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mike, travis and drunk discuss the following topics… i'm tired of Gordon ramsay…. crumbl vs. warner music group…. the king of colas tries electric pepsi blue zesty citrus: 0.9 after the break, we talk to matthew Lesko "the question mark guy" about his community at leskohelp.com, the riddler, his infomercials and more! follow matthew on Instagram here. the prison guards are trying to kill r. Kelly…. faygo in the news….. adam 22 did a crypto thing…. potw: the casuals podcast/tires season 2/shark week well, bye.

Attorney and baseball fan Paul Lesko aka "The Hobby Lawyer" has litigated intellectual property and class action lawsuits for over 25 years. With a background in the biochemical sciences, Paul is no stranger to litigating cases involving complex technologies. Also known as “The Hobby Litigator”, he's taken on IP issues involving athletes, artists, sports teams, memorabilia, and even trading cards. Paul is also frequently quoted in the press not only on his cases, but for legal issues in the sports memorabilia and trading card industry.Paul and Russell talk the law, baseball, intellectual property and so much more! Fore more information go to: https://leskolawllc.com/

Lesley and Brad recap Lesley's informative conversation with Matthew Lesko, the iconic question-mark-suit-wearing advocate for free government resources. Learn how to get support for your business or personal goals, shift your mindset around asking for help, and tap into programs that already exist to empower you. This episode breaks down key takeaways, including how Lesko's mission began and the tools you can use to take action today. If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How to modify a Reformer with a stationary headrest for safer workouts.How Matthew Lesko redefines success by staying true to his heart.Why injecting fun into your work creates motivation and momentum.The types of government resources most people overlook—and how to find them.Why booking a real appointment beats filling out forms online.Episode References/Links:eLevate Workout and Q&A - https://lesleylogan.co/elevatewaitlistAgency Mini - https://prfit.biz/miniOPC Summer Tour - https://opc.me/tourUK Mullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukCambodia October 2025 Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comSubmit your questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsYouTube: How to Choose a Reformer - https://beitpod.com/choosingareformerBook: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert - https://a.co/d/9qFidcWMatthew Lesko's - https://beitpod.com/leskohelpEp. 400: Gay Hendricks - https://beitpod.com/gayhendricksEp. 196: Beate Chelette - https://beitpod.com/beatecheletteFind Local Help for Basic Needs – https://www.findhelp.orgGovernment Contracting Support (Apex Accelerators) – www.apexaccelerators.usSmall Business Support (SBA Local Assistance) – www.sba.gov/local-assistance If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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You're gonna have to care about the problem that you're solving. Lesley Logan 0:12  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started. Lesley Logan 0:51  Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the endearingly fun convo I had with Matthew Lesko in our last episode. If you haven't yet listened to that interview, feel free to pause us now, go back and listen to that one, because you've missed out. Brad Crowell 1:09  So you could also have said the wise, happy old man convo I had, who drops a lot of F bombs. Lesley Logan 1:14  And also, when we say old, I just want to say, like, there's nothing. He is not like slow.Brad Crowell 1:20  No, he does not come across that old. And he said PSM 81. I was like, what? Really?Lesley Logan 1:26  Yeah, yeah, he's feisty and fun, and. Brad Crowell 1:29  Heck yeah. Lesley Logan 1:29  And like, working so hard for everyone. And I was just so excited. And then when we I was like, I had just interviewed him that day, and our friend Michael and Brogan was here at the house, and I was like, oh my God, I just interviewed someone. You should have him on your show. And I just started describing him and our friend Michael was like, Matthew Lesko? And he was like, he's like, the guy with a question mark suit. And I'm like, yeah, that's him. And he's like, stop right now. I want him on my show. So anyways, super, super fun. We'll get into that episode in just a second. But today is July 3rd 2025 and it's National Compliment Your Mirror Day. National Compliment Your Mirror Day is on July 3rd. We live in an image-driven world. Sometimes this can cause us to not notice and compliment a very important person in our lives, ourselves. This day motivates us to look in the mirror and recognize all those things that make us exceptional, inside and out. So go look yourself in the mirror and give yourself a compliment. Brad Crowell 2:25  Go do it. Lesley Logan 2:25  Do it now. You can use your phone as a camera if , as a mirror, if you want. But sometimes I do that. Okay, literally, next week. Is it next week? I guess it's July 3rd, so maybe a little after a week. Brad Crowell 2:38  Well, Happy July 4th for those in the United States. Lesley Logan 2:41  Those who celebrate. Brad Crowell 2:42  The independence that we are on the brink of not having. Lesley Logan 2:47  You guys, I'm just going to be really honest, we're recording this while L.A. is being taken over by people. A lot of misleading information, a lot of bad stuff. Make sure always, always, always, always get news from the people who are on the ground, because people like to spend things. And so anyways, if you're celebrating the Fourth of July, Happy Fourth of July. But, in exciting news, on July 9th, I'm hosting a free workout for those people who are interested in eLevate, my mentorship program. And we'll have a Q&A, we'll have eLevate grads on there who will tell you why they love it so much. And you just want to go to lesleylogan.co/elevatewaitlist to get on, get the invitation, and come to that. We have, like, I don't know, at the time we're recording this, like, eight spots left, I think, which is not a lot of spots at all. Brad Crowell 2:47  It's not a lot of spots, y'all. Lesley Logan 3:27  No, and we're actually, like, gonna be, you know, pretty soon, starting to work out who has what time slot. Brad Crowell 3:40  I mean, there are hundreds of people on the waitlist. Lesley Logan 3:43  Yeah, like, like, several hundreds. Like, for eight people. Brad Crowell 3:47  Eight spots, right? Because we started.Lesley Logan 3:49  But don't let that deter you. That means you should go be one of those eight people. Brad Crowell 3:53  100%Lesley Logan 3:54  Yeah. Brad Crowell 3:54  Yeah. And you're welcome to reach out, you know now, so, but yeah, July 9th, it's gonna be a super good time. We're going to have a free class, answer questions, have some alumni on there, but guess what I'm really excited about, too.Lesley Logan 4:07  Yeah, we're doing Agency Mini, our coaching program that we do, where we. Brad Crowell 4:12  Bringing it back. Lesley Logan 4:12  We help as many people as possible. Brad Crowell 4:12  Bring it back to me. Lesley Logan 4:13  Yeah, and we're doing it in three days, so you don't have to be overwhelmed by a week-long situation with like, the Facebook, none of that stuff. So if you've heard of Mini before, this is a new Mini. Brad Crowell 4:28  If you've done Mini before, you should come back and do that. Lesley Logan 4:31  Yeah, we used to have a rule that you couldn't and now you can. Brad Crowell 4:34  Yeah, we're, this is a special invite. Special invite because it's different. You know. We're, we're taking the concept and we made it better, we made it shorter, we made it easier, we made it faster, all the things. And so, you know, you really can learn a lot in just three days with us. And then, you know, there's also opportunities for coaching calls, which we never offer outside of our coaching group. Or you can book a coaching call with either Lesley or with me. It's a Round Robin. So you'll be surprised at who you get, because it's just based on our availability. But basically.Lesley Logan 4:58  Oh, that's cool. So they're just booking it and, like. Brad Crowell 5:07  They're just booking a call and getting aside. Lesley Logan 5:08  Cool. It's like speed dating.Brad Crowell 5:10  Kind of, but it's gonna be great because, you know, we, we don't have, we don't set aside the time to coach people who are not in our coaching group, because it's already a lot, right? And so what we've done differently this time is we're creating that space that time we actually are leaving, you know, time during six days where you can book a call with us. And you do that when you register for Agency Mini, so when you're going through and it says, like, oh, do you want to join Agency? Say yes. And then during the checkout, you'll say, oh yeah, and yes, I would like to add a coaching call and so, you know, we'll, we'll be able to chat. It's gonna be awesome. I'm looking forward to it. I'm looking forward to meeting everybody. I love hearing all the different things that are going on. I just had a coaching call with a new Agency member, and she's opening up a bigger space, like a much bigger space than her current space. Lesley Logan 5:56  Oh, is it, who I think it is? Brad Crowell 6:03  No, not at all. So, you know, and they, they were, they're trying to figure out, like, you know, all the mechanics behind that. And what's so fun is that Lesley and I've been able to be there for this conversation many, many, many, many times over the years, plus we've done it ourselves, right? So anyway, come join us. Go to Agency Mini, prfit.biz/mini P-R-F-I-T dot biz, that's profit without the O dot biz slash mini. Then, we're hitting the road.Lesley Logan 6:33  Yeah, after Mini, we literally pack up the van and we're gonna go on tour, you guys, 15 cities and like, 20-something days. Our tour is powered by Balanced Body, and many of the events are sold out, like a lot of them are sold out and so but also on this one, there is an opportunity to join a virtual so if I've never come to a city near you, you've never had the time to drive a half hour across town, all that stuff, you can actually get tickets to the virtual events we're doing in Calgary. So go to opc.me/tour to see the lineup, the cities. I can name them for you. We're doing Phoenix, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, San Francisco, Sacramento, Eureka, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops, Calgary, McCall, Idaho, Salt Lake in Las Vegas.Brad Crowell 7:18  That's right, I'm impressed you just rattled that off I think that's 16, right? Something like that. 15?Lesley Logan 7:22  Some people keep saying 15, whenever I counted. It feels like 16, so I don't know. Brad Crowell 7:28  Yeah. Well, anyway, it's a bunch. It's exciting. We've got a lot going on, and we can't wait to meet you in person. So come join us. Go to opc dot me slash T-O-U-R that's opc.me/tour. And then.Lesley Logan 7:41  We had a lot of people in the U.K. jealous of this tour. And I'm like, hold on, we're coming your way in September. So we come home, we acclimate, then we go into the U.K. We have two city locations in the U.K. for our Mullet Tour, which means business in the front Pilates in the back. Don't worry, the business is also like life skills. So.Brad Crowell 7:59  It's not like super deep business in a studio. So you can.Lesley Logan 8:02  No, you can be a non-teacher. Brad Crowell 8:04  One of them is about scheduling, and you can apply that to any element of life, like. Lesley Logan 8:14  One of them is about habits. Brad Crowell 8:14  And the other's about habits. That's right. So. So anyway, it's gonna be awesome. Go to opc.me/uk.Lesley Logan 8:15  We'll do Leeds and we'll do Essex. And right now we have three spots left in Leeds. No, they're not days passes yet available for Leeds. There's only three weekend passes left, so we're not breaking those up. In Essex, we have day passes because it's during the week. Or you can save money by getting two day pass. So go to opc.me/uk you can come to both. There's only, like, two workshops that cross over. So.Brad Crowell 8:37  You could come to Leeds and then to Essex, yeah, you totally could do that, and then you can continue the conversation. Because often, when you do a workshop and you leave, how often do you immediately revisit that content? Imagine being able to revisit it right away and just take it even deeper, hear it again and, like, really dial it in. So that's also an option. Then, in October, guess where we're going? Lesley Logan 9:01  Back to Cambodia. Brad Crowell 9:02  That's what we're doing. We can't wait. Obviously, we love Cambodia. We love going there. We love helping people experience another world altogether. It is just the coolest place.Lesley Logan 9:13  I love just like getting some time away from the life and chaos that's going on that you like, absorb all the time, and you're dealing with all the time to just like, to just fill your cup up and be amazed about what community can look like in a village, and what it can look like to see temples that took hundreds, if not thousands of people over, you know, several years working together. And sometimes when I just feel like there's just no way we're going to solve this problem, that I go there and I'm like, well, they did this, and if they did this, I can solve a problem. So, like, I just it's always very, It's humbling, but also grounding, and then it really allows you to step away from what's going on and get a bigger, get a better understanding and come back into it.Brad Crowell 9:57  I love it. Well, you're not wrong. It is mind-blowing it is one of those trips that will change your perspective of life in general. It's amazing. So you should join us. Go to crowsnestretreats.com crowsnestretreats.com. Come join us. There are still spots for this October, and it's not too late to get the plane tickets. I think Lesley and I just basically bought ours recently. Lesley Logan 10:18  We have haven't bought them yet. No. Brad Crowell 10:19  We've been looking at them. Lesley Logan 10:19  We're looking at them. Brad Crowell 10:19  So we haven't bought them yet, right? So don't worry, there's room, okay, there's time. So come join us. But, before we get into the Matthew Lesko question mark jacket, he didn't wear it in the interview. But he. Lesley Logan 10:33  Yes, he did. Brad Crowell 10:34  He wore his question mark jacket? Lesley Logan 10:36  Oh, yeah, you didn't watch? Brad Crowell 10:37  No, I did watch, but I kept looking at his epic blue glasses.Lesley Logan 10:41  No, there was question marks on that suit that clearly-fitted-to-him suit. Brad Crowell 10:46  He's a badass. Lesley Logan 10:47  Wonderfully fitted to him. Brad Crowell 10:48  Well. Anyway, before we get into that, we have an audience question @MarleneBroek on YouTube says, I wish I could do a Scottish accent, because I think her last name is Scottish, but I'm not going to try. She said hello, I already have a Reformer, but my head rest is stationary. Any recommendation for a separate headrest, such as the kind that forms to one's neck, interesting, or one that is flat to go on top of it. Thank you so much for your time. All right, Marlene, get ready, because I already know what's coming.Lesley Logan 11:22  So unfortunately, you all, many, many people are now making Reformers who've never done Pilates before, and they don't know that these things make a difference. So I'm super, super glad you're curious, because your headrest is not supposed to be stationary. So what I don't know from this is, if your headrest is stationary up or stationary down. My hope is that it's stationary down, because then we can get like a wedge pillow of some kind that will mimic a head rest being up. But then you could take that, that insert away, and then you could actually still do overhead exercises. If it is stationary up, you cannot do any overhead exercises. No, there's nothing we can do. I don't even know that what you can do, because I don't have a picture of your Reformer, don't know if it has hinges, if you could add anything. Unclear. So what I will say is, I'm just going to assume your headrest is stationary down for the rest of this conversation. You don't want a pillow or headrest that forms to your neck, because we're not actually trying to support the neck in that way we're, actually, when we have the headrest up, it's meant to tilt your head in just a way, so your neck can relax, but your upper abs can engage without us even telling you. That's why the headrest is up for footwork, for frogs and circles, for running, for pelvic lift, that your headrest is up so that your you just have this nice little support to help you engage your upper abs without you using your neck. It's really quite cool. He's very fast. So anyways, and it's down when you're not using that. So you can do overhead exercises. You get your box on top, things like that. So I would look into, Marlene, some sort of like foam wedge that you can cut to the size of your headrest. Brad Crowell 13:00  And firm foam. Lesley Logan 13:01  I would definitely say something firm. You don't want to be like a pillow.Brad Crowell 13:05  Right. So, so, like, I'm thinking about your baby chair and that little funny wedge that you have for the baby chair. Kind of would be like that. So, like, and that wedge, you're sitting on it, and it doesn't move, like, it doesn't give, it, literally, is intended to level out the baby chair. So in this case, you would want something that's firm like that as well. Lesley Logan 13:23  Yeah, very firm, like, you can even.Brad Crowell 13:26  Like, you basically just taking it on and off.Lesley Logan 13:27  I mean, I would imagine, like, if you have someone handy in your life with, like, a really cool saw that could, like, take a yoga block and, like, slice it from. Brad Crowell 13:37  That's a good texture, yoga block. I bet you could modify a yoga block to make your own wedge. Lesley Logan 13:42  Yeah. And I think that some yoga blocks even come like that. So, like you, I mean, like, there's a lot of things out there, but that's what I would do. Brad Crowell 13:50  What kind of angle are we talking about here?Lesley Logan 13:52  Let me just get my protractor out. It's, it's not as.Brad Crowell 13:59  If there's a right angle, is it halfway? Lesley Logan 14:01  No. Brad Crowell 14:02  No. It's 1/3 of the way? Lesley Logan 14:03  One-third, maybe. Your eyes are still able to look at the ceiling. You're not looking at your toes. Brad Crowell 14:09  Got it. Lesley Logan 14:10  Yeah. Brad Crowell 14:10  Cool. Lesley Logan 14:11  Yeah. So Marlene, I hope this helps you. This is why I did the Reformer, you know, how to choose a reformer video. And this is why these are things we have to think about when it comes to what, what changes did an engineer make when making your rReformer, you know, like, did they change the springs for bungee cords? Did they change the foot bar that moves to a fixed vertical foot bar? Did they change that there's no head the headrest doesn't go down or doesn't go up? Did they change the shoulder rest so that they're round and not actually something that like allows your shoulders to be wide, or your foot to be against something that like fills their foot out like the Contrology shoulder blocks actually fit the shape of your foot. That's why they're (inaudible). That's why they're made the way they're made. So.Brad Crowell 14:53  I was like, what?Lesley Logan 14:55  So anyways, I don't think you have to go buy