie the Pooh for many years . . . six days a week, who died in her car. That was really a galvanizing moment for a lot of the folks that I spoke to, because the wrongness of this was all concentrated in this one moment.” - Abigail Disney“Absent collective bargaining, we are all subject to the tender mercies of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Collective bargaining is the only way workers have to democratically represent their own interests in the workplace.” - Abigail DisneyGuest:  Abigail Disney, Documentary Filmmaker & Social Activist; Co-Director & Producer, The American Dream & Other Fairy Tales; Founder Fork Films; Producer & Host "All Ears" Full Show Notes are located HERE.  They include related episodes, articles, and more to dive deeper.This podcast includes an endorsement for Best of the Left, with host Jay! Tomlinson.  We think you'll dig it too!Music In the Middle:  “Black Fros Black Gold - All You Zombies Dig the Luminosity” by Burnt Sugar, The Arkestra Chamber from their ‘Twentieth Anniversary Mixtapes: Groiddest Schizznits, Volume 3'.Additional Music: "Many Hands & "Steppin" by Podington Bear Chapters (full conversation)00:00:00  Best of the Left podcast endorsement from Laura00:05:40 Gaping disparities between the Disney Corporation and employees at Disney theme parks; it's personal for Abigail Disney.00:08:43  From the founders to the current CEO, Abigail Disney investigates, and reflects on what happened00:13:27 Shifting the status quo toward justice, civil rights, assault on unions, wage disparities, capitalism00:21:37  Re-introduce guest & subject.Music in the Middle: “Black Fros Black Gold - All You Zombies Dig the Luminosity” by Burnt Sugar, The Arkestra Chamber from their ‘Twentieth Anniversary Mixtapes:  Groiddest Schizznits, Volume 3'00:24:13  Gap between have's and have not's, what to do? Money in politics00:28:00  Hope for the future addressing injustices and inequities.  Raising wages vs raising taxes. Auditing, the tax code.00:37:00  Reconstruction, shared dreams, well being and accomplishments.00:41:00 Woke Capitalism, fruits of labor, aspirations00:44:46  Closing commentary from Laura on history, anxiety and change00:46:37  FIN

While the Oscars often portray a negative view of America, this year was different. Several winners referenced the American dream in their acceptance speeches. Boyd looks at their messages and who and what make the American dream possible. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington Post senior writer Frances Stead Sellers speaks with Hamdi Ulukaya, the self-made, Turkish-born founder of Chobani, about his entrepreneurial journey, immigration in the United States and his contribution to relief efforts following the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Scoot talks to WWL listeners about their reactions to last night's Oscar awards and their thoughts on what constituties the American Dream

Scoot runs down some audio from the Oscars ceremony which featured many performers of Asian descent speaking on their immigrant experience

