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Today we are joined by Brad Nemes, a mortgage broker with Capital Mortgages in Ottawa. Brad is going to reveal how he impressively went from being stuck at $12 million per year for 10 years to reaching $28 million this year. [2:25] How did you get into the mortgage business? I started in restaurants, moved into sales, and was head hunted into reverse mortgages. I’ve been a broker with Capital for 17 years. [3:49] What quote has had an impact on your life and business and how do you implement it? “What are you doing today to make money for tomorrow.” It keeps me focused on being busy. [4:43] Tell us about a failure you have experienced and what you learned from it. People new to the business were surpassing me. I’d become complacent. That changed when you sent out the email for the $25 Million Blueprint in August 2017. [6:20] Volume wise, where were you then versus now? For 10 years I was at $12 million. This year, I’m on track for $28 million. [6:35] What are the new problems you are facing with that production increase? I only have one uncertified assistant. I need someone with that certification on the front end. [7:46] What improvements have you made to your systems in the last year? I went from using Trello to Door, which allows for more automation. [9:15] What have you changed in your sales process? All the digital tools are great for automation. [11:03] What is your biggest takeaway from being in the program for the last 3 years? Being around other likeminded brokers. [12:13] What’s one thing holding back brokers from success? Not picking up the phone. [12:30] What’s one habit you have that’s made you successful? Using the paper calendar on my desk to keep me on track. [13:46] What internet resource or software tool would you recommend? Lender Spotlight. VIP Emails. [15:30] What book would you recommend? Who Not How by Dan Sullivan. [16:29] If you could go back in time what advice would you give yourself starting out? Read more books. Do better networking. Buy more rental properties. Keep going to open houses. Contact Brad here: http://bradsmortgages.com/ Find out more about the $25 Million Dollar Blueprint: www.get25million.com Check out our other podcast, 10 Loans a Month: www.10loansamonth.com
Wine Road: The Wine, When, and Where of Northern Sonoma County.
Episode 111 | Brad Beard Owner & Winemaker, Mercury Wine Our winemaker chats continue with Brad Beard Owner & Winemaker at Mercury Wine. We may sound a bit muffled as we are masked up in the studio, but did remove them momentarily to sip some 2016 Element Mourvédre. Listen in and and hear all about what’s happening at the Mecury and in the tiny (but not to be missed) town of Geyserville. Wine of the Day: 2016 Element Mourvédre -- 90% Mourvédre 10% Grenache Show Notes 1:07 Wine of the Day 3:16 Brad discusses the great attributes of Rhône’s that grow well in the region and tend to age well. Brad feels his wines are best with a bit of age on them. 5:48 Brad’s ritual prior to for tasting and blending. Palate is best in the morning and needs some bacon! 7:50 The situation at Mercury—now open for outdoor tastings behind the tasting room and are prepared and ready to see you in a safe and comfortable environment. 10:20 Check the Wine Road website for list of open wineries. 11:44 Facebook Live Virtual Tastings with Jim Rickards along with food pairings. 12:22 Happy Hours with Brad Live every Friday at 5 pm on Facebook with cooking video and pairings. It’s been a great way to make a connection with Brad. 15:55 So many wines you can’t get outside of Sonoma County – so great opportunity to connect with the winemakers now. 16:50 Why the name Mercury? Brad gives a short history of the Geyserville area and it’s mining history. Mining brought Italians. Italians brought grapes. And grapes brought Brad. 19:00 Brand got his start working in a resort in fine dining featuring Spanish wines. That led to work as a regional wine buyer and that led to creating a small distribution company for boutique producers and that led him to start his own winery. 20:20 The many charms of Geyserville – come and spend the day. 21:14 Brad makes an orange wine called Skins new release will be available early next year. 23:14 Black Bubbles -- a sparkling Petite Sirah. 24:03 Call ahead for reservations seatings at 11:30, 1:30 and 3:30pm. You can even call the same day. 27:59 Check out Wine Road site before you come tasting. Wine Road website has all the latest news on what’s open and what’s happening. 29:20 Contact Brad via email at info@mercurywine.com LINKS Mercury Wine 2016 Element Mourvédre Black Bubbles Sparkling Wine Diavola Pizza Gin’Gilli’s Bosworth & Son Mercantile Corner Project Ales Geyserville Grill Wine Road Wine Road Podcast Instagram -- @wineroadpodcast Credits: The Wine Road podcast is mixed and mastered at Threshold Studios Sebastopol, CA.