a whole other Reformer, Marlene, but I would do this, and then I would have a little savings account for the another, the next Reformer. And trust me, someone will buy this off you for the same thing you paid for it, because everything goes up in price and they're not paying tax on shipping.Brad Crowell 15:10  No doubt. Well, and then when you're ready to go shopping, reach back out to us and we'll connect you with Balanced Body, where we've got a discount code for you there. So yeah, all right. If you have a question.Lesley Logan 15:21  Send it to the beitpod.com/questions. Brad Crowell 15:24  That's right. Send it to beitpod.com/questions beitpod.com/questions. If you have a win, and you want us to cover that win on the FYFs on Friday, you can also submit it right there as well. So thanks for asking that. Stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into the question mark-filled convo with Matthew Lesko. Actually, it's more like mind-blowing convo. He has said wealth of information and exuberance for life. I really enjoyed it. So we'll be right back. Brad Crowell 15:50  Okay, welcome back. Let's talk about Mr. Matthew Lesko. At the age of 81, Matthew is still rocking those question mark suits and has spent four decades helping people find free resources that they did not know existed, which I kind of think is amazing. He has written over 100 books, y'all, he's written 100 books. He has appeared on shows like Oprah, Larry King, The Good Morning America, and built a thriving online community that connects people to grants, businesses and funding and overlooked financial support. PS, I did math while I was listening, his, his community is like 5000 plus people. Yeah, that's crazy. From a string of failed businesses to becoming a recognizable voice for everyday people, Matthew has made it his mission to make support accessible. And it proves it's not about luck. It's about knowing where to look. So we're fired up about that. That was amazing. Tell me one of your favorite things about this convo. Lesley Logan 16:47  Okay. How many things can I talk about? But first I want to just like he emphasized, there's no single formula for success. He talks about how life and starting anything new, this is important, means dealing with failure, struggle and a lot of guesswork. My perfectionist, here it is from someone who's written 100 books and is 81 years old and seen it all. You know, it come like success actually comes from dealing with failure, struggling, a lot of guesswork. And he believes success doesn't come from knowing everything, but from possessing the energy and willingness to keep trying and learn from failures. Hold on. I have to, I have to say this. He strongly advocates that you follow your heart. Stated, he says the way to get anything done is your heart has to be in it. He also said your heart is smarter than your brain, and to trust that more than anything. And I love this, because I think, like a lot of people, like, well, what's specifically when we coach people on their Pilates business, I'm like, oh, you know, who do you want to help? Well, that's, I want to help everyone. Brad Crowell 17:45  Me, too. Lesley Logan 17:45  Right. But like, who do you want to help? Because if your heart's not in it, you're gonna really be annoyed helping the person that you don't want to help. And then you're if your heart's not in it, you're gonna start resenting them and, like, start going, oh, this becomes another job, right? Like, your heart has to be in what you're doing.Brad Crowell 18:01  Yeah, definitely. You know, it's so funny. We were just talking about this recently, where I feel like there's the two extremes, like I'll do anything for money. I'll only do it if I love it. And, you know, I know I kind of flip flopped over this, you know, during my life. And he has a very compelling argument to follow your heart, and I think also too, you know, he's very savvy. He's very business savvy. So he's been able to figure out how, by following his heart, can he also make money. And he's turned it into like a mission, and that mission has attracted other people who are like-minded. And, I mean, that is like the ideal scenario. Lesley Logan 18:45  Well, and also, if you realize, like, you know, first of all, you know, Big Magic is a great book for everyone to read. And some of your things that you love to do, that you're like, are creative, aren't meant for making money on. So that's, we're not. I don't think that Matthew or us are advocating that you like if you love pottery, that you go or you only make pots, and that's how you make money. That whatever you are setting yourself up to do, to go through the struggles, to go through the obstacles, to go through the failures, you'll, you have to actually want to do it. You can have to care about the problem that you're solving. If you don't care, you're not gonna be able to handle those obstacles. You're not gonna be able to go through it. You're gonna, you'll get, you'll get a door slam on your face and just go, okay, well, I'm not into it, right? So I think that's what he means, that your heart has to be in it. Like not everything you love doing will be a thing you make money on, but you gotta care about what you're doing. Gotta have care for it to be successful.Brad Crowell 19:40  Yeah, and I think there was something he said that just went right out of my mind. But he, he, he was talking about the when his, when he first, he actually, first off, I had no idea, he was in the military, but apparently he was in the military after he got out, he started.Lesley Logan 20:02  81 (inaudible). I don't think you get to be 81 and you weren't, unless you're an asshole, draft dodger dickhead. Anyway.Brad Crowell 20:02  That's fair. So he, he said he started a bunch of businesses and they failed. He started another business and they failed, and then he became a consultant, and that somehow, you know, was working, but then he was making millionaires billionaires. And he was like, that sucks. You know, he's like, these people don't care about anybody except for themselves. And he was not and he was not really enjoying it. And you know, he said he had this moment though, where he's showing up for the job, and he's like, uh, someday it's gonna be better and more fun, and then hopefully when I'm retired, I'll be able to go enjoy life. And he said, wait a minute. Why? Why should I keep doing something that I hate just hoping that someday it'll make it'll be better, it'll I will enjoy it more, or it's gonna pay me what I want to pay. He's like, I only have one life to live, and I'm better. I should start enjoying what I'm doing now. How do I do that? How do I do that? You know? So he said he flipped the script and decided to prioritize having fun. And he said having fun is contagious. He said it's a little contagious. In fact, you know, just his approach to the podcast was contagious and fun and joyful, you know. And he said it's also when you're doing something that feels fun, you are naturally motivated to work harder, right? So, you know, instead of like, kicking yourself to go get the thing done, that you have to do, what if you could do something that is fun, you know, you're gonna do it well, because you love doing it?Lesley Logan 21:37  Yeah. Yeah. It made me think a little bit about Gay Hendricks is, like, zone of genius kind of a thing. Like, I feel like. Brad Crowell 21:44  Sure.Lesley Logan 21:44  I feel like they're very similar, except for this one is, like, except for Matthew is teaching us how to get the money we need to go do the thing we love.Brad Crowell 21:54  Yeah, it's, it's very true, and he's encyclopedic with that, as well. He was very impressive. Lesley Logan 21:58  I will say. Like, if you listen to episode 400, Gay Hendricks will help you figure out what your zone of genius is. And then Matthew Lesko will give you all the websites for where you can get paid to do your zone of genius. I think that these are two must listen tos.Brad Crowell 22:12  Who knew that kind of a thing, just, mind-blowing. Lesley Logan 22:12  And I think that each state has that. You have to figure out, like, how does your state, how does your state make money? Right? Because every state's a little different. How they tax, what they tax. So like, obviously Nevada is not excited to help us unless we are a casino. So since we are not one of those things, we're not getting that. But at the same time, there's still going to be things we can reach out to figure like, find ways, because this, they do have local people who need.Brad Crowell 22:40  Yeah, gambling and tourism, that's how Nevada makes money.Lesley Logan 22:43  Yeah. So that's how that makes money. So, like, but we can figure out, like, okay, well, how, what does the city need, right? Because we actually don't live for, the strip is not part of Las Vegas, surprising. It's technically paradise, but, but, but you can figure out what your city needs to get, what your county needs to get, what state needs, and then go, oh, well, what are they? They're paying for that, they're giving out grants for that. Like, yeah, you do the paperwork. But like, not many people are. Brad Crowell 23:06  Not many people are. Lesley Logan 23:07  Remember, I forget her name, B-D B-D. Brad Crowell 23:12  B-E-A-T-Y? Lesley Logan 23:14  Yeah. No, no, B-E-A-T-T-E. She was on our on an episode of The Be It Pod, and she got a, she got an SBA grant because she filled out the fucking paperwork.Brad Crowell 23:26  Yeah, I. Lesley Logan 23:27  B-D Brad Crowell 23:28  Don't have her name there.Lesley Logan 23:30  Well, she's in the two hundreds. Let's see how.Brad Crowell 23:35  Oh, B-E-A-T-E Chalet, Chalet. She was, she,her interview was 196. I'm very proud.Lesley Logan 23:43  Ah, I was so close. And I was thinking, Beate Chelette, but I was like, no, I was confusing her with Aletta Rochat. And I was like, no, but actually, I should have said it out loud, because I was right. Anyway, so close, so close. Yeah, but she, if you guys listen to her episode 196 she actually got an SBA grant for her business idea. You know? Brad Crowell 24:05  I love that. Lesley Logan 24:05  Because she did the thing that Matthew said to do, make the appointment, sit down with the people like, fill out the thing. Anyways.Brad Crowell 24:13  Impressive. All right. Well, anyway, stick around. We'll be right back. We're going to dig into that amazing convo you had with him about the Be It Action Items, which y'all literally, you have to take notes like, it is, it's 100% you have to go back. You slow it down, listen to it twice, write down all the things he said. But we're gonna talk about it so. Lesley Logan 24:31  And it's also in the transcripts. Brad Crowell 24:33  Oh yeah, we'll put the links in the transcripts, but stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 24:37  Okay. Finally, let's talk about those Be It Action Items. Say it with me Mindi. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Matthew Lesko. He shared an abundance of untapped government resources, both state and federal. By the way, it's not just the federal.Lesley Logan 25:00  And I guess for the people who live internationally, I imagine these things probably exist in a lot of places you live. Brad Crowell 25:05  I'm 100% sure about Canada. In fact, I have a lot of musician friends who would get grants in Canada where the Canadian government was willing to sponsor. Lesley Logan 25:14  Yes. We have had guests who do that. That is amazing. Brad Crowell 25:16  Yeah. And that that like, I don't even maybe that's available here too. I have no idea, but I'll tell you. You know, that was seemed to me like, like my college friends were like, I want to make an album. And they literally applied to the Canadian federal government, and they got like, 10 grand to make an album. And I was in college going, how the hell, why can't I get 10 grand? Lesley Logan 25:36  I mean, they were Canadian, obviously. Brad Crowell 25:38  Yeah, they were, they were obviously Canadian. So anyway, he shared a bunch of untapped resources. He said that 40% of everything in our economy are organizations that give you free money to solve a problem. I don't really understand that statistic, and I can't actually validate that, but he's been doing this for four decades, y'all, so he knows all these things. He emphasized that these programs are already paid for with our tax dollars. So it's on us to take advantage of them, or the money just sits there, it doesn't get used, right? And also, it might not be the kind of thing that they get to they don't just hoard it and pile it. It might be like, hey, you can give up to $2 million away, but if they don't, they don't get to keep it, right? So basically, it's on us to go take advantage of what is available to us. And it was fascinating to listen to him talk about the different reasons that someone might want to go get a talk to these organizations and go through the process. He emphasized that, well, yeah, there, and this stuff is already funded. It's already paid for. He advised the to seek out free government and nonprofit resources directly, rather than relying on standard search engines like Google, specifically, because they don't actually do SEO, or they're gated searches, you can't actually search them with outside search engines like Google. Right? And so basically, he gave us examples like findhelp.org which is amazing. It's about local finding local help for things like food, housing, health, money.Lesley Logan 27:04  That, right there is so amazing how many people are struggling to afford groceries right now. Like, maybe, maybe you're not someone who is it, but maybe someone you know is. You can send them that information. Brad Crowell 27:15  findhelp.org you know, and there will be links in the show notes. So there's more links in the show notes. Lesley Logan 27:22  So many. Brad Crowell 27:22  Yeah. He talked about the SBA. He talked about Apex Accelerators, which I've never heard of before. He talked about career and job training. Lesley Logan 27:30  Oh, and turn your VPNs off, y'all. Brad Crowell 27:31  Yeah, yeah. They're, you know, if they're a government side, it might have trouble if you have a VPN on. He talked about HUD, which is like another United States government, housing urban development, and he said, there's free financial and debt counseling, right? And they can help you get out of debt.Lesley Logan 27:48  I mean, I had no idea, because, like so many of my friends and everyone had, like, use those companies that can, like, you know, supposedly help, but it could affect your credit at the same time. Like, who? Who knew if you use the government agency, maybe it would have been different.Brad Crowell 28:02  I wish I had known when I when I had a failed business. It would have been really helpful. Wish I had known. So anyway, what about you? I mean, all those things and there's still more. Lesley Logan 28:11  Okay, so we said it already. We're gonna say it again, because it's a Be It Action Item. Once you find a resource, book an appointment, okay? Matthew said, everybody just wants to fill out on application online, and wait for the money. You can't do that, he said, because you don't know. Brad Crowell 28:23  What did everybody wants to say what? Lesley Logan 28:23  Everybody wants to just fill out the applications online. Like, you know, like, oh, let me just do it online. It's just copy paste, copy paste. And he's saying, don't do that, because you don't know how the application should be filled out. And, like, there's always the little nuances, right? Like, we're currently working with lawyers who are filling out legal forms for us to go to Canada. So if we had done it ourselves, we wouldn't know the insight and the nuances to like, oh, actually, put this instead of that, because this will get you across. And that is actually going to be like, we have enough of those. So like, you want to make sure that you're working with someone who's like, fighting for you to fill it out correctly will tell you what certain things mean. I mean, sometimes I don't even know. It's like, you're like, oh, I think that's where I put my business name, and it's not, it's where you put your account number or something like that. So, you know, just work with the people. They're in the office I'm talking, I'm sure it'll brighten their day to hear what you're working on, right, what you need help with. Also, they often know the other people in the area, the community, the other resources to help you, right, like, oh, if I'm not the right resource, this person is, if you're starting a business or a nonprofit or side hustle, the smartest move is to call your local SBA office and speak with a counselor. Again, not something online, not a chatGPT. You gotta go and talk to someone. And then he also said, talk to experts who.Brad Crowell 29:42  SBA stands for Small Business Administration, right? So that's a federal government thing, but they have local offices around the country, so you can actually go in and make an appointment to to their office. In fact, also too, not that I'm like, a huge fan of the big banks, but big banks actually often have training programs for business owners, too.Lesley Logan 30:02  Yes, but we're not fans of big banks because they won't help you get an SBA.Brad Crowell 30:05  Almost never will they help you get a loan. But, you know, there are resources available there too, but the SBA is actually, like, trying to help you get the money. Lesley Logan 30:13  Yeah, I would fuck the big banks.Brad Crowell 30:17  If the big banks, like, honestly, the SBA doesn't let you apply for SBA funding directly through the SBA. You have to apply through a bank. You don't necessarily need to apply through a big bank, though. So that's the difference there.Lesley Logan 30:30  Right. So, and then also make sure you have the experts who can help you, help people like you, guide you to the right programs and the paperwork, and they usually do this for free. And you know, he's someone who loves to help people. So, like, there's, there's things out there. You're not on your own. Your friends and family might not be the best people to ask, but, you know what? Go to these offices and go, oh, they can't help you. Do you know who? Do you know who will, who can? Like, what else should I search? What should I be searching? Because I get the right thing. Like, they'll, they'll even, even at the DMV people help me, if you just ask the right questions and you're really nice. So trust me, people want to help people. Brad Crowell 30:34  Yeah, it's true. It's true. Well, what a wealth of information. Also, he has like, here's like, books that are like, $20 so, like, even if you're, you know, look, if you're looking for more and you, you know, want to check out his resources. He has that community. The community he built is like people trying to help people find the right stuff. So, I mean, it's just curious. It's just fascinating.Lesley Logan 31:29  Sounds super positive. Brad Crowell 31:30  It sounds really positive, yeah. Lesley Logan 31:31  Yeah. Who doesn't need that in their life? Anyways, share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Brad Crowell 31:36  Share it. Send it.Lesley Logan 31:37  This is the episode to share. There's so much in there for people, everybody.Brad Crowell 31:41  Episode 545, y'all, share it. Lesley Logan 31:43  545Brad Crowell 31:44  545Lesley Logan 31:44  I'm Lesley Logan. Brad Crowell 31:45  And I'm Brad Crowell. Thanks so much for being here. Lesley Logan 31:48  Oh, okay, you totally did. Show. We already said to share this. So now, go Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 31:55  Bye for now.Lesley Logan 31:57  That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. 