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (03/13/2023): 3:05pm- Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation announced they will guarantee all customer deposits—even those exceeding the FDIC's standard $250,000 per depositor guarantee. According to The Wall Street Journal, “[a] senior Treasury official said the steps didn't constitute a bailout because stock and bondholders in SVB and Signature wouldn't be protected.” Silicon Valley Bank had been the 16th largest bank in America with an estimated $175 billion in deposits, but after losing billions investing in long-term assets, customers attempted to withdraw an estimated $42 billion in deposits resulting in the bank's ultimate collapse. Read more about SVB's collapse here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-reserve-rolls-out-emergency-measures-to-prevent-banking-crisis-ba4d7f98 3:30pm- Reason's Elizabeth Nolan Brown critiques the U.S. government's decision to guarantee all deposits with no limit—writing, “[f]or one thing, banks are themselves taxpayers. And in situations like this, the many institutions who act responsibly must bear the burden of bank fees in order to inoculate less responsible actors. Besides, these fees assessed on banks don't exist in a vacuum that only burdens big businesses; banks pass on the costs of regulatory compliance to customers in a number of ways. So, the idea that the government's bailout funds come from some sort of magical pool of consequence-free money is silly.” You can read Brown's editorial here: https://reason.com/2023/03/13/everyone-is-learning-the-wrong-lessons-from-the-silicon-valley-bank-collapse/ 3:40pm- Who is to blame for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank? On Monday, President Joe Biden blamed the Trump Administration for “rolling back” the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, a federal law designed to regulate the nation's financial services industry. However, The New York Post notes that Barney Frank—the former Congressman for whom the bill is named—was a member of the Board of Directors at Signature Bank when it collapsed over the weekend. 4:00pm- While appearing on Fox News with Maria Bartiromo, Congressman James Comer (R-KY) suggested that Silicon Valley Bank's “quest for ESG [Environment, Social, and Governance] policies” may have played a role in its collapse. 4:10pm- On Monday, President Joe Biden called the U.S. banking system “safe” and credited his administration's decisions—specifically guaranteeing all deposits at Silicon Valley Bank—for avoiding the contagion-like collapse of multiple banks. But didn't the Federal Reserve ultimately decide to bailout depositors? 4:30pm- During her acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Actress in a Leading Role Michelle Yeoh took a shot at CNN's Don Lemon for his comments about women of a certain age being “past their prime.” 4:45pm- Dr. EJ Antoni—Research Fellow for Regional Economics in the Center for Data Analysis at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to explain the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank. Dr. Antoni debunks the Biden Administration's narrative that the Treasury Department, the Federal Reserve, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are not bailing out depositors with taxpayer dollars. Will the decision to bailout SVB's “gross fiscal mismanagement” encourage other banks to take on risky investments, operating under the assumption that if things go wrong the federal government will step in and save the day? 5:00pm- The Drive at 5: Dave McCormick—Veteran and former Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his new book, “Superpower in Peril: A Battle Plan to Renew America.” How do we decouple from China and assure American hegemony? PLUS is McCormick planning to challenge three-term Senator Bob Casey Jr. (D-PA) in 2024? McCormick's book releases March 14th: https://www.amazon.com/Superpower-Peril-Battle-Renew-America/dp/1546001956 5:20pm- During his acceptance speech at Sunday's 95th Annual Academy Awards, Best Supporting Actor Ke Huy Quan told his amazing life story—from refugee to Hollywood star, exclaiming, “This is the American Dream!” 5:40pm- WHYY reporter Cherri Gregg accused Fox 29 reporter Steve Keely's crime coverage in Philadelphia of being “very harmful” and claims it “scares people.” Is even reporting on unmitigated violence now problematic? And with over 500 homicides in Philadelphia in 2022, isn't the city inherently scary? Read more about Victor Fiorillo's editorial here:https://www.phillymag.com/news/2023/03/10/steve-keeley-fox-29/ 6:05pm- Andy Bloom—President of Andy Bloom Communications—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest editorial at Broad + Liberty, “Biden Plays the Blame Game.” Bloom documents the Biden Administration's instance to fault Donald Trump for everything that goes wrong. Bloom writes, “Biden has consistently blamed Trump for Covid deaths…Although largely ignored now, the Afghanistan withdrawal is one of Biden's biggest and deadliest disasters. At the time, Biden explained it was Trump's fault for making a deal with the Taliban. For some reason, THIS was the one Trump policy Biden was bound to and couldn't change. Although the last troops withdrew after the negotiated date, Biden still blamed Trump…When the Biden administration had to acknowledge that a Chinese spy balloon had penetrated U.S. airspace, they were quick to add that three prior incidents happened when Trump was president.” You can read Bloom's article here: https://broadandliberty.com/2023/03/09/andy-bloom-biden-plays-the-blame-game/ 6:30pm- While appearing on Fox News with Larry Kudlow, former Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisers Kevin Hassett revealed that buyers were willing to “step in” and purchase Silicon Valley Bank. 6:35pm- While speaking with Senator Mark Warner (D-VA) on ABC''s This Week, host Martha Raddatz baselessly claimed the Trump Administration was responsible for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.                          6:45pm- Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA), White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, and MSNBC Commentator Jen Psaki have all publicly considered the idea of censoring Fox News.

We mourn the loss of a Mid-Missouri cop who was shot in the line of duty last night in Hermann. 2 banks taken over by the feds over the weekend. An Oscar winner takes a veiled swipe at CNN's Don Lemon and another winner talks about something we can all relate to ...the American Dream.