Calgary Living - Real Estate & Life Style with host Bryon Howard
Contact Brad: bradzip@gmail.comFollow Brad:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-zipursky-profile/https://twitter.com/Brad_ziphttps://www.instagram.com/bzip_creations/https://www.facebook.com/brad.zipursky//Who do you know who needs to be on ‘the show’?Bryon is on a mission to get know his neighbours, shop local and promote local.Follow Top Producing RE/MAX House of Real Estate Realtor Bryon Howard on Social -https://www.thehowardteam.net/https://www.facebook.com/LivingInAltadore/https://www.instagram.com/living_in_marda_loop/https://www.instagram.com/calgary_living/https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryonhoward/https://www.pinterest.ca/MyCalgary/https://twitter.com/Calgary_Lifewww.parkbench.com/marda-LoopOr you can simply call or text Bryon on his cell phone 403-589-0004
On this episode of The Healthcare Security Cast we are joined by Brad Estep as he shares his insights on system wide training best practices. Brad has experience includes training oversight of a large healthcare security program that includes both K9 and armed officers. Brad covers many different aspects of training, you don't want to miss this show. Contact Brad: bra21436@gmail.com
Brad Malone helps AV companies take a good, hard look at their processes so they can fix what’s broken. [04:47] Brad explains the “Four P’s” business principles, including the losing battle most PMs have to deal with. [07:01] Heroes & Martyrs [11:51] How “special people” in a company can get in the way of growth [13:39] Brad shares a huge disappointment early in his career...and how it forged his resolve to go from employee to business owner. [20:00] Brad’s surprising adventurist hobby. [21:16] How much does 5 minutes cost? [25:24] The 3 compounding costs of quality (or lack thereof) [28:42] Why integrators struggle w/ designing systems accurately and reliably. [35:49] Why Engineers tend to develop ADD [36:21] Which products get most overlooked during design, and what’s the cost in labor hours for your install crew to fix? [39:13] The cost of forgotten parts that your installers CAN’T pick up at Home Depot/Fry’s. [40:07] Done vs. “Done-Done” [43:42] Need a better site survey form? Brad offers one they’ve refined over many years working with AV Integrators. Contact Brad via Email - BradMalone@NavigateMC.com LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/malonebrad/ Brad’s article: How Much Does 5 Minutes Cost? If you're curious about the software I'm building for Pro AV Integrators, check out the video here: www.jeremybirch.com The original video interview can be found on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/kHBaQHv0V6Q
Episode 6 - Evan Hackel speaks with Brad Federman, COO of F&H Solutions Group, about how engaging your employees gives you a competitive advantage. Brad is the author of the book Employee Engagement, and has more than 22 years of corporate experience in various aspects of human resources and training. Contact Brad at bfederman@fhsolutionsgroup.com. Brought to you by TrainingUnleashed.net Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brad Hart has a singular focus in his life, to make the lives of everyone he touches better. It’s not just something he says either he truly lives it. In today’s episode, I speak with Brad about his thoughts on Abundance, Networking, Finance, and how to live a more fulfilling life. If you’re feeling stuck make sure you pay close attention and take lots of notes. (http://www.advanceyourart.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/14915143_10102156570632042_2729638905254002994_n.jpg) “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”-Eckhart TolleMEET BRAD: Brad Hart is a committed to helping entrepreneurs and investors reach their full potential, so they can focus on solving the grand challenges of our time. With extensive experience in real estate, investments, trading, marketing, sales and peak performance strategy, he’s been teaching entrepreneurs from every walk of life the skills to thrive in the modern world, growing their incomes, increasing the value of their assets, and making wise investments into their future, and the future of the world. You can use his simple, no-nonsense strategies to increase your income and your impact exponentially. BOOKS: The Millionaire Master Plan: Your Personalized Path to Financial Success by Roger James Hamilton (http://amzn.to/2hAH1ur) Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires Paperback by Esther Hicks & Jerry Hicks (http://amzn.to/2gQ9Kwp) Jack: Straight from the Gut Paperback by Jack Welch (http://amzn.to/2hT96fh) Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Hardcover by Sheryl Sandberg (http://amzn.to/2gGtNdj) Work in Progress: Risking Failure, Surviving Success Paperback by Michael D. Eisner (http://amzn.to/2hTdpaC) Onward: How Starbucks Fought for Its Life without Losing Its Soul by Howard Schultz (http://amzn.to/2hzadV3) Mastermind Dinners: Build Lifelong Relationships by Connecting Experts, Influencers, and Linchpins by Jayson Gaignard (http://amzn.to/2hA7Xgc) The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich by Timothy Ferriss (http://amzn.to/2hBxEe4) Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think by Peter H. Diamandis (http://amzn.to/2gPVZ2h) Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World by Peter H. Diamandis (http://amzn.to/2hD1uhF) EXTRAS: Wealth Dynamics (http://www.wealthdynamics.com/) Tony Robbins (https://www.tonyrobbins.com/) Brene Brown – The Power of Vulnerability (https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability) JAYSON GAIGNARD (http://www.jaysongaignard.com/) Peter Diamandis (http://diamandis.com/) CONTACT BRAD: www.MarketYourCourse.com (http://www.MarketYourCourse.com) http://makemoremarbles.com/ (http://makemoremarbles.com/) https://www.facebook.com/bradhart (https://www.facebook.com/bradhart) BONUS: This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download Audible.com (http://www.audibletrial.com/Yuri) QUESTION(S) OF THE DAY: What was your favorite quote or lesson from this episode? Please let me know in the comments.
If you want to watch someone build a legacy in real time, simply pay attention to what Kent Clothier is doing in his life and with his business. Kent is the founder and CEO of Real Estate Worldwide (REWW), where he leads an amazing team of individuals that are focused on building disruptive systems, software and techniques that help real estate investors and professionals achieve astounding success in less time. In 2015, Kent became the only family to have FOUR businesses on the Inc 5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies. And for the past 2.5 years I was proud to be a part of that growth, helping to direct the marketing strategies, campaigns and operations during a very high-growth period in his company. Kent started off as a client of mine, became a friend, and then a business partner, but most importantly a valuable mentor in my life as well. I think of him as a "Friend-tor." So in this episode, which has been 2 years too late, I wanted to dig in deeper and ask Kent questions that I might not already know the answer to and help pull out the advice he has for entrepreneurs, whether they are in real estate or any industry. You'll hear how Kent started off in business in his early 20's trading groceries for a profit and built that business, and the business that acquired it, into a $2 billion a year industry-leader. This put millions of dollars into his pocket before he was 30 years old. And you'll hear how a bold but stupid move caused him to lose everything he had within a year only to rebuild his fortune bigger and better in the real estate industry, systematically dominating every market he entered using a principle called "Reverse Wholesaling" that he learned in the grocery business. Most importantly, you'll hear Kent's unwavering focus on what's important in his life, maximizing every moment with his family and friends, very consciously designing his life the way he wants it and encouraging others to do to the same with his message that "The Time Is Now" Here are some of the highlights from this episode: What is Real Estate wholesaling and how does it work? What is holding people back from success? The importance of mindset. Facing the reality of time. It is reckless and irresponsible to act like you have all the time in the world. You don’t. Fighting for your dream. Paying for your time. Mundane things, in business and in your personal life, need to be done. Paying someone for an hour of work is paying for an hour of your time to do whatever you need to do – spend time with family, exercising, relaxing, etc. Is it worth it to spend a large amount of money on something like a business coach or consultant? The benefits of a Visionary/Integrator relationship. Kent benefited from having a lot of mentors over the years. Do you have a mentor? Opportunities in Wholesaling and Real Estate. You can contact Kent on Facebook, www.KentClothier.com or www.REWW.com. Kent is also starting a podcast soon, so keep an eye out for it. Did you enjoy the show? Do you have any book recommendations? Do you have a business and need some help? Contact Brad at askbrad@baconwrappedbusiness.com.