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There's a world of free resources and government support waiting to be claimed and Matthew Lesko is on a mission to help you find it. In this episode, Lesley Logan chats with the iconic author and endearing personality to explore how anyone can access funding, assistance, and programs already available to them. Lesko's unfiltered advice, contagious energy, If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:How Matthew Lesko followed his heart to create a mission-driven career.Why helping others became more meaningful than making millions.The mindset shifts from chasing success to creating an impact.Where to find real programs offering free financial aid and support.How to access small business and government contracting support.Episode References/Links:Matthew Lesko Help Free Membership - www.beitpod.com/leskohelpFind Local Help for Basic Needs – www.findhelp.orgSmall Business Support (SBA Local Assistance) – www.sba.gov/local-assistanceGovernment Contracting Support (Apex Accelerators) – www.apexaccelerators.usCareer & Job Training Help – www.careeronestop.orgFree Financial & Debt Counseling (HUD) – www.hud.gov/housingcounselingGuest Bio:Matthew Lesko is a nationally recognized author, researcher, and consumer advocate known for helping people access free government money and resources. For over 40 years, he's made it his mission to show everyday Americans how to find funding for education, business, debt relief, housing, and more. With over 100 books published, Lesko has turned complex government programs into easy-to-use guides that empower individuals to take control of their financial future. His work has been featured on major platforms like Oprah, Larry King Live, and Good Morning America, where he's become known for his energetic style and signature question-mark suit.Lesko's passion goes beyond publishing. He leads a community of over 15,000 members who support each other in navigating hidden funding opportunities. Through this platform, he also gives back—distributing monthly grants to help others get started. At the core of his work is a simple belief: you don't need to be wealthy to get support—you just need to know where to look. 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You got to trust that more than anything. And sometimes you can't get there until you fail your assLesley Logan 0:13  Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 0:56  Be It babe, this is for you. This episode is for you. I mean, they're all for you, but this one I've been waiting for since the day I met this man. I was like, no way, no freaking way. This is real. And it is real because, and the reason I know is because I, before I met this guy, have been trying to do this with my business and going through some of the hoops that do it. And I think he just made it even easier. So Matthew Lesko is our guest. He is a wonderful, brilliant, hilariously honest man with so much love, and he is all the websites, all the keys, all the kingdom to helping you get the money assistance you need, like free money. But then He even tells you how you can get better money. So I know that that can sound like an infomercial. I know that they can sound like it's too good to be true. I promise you that, like, you do have some hoops to jump through, but I want you to get I want you to have everything you need. And I know some of you have debt that's holding you back, or you need money to make this idea happen, or you need the job training to make this idea happen. And literally, in this episode, he's gonna give you URLs that could help you do that. And if you want accountability community, he has that for you as well. So Matthew Lesko is our guest. You're gonna, you're gonna want to have a pen and paper for when he starts doing these, but we'll have the links in the show notes, so just check the show notes. All right, thank you, Matthew Lesko, you're amazing. Y'all, here he is. Lesley Logan 2:14  All right, Be It, babe. I am super excited. First of all, if you're not watching this on YouTube, you're gonna want to see the man that's in front of me, because he has never let me down the two times I've seen him. He has the best suits on, the best glasses on, the most gorgeous hair. Matthew Lesko, can you tell everyone who you are and what you rock at?Matthew Lesko 2:36  Matthew Lesko, what I rock at? Boy, I just struggle. That's what rocking is. Man, it takes work to get through this shit, you know, everybody thinks there's some formula. No, there's no formula. You're guessing your ass off every day and hoping something works. The only thing you need is energy to do stuff, because the more stuff you do, because any, any that you get some plan about what to do in life, and that's not going to work, don't worry about it. But you could try maybe a little bit there you could do, but you got to figure your own shit out. And, but help could help you, just at least get you a little bit on the way. But, yeah, that's what it is. We all struggle and the experts want to make a lot of money to try to convince you they know the secret to life. Now they don't know what the fuck to do with their own life, you know. And so maybe you can claim little items to open your mind a little bit more. But really, life is trying something and failing. It's, it's like, if you're going to do something new in life, that's like learning to walk, you know, or learning to ride a bike, you're going to fall on your ass a lot. That's, what I think here is your loved ones are your worst enemy, because they say, don't do that. You're going to fail. Yes, you are. You're going to run into big bumps in the road. You're going to fail at something, and you just keep fucking going because you want to do that. So that's why key in life is not knowing exactly what to do, because nobody really knows, and you have to figure that out. That's a trial and error. And what you have to do is you use your brain as little as possible. Follow your heart as much as you can. I mean, you got to have the brain part, you know, so you don't fall off a cliff and do something really fucking stupid. But the way to get anything done is your heart has to be in it. I mean, whether it's professional life or personal life, man, if your heart and soul is not there, you're not going to make it happen, because it's going to be a pain in the ass, and you're going to leave on the second time it's a pain in the ass, or maybe the third.Lesley Logan 4:45  Yeah or some people the first time because they think it should be easier. Or, like, I've heard people say, oh, this is a sign I'm not supposed to do it. It's like, no.Matthew Lesko 4:55  That's a sign you're human. Lesley Logan 4:56  Yeah. I mean, like, like, everyone has obstacles. I really appreciate this honesty. Thank you so much, because it's true. Like, you know, while we're doing this, my husband's actually talking to some business owners that we're hoping to coach, and we tell them, they're like, okay, well, what's the template like? In six weeks how much money am I going to make? And then we're like, anyone who's telling you that there's a template (inaudible) yeah, like this, because they've had so many good business coaches tell them, oh, follow this plan, you'll have 100k launch. You'll have this da-da-da but like that doesn't that's not how it works, because the amount of time you can put into this brilliant idea that you're passionate about is very different than the person next to you. The amount of money you're coming into this brilliant idea with is very different, and then also the life that's around you, or if you have an audience for this idea already, or you have to build it first, like, you can't, don't, I was, like, the quickest thing to know that someone's lying to you is if they have a plan. Because, like, like, I what's the thing? Like, you have a plan and God laughs, or something like that. Like, like, you know, it's just, but it doesn't mean that there's not options or ideas or good things that are out there. It's just that, I think people think, if I buy the plan, and that's going to be the thing, that's going to get me there, as opposed to starting with what you said, which is, like, do you really want to do it? Are you that passionate about it that you'll do it even if you fail? Matthew Lesko 6:18  Right, because you are going to fail. I mean, there are going to be bumps in the road, reasons to not go forward, and that's when people quit, and then they try something else and they try something else, and that's why, even on a, personally, for your heart, I mean, my rule of thumb is your heart is smarter than your brain. You got to trust that more than anything. And, and sometimes you can't get there until you fail your ass off, then there's nothing left. And, and you know that you're special, but you have to find out what you're special in. That's the problem. We go to classes and experts and, and tell us, they're just giving you a clue they don't know, because we're all so different. I mean, you're a rose and I'm a petunia, you know? And how are you going to make a petunia into a rose? Lesley Logan 7:13  And then everyone tries to treat each other like they're a tulip, and no one wants to be taller than the other, right? But you're really a rose and a petunia in a tulip field. Okay, so you Matthew, I feel like you are like coming into our ears today and like giving us true honesty, but also like you clearly lived a life. You've got this gorgeous white hair, you lived this life and also, I don't think anyone like knows how to say this, the way that you're saying it, with so much honesty and love, unless you've, like, lived through lives like you've lived through. Because, you know, it takes time, it takes time to (inaudible) so tell, can you tell us all about how you got, like, what you did before you became a petunia who's bestowing us in all this honesty?Matthew Lesko 8:00  I, god, I'm 81 years old. Can't remember that far, but I do it, really struggled, I mean, I was never good at anything. You know, that's why I just adore artists, because they know what the fuck they have to do, you know, but if you can't sing, dance or whatever, and you don't know what you're really supposed to do every day, and the rest of us have to figure that out. But the longer I do that, the more I see, yes, we all are artists like that is something we have to get up the morning, and there's something inside of us that possesses us to do something because you feel it's important, because you feel it's helping somebody, like now, at 81, I work harder now than ever before. It's not work. I haven't worked in 50 years, and part of, it's having fun in the process. So what I was doing, I was getting I am failing through college and all that kind of thing. When in Navy, I was a naval officer, ship driver, came back, that was Vietnam, and I got an MBA, started businesses that were failing. I had a software company in the 70s that was failing. I was, like, computer science professor, starting another business that failed, a bunch of failures. And I started looking, wow, I'm failing, not having fun, and I'm doing all this shit that maybe in 30, 40, years from now, I'll have fun, and that's crazy. I'm not having any fun, and I'm not successful at it. And so what I did is sort of finally flipped it around. Have fun today, because when you start having fun, you know that's a little contagious. Then also, if you're doing something that you feel you're having fun at, you'll work harder at. You hate playing basketball, but you love golf. You'll be on the golf course still, they have to drag you off, you know. And that's, so, that's what happened. That's how you really learn, that's how you really grow. You're into something you want to be there no matter what and then when I start doing that, then, and I think the other thing is, I find I had to, you have to look inside, you know, help may or may not be have outside, but you really have to be aware of what's inside you listen to that inside you, because that's really the important stuff that's going to come out, and it's hard to listen to it, because we don't, none of us know what the hell to do in life. We're all guessing you know and there's no empathy for that, because the people, coaches, you have to pretend, you know so you could charge a lot of money for what you're guessing about, you know, because that's what people want to hear. You know, unfortunately. Lesley Logan 10:58  Yeah, I think, well, if people are afraid to take risks, because, I mean, you know, you know, you've lived a whole life. Like, if you take, if you are putting your own money into something as an idea and it fails, the the bills don't care, right? Like, they don't care. So, like, you know, like, something that I had someone say, like, there's like, six needs that we all have as humans, certainty and uncertainty. Matthew Lesko 11:30  I thought you said sex needs. Lesley Logan 11:31  Sex needs yes, yes, yes, yes. Six needs. Certainty, uncertainty, love and connection, I think one of them has to do with like, uh, significance, excuse me, it's like power, that you mean something, then we also need growth and contribution. The growth and contribution are more like choices. The other four you like, are like, really needs. And I think, like, a lot of us don't want to take a risk on the thing that's on our heart that we know we're supposed to do unless we have certainty that it won't fail, because this job over here that we hate is paying the bills.Matthew Lesko 12:12  Well, to me, you have to do both. You have to be responsible to yourself and the bills and everything and then any waking hour extra you have is to concentrate on finding out what that is inside you. Because if you don't do that, you know it's just life is so much harder. And boy, 81, I am so fucking happy now. I can't believe it. And for I never do, like, live so long, and I didn't know maybe this time I'll have this much fun. I mean, I say, god, if I knew being 81 was this much fun, I would have gotten here a lot fucking earlier, man, why did I wait so long? Lesley Logan 12:59  You are amazing. Because my dad is 72 and I'm like, oh, and he's like, now, like, older than any of the men in his family, right, that have ever lived. And so, like, where it was like, let's get him to 70 like, the whole like, let's get a 72 no one's ever made it to 72 like, let's see. And I was like, you're gonna live to 100 you better watch out. He goes, I don't want to live to 100 but, like, I think clearly the difference is attitude, like you were like, you had that idea, like, have fun today, and now, clearly, and being it till you see it of have fun today, you're having so much fun at 81 you're like, I should have gotten here faster. Matthew Lesko 13:33  Well, another thing that's really happened just last few a years too, is that most of men and your dad's 10 years younger than me or whatever. At least my life, most of it was trying to get stronger, faster, smarter. Well, at 80, none of that shit is going to get better. All that's going downhill. But what I figured out just a couple years ago, more so, is that I could love harder. Now there's one thing I get harder at any age. I could just love harder. And in my generation, I don't know if your dad's the same way. I couldn't even say that word unless they married you.Lesley Logan 14:14  Right, right. No, I think, literally, I don't think he says he loves anyone except for his kids right now.Matthew Lesko 14:20  Never heard it from my family even. And you know what changed me a lot were lesbians. I live in an apartment building here, 70, a lot of cool people, younger people, usually. And there was a woman next to us (inaudible) we really got close and that she she's my gateway drug to saying I love you to a woman, it was safe. Lesley Logan 14:44  Yeah, because it didn't mean anything, she didn't care, like she loved being loved, but didn't take it the wrong way. That's so funny. I know it's really true. Like I like one of my girlfriends, I just rung on the phone the other day, and she had, like, her father passed, and, you know, we end every phone call I love you. And like, you know, I think, yeah, yeah, well, we, you know, we can change it. I, okay. So you are full of so much information. So as far as like, I mean, you are giving us so many good gems, and we can all love harder, but you actually are, I think maybe, like, you actually are, like, the person who helps people. You are an expert in helping people get, get money. So how did, how did you get here? And what are we talking about? Because, like, I when I met you and you told me this, I was like, no freaking way. But then I said that about Pilates, and now I'm a Pilates instructor, so I it's my it's like my sign when I go, no fuck no way, no fucking way. That's like some be it. No way. No one can do that. So can you tell us a little about, like, what you do when you're not just loving on people?Matthew Lesko 15:54  It is, by accident, again, my business has failed, and so what you do is become a consultant. So I have a consultant, like a researcher at the time, back in 70s, for Fortune 500 companies that wanted to do stuff, and I was in Washington, so they wanted to get money to start businesses and buy companies and find out the market for stuff. So I was in Washington, and I'd get I'd go around Washington and find help for them, and offices that give you money, offices that give you free reports on the markets for anything like I did one for Procter & Gamble on pasta, and I found a pasta expert in Washington who just spent a million dollars on some study on what's the good and bad about pasta business, and who makes money and where to get money. And so I take that stuff, and I take the government's name off of it, put my name on it, because nothing in the government is copyrighted, and I thank the department or whatever, and sell it to them for thousands of dollars. They loved it, millionaires, and that's why I saw I was making billionaires out of millionaires. I said, why does the average person know about it? Well I said I want to people. And that was my first successful business. So I was, you know, very happy with that. And but then to reach people on the street had to do with books. I couldn't charge $20,000 to do that. And so then to sell books and through publicity and doing talk shows and stuff like that. And I've been doing that for a long time, but what I see, see anybody can use it, the government, see, 40% of everything in our economy is our organizations that give you free money to solve a problem, whether it's you know, you need money to get out of debt. You need money to get rid of your your bills as an expense. You need money to start a business. You need money to get an education or get a better job. You need money to buy a house or fix up your house. You need money for I was anything you want. Is there health care, free, legal help? It's all in the government we I was finding government grant the other day for you want to buy out your boss. You know, $250,000 they'll give you in this is Colorado. To do that. Wisconsin will give you $250,000 just start a business as long as you stay there 15 years.Lesley Logan 18:25  What? I didn't know about Oklahoma. I think there was like a thing where Oklahoma City was trying to get people to move there. So you would get, (inaudible) you got like, $20,000 put down on a place to live in Oaklahoma City and then they would give you $10,000 a year. And I was like, and you had to, and all you had to do was stay for two years, so and then you could rent the house out, or whatever. And