How Far Do You Want to Go?: Lessons from a Common-Sense Billionaire by John Catsimatidis Publishers Weekly Bestseller Billionaire entrepreneur John Catsimatidis, owner and CEO of the Red Apple Group, reveals how his instincts and common sense have propelled him to massive business success in this detailed account of an incredible rags-to-riches story. Born on the small Greek island of Nisyros, John Catsimatidis immigrated to the States with his family and quickly became a true New Yorker, raised in Harlem. He went to school by day and worked in a small grocery store by night to help his parents pay the bills until, just eight credits short of graduating from New York University, he opted to work in the grocery business full-time. Today, that grocery business has become the Red Apple Group, a conglomerate with interests in energy, real estate, aviation, baseball, entertainment, and media, including the iconic radio station WABC, where John hosts leading figures in government, politics, business, and economics. As Catsimatidis has discovered, the American Dream doesn't come with an instruction manual—or even a sign to let you know when you've arrived at the finish line. How Far Do You Want to Go? tells Catsimatidis's dynamic story, from his beginnings in the grocery business to entering the political arena, including a New York City mayoral campaign. He's tried his hand at nearly everything, but he's far from finished with his adventures. Now, he offers readers a glimpse into the wisdom he's gained—and the excitement he has for what the future holds in store. ABOUT THE AUTHOR John Catsimatidis was born on the Greek Island of Nisyros in 1948 and 6 months later his parents emigrated to New York City in search of a better life. During his senior year at NYU, with just 8 credits remaining, John dropped out to work in the grocery business full-time. By his 25th birthday he was already a success with 10 Red Apple Supermarkets scattered along Broadway on Manhattan's Upper Westside.

In this episode of Eye on Franchising my guest  is Gigi Schweikert and we discuss The Lightbridge Academy.  This informative episode discusses the process of becoming a franchisee for the childcare center.  Gigi Schweikert, early childhood expert, mother of four, and author of the popular Winning Ways for Early Childhood Professionals book series, as she takes us down the sometimes frustrating, yet always rewarding road of early childhood education. Gigi's practical ideas and realistic perspective on working with young children have you laughing and learning how to be a more effective educator. Teaching parents and teachers to help every child succeed is Gigi's life passion. Lightbridge Academy has established a reputation as The Solution for Working Parents® by meeting the evolving needs of families for high quality early childhood education. Since 1997, Lightbridge Academy has been a place where thousands of parents, children, staff, franchise owners and communities have come together to form a trusted Circle of Care — the supportive relationships necessary for children and families to thrive. We protect this circle with a steadfast commitment to our core values, and by never forgetting that children at the heart of everything we do.Lightbridge Academy balances nurturing care with a unique early childhood education curriculum that helps children grow and develop right before our very eyes. Listen in to hear;1. The importance of due diligence when considering franchising2. The importance of finding a franchise that is the right fit for both the brand and the individual3. The best way to learn about a franchise is to meet with the people who are already involved in it4. The importance of good communication and relationships in order to weather any disagreements that may arise5. The Lightbridge Academy franchise system relies on collaboration between corporate and existing franchisees in order to be successful. KEY POINTS Approximately mentioned @ 00:03:36The best candidates for Lightbridge Academy are those with a passion for early childhood education, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Approximately mentioned @ 00:04:38The best way to find success in franchising is to due your research, follow your passion and be willing to push yourself a little bit out of your comfort zone- this way you can find a brand that is the perfect fit for you and your lifestyle. Approximately mentioned @ 00:06:47Gigi Schweikert got into franchising when she wrote her first book on parenting and had no children. She learned about franchising from her mentor, Jim Greenman, who encouraged her to write an article about her experience as a parent. Approximately mentioned @ 00:09:27The opportunity for the American Dream is what really got me excited about franchising. I had never experienced such a supportive community where everyone was willing to share advice and help out. Approximately mentioned @ 00:21:17The Lightbridge Academy franchise process involves an in-person discovery day where prospective franchisees learn about all aspects of the business and are interviewed. Approximately mentioned @ 00:30:58The Lightbridge Academy franchise process includes an initial inquiry, followed by an interview and validation. The entire process generally takes about a year.  Have you heard the news?  We are officially on YouTube.  Come check out a few videos have have and give me a follow!https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwoAdrkPZmveJt5AQRDk8WA---Lance GraulichFranchise Consulting Services from ION FranchisingEye On Franchising

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