Have you ever compared business strategy to surfing? Mike Michalowicz has. As author of the new book SURGE: Time the Marketplace, Ride the Wave of Consumer Demand, and Become Your Industry's Big Kahuna, Mike uses surfing as an analogy for business. So listen up and ride the waves with him on this episode of Bacon Wrapped Business. Be where people need you when they need you by identifying imminent trends. Surfers look at waves that are close, or imminent, and evaluate which one is the best. No one can surf the entire ocean all at once, so pick a cove (one segment of a trend) and decide which waves are best. SURGE stands for Separate, Unify, Rally cry, Gather and Expansion. Separate: Pick a “cove” to surf in. Zero in on one area to market and decide who you’re going to market to. Unify: Paddle in front of the “wave” so that it can help push you along and gain momentum. Rally cry: There’s a point when you’re riding a wave that the board lifts out of the water causing a transfer of energy from you paddling to the wave pushing you. In business, this is when the community starts carrying the wave, or market force, for you. Gather: Collect knowledge to constantly perfect your product. Expansion: When you first start surfing, you don’t do fancy tricks right off the bat. You have to start with the basics and expand from there. In business, once you get your product out in the general market, you can then target it to more specific markets like professional athletes, celebrities, or whatever high profile group is appropriate for your business, who can then promote your product even further for you. Tip Give your customers a short survey right after they buy your product. For example, ask where they heard about it and why they decided to purchase it at that moment. Brian Smith, the creator of UGG® boots, originally targeted his product at surfers (not teenage girls). When neoprene swimwear hit the market, it led to year-round surfing. That meant that surfers needed something to keep their feet warm when they got out of the water in colder weather. The interior material of the boots did not absorb bacteria or odor, and the above-ankle height kept beach sand from getting into the boots. The Rally Cry for UGG® was no more cold feet for surfers. The expansion began by targeting professional surfers who would increase popularity and demand for the product. Then other areas were targeted: hockey players, hunters, skiers, etc. which really expanded the market for these simple, cozy boots. Eventually, the trend reached teenage girls and now you can’t take two steps without seeing young women in UGG® boots. This change in demographic led to many people calling Brian Smith a sell-out, which begs an important, and mandatory, question: Are you willing to compromise the initial group/demographic that carried your product to success? The Cronut® is another widespread, high-demand product, but people often travel a long way to Dominique Ansel’s bakery in New York to get the true, original Cronut® and see its birthplace. Tip If starting and manufacturing a new product is too intimidating for you, you can start by improving an existing product and licensing it to a bigger company. When you are the first to target a new market, consumers will be more tolerant of any inferior elements of your business because you are their only option. Your marketing needs will start to decrease as everyone learns about you, but that is when you really need to improve and perfect your product so that you stay on top when others try to corner your market. Don’t let them steal your wave. If you know of any podcasts that need a guest, tell Mike Michalowicz. Get in touch with him and invite him on the show. Go to his site for information. Books mentioned: Surge by Mike Michalowicz Check out Mike’s other books Free: The Future of a Radical Price by Chris Anderson The 4-Hour Work Week by Timothy Ferriss The Big Idea by Donny Deutsch One Simple Idea by Stephen Key Do you have questions or comments? Need advice? Want to suggest more books on business? Contact Brad: askbrad@baconwrappedbusiness.com
Find out how a trained lawyer, transformed into scientific spiritual author with deep insights about the nature of reality. Brad Bartholomew, stopped by NSOL Radio to speak about his profound discovery of a networked intelligence, that connects all of Life at the cellular level.Brad calls this, the Spiritual Genome.Brad, speaks touches on topics such as neuroscience, the nature of the Universe, the power of your DNA, Genetics, and much more.Buckle your spiritual seat belt as we dive deep into consciousness. Feel free to Contact Brad at http://www.spiritualgenome.com/Visit http://NSOLRadio.com for more free inspirational downloads.This episode of NSOL Radio is bought to you by OptiMind - An amazing dietary supplement that increases human optimization. Click here to get your free bottle with free shipping https://www.getoptimind.com/r/85317