I was like, two years, and I could own a property in Oklahoma City, then I could rent it out, like I work for myself. Am I interested? And like, going back to your heart, like my heart wasn't in it. So I was like, that sounds like it's not enough money for me. But like that, I did know about that, so I didn't realize, like, Okay, this is so cool. So, like, all these states have different stuff. You just have to know it exists. The government has this. I think we all just have to, like, can we just, like, take a brief moment we are recording this two months into a shit show. Is there still gonna be money for all of us. Matthew Lesko 19:21  Absolutely, absolutely. Yeah, this is more show business that's going on for the average person. It's all still there. The downside, if all that still works, none of his stuff is legal yet. He just does it and wait till somebody stops him and but what's important is that, can you go online now? Let me show you something. Okay, okay, go on to findhelp.org.Lesley Logan 19:52  findhelp.org okay. Matthew Lesko 19:55  Right. Okay findhelp.org. Put in your zip code. I don't know what Vegas is, what's the OE on your hand? Lesley Logan 20:04  Oh, it's part of my hand my other hand tattoo. The other half is my husband and and it, and it, he has the LV, so it's the love tatoo. He's from Philly. There we go. We're in. We're in. You're so smart Matthew. You're like, okay, it didn't like, it doesn't like a VPN. So everyone, when you go to this, turn off your VPN, which is kind of like Hulu, doesn't like your VPN either. Okay, so I put in my zip code. Okay, there are 2738 programs in Las Vegas, Nevada. Matthew Lesko 20:38  So anyways, 2700 programs, those programs are all from nonprofit agencies or government offices. That means they all give you money or free help. None of them will never charge you a nickel for what they have. The government gives an average of $18,000 to every adult through programs like this every year, and that's me. And so you have, what, 1800 of them. And so, like, if you. Lesley Logan 21:02  2700 of them, yes, yes.Matthew Lesko 21:04  2700 yeah, incredible. I mean, and that's for anything. Look at the tabs on top. Lesley Logan 21:13  Yeah, there's tabs for food. There's, uh, which, like, which, when you tab on that, it has, like, community gardens, emergency food, food pantries, meals, housing, there's 22 things in housing, goods, there's a ton of stuff in goods, transit, they'll help you buy bus passes, health, money.Matthew Lesko 21:36  Oh, up in the there's the little search bar on the left hand side, on top, put in financial assistance.Lesley Logan 21:44  Okay, here we go. Matthew Lesko 21:45  How many you have there? Lesley Logan 21:50  This? It's showing me 791 pages, and there's 10 listings on each page. That's 7000.Matthew Lesko 22:02  Those people are there to give you free financial assistance. Most of us, well, we got to go to the bank, or we got to rob a 7/11 yeah and that's the options people don't know. That's why I think Google is ruining our country, because everyone's going to Google, and you can't find these in Google because they don't advertise.Lesley Logan 22:24  Right and they're not doing the SEO game. They're not, they don't have time for that. So yeah. Thank you for explaining that because I was just thinking, like, oh, I just like, you know, a couple years ago, my husband and I were trying to get a business loan for our business to help grow it. And we, of course, went to our bank, and we banked with since the dawn of my business, and I've always made more money every year. And they're like, no, you don't get any money from us because you're so small we don't care about you. So then I Googled, like, small business and like, like, nothing, except for all these banks and credit you like, these people don't want me. I'm not banking with them. We had to, like, we actually went to a wee bank event, and that's how my husband found someone who wanted to, like, invest in our business. But, like, this is really cool. So this, like, okay, but like, really, Matthew, so, like, a lot of this, there's stuff for people, like, for housing, so well, I can, there's one I'm saying, like, for people who have babies in NICU, this is amazing. So like, can I find financial assistance for my idea, for my business idea, or is it like?Matthew Lesko 23:26  No, not there, though, let me show you another website. Okay, okay, sba.gov/local-assistance. Lesley Logan 23:38  I see it. Okay.Matthew Lesko 23:41  Local hyphen assistance. You get there, after (inaudible) and there's a place (inaudible) your zip code.Lesley Logan 23:49  Yes, there is. And you can put a distance. And I'm just going to keep it small. Let's see. (inaudible)Matthew Lesko 23:54  Most of this stuff is remote anyway, so it doesn't matter where they are. Lesley Logan 23:57  Yeah, there's, like, it's telling me about the main off, the Las Vegas this, like, the SBA of Las Vegas is, like, down the street from my house.Matthew Lesko 23:59  Many other places that usually the non-SBA are better.Lesley Logan 24:10  Okay, there's, yeah, there's a just in, in, in 25 miles. Looks like I have about 15 options to go through. So, and that's like, that's just like in the like, that's just like the county, yeah. Matthew Lesko 24:25  Every one of them are people that are there to help you find money and help you need to start or expand anything. So the best way to do it, and the way you do this, to me, my advice is to call and make appointments with as many as you can. Everybody has different ideas about how to do things and whatever, and different sources and all that kind of stuff, but they're all there to help anybody who calls to start their business help you find money. Help you find technical help, legal help. Help you do your taxes, all for free, and it's or strategize for strategy. And one of the things I think is best, too, for someone like you, you're you're providing help to people as a service that see if the the government buys that service, what's better from the government is not a grant, is really a contract that you get a government contract, you know, to sell your services to the government, or from a what they do, they spend a lot of money teaching people how to start a business. So like at your what's called the career one-stop center. You go, that's another thing for getting a job or things like that, or even starting a business. And they, they, they pay people to train people to help start a business, so you could be a contractor for somebody like that. Contracting is better than any kind of grant, because you get that forever (inaudible).Lesley Logan 26:01  Yeah, yeah. I am. We actually, in the last year, been working on certifying our business, because, like, there's some contracts that you're more likely to get if you're certified women-owned business or things like that. But like, I got to, like, look for some of these contracts, like websites for that, and it is insane how many, like, how many government contracts are wanting to use, like, they're like, we need like, like, the military is like, hey, we have a ton of people who want to do the military, and they are not in shape. So the military is looking for Pilates instructors or trainers or nutritionists to just help them with this problem they have. And like the truth is, is that most of us don't know these things exist, and we're the ones who's got the passion.Matthew Lesko 26:47  Let me show you the best place for that. Now you could use what I just gave you, and they would help you. There's a better place. It's called Apex Accelerators A-P-E-X and then I, I will screw it up if I try to spell accelerator.Lesley Logan 27:04  It's okay Apex Accelerators I know, it's one of those words.Matthew Lesko 27:06  Yeah, and then, but dot U-S. Lesley Logan 27:09  Okay. Matthew Lesko 27:10  Now that's, that's a free service that just specializes in helping people get contracts.Lesley Logan 27:16  Wow. Well, that's even more fun because then I don't have to learn how to do it. Matthew Lesko 27:21  Exactly, right. Lesley Logan 27:23  Because it can be a lot, oh my gosh, this is insane. You guys, you could put your zip code in, okay, and it says, find an apex accelerator near you. And guess what? There is, there's, there's one like, it looks like it's right, oh my gosh. It's like down the street from my it's like down the street from my house. (inaudible) Yeah, make an appointment. Okay, so, okay, Matthew, this is amazing. First of all, you gave us more than I expected. Uh, how do you do this? What do you, why? But why, why help all of us? Matthew Lesko 28:03  You just showed me why? Look at your excitement. Boy, if I could do that to somebody that is just the nicest feeling in the world, yeah, I mean, like, wow. I mean, to a human that could react to something I know, and that's like, you know, my pair of socks or something, I don't even think I know it, but when I see you and you see us, that joy and that smile, that that I could do that to human at 81 that's pretty special. Lesley Logan 28:41  Wow. Well, then you're welcome. I promise you. Right now, Matthew, my husband, is listening to me, listening to this for the replay. So when he listens to that part, he's gonna he, that's what he's gonna say. He's gonna go my wife, and he's gonna shake his head, she's so humble. Okay, we're gonna take a brief break, and then we're gonna find out how people can work with you on this, because I have a feeling that, like there's ways like that they could work more with you on this. Lesley Logan 29:09  All right, Matthew, because you just gave us, and this is really great, but I actually do think that, like, do you have a group or a place that people can get ongoing help? Because obviously you're not a recurring guest here, so they can re-listen to this episode for those, like, really amazing mantras you've given us. But like, how else can they get, can they work with you?Matthew Lesko 29:40  A survey that, it took me many years to figure out how I could create income. I like paying for my own way, and after people start buying reference books with the computers and website, it took me a while, but and so I started a newsletter, and then what it turned into is a community. So I have a community now of 15,000 people that help each other get these programs. See, and I only charge $20 I didn't want to charge thousands like I did. I want to get the information to people who really need this. Otherwise, helping millionaires become billionaires was really boring. The millionaires aren't much fun. All they care about is money and not much of the heart is there, but people who really need it is more satisfying. So this is only $20 I charge for everything. Unlimited help for $20 because members help. Like today, we'll have four or five Zoom calls with members asking question as taking questions on how they got the money. So you have actually members how they got it, and they share it with you, and it became so profitable I can't really fathom too much is that we give out our own grants. We give out about 40% of all our money goes back to members and grants. So we give out like, $40,000, $70,000 every month back to members. Yeah, and four different kind of grants and, and that's, I mean, I really feel cool. Lesley Logan 31:17  I mean, you're a badass, you're really cool, but you're like, a bad ass. You're like, you're like, it's like, not even Robin Hood, because you're not taking from bad people. You're like, actually, like, good people are paying in to help good people.Matthew Lesko 31:30  Whatever it is. It seems like I thought you had to be Jeff Bezos or his ex-wife or something like that, to be able to do this, to give up, but it is and that's, I never thought I'd be able to do that. And that's really satisfying.Lesley Logan 31:46  Well, this is, I mean, thank you. We're gonna put the links to your group and everything below, because the thing that I think keeps people from being it till they see it is oftentimes the affordability of it. Like they get stuck in that. As a business owner, I have always reinvested in my business, but like the ability to grow it required some capital, because you can't risk the savings account. And the IRS might not go after Jeff Bezos, but he certainly comes after me, so I have to pay my bill, you know, I can't go, oh, it's coming. I just, I'm doing a thing. I tried something new. So it when I had a bank go, hey, here is this with this really, really, mine's not even free money. But you, you're talking about free money. Like, I actually have been able to grow my business, and we haven't touched the money. Just like having it there meant that we could, like, be a little riskier, and it's paying off, you know, so, like, I just so I just know how impactful it's been for me. And, my goodness, if I knew this 10 years ago, like, I think we'd be in a different place. But I'm so grateful I got to meet you today. You have given us so much, some are great talks. But I love to end every episode with bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted steps people can take to be it till they see it. What do you have for us? Matthew Lesko 33:00  Well, I mean is, if you want to do an idea, say, if you want to start a nonprofit, you want to start a business, you want to start a business at your home. You want to be a freelancer. You have an invention to work on, you go to that sba.gov/ and then local if an assistance, and you make an appointment. You make an appointment 1, 2, 3 or whatever, and you have to do that. Everybody wants to fill out an application and wait for the money. You can't do that because you don't know the application to fill out. You got to get experts and talk to experts who help people like you every day. And they're available for free, but they're not in Google. You can't use that. So you go, if it's for professional you go to sba.gov/localassistance. If it's for education or job training, you go to careeronestop.org that's another clearing house, and you put in your zip code to find a counselor to tell you about government money programs to help you train for a better job, so you want to get a skill to make better money, and things like that. They'll help you with that. Okay? And then if you have financial problems, you go to hud, hud.gov/counseling H-U-D for hud.gov/counseling and you put in your zip code there, and you get a free financial counselor sit down and work out your debts, your bills and all that stuff, so you don't carry that burden in the back of your head forever and get that, get that monkey off your back, And they'll do all that for free.Lesley Logan 34:42  Oh, my God. Matthew Lesko, thank you. Thank you. I, like, I love, like, seven different people for each one of those email addresses. Like, it's in my, just in my, like, phone, my contacts, and so, um, you guys, I know you're gonna share this with a friend. I know you are because, like, I think what I do hear people going, it can't be that easy. It's not going to be easy. I'm sure you're going to have to fill out paperwork, you have to make these appointments, you have to get the steps. But it's there, it's there, and because so few people will take the steps and do the thing like you're you're not in a huge competition. So you know what, babe, share this with a friend who needs to hear it. Thank you, Matthew Lesko. Go check out his group. Go check out what he's doing, and then report back. Let us know what you were able to do with it. Let us know what, what, what grant you did or what website you did, or how it helped your friend. 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Join Jen Josey in this episode of REIGN, the Real Estate Investor Growth Network, as she interviews Simone Lesko, a talented Australian entrepreneur who has made significant strides in real estate. Simone shares her captivating journey from Australia to the US, the intricacies of her real estate projects, and valuable insights into the industry. Discover her latest project, the Boomerang Ranch, where she transformed a mid-century modern property into a highly profitable investment. Learn about effective communication as a landlord, strategic project management, and innovative design choices that make a difference. Stick around for an engaging discussion on what makes Simone a true badass in the real estate world.   00:00 Introduction to REIGN with Jen Josey 01:07 Today's Topic: Mastering Communication as a Landlord 03:10 Guest Introduction: Simone Lesko's Journey 04:48 Simone's Personal Story: From Australia to the US 08:45 Real Estate Ventures: From Healthcare to Rentals 11:19 Boomerang Ranch: A Unique Property 17:20 Renovation Insights and Challenges 25:00 Financing and Project Timeline 28:21 Listing and Final Thoughts 30:30 Choosing the Right Real Estate Agency 32:06 Boomerang Ranch: Listing and Offers 34:43 Breaking Down the Final Numbers 39:31 Design Features and Mood Boards 46:25 Lessons Learned and Future Goals 48:47 Simone Lesko's Badass Journey   Born and raised in Australia, Simone Lesko is an entrepreneur with a global perspective and a passion for reimagining homes. She earned her bachelor's degree in science from the University of Queensland—one of the world's top-ranked universities—before launching her career in banking and finance at one of Australia's leading financial institutions. Her life took a surprising turn in 2010 while vacationing in San Diego, where she met her now-husband crossing the street. One year later, they were married. Over the next few years, they lived in San Diego, Cleveland (her husband's hometown), and Atlanta, welcoming their first two children along the way. It was during her first stint in Cleveland that Simone noticed something striking about the U.S. housing market—unlike in Australia, cash-flowing rental properties were a real opportunity here. That insight led to their first real estate purchase in 2012: a duplex where they lived on one side and rented out the other, letting the tenant cover their mortgage and expenses. Simone made herself a promise: if they ever moved back to Cleveland, she'd dive into real estate full time. Fast forward to 2016, when the family relocated to the Sunshine Coast in Queensland Australia. There, Simone started a healthcare business that quickly took off, growing to nearly $5 million in annual revenue in just four years. Her husband joined the venture, and in the midst of scaling the company, they welcomed their third child. In 2021, they sold the business and returned to Cleveland. Simone kept her promise. In just over three years, she's completed seven full renovations and manages a growing portfolio of rental properties under her company, Moza Homes. Her most recent project, Boomerang Ranch, turned a tired mid-century home in Moreland Hills into a high-design showcase that went under contract shortly after listing. Through Moza Homes, Simone wears many hats—owner, general contractor, licensed real estate agent, and designer. Her approach is hands-on and highly intentional. “Moza Homes was born from the idea that real estate investment could be both artistic and profitable,” she says. With a strategy focused on uncovering hidden potential in prime neighborhoods, Simone is building something special—one beautifully reimagined home at a time.   “There's a story in every home,” Simone says. “My job is to reveal it.”   Social Media Links: (17) Facebook Instagram (25) SIMONE LESKO | LinkedIn   Website: Home | Moza Homes   To learn more about Jen Josey, visit www.TheRealJenJosey.com To join REIGN, visit www.REIGNmastermind.com Stuff Jen Josey Loves: https://www.reignmastermind.com/resources Buy Jen Josey's Book: From Beginner to Badass: https://a.co/d/bstKlby  

Matthew Lesko, you've seen him on TV in his viral commercial showing you how to take advantage of many free government programs up to $18,000 a year! He's also been on Oprah, Larry King, Good Morning America, and Letterman. He used to be a government program expert and has dedicated over 49 years to educating Americans on how to access government grants, and is back with his most powerful program yet: Lesko Help. With a community of over 15,000 members paying just $20 a month for personal guidance, Lesko is ensuring that everyone can take advantage of the government benefits they are eligible for. Check him out at https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/thematthewlesko?igsh=d3FjdjljdWNteGpn tiktok- https://www.tiktok.com/@matthew.lesko YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/matthewlesko Follow the podcast on social media https://linktr.ee/ScreamingChuyShow?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR1X_RN08Lncn0WYvZbcVzZHzfEpBo7RsCcwDoD7HgisfBIIAdy7c4-7wBo_aem_EeeRFM4nUEkvUshV336S3w Check out our sponsor DUBBY energy at dubby.gg and for 10% use promo code SCREAMINGCHUYSH at check out.

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In this episode of The Million Dollar Flip Flops Podcast, Rodric sits down with the legendary Matthew Lesko, the man behind the question mark suit, countless books – and a lifetime of helping people find government funding. Twenty five years ago, Matthew Lesko was working out of his bedroom with one phone line helping Fortune 500 companies get information on commodities - until he got bored.Today, Lesko is a best-selling author, appears regularly on network television shows and travels the country appearing on virtually every newscast in the top 100 markets. His stage antics, as well as his sound consumer advice has made him a favorite guest on Larry King Live, Good Morning America, The Oprah Winfrey Show, Jay Leno, Letterman and The Today Show.At 81, Matthew is as energetic as ever, sharing his mission to help everyday people access resources that are often hidden in plain sight. He dives into his journey from helping millionaires become Billionnaires, to becoming a "Robin Hood" of free government grants, and why following your heart—not just spreadsheets—is the key to real success.Key Insights:Money is out there—most people just don't know where to lookBillionnaires know how to leverage government programs. You should tooYour heart—not just logic—should guide your decisionsLife is about giving as much as possible before you goQuote:"My job is to see how much I can give before I die."– Matthew LeskoShow LinksMatthew on LinkedInMatthew on YouTubeLeskoHelp.comResources:Million Dollar Flip FlopsFollow Us on Insta Ready to transform your business and your life while making a difference? Grab your copy of *Million Dollar Flip Flops*—the ultimate guide to creating a life and business that feels just as good as it looks. And here's the best part: 100% of the proceeds go directly to our foundation, Send a Student Leader Abroad, with a goal of sending 1,000,000 deserving kids on life-changing trips around the world.As a thank you for your support, we're offering exclusive bonuses available only for our podcast listeners. These bonuses are packed with extra tools and resources to help you implement the principles from the book faster and more effectively.Don't miss this opportunity to gain invaluable insights, impact a young leader's life, and be a part of something bigger. Click the link, order your copy, and claim your listener-only bonuses today! Together, let's change lives—one trip at a time.www.MillionDollarFlipFlops.com/book**P.S.** Every book you buy gets us one step closer to sending 1,000,000 kids on life-changing adventures. Let's make it happen!

Matthew Lesko—the man in the question mark suit—isn't just a media personality with over 100 TV appearances on Oprah, Larry King, and Good Morning America. He's a bold truth-teller with 50 years of experience helping everyday Americans find billions in government grants and funding. In this episode, we dive into how Matthew built a legendary personal brand, what keeps him going at 81, and why your heart—not your brain—is the key to success.

You've seen him in wild suits covered in question marks — and no, he's not the Riddler. He's Matthew Lesko, the energetic and eccentric author and entrepreneur who's spent decades helping Americans access free money and government grants they didn't know existed. In this episode, Craig sits down with Lesko to trace his journey from Navy service to bestselling author, his rise to cult fame in the 80s and 90s, and how he became the loudest voice in the country yelling: “There's free help out there — go get it!” Lesko shares stories from his early career, how he built his persona, and why he believes helping others access public resources is the most fulfilling work he's ever done. He also drops practical tools and websites to find help, start businesses, and fight medical bills — all while railing against predatory search engines, bloated government programs, and corporate greed. And yes, he still rocks the question mark suits.

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Did you know that every year, the government gives small business owners millions of dollars in funding? Most entrepreneurs aren't even aware that this type of assistance is available, let alone how to access it. Today's guest shares an inside look at how you can secure funding for your business. Matthew Lesko is a well-known author, speaker, and advocate for government programs and benefits. He has dedicated his career to educating Americans about available government assistance, authoring over 20 books that have sold more than 4 million copies, including Get Government Money for Your Business.  Matthew gained national recognition through his engaging infomercials, which showcased various government grants and programs. He has made numerous appearances on popular television shows, including Oprah, Larry King Live, Good Morning America, and The Tonight Show with David Letterman. In recent years, Lesko has transitioned to a community-focused model with his platform, Lesko Help, which connects individuals with resources and support for navigating government benefits. With a community of over 15,000 members, he continues to empower people to access legitimate government programs that can enhance their quality of life. The Free Money Economy Although about 60% of our economy is capitalism (companies that want to take your money), the other 40% is what Matthew calls the free money economy: organizations that want to give you money. These are government offices, grants, and nonprofit organizations.  As the American economy grows, 10% of the population benefits while 90% of people are getting a smaller and smaller share of the pie. Matthew's mission is to help the 90% find and use the government assistance that's already available.  How to Find Funding Opportunities  To look for funding opportunities, your first instinct might be to go to Google–but search engine rankings are determined by whoever is most effective at marketing.  Instead, search on government websites that end in .gov or nonprofit websites that end in .org. You can also try the database at sba.gov/local-assistance to search for more local opportunities. Another great resource for entrepreneurs is careeronestop.org. These job help centers often provide free training, grants, and even funding for you to grow and train your team.  Whenever possible, try to connect with a real human being rather than fill out an online application. The people who work for these organizations will be able to point you in the right direction. Enjoy this episode with Matthew Lesko… Soundbytes 9:28-9:48 “Once you're having fun, then I think that's where you find out what your superpowers are because you're what's special about you is usually what other people call weird. That's a clue, that's probably a superpower. You can do that better than anybody else.” 13:54-14:23 “About 60% of everything in our economy is capitalism. On the other side, that's what I call the free money economy. Give out money. These people want to take money. You want your money, right? These people want to give you money. These are government offices and nonprofit organizations. I had no idea about all that stuff, but it represents 40% of everything in our economy is giving away money.  Quotes “The most important decisions are those that other people think you're hurting yourself, but you're not.” “You make up reasons why it's okay not to follow your heart. And I just had to do it.” “Your heart is smarter than your brain.” “Those failures were a godsend. Because I wasn't having fun, I wasn't succeeding.” “You have to fail to grow.”  “40% of everything in our economy is giving away money.”  Links mentioned in this episode: From Our Guest Website: https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp  Connect with Matthew Lesko on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesk0/ Connect with brandiD Download our free guide to learn 16 crucial website updates that attract more leads and convert visitors into clients: https://thebrandid.com/website-tweaks/ Ready to elevate your digital presence with a powerful brand or website? Contact us here: https://thebrandid.com/contact-form/

If you're of a certain age, you will certainly remember Matthew Lesko, the 'question mark guy ' on those famous infomercials. Lesko discusses his journey from a naval officer to a prominent figure in the world of government grants and financial aid. He shares insights on the importance of failure, finding one's passion, and the misconceptions surrounding government assistance. The conversation concludes with Lesko's advice on trusting one's heart and the importance of seeking help from others. A few of the site that offer financial assistance:https://singlemotherguide.com/https://www.needymeds.org/https://findhelp.org/https://www.free.lesko.com/membership-access-top5022750066?page_id=22750068&page_key=yd4cffvtucwyitdv&login_redirect=1KeywordsMatthew Lesko, government grants, financial aid, entrepreneurship, personal development, community support, overcoming failure, information access, pandemic impact, misconceptions

Think grants are just for big corporations or nonprofits? Think again. Nearly 40% of the U.S. economy is designed to give away money—but most small business owners have no idea how to access it. In this episode, we're diving deep into free money for small businesses with the legendary Matthew Lesko—yes, the guy in the question mark suit who's been uncovering government grants for 50 years. He breaks down exactly where business owners can find grants, free resources, and funding opportunities without falling into Google's money traps. If you've ever wondered how billionaires get handouts while small businesses struggle, this episode is a must-listen. Who is Matthew? Matthew Lesko has spent five decades researching and exposing the government's hidden funding opportunities. He's been a best-selling author, TV personality, and now runs a thriving online community helping everyday people find grants, funding, and free resources. Episode Highlights: 40% of the economy is designed to give away money—but you won't find it on Google. The SBA and local assistance programs should be your first stop, not loan sharks. Most government programs aren't even advertised—because they don't have a marketing budget. Economic development zones & state incentives can literally pay you to move your business. Grants are nice, but government contracts are where the real money is. If you want to stop missing out on free money for your business, hit play now. And if you loved this episode, share it with a fellow entrepreneur who needs to hear it.   Favorite Quote: “40% of our economy is designed to GIVE AWAY money—but nobody teaches you how to get it."   Links & Resources: SBA Local Assistance: sba.gov/local-assistance Economic Development Centers: eda.gov Nonprofit Help: findhelp.org Lesko's Community: leskohelp.com   Connect with Matthew: Website: https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thematthewlesko/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwKJZfa7sWV_qKxQnLBUpjA X: https://x.com/leskofreemoney  

Advocate and author Matthew Lesko, known to many as the “Question Mark Guy”, has spent over four decades uncovering ways for people to access billions in government grants and funds they never knew were available. Lesko covers the difference between the capitalist and community societies within the US, being a sought-after late-night "backup guy", finding government grants and assistance for business owners, entrepreneurs and freelancers, meeting, quite possibly, the nation's foremost expert on pasta, and most importantly, listening to your heart.

In this episode of Trail Society, Dr. Sarah Lesko, the Executive Director of the non-profit Bras for Girls, joins the hosts to share her unique journey from collegiate running at Yale to her work in medicine and community health. Dr. Lesko discusses how her passion for running, coupled with her background as a family doctor and public health advocate, led her to co-found Bras for Girls, a program dedicated to providing sports bras to girls, ensuring they have the support they need to participate confidently in sports and physical activities. She reflects on her time with Oiselle, the women's running apparel brand, and how that experience shaped her understanding of women's sportswear needs, ultimately fueling her commitment to addressing a critical gap in girls' athletic participation. The conversation also delves into the evolution of Bras for Girls, a program that quickly outgrew expectations as requests for bras and support came flooding in. Dr. Lesko discusses the challenges and rewards of scaling the program, the immediate impact it's had on young athletes, and the importance of community-driven solutions for addressing these often-overlooked issues. She also touches on her time as a middle school coach and how it influenced her approach to the program. Looking ahead, Dr. Lesko shares her vision for the future of Bras for Girls and how it continues to empower young girls to be active, healthy, and confident in their physical pursuits. Follow Sarah here: @drlesko  Donate or become a volunteer with Bras for Girls: www.brasforgirls.org    Keep sliding into our DMs with your messages, they mean so much to us!  FOLLOW US on Instagram: @trail.society And go follow our NEW youtube channel @trailsociety_podcast   This episode is brought to you by Freetrail @runfreetrail   NEW SPONSOR ALERT: We are so excited to be partnering with Rabbit as our primary apparel sponsor this year! Send us some DMS about your favorite apparel and what you would like to see built for the trail running space!   Sources: No, exercise is not better than antidepressants or therapy, according to new study: “It is crucial to communicate science honestly.”  https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:EU:47740ba3-20fc-4d44-a008-517b85fc12cd?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email  

Meet Matthew Lesko, the iconic “question-mark guy” who's spent decades teaching people how to tap into overlooked grants and government programs. In this episode, we discuss resources for parents, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking for financial relief—from websites like FindHelp.org that uncover local funding, to ChildCareAware.org for affordable childcare options, and more. Lesko shares how he's helped millions of Americans access free money, scholarships, and support services, all while maintaining a passion for helping others navigate life's toughest financial hurdles. Whether you're juggling a day job and parenthood, or simply seeking ways to cut expenses, Matthew's enthusiasm and real-world insights will leave you inspired and ready to explore new possibilities. Highlights: Unlocking government grants and funds for moms, students, and entrepreneurs Practical tips for finding free childcare, healthcare, and other resources Why embracing your unique path can lead to greater fulfillment How to leverage Lesko's decades of research to meet your financial goals Be sure to check out Matthew's platform at https://LeskoHelp.com for even more guidance on securing the support you need. If this episode sparks new ideas, share it with a friend and subscribe for more conversations that help you lead a thriving life!

Keywords:  government funding, business grants, entrepreneurship, failure, success, personal growth, government resources, community support, business advice, financial assistance, government grants, business support, SBA resources, training programs, free healthcare, legal assistance, community resources, entrepreneurship, business growth, local assistance Summary:  In this engaging conversation, Mitch Beinecker and Matt Lesko explore the world of government funding for businesses, focusing on grants rather than loans. Matt shares his personal journey of entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of learning from failure and the necessity of pursuing passion and fun in business. They discuss the value of government resources, the significance of helping others, and the evolution of Matt's career from writing books to building a supportive online community for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Matthew Lesko shares invaluable insights on how entrepreneurs can navigate government resources to find support for their businesses. He emphasizes the importance of utilizing local assistance programs, understanding the nuances of grants and contracts, and leveraging training programs to enhance business growth. Lesko also highlights the availability of free healthcare and legal resources, encouraging entrepreneurs to seek out community support rather than relying on costly consultants. The discussion culminates in a call to action for business owners to believe in the resources available to them and to take advantage of the opportunities that exist. Takeaways Government grants are a viable option for business funding. Failure is a crucial part of the learning process. Pursuing passion leads to greater success and fulfillment. It's important to have fun in your work to thrive. Many people are scared to take risks in their careers. Listening to your heart can guide you to success. Helping others is a key aspect of entrepreneurship. Information is power; leverage government resources. Transitioning to online support can enhance community building. Success is often about persistence and adaptation. Government grants for business are abundant and often overlooked. Using Google to find help can lead to misinformation and scams. It's crucial to approach government agencies with a business mindset, not just for grants. Local nonprofit organizations can provide free consulting and resources for businesses. Training programs funded by the government can significantly reduce hiring costs. Free healthcare options exist for entrepreneurs and their employees. Many resources are available that people simply don't know about. Community resources can help with living expenses and legal issues. Believing in the availability of resources is key to entrepreneurial success. Entrepreneurs should focus on skill development rather than traditional education. Titles Unlocking Government Grants for Your Business From Failure to Funding: Matt Lesko's Journey The Heart of Entrepreneurship: Following Your Passion Learning Through Failure: A Business Perspective Government Resources: A Goldmine for Entrepreneurs Sound Bites "We're talking grants, not borrowing money." "Failure changed my life." "If you're having fun, you get better." "You have to grow from failure." "Helping rich people was boring." "The worst thing to do is go to Google." "You don't ask for a grant." "The government gives them the skills." "There's so much help out there." "You got to believe it's there." "Stop going to college. Learn all free." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Government Funding for Businesses 04:04 Matt's Journey: From Failure to Success 07:08 The Importance of Fun and Passion in Business 09:58 Learning from Failure: A Path to Growth 11:56 The Role of Heart in Decision Making 14:59 The Evolution of Matt's Career and Business Model 17:58 Understanding Government Resources and Grants 22:00 The Value of Information and Helping Others 24:59 Transitioning to Online Support and Community Building 32:07 Navigating Government Resources for Business Support 36:40 Understanding Grants and Government Contracts 40:20 Leveraging Training Programs for Business Growth 44:13 Accessing Free Healthcare and Legal Resources 48:01 Finding Local Assistance and Community Resources 52:01 The Importance of Believing in Available Resources

This week, Mike and Jesse are joined by two guests, starting with attorney Paul Lesko. Paul breaks down the lawsuit between Fanatics and Panini before sharing his favorite cases in the hobby (10:34). After, they are joined by listener of the show Brian Kroeger, who shares his experience starting a card show in Illinois (27:51). Finally, they answer your mailbag questions (60:30). Hosts: Jesse Gibson and Mike Gioseffi Guests: Paul Lesko and Brian Kroeger Producer: Olivia Crerie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matthew Lesko, known for his vibrant question mark suits and extensive knowledge of government grants, shares his journey from conformity to authenticity. We discuss the importance of staying true to oneself despite societal pressures, and navigating free resources like government grants effectively- taking the fear out of the process. Lesko underscores that real success requires heart and resilience, and in business or life... authenticity is paramount. Matthew shares with me the secret of getting older-love harder. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:04 Meet Matthew Lesko: The Authenticity Advocate 02:19 The Journey to Authenticity 05:08 Embracing Authenticity in Business 08:30 The Power of Being Yourself 14:42 Navigating Public Perception 21:21 Challenges and Triumphs 25:41 Facing Criticism and Resilience 26:12 Understanding Government Grants 30:24 Economic Inequality in America 32:59 Navigating Free Resources 37:49 Building a Supportive Community 44:47 Personal Reflections and Future Goals 47:46 Conclusion and Final Thoughts To learn more about Matthew Lesko- and opportunities to join his community-check out the following link https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp As always, Want to be a guest on Your Message Received... Finding your Business Voice!? Send John Duffin a message on PodMatch, here: ⁠https://www.podmatch.com/.../1684959784828x29467220990920...⁠

Justin Lesko is  BJJ brown belt, competitor, and the host of That Jiu Jitsu Podcast. He is also a retired MMA fighter with the coolest nickname ever: “The Irish Car Bomb”. We discuss his time competing in MMA, making a career in BJJ, when to leave a BJJ academy, calf-slicers, the return of Marcelo Garcia, and more!Please leave a review, subscribe, like, share, and comment if you can. It really helps to grow the show!Justin's Instagram:@justinlesko@that_jiujitsu_podcast  Justin's YouTube:That Jiu-Jitsu GuyContact/Support The Show:Website: ejjp.showInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theeverydayjiujitsupodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ejjpodEmail: ejjpod@gmail.com On Guard Online Academy: https://onguardbjj.com/p/online-academy Zara Can Do Jiu Jitsu! https://books.friesenpress.com/store/title/119734000253392052/Matt-Kwan-Zara-Can-Do-Jiu-Jitsu%21 The Everyday Jiu Jitsu Podcast Store: https://my-store-ee3230.creator-spring.com/ Make a donation to my PayPal account: matt@onguardbjj.com

Matthew Lesko has authored 100 books on how to find money through grants or programs. A few decades ago, he jumped into our TV feed telling us to "Ask Lesko!!!" and we did. Head to free.lesko.com/leskohelp to get more help. Matthew continues to help people find help. There more money and aid than ever before. His quest is to help folks get help, but to also do the work to get access to that help. Matthw's lifetime of work has created a powerful community. Among the many resources he's created is a YouTube Channel @matthewlesko, or free.lesko.com there are quite a few Lesko websites...he's waiting to help. This is Matthew Lesko's inaugural visit to the Break It Down Show with Pete A Turner.

Send us a textIn this engaging conversation, Matthew Lesko and Julie Hilsen explore themes of authenticity, personal development, and community building. Lesko shares his journey of embracing failure, finding joy, and the importance of being true to oneself. They discuss the art of gaining attention in media, the significance of love and giving, and how to access resources for a better life. The dialogue emphasizes the power of community and the necessity of listening to one's heart over societal expectations. In this engaging conversation, Matthew Lesko and Julie Hilsen discuss the abundance of resources available to individuals through government and nonprofit organizations. They explore the myths surrounding accessibility to aid, the importance of community support, and how technology, particularly AI, can help people find the assistance they need. The dialogue emphasizes the need for awareness and connection to resources, as well as the significance of listening to one's heart in the pursuit of personal growth and fulfillment.https://findhelp.orghttps://needymeds.orghttps://sba.gov/local-assistancehttps://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelpSupport the showLink to Support this Channel: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2153284/supporters/newJulie's Book: https://amzn.to/3K2ZS05Julie's Website for more information, comments or requests: https://lifeofloveandjoy.comI receive a small commission when you purchase from these links. Thank you for your support! Promo Code for Free Audio Book on Audible: https://amzn.to/45YUMdH

Laurie Hackett welcomes Chris Martin of Martin Guitar and Marci Lesko of the United Way about their work with this year's United Way campaign, and in the community in general.

How does Jiu Jitsu help build resilience when life throws its toughest challenges your way? Tune in as Justin Lesko shares his inspiring journey through adversity and transformation. Many people struggle with setbacks—physical, mental, or emotional—and seek a path to regain confidence, resilience, and balance. This episode explores how Jiu Jitsu can serve as a powerful tool for overcoming life's obstacles, shaping both mental and physical strength. Discover how Jiu Jitsu fosters perseverance and resilience, helping you face challenges both on and off the mats. Gain insights into how Jiu Jitsu can build confidence and humility, leading to personal and professional growth. Learn about the mental health benefits of Jiu Jitsu, from stress relief to cultivating a more balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Hit play now to hear Justin Lesko's incredible story and uncover how Jiu Jitsu can transform your mindset and approach to life! 00:00 Introduction and Host Update 01:05 Guest Introduction: Professor Justin Lesko 02:51 Justin's Journey: From Music to Jiu Jitsu 05:29 The Highs and Lows of MMA and Jiu Jitsu 17:10 The Value of Competition in Jiu Jitsu 25:50 Personal Growth Through Jiu Jitsu 26:52 Justin's Most Memorable Fights 33:15 Impact of Jiu Jitsu on Others 37:54 Where to Follow Justin Lesko 39:32 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Matthew Lesko, often recognized by his colorful suits adorned with question marks, is an American author, entrepreneur, and self-styled "information guru" known for promoting access to government grants and financial resources. Born on May 11, 1943, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, Lesko gained widespread attention in the 1990s through infomercials promoting his books, which guide readers on how to apply for grants, government loans, and other forms of free financial assistance. Lesko holds an MBA from American University and began his career working for large corporations, but he shifted his focus to educating the public about government funding. His distinctive persona, marked by his energetic delivery and quirky wardrobe, made him a memorable figure in popular culture. Lesko claims his mission is to empower everyday people by helping them understand how to access government funds they may be unaware of. He has written several books, including Free Money to Pay Your Bills and Free Money for Everybody. While some criticize him for oversimplifying or sensationalizing the grant application process, Lesko has defended his approach, saying his goal is to make complex information accessible. Matthew Links - https://findhelp.org/search/text?term=rent&postal=84057&language=en https://www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find?location%5Bsource_configuration%5D%5Borigin_address%5D=84057&location%5Bvalue%5D=25&type=All Brandon links - https://linktr.ee/getoveryourself_podcast

 “You can't learn to write a book without writing it,” says New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Eva Lesko Natiello. From her early days as VP of Global Communications at Estee Lauder to becoming a self-published author, she shares her pivot to writing and provides invaluable marketing insights, advice on career reinvention, and the importance of granting oneself permission to change. Whether you're an aspiring author or looking to reinvent your career, her story will inspire you to embrace your passions and take that first step towards change.

Matthew Lesko, affectionately known as "The Question Mark Guy," has become a household name through his energetic and informative commercials. As a best-selling author, government grants specialist, and TV personality, Lesko has mastered the art of captivating audiences and conveying complex information in an engaging way.Lesko's success in the world of commercials can be attributed to his unique approach and infectious energy. He shares his insights on what it takes to create effective and engaging commercials, highlighting the importance of passion, creativity, and a clear message. With his signature question mark suits and enthusiastic demeanor, Lesko has become a beloved figure in the world of television.As a TV personality, Lesko is no stranger to the fast-paced and dynamic environment of television. He discusses the importance of energy, enthusiasm, and authenticity in capturing audiences' attention and conveying complex information in an accessible way. Lesko's experience in the TV environment has given him a unique perspective on what makes effective and engaging content.In addition to his work in commercials and television, Lesko is also dedicated to helping individuals and businesses access the financial resources they need to succeed. He shares his expertise on government funding and grants, providing valuable insights and practical advice on how to navigate the complex process of securing financial assistance.Through his work, Matthew Lesko continues to inspire and educate audiences, offering a unique blend of entertainment, education, and enthusiasm. His commitment to helping others and his passion for creating engaging content have made him a beloved figure in the world of television and beyond.Please see more about Matthew Lesko at https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp.

to watch this episode, subscribe to my YouTube channel: optYOUmize podcast Youtube optYOUmize is sponsored by: BetterHelp online therapy HelloFresh - America's #1 Meal Kit Amazfit - smartwatches and fitness wearables Strawberry.me - personal coaching Summary Brett Ingram interviews Matthew Lesko, a passionate advocate for helping Americans access government funding. Lesko shares his journey from early career failures to becoming a successful entrepreneur and author. He discusses the importance of media in marketing, the paradox of wealth and poverty in America, and the role of luck in entrepreneurship. Lesko emphasizes the need for passion and purpose in business and introduces listeners to valuable resources for accessing government grants and assistance. In this conversation, Matthew Lesko and Brett Ingram discuss the importance of community resources for individuals in need, particularly regarding rent assistance. They emphasize the overwhelming amount of information available online and the necessity of relying on trusted sources, such as government organizations. Lesko shares insights on entrepreneurship, highlighting the significance of customer feedback and the need for passion in business. The discussion also touches on the value of building a supportive community and the importance of having a strong support network for entrepreneurs. Ultimately, Lesko encourages listeners to follow their hearts in their business endeavors and to optimize their efforts rather than compromise. Visit https://www.free.lesko.com for a trusted, supportive community where members can ask questions, share success stories, find out about free government money and learn about lesser-known assistance programs. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Matthew Lesko and His Journey 02:54 Early Career and Entrepreneurial Spirit 06:11 Transition to Helping Others Access Government Funding 09:05 The Power of Media and Marketing in Entrepreneurship 11:55 Understanding the Landscape of Poverty and Wealth 14:59 The Role of Luck and Resourcefulness in Entrepreneurship 18:01 Passion, Purpose, and Government Grants 21:10 Exploring Resources for Government Assistance 23:34 Navigating the Information Overload 25:40 Utilizing Government Resources for Entrepreneurs 27:52 The Importance of Customer Feedback 32:03 The Heart of Entrepreneurship 34:51 Building a Supportive Community 37:55 Final Thoughts on Success and Passion #MatthewLesko #governmentfunding #personaldevelopment #entrepreneurship #optyoumize #brettingram #entrepreneurpodcast #podmatch

Associate Chief Medical Informatics Officer Josh Lesko, MD, joins us to discuss the need for physicians to have a voice in the development of the technology they use. Dr. Lesko talks about the benefit of having a degree in computer science as a physician, how practices can involve clinicians in technology development and lessons learned from the rollout of the EHR. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Imagine playing make-believe as a pirate, hunting for buried treasure armed only with a map and sheer determination. My guest today is Matthew Lesko—the energetic, colorful advocate you know, famous for his bold suits covered in question marks. Together, we uncover the hidden treasure of government resources—vast, untapped opportunities that most people don't even realize exist. Lesko shares his vision of a thriving community where people use these resources to start businesses, pay for education, cover medical expenses, and more. His passion and deep knowledge turn the intimidating maze of bureaucracy into an exciting adventure, inspiring us all to claim our share of the treasure and build stronger, empowered communities. Join me as I walk in Matthew's shoes.

I talk with money teacher and listener favorite PILAR LESKO about the spiritual realities of making, spending, and gifting money in challenging times.

Dr. Sarah Lesko is MANY things—a runner, parent, pracitioner, and a staunch advocate for female athletes of all ages, devoting her work to getting and keeping girls in sports. We couldn't have been more excited to chat with her, getting the story of her days as a collegiate athlete, why she took more than 15 years off of running and how that actually felt, what happened when she came back to running and met Oiselle's founder Sally Bergesen, and everything in between. Sarah is now the Executive Director and Board President of the incredible nonprofit, Bras for Girls, which started within Oiselle is 2017 and branched out as its own 501(c)3 in 2021. They have donated over 60,000 sports bras just THIS YEAR to young female athletes, and have even bigger plans for 2025. Come for all of the things Sarah has done in the sport of running and for female athletes up to this point, but stay for the hot takes, and unfiltered reality checks, on what really needs to happen within the NCAA to protect female athletes and keep them in sports at all levels, for the long run.  Follow Dr. Lesko on Instagram @DrLesko and @brasforgirls. Go to brasforgirls.org to get involved.  To work with Lane 9 and support what we're building for women's health providers and female athletes, go to Lane9Project.org, and follow us on IG @lane9project.

In this episode of the Blu Alchemist Podcast, host Siquoyia Blue sits down with Matthew Lesko, a renowned expert on obtaining government grants, for an insightful discussion on overcoming financial challenges and the power of community support. Lesko shares his unconventional journey from a difficult college experience to a successful career helping individuals and businesses navigate the complex world of government resources. The conversation delves into several key areas: Financial Challenges and Research: Emphasizing the importance of persistence and direct connections when seeking financial assistance. Value of Networking: Highlighting the superiority of personal connections over internet searches for reliable information. AI and Technology Use: Discussing AI's dual nature and its potential in free, ad-free research. Practical Use of AI: Sharing how AI tools aid in content creation and business support. YouTube and Content Creation: Advising on long-term strategies for building an audience and authentic content management. Resource Access: Exploring various platforms like findhelp.org and local governmental resources for financial and business aid. Community and Support: Focusing on Lesko's initiative 'Let's go help,' which supports members with grants and kindness-driven business practices. Avoiding Misleading Information: Warning against costly for-profit systems like Google and promoting nonprofit and government resources. Economic Inequality: Discussing the implications of income disparity and the role of mindset and systemic barriers in achieving success. Both Siquoyia and Matthew underscore the necessity of having fun, experimenting in business, and leading with kindness to find personal and professional fulfillment. Tune in for a wealth of practical advice, personal stories, and inspiration to help you navigate your financial and entrepreneurial journey. Matthew Website:  https://www.free.lesko.com/leskohelp   Blu Alchemist Podcast Info: Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.blualchemistpodcast.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Siquoyia Blue Website: https://siquoyiablue.komi.io⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @blualchemistpodcast Dating Assassins Card Game: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.datingassassins.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you want to either be a guest on or find guests for your podcast, please sign up here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.joinpodmatch.com/siquoyia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donate via Cashapp: @KingSiquoyia or Venmo: @KingShayThanks for listening! Subscribe, Share and Follow us! Affiliates:  BETMGM: BetMGM Casino is the #1 Online Casino in America! Come experience the thrills of the casino floor anytime, anywhere with the King of Casinos! Play hundreds of your favorite slot games as well as poker, blackjack, roulette, and video poker. Our legal, real money casino games can be found right from your phone where you'll experience the best of MGM's premiere casinos. BetMGM Casino play for the largest jackpots with new winners being awarded every day. Catch the excitement of the casino floor with BetMGM Casino, all in a safe, secure app where you'll have a blast. Download the BetMGM Casino app to get in on the action today! Download: https://www.pubtrack.co/DF981CS/3335GRZ/

Suzanne Lesko (callsign: Xena) walks us through her framework for leadership, starting with resilience. We also talk about: Toxic leadersFemale empowerment in male-dominated domainsNetworkingPowerful communication Diverse work cultureHealing (and the parasympathetic nervous system)Suzanne's uses her Warrior Advisor brand to counsel companies on resilience and building strong teams. Find her at: suzannelesko.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannelesko/Connect with Sri on Instagram: @sri_the_warrior_poet + @sri_actually Intro and/or outro music in most episodes is by Paul Sridhar ( Spotify ). Disclaimer: Any audio clips are included with every intent and steps taken to abide by Fair Use and serve the purpose(s) of illustration, education, augmentation, or promotion of source content.

In month's Q&A we have questions concerning kingship & the gods, turtles (!!), and the Book of the Dead. Kara also answers some frequently asked questions about her new online course on ancient Egyptian cosmogony and cosmology.Ancient Egyptian Cosmogony and Cosmology: Secrets of the Primordial WatersAn eight-part lecture series by Dr. Kara CooneySHOW NOTESKingship & Religion* Overview of the King's role in state religion* Dunand, Françoise and Christiane Zivie-Coche. 2004. Gods and men in Egypt: 3000 BCE to 395 CE. Translated by David Lorton. Ithaca, NY; London: Cornell University Press.* Baines, Lesko, and Silverman. 1991. Religion in Ancient Egypt. Gods, Myth, and Personal Practice. Cornell University Press. * Maat vs. Isfet* Third Intermediate Period & the High Priests of Amun * Herihor* Piankhy* Royal Ka- Bell, Lanny 1985. Luxor temple and the cult of the royal Ka. Journal of Near Eastern Studies 44 (4), 251-294.* Abydos King List Book of the Dead and Ideological Textual Knowledge* Gloss* Book of the Dead, Chapter 17 Turtles vs. Tortoise in Ancient Egypt * Fischer 1968. Ancient Egyptian Representations of Turtles. The Metropolitan Museum of Art Papers 13. New York* El-Kady. 2011. The Religious Concept of the Dual Character of the Turtle in Graeco-roman Egypt* Ritner, Robert K. 2000. The "Breathing-permit of Hôr": thirty-four years later. Dialogue: a journal of Mormon thought 33 (4), 97-119Retainer Sacrifice* Review our episode with Dr. Rose Campbell- Part I & II* Animal Sacrifice/Butcher sceneRecycling for Death: Coffin Reuse in Ancient Egypt and the Theban Royal CachesIf you are a paid subscriber on Substack or Patreon and would like a signed bookplate, you can reply to this post or email us at karacooney@gmail.com. Get full access to Ancient/Now at ancientnow.substack.com/subscribe

Send us a textIn this enlightening episode of the Living the Dream podcast, host Curveball welcomes government program expert and author Matthew Lesko. Discover how to access government grant assistance with insights from Lesko, who has dedicated nearly five decades to helping individuals navigate these opportunities. Learn about the resources available for rent, IRS debt reduction, starting a business, and even acquiring $1 homes through the Urban Homestead Act. Matthew shares his passion for helping others and offers practical advice on leveraging government programs without falling into common pitfalls. Tune in for invaluable guidance that could transform your financial future!Want to be a guest on Living the Dream with Curveball? Send Curtis Jackson a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1628631536976x919760049303001600

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How can you get the government to give you money to pay rent, mortgages and utilities? Is grant money easy to get?  Do you have to pay it back? This week's episode is one of the few that carry an "Explicit" tag, so if you don't like the occassional bad word, please skip today's episode and we'll talk to you again next week. This week's guest is Matthew Lesko, a renown expert in government grants and financial aid, known for helping individuals access funding opportunities. He has been studying grants for nearly 48 years, has been awared two New York Times Best Sellers, and has been a syndicated columnist for The New York Times and Good Housekeeping Magazine. Shawn & George talk to Matthew about government grants including how to get them, common misconceptions, and other useful websites and resources to get FREE MONEY! Specifically, some of the sites mentioned: www.trylesko.com www.sba.gov/local-assistance www.eda.gov www.findhelp.org www.careeronestop.org www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative www.eldercare.acl.gov There are TONS of resources out there to help you with starting a business, disaster funding, veteran's benefits, etc. You have to do some due diligence and research, but you can find sources that will grant you various amounts of money. Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Please also visit our sponsors: Magic Mind - https://www.magicmind.com/CD20. Use the code "CD20" - a NEW code - to get 20% off your first order of Magic Mind. Now that Hurricane clean up is under way, Shawn & George have been using Magic Mind to stay focused, and get clean up completed so we can get back to work. It tastes great, has all natural ingredients, with no high and no crash! Sam Cohen of Attorneys First Insurance for Attorneys and Title Companies looking to get a quote on Errors & Ommissions (malpractice) Insurance coverage. www.AttorneysFirst.com.   Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt   To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach   To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com  or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.  And please consider a donation to Pancreatic Cancer research and education by joining Shawn's team at MY Legacy Striders: http://support.pancan.org/goto/MYLegacyStriders08  

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The Padres might be separating themselves in the NL Wild Card race. That should impact their plans for the upcoming Trade Deadline. Will there be prospect huggin' or prospect dealin'? Seems like a good time to catch up with our good friend John Conniff from MadFriars. He discusses the familiar deadline dilemma - who could be part of a deal, and who should be off limits? Salas, Snelling and Lesko are having down seasons - what's the story there, and who has stood out? Plus, John had a debt to pay thanks to Jackson Merrill. Jurickson Profar is an All-Star starter. And James Wood has arrived.On Friar is available on YouTube! Watch new episodes here.To join the conversation, tweet your Padres or San Diego sports thoughts and questions to Darnay (@DarnayTripp), Derek (@DerekNBCSD) and Todd (@TODDSTRAINNBCSD).Catch NBC 7's Padres analysis and more San Diego sports coverage at NBC7.com/SportsWrap. Sports Wrap's weekly TV show airs Sunday night on NBC 7 San Diego at 11:35pm.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rep. Lesko discusses the Anthony Fauci hearing in the House.

The Big league club is playing up to the competition. MadFriars talks to Ryan Bergert ACL: Lamar King is hitting. A: Rosman Verdugo hit's a pair of bombs. A+: Lesko and Haynes takes a step forward. AA: Austin Krob cruises AAA: Adam Mazur makes his PCL debut. Merch Link: https://teechip.com/field?coupon=your_coupon

Watch The X22 Report On Video No videos found Click On Picture To See Larger PictureBiden admin are pushing the agenda to tell the people what appliances they can have. The patriots are pushing back saying no. Inflation is accelerating and Biden is lying when he says that inflation was at 9% when he came into office, he was responsible for 9% inflation. Trump embraces the blockchain and crypto, it begins. The people are now seeing the corrupt and the criminals. The more they do the worse it gets for them and the more they red pill the people. Trump caught them all, and it's not just a saying. The [DS] worked with foreign dignitaries to overthrow the United States government. It has been proven in Georgia, and will be proven in many other states, the elections were rigged. This is not just another 4 year election, but a CROSSROADS in the history of our civilization that will determine whether or not, WE, THE PEOPLE, reclaim control over our gov't.   (function(w,d,s,i){w.ldAdInit=w.ldAdInit||[];w.ldAdInit.push({slot:13499335648425062,size:[0, 0],id:"ld-7164-1323"});if(!d.getElementById(i)){var j=d.createElement(s),p=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];j.async=true;j.src="//cdn2.customads.co/_js/ajs.js";j.id=i;p.parentNode.insertBefore(j,p);}})(window,document,"script","ld-ajs"); Economy House Passes Bill That Forces Biden Administration to Keep Its ‘Hands Off Our Home Appliances'  The House   passed a bill designed to ensure that any new energy efficiency standards promulgated by the U.S. Department of Energy be based on available technology and economic reality, according to a media release from the bill's sponsor. Rep. Debbie Lesko's office said that the bill passed with bi-partisan support. “I am saddened that we would need such a bill,” Lesko said in the release. “However, as we have experienced under this administration, the Department of Energy has unleashed an avalanche of new regulations for household products, including stoves, dishwashers, washing machines, showers, toilets, water heaters, air conditioners, heat pumps, and furnaces. “No government bureaucrat should EVER scheme to take away Americans' appliances in the name of a radical environmental agenda, yet that is exactly what we have seen under the Biden Administration,” she added (emphasis original). Source: thegatewaypundit.com ALL HE DOES IS LIE: Biden Claims Inflation Was 9 Percent When He Took Office (It Was 1.4 Percent) In an interview on CNN, Biden claimed that inflation was running at nine per cent when he seized office in January 2021: No president had the run we've had in terms of creating jobs and bringing down inflation. It was 9 per cent when I came into office, 9 percent. But it — look, people have a right to be concerned, ordinary people. The idea that you bounce a check and you get a $30 fee for bouncing the check, I changed that, you can't charge more than 8 bucks for that or your credit card, your late payment, $35. There's corporate greed going on out there, and it's got to be dealt with. According to official data from the Consumer Price Index, the actual figure was 1.4 percent.   Source: thegatewaypundit.com Biden claims inflation was 9% when he came into office — when it actually was 1.4% Burnett asked: “With less than six months to go to election day, are you worried that you're running out of time to turn that around? “ “We've already turned it around,” Biden insisted. Source: nypost.com https://twitter.com/KobeissiLetter/status/1788270457931833445  beating all expectations, according to the BLS data. Labor costs are rising at a comparable pace to mid-2022 when inflation in the US was above 9%. Wage pressures are accelerating. https://twitter.com/WallStreetSilv/status/1788231230405718454  Socialist economic theory.   Cyberattack Group Shifts Focus To Banks,

U.S. Rep. Debbie Lesko has had enough of Washington, D.C. Lesko has represented the northwest Valley for six years after winning a special election to fill the spot for Trent Franks, who stepped down after allegations of sexual harassment involving his female staffers. Lesko has been a strong supporter of former President Donald Trump, voting against his impeachment and voting in Congress to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. But when former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy was being pushed out of office in a Republican-led coup, Lesko decided that she was done with Capitol Hill. This week on The Gaggle, a politics podcast by the Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, host Ron Hansen is joined by Laura Gersony to dive into the crowded Congressional District 8 race to replace her. The Republic's two national politics reporters dissect the approach and positions of the candidates eyeing the open seat and discuss who has a chance of winning the primary in August. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rep. Debbie Lesko of Arizona's 8th district who sits on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Border Security Caucus, is speaking out against Secretary Mayorkas and his complete incompetence. Lesko has been one of the loudest voices to impeach Mayorkas as he struggles to tell the truth about anything that is happening at the border. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/537  Presented by: Yellowstone Teton Territory, Togiak, Northern Rockies Adventures, FishHound Expeditions Sponsors: https://wetflyswing.com/sponsors       In this episode, Garrett Lesko takes us into Oregon jetty fishing. He shares his insights, experiences, and expertise on this unique angling pursuit. We also explore the fascinating realm of jetty fishing, including the diverse species he targets, the flies he uses, and his gear setup. Additionally, we uncover the unique component of his gear setup, the InvisaSwivel, which adds an extra element of effectiveness and convenience to his style. Join us as we unravel the thrilling world of Oregon jetty fishing with Garrett Lesko. Episode Chapters with Garrett Lesko on Oregon Jetty Fishing 2:12 - Garrett gives some updates on his life since we had him on the podcast in episode 236 two years ago. He got into competitive fishing. He shares all the details about his first fly fishing competition in his blog. 3:42 - He tells the step-by-step process of how to join a fishing competition. FlyComps.com is the main hub in the US. 6:55 - We talk about the advantages and disadvantages of doing in-person fishing seminars versus a virtual event. 10:32 - He's a member of the Linn Benton Family Flyfishers. Their club is a partner of their local fly shop called the Two Rivers Fly Shop. Bob Elliot, their club president, is in charge of the Northwest Expo this year. 13:35 - We dig into jetty fishing. We also had an episode about this with Brian Marz in episode 97. Garrett gives a shout-out to Brian for pioneering jetty fishing. 15:40 - He mentions some popular areas in Oregon where you can do jetty fishing. One of which is the Depoe Bay. He says that the movie One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest shot a scene there. 21:00 - He walks us through how to fish in the jetty. He also mentions some of the species that you would mostly get in the jetty such as black rockfish, cabezon, and lingcod which he says is very rare. He also shared more about this in his blog post titled "Beginner's Guide to PNW Jetties". 26:20 - He delves into the flies he uses for catching rockfish. He also wrote about this in his blog post titled "Fly Design for Pacific Rockfish". For him, the tried and true fly that he can guarantee success on is the Clouser. 29:49 - Another one of his go-to flies for jetty fishing is the Jetty Worm from Spawn Fly Fish and Finesse Gamechanger. 32:12 - He tells us his gear set-up for Oregon jetty fishing. He uses an 8-wt Echo Boost Salt which he says is an affordable and mid-tier rod. His reel is the Behemoth Reel from Redington. He also gives a valuable tip for taking care of your reel. 41:09 - He introduces the InvisaSwivel which he adds to his set-up to help his fly float. 45:50 - He gives valuable tips on what to wear and bring for jetty fishing to ensure safety. I give a shout-out to NRS for their Chinook Fishing PFD. 56:22 - He tells us about that time when he and his friend caught about 200 rockfish in the jetty. 1:01:30 - He mentions the areas in Oregon where you can fish at night. He uses the Milwaukee Flood Light when doing so. The fish are more active in the evening except the lingcod. 1:03:50 - I ask about his countdown in stripping. 1:08:50 - He recommends bringing a lot of flies when jetty fishing because you're probably gonna lose a lot of lies. He also mentions Seaguar Blue Label Fluorocarbon Leader. 1:10:27 - We give a shout-out to Connor Baker, the winner of our last big giveaway. 1:11:16 - He reveals his bucket list trips. 1:12:50 - He shares his top five movies. 1:15:13 - He gives us tips on Stillwater fishing and tells us about the guy he ties flies for who uses a kiddie pool at home to practice his casting.  Show Notes: https://wetflyswing.com/537 

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston chat with attorney Paul Lesko about the details behind the lawsuit involving Panini and WWE. Plus: John & Brandon discuss the past week for Ari Emanuel & Vince McMahon, Vince McMahon doc update, WWE Raw's season premiere viewership, Showtime getting out of Boxing and MMA & more.POST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRMerch: https://store.postwrestling.comTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsOur Sponsors:* Check out TickPick: https://www.tickpick.com/* Check out eBay: https://www.ebay.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy