Podcasts about starting your own business

Have you ever dreamed of becoming your own boss?  In this episode of Journeys of Not So Ordinary People, Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz discuss the first steps involved in Starting Your Own Business and what every aspiring entrepreneur should know before launching. Many mid-career professionals reach a point where they begin asking whether their years of experience could become a successful business. Whether you're considering consulting, coaching, freelancing, launching a product, or turning a passion into income, Starting Your Own Business beginswith careful planning—not guesswork. This episode walks through the practical first steps, including choosing a business name, checking Secretary of State records, securing website domains, understanding LLC basics, and taking advantage of free business resources available through organizations like the Small Business Administration.  In this episode you'll learn: ✅ How to determine whether entrepreneurship is right for you ✅ Tips for choosing a memorable business name ✅ Why checking domain availability is just as important aschecking business registrations ✅ Common branding mistakes that can become expensive later ✅ Free resources available to help launch your business ✅ Basic considerations for LLCs, taxes, permits, and businessstructure Whether you're planning a side hustle, consulting practice,or full-time company, Starting Your Own Business can become one of the most rewarding professional decisions you ever make. Weekly Challenge: Go to your secretary of state business name search website (highly recommend a .gov site) and search for viable names for your LLC.JONSOP https://jonsop.com jonsopdr2@gmail.com  Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2024 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved  

Grab our breakdown of the 5 Low-Cost Businesses That Make $1 Million: https://www.franchiseempire.com/lowcost?utm_source=fejun142026Should you start a business from scratch, buy an existing one, or invest in a franchise? In this episode of the Zero to Profitable Franchise Podcast, we break down the real differences between all three paths — and how to figure out which one is actually right for you. We cover why franchising is often called business school 101 for first-time owners, what the debt service reality looks like when buying an existing business, why the most successful franchise candidates are the ones who can follow a system without reinventing the wheel, and why fear and doubt during the process are not red flags — they are signs you are taking the decision seriously. If you are sitting at the crossroads trying to figure out your next move, this conversation will help you get clear.------------------Considering Investing In A Franchise?

In this Mini Motivation episode, host Amelia Phillips is back with financial expert Mel Browne to discuss the ins and outs of starting your own business. Should you take the plunge and leave a secure job (especially in this economy!)? And what are the things you need to put in place before you send that resignation letter? Mel shares her priceless wisdom in this must-listen chat. About the guest:Melissa Brown is the founder of Mel Browne Money, where she’s on a mission to simplify finance and help women feel confident, informed and in control of their financial future. With over two decades of experience in financial services, she has worked across accountancy, financial advice, strategy and education. She’s the author of five books, including recently published Dare to Be Wealthy, a book that empowers women to grow wealth in a way that aligns with their life and values. Follow Mel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melbrowne.money/Resources: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/healthyher FREE 25 ways to find $10k download: https://www.melissabrowne.com.au/find$10kin12months About the host: Amelia Phillips is an exercise scientist, nutritionist, and published researcher (BSc, MNut) with a career spanning 26 years in health. A respected media presenter, Amelia has been featured on Channel 9’s hit show Do You Want to Live Forever? and is dedicated to helping people build a life of energy, connection, and purpose at any age or stage of life.Instagram: @_amelia_phillipsHave a question? Email: ap@ameliaphillips.com.auFind out more at: www.ameliaphillips.com.au CREDITSHost: Amelia Phillips Guest: Mel Browne Audio Producer: Darren RothMusic: Matt Nicholich Production Partner: Nova Entertainment Pty Ltd Healthy Her acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the “safe” job you're clinging to is actually holding you back from the calling God wired you for? In this episode, Steven sits down with longtime friend and father of nine, Michael Beausejour,to unpack how an ordinary corporate employee stepped out in faith, built a thriving framing business from scratch, and provided more for his family than he ever imagined. Michael wasn't trained in construction. He wasn't an entrepreneur. He had a demanding day job and a growing family. But he also had a God-given itch to build, create, and multiply—and he refused to ignore it. Whether you're dreaming about starting a business, just feeling stuck, or wondering how to take a faithful risk without blowing up your family's stability, this conversation will give you the courage, clarity, and practical wisdom you need for faithful, fatherly, entrepreneurship.  Chapters (00:00:00) - Abraham's Wallet(00:01:31) - Michael Buble on His Hockey Tournament(00:02:01) - The Amazing Transition From Full-Time Employee to Full Time Entrepreneur(00:08:24) - Michael Jackson on Becoming An ENFP(00:12:22) - Bradley on Starting His Own Business(00:18:44) - Many framers struggle to get jobs(00:19:47) - Starting Your Own Business in Your 20s(00:22:45) - How to Build a Work-Life Balance(00:24:32) - The Scariest Moment in My Business(00:29:29) - Married Men Talk About Responsibilities(00:30:58) - Leading a Large Business with Multiple Jobs this year(00:36:26) - Good Samaritan Tells Story of His Pro Golfer(00:36:49) - Amino on Side Businesses(00:39:20) - Abraham's Wallet: Prayer for Family Legacy

We're leveling up in 2026! Making big moves in our career, family, and financial situations. If you're thinking of starting your own business, time to turn on this episode and pay attention to what Jon and Alex have to say. They work together, have started businesses together, and their best move of all, parents to sweet Lucy. So if you can trust anyone to upgrade your life, its these two.Submit your questions here!⁠0:00 - Intro36:57 - Am I A Lazy or Productive Parent?43:02 - Financial Struggle With A Newborn45:26 - Choosing A Career Path48:29 - Working From Home51:15 - I Want To Switch Careers53:40 - My Husband Put Us In Debt!59:34 - Starting Your Own Business 01:02:33 - My Family Is Taking Advantage 01:10:21 - Reading Your Secrets01:10:57 - Recs of the Week Nature's Sunshine: Get 20% off your first order and free shipping by using checkout code STRAIGHT at https://naturessunshine.com.Bobbie: If you want to feed with confidence too, head to https://hibobbie.com to find the formula trusted by parents and loved by their babies.Goodwipes: As a special offer for our listeners, goodwipes is giving you your first pack for FREE! For more details, head to https://goodwipes.com/STRAIGHT.Perelel Health: Exclusive for our listeners, new customers can enjoy 20% off their first order with code: STRAIGHT. Visit https://perelelhealth.com.NOCD: To learn more about starting OCD therapy with NOCD, go to https://nocd.com and book a free call to learn more about how they can help.Visit our website ⁠www.giveittomestraightpodcast.com⁠Visit our other website ⁠www.alexjon.com⁠Find us on Instagram!⁠Podcast⁠⁠Alex⁠⁠JonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We talk a lot on Hotter Than Ever about midlife reinvention and the courage it takes to listen to your intuition, even when the outside world tells you to play it safe. Starting this podcast was a powerful turning point for Erin, but one of the best parts of reinvention? It doesn't stop at just one chapter. In this episode, Erin steps into her next evolution with the launch of her new business, The Broad Collective, alongside her co-founder Sarah Gallagher Trombley. Sarah is an entrepreneur, former media and technology executive, and the founder of Digital Mom Media, a parent education platform helping families navigate the digital world. Together, Erin and Sarah dive into an honest conversation about the chaos of digital media, motherhood, and building something entirely new in midlife: this time with women's expertise, values, and community at the center. This episode is your reminder that it's never too late to pivot, redefine success, and build a life that actually fulfills you. Join us as we explore:The tension between ambition, motherhood, and the corporate structures that weren't built for womenWhy both Erin and Sarah left high-profile roles to start their own venturesWhat happens when your values outgrow the company you work forThe birth of Broad Collective, a new network for midlife women entrepreneurs, and why community is the ultimate accelerator for women building businesses after 40The challenges of self-employment and building your own business beyond the myth of viral overnight successWhy real success means supporting and amplifying other women, not competing with themOUR GUESTS: Sarah Gallagher Trombley is an entrepreneur and thought leader working at the intersection of technology, content, revenue and safety. After more than 20 years working in media and technology as a partnerships and sales development executive for storied brands including Conde Nast, Time Inc, Interbrand, Flipboard and Snapchat, Sarah left the corporate world to found the parent education platform, Digital Mom Media. Through this platform Sarah helps parents navigate the digital world with and for their kids. Sarah founded Broad Collective with Erin Keating to help other women entrepreneurs at midlife accelerate their growth and success by providing them with the tools, strategy and support they need to truly thrive.Want more Sarah? Subscribe to her Substack, "Thoughts from a Digital Mom"Learn more about Broad Collective and our membership network for midlife women entrepreneurs at broadcollective.com. Apply to join Broad Collective at https://broad-collective-co.mn.co/landing Find episode transcripts at www.hotterthaneverpod.com Follow us on:Instagram: @hotterthaneverpod TikTok: @hotterthaneverpod Youtube: @hotterthaneverpod Facebook: @hotterthaneverpod Follow Hotter Than Ever wherever...

The hilarious and talanted Lizzy Weisman joins Randy for a boozy episode at the studio. They settle in for raw, uninhibited and funny conversation about giving Donald Trump credit where credit is due, Charlie Sheen's comeback documentary, self-care (a.k.a., self-medicating), politically correct "woke" language, planning a wedding, religion in the 21st century, starting your own business, the state of kids these days, the show Love on the Spectrum, appreciating other cultures, the rising cost of living, psychedelics and magic mushroom, and they close with the weekly news.   Every Wednesday, the Ready Set Blow Podcast brings you real talk with comedians, actors, musicians, entertainers, entrepreneurs, and fascinating guests from all walks of life. No scripted BS. No playing it safe…Just raw, funny, and authentic conversations you won't hear on your average podcast.   If you enjoy comedy podcasts like Your Mom's House, Flagrant, The Joe Rogan Experience, or Theo Von, you'll love this show.   What We Talk About in This Episode: 00:00  Podcast Intro 01:00  Giving Trump Credit 07:00  Charlie Sheen's Comeback 12:00  Self-Medicating and Self-Care 18:00  "Woke" Language 30:00  Planning a Wedding 40:00  Jews and Muslims 50:00  Starting Your Own Business 55:00  Kids These Days 1:05:00  Love on the Spectrum 1:10:00  Appreciating Other Cultures 1:20:00  The Cost of Living 1:30:00  Magic Mushrooms 1:35:00  The Weekly News   New Episodes Every Wednesday:

Alex Smereczniak's entrepreneurial journey began in college, where he scaled a simple laundry service into a $300,000 a year business with a single, brilliant marketing hack. That early success was so powerful that he walked away from a prestigious corporate job after just 18 months, convinced the 9-to-5 was a broken system. His next venture led him into the world of franchising, where he uncovered its dark side: an industry filled with biased brokers and misaligned incentives. To fix this, he built Franzy, a revolutionary AI-powered marketplace known as the "Zillow for franchises," designed to bring transparency and data-driven matching to aspiring entrepreneurs.In this episode, Alex demystifies the path to successful business ownership and breaks down who franchising is truly for—from the corporate warrior seeking an exit to the investor looking for a profitable side hustle. He provides a clear roadmap for starting a business, detailing how to secure financing through options like SBA loans and identify the business ideas that genuinely align with your lifestyle goals, and explains the myth of passive income. Tune in to learn how to avoid costly industry traps and leverage a proven playbook to find the franchise that will build your future.Takeaways:- A single clever marketing angle is more powerful than a large budget; Alex turned a $30k business into $300k with one strategic move at student orientation.- Don't wait for the "perfect time" to start your business, as it will never come; the best time to take the entrepreneurial leap is always today- Franchising can nearly double your chances of success, with 85% of franchises surviving past five years thanks to a proven playbook and support system.- Define your personal "why" before buying a business; true wealth is aligning your work with goals like lifestyle and happiness, not just chasing the highest profit.- Be skeptical of franchise brokers, as their large commissions from specific brands can create biased recommendations that benefit them more than you.- Business ownership is more accessible than you think with financing options like SBA loans and using your retirement funds tax-free via a ROBS rollover.- AI platforms are disrupting the old franchise model by providing unbiased, data-driven recommendations, removing the need for biased brokers.- The idea of passive income from a new franchise is a myth; success requires consistent, hands-on effort, especially in the beginning.- A corporate job can be the perfect catalyst for entrepreneurship by revealing the flawed systems you want to escape and build something better for yourself.- Accelerate your success by surrounding yourself with mentors and peers who are already further along on the entrepreneurial journey you wish to take.Tags: SaaS, Entrepreneurship, AI, Passive Income, FranchisingResources:Grow your business today: https://links.upflip.com/4oZ9D1w Connect with Alex: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-smereczniak-%F0%9F%A6%81-40310329/

Lance Roberts & Jonathan Penn dive into how Millennials find financial advice in today's digital world. From TikTok influencers to YouTube financial experts, and from Reddit forums to traditional financial planners, where should Millennials really turn for smart money guidance? Lance and Danny discuss why you should be cautious about private equity and alternative investment opportunities. Annuities: Three questions to ask about yourself; can you "Be Your Own Bank?" Lance describes his personal annuity and insurance plans. Why you should never put all your money into anything. If you want to be wealthy, do what wealthy people do. 0:49  - Ten Rules for Navigating Excess Market Bullishness 2:40 - Proper Position Sizing in Portfolios 6:05 - Behind the Scenes with Economic Growth 7:44 - Justifying Earnings Growth Forecasts 12:04 - You're the Cannon Fodder for Wall Street 14:02 - Smart Money vs Dumb Money  16:18 -  Social Media Advice Purveyors Do Not Know You  28:49 - The Rise & Fall of the FIRE Movement 31:58 - Myths & Realities of Starting Your Own Business 34:15 - Never Put ALL Your Money in Anything 36:43 - Do What Wealthy People Do Hosted by RIA Advisors Chief Investment Strategist, Lance Roberts, CIO, w Senior Investment Advisors, Jonathan Penn, CFP, & Danny Ratliff CFP  Produced by Brent Clanton, Executive Producer ------- Watch today's video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9MJOE0l7L9Q -------- Register for our next RIA Dynamic Learning Series event, "Savvy Medicare Planning," September 18, 2025: https://realinvestmentadvice.com/resources/events/savvy-medicare-planning-what-baby-boomers-need-to-know-about-medicare/ ------- Get more info & commentary:  https://realinvestmentadvice.com/newsletter/ -------- SUBSCRIBE to The Real Investment Show here: http://www.youtube.com/c/TheRealInvestmentShow -------- Visit our Site: https://www.realinvestmentadvice.com Contact Us: 1-855-RIA-PLAN -------- Subscribe to SimpleVisor: https://www.simplevisor.com/register-new -------- Connect with us on social: https://twitter.com/RealInvAdvice https://twitter.com/LanceRoberts https://www.facebook.com/RealInvestmentAdvice/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/realinvestmentadvice/ #InvestmentStrategy #DiversifyYourPortfolio #FinancialPlanningTips #SmartInvesting #Capitalism #FinancialEducation #FIREMovement #MillennialMoney #MoneyTalks #Investing #InvestingAdvice #Money #Investing

Deborah, Sophee's mother, "is in her own world and she's happy there and I come in and out of that world and that's ok," continues Payne who's never felt that she's had to live near  to her parents.  Payne is comfortable saying, "I care for them deeply, I just feel that closeness to them is not a priority."  A Florida native, now living in Vancouver, CA,  Sophee is happily ensconced in her full time career, helping other's fulfill their dreams.After six years, getting straight A's and doing all that she was 'supposed to do,'  completing her bachelors degree and getting a Master's Degree in Industrial Design, she realized that she wasn't happy. My guest loved the design work but really missed the one one one interaction with people. After watching her mother struggle in an attempt  to start her own business and fail, Sophee felt so much 'self doubt' that she never thought she'd be capable of  starting her own.  Again, interesting dynamics between the two women often got in the way. Payne feels that her mom likes having people around so they can do things for her that she doesn't necessarily like to do. "She demands a lot from the people closest to her," admits Sophee. "I think of her as a sun, even from a distance I can feel this warmth, she gives direction, but at the same time, the closer you get the more uncomfortably warm you get  and also the more you're kind of forced to evolve around her," reflects Payne.Sophee is comfortable saying what works for her now regarding her relationship with her mom.  It's about "showing my mom compassion, compassion with boundaries." WEBSITE: BEST LIFE COACH COLLECTIVEhttps://bestlifecoachcollective.com/coach/sophee-payne/ WEBSITE:https://www.sopheepayne.com/Hi, I'm sophee.connect with me hereI'm an ICF-accredited, international career coach based in Vancouver, Canada and Seattle who uses positive psychology, ontology, and strength-based analysis to help people identify what they are looking for — and how to find long-term happiness, growth and fulfillment in their professional and personal lives.I have worked with people from Seattle to Shanghai, and my international career counseling practice is multidisciplinary and champions people of all backgrounds. It doesn't matter who you are because if you're willing to do the work, career counseling will give you the career of your dreams.Want to connect? Apply for a complimentary 25-minute intro call! Discover Morehttps://www.instagram.com/sopheepaynecareercoaching/https://www.sopheepayne.com/bloghttps://www.tiktok.com/@purposewithmoney "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. You'll be amazed at what the responses are.Gina Kunadian wrote this 5 Star review on Apple Podcast:SHLTMM TESTIMONIAL GINA KUNADIAN JUNE 18, 2024“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”Jackie Tantillo's “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it's clear why it's a 2023 People's Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.Each episode offers a chance to learn how different individuals have been shaped by their mothers' actions and words. Jackie skillfully guides these conversations, revealing why guests with similar backgrounds have forged different paths.This podcast is a collection of timeless stories that highlight the powerful role of maternal figures in our society. Whether your mother influenced you positively or you thrived despite challenges, this show resonates deeply.I highly recommend “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast for its insightful, heartfelt and enriching content.Gina Kunadian"Should Have Listened To My Mother" would not be possible without the generosity, sincerity and insight from my guests. In 2018/2019, in getting ready to launch my podcast, so many were willing to give their time and share their personal stories of their relationship with their mother, for better or worse and what they learned from that maternal relationship. Some of my guests include Nationally and Internationally recognized authors, Journalists, Columbia University Professors, Health Practitioners, Scientists, Artists, Attorneys, Baritone Singer, Pulitzer Prize Winning Journalist, Activists, Freighter Sea Captain, Film Production Manager, Professor of Writing Montclair State University, Attorney and family advocate @CUNY Law; NYC First Responder/NYC Firefighter, Child and Adult Special Needs Activist, Property Manager, Chefs, Self Help Advocates, therapists and so many more talented and insightful women and men.Jackie has worked in the broadcasting industry for over four decades. She has interviewed many fascinating people including musicians, celebrities, authors, activists, entrepreneurs, politicians and more.A big thank you goes to Ricky Soto, NYC based Graphic Designer, who created the logo for "Should Have Listened To My Mother".Check out our website for more background information: https://www.jackietantillo.com/Or more demos of what's to come at https://soundcloud.com/jackie-tantilloLink to website and show notes: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Or Find SHLTMM Website here: https://shltmm.simplecast.com/Listen wherever you find podcasts: https://www.facebook.com/ShouldHaveListenedToMyMotherhttps://www.facebook.com/jackietantilloInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/shouldhavelistenedtomymother/https://www.instagram.com/jackietantillo7/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-tantillo/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@ShouldHaveListenedToMyMother

Why do so many businesses fail before they even begin? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with David Memmoli on his new course and books Starting Your Own Business.Moments with Marianne airs in the Southern California area on KMET 1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio Affiliate!  https://www.kmet1490am.comAfter 30 years in the healthcare industry, David Memmoli recognized that the system wasn't going to change, and that government officials weren't going to do anything about it. He realized it was up to the everyday citizen such as himself to introduce a new way to engage in business. After working to build his own practice, he had every possible horror story happened.  What he realized is, the current business industry doesn't reward honesty, integrity, and decency.  Realizing there must be another way, David began writing all the things that happened to him and how someone could prepare and spare themselves the same mistakes he made. What grew from that endeavor is a two textbook series called Starting Your Own Business. Its purpose is to be not only a roadmap for starting your own business, but a new philosophy of cooperation and collaboration in business and industry. https://anotherwaybusiness.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com

Is the belief among Yeshiva bochurim that making money is easy — fact or fiction? According to Halacha, what happens when business partners fail to discuss equity upfront? What if one partner works harder or originally came up with the business idea — how should that be handled? Can you start your own business while working for someone else — and what if it's competitive? What does it really take to succeed as an entrepreneur? Host: Ari Wasserman, author of the newly published, revised and expanded book Making it Work, on workplace challenges and Halachic Q & A on the Job You can order "Halachic Q & A on the Job” at https://mosaicapress.com/product/halachic-q-a-on-the-job/ With Rabbi Ahron Lopiansky – Rosh HaYeshiva of the Yeshiva of Greater Washington-Tiferes Gedaliah – 8:21 with Rabbi Dovid Grossman – Rosh Bais HaVaad, Lakewood, NJ – 19:46 with Dean Noam Wasserman – Dean, Sy Syms School of Business, and author of “The Founder's Dilemmas” – 46:32 with Eli Langer – Host, Kosher Money Podcast – 1:15:06 with Avi Rubner – founder and CEO of https://flamingotech.co.il/ - 1:44:32 with Nick Esayian – Serial Entrepreneur – 2:09:53 Conclusions and Takeaways – 2:35:12 מראי מקומות   

Let us know how you enjoyed this episode!In this episode, I am joined by business and mindset coach, Jenna Rykiel to discuss the journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship. If you've been feeling the nudge to start your own business, this episode is for you. We dive into the challenges and solutions of building a business as a mom, covering vital topics including balancing family life, overcoming obstacles, and creating a solid exit plan from your corporate job. Jenna shares her expertise and personal experience, offering valuable insights into how moms can successfully transition to fulfilling and flexible careers. Whether you're worried about financial stability or how to get your spouse's support, this episode covers it all.Connect with Jenna:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jrykiel3/(Free) Mom Entrepreneur's Circle - Meet monthly for support and accountability - https://mom.jenna.coach/circle How to Quit Your Job: A Mom's Guide to Creating a Life and Business You Love - https://jenna.coach/podcastFree Strategy Session (for anyone interested in business coaching) - https://mom.jenna.coach/applyThank you for listening!If you resonated with this episode and you're ready to break the cycles you've noticed in your marriage, reach out by booking a clarity call to become a client! https://michellepurta.as.me/clarityConnect and send a message letting me know what you took away from this episode: @michellepurtacoaching and follow me on threads @michellepurtacoaching!If you would like to support this show, please rate and review the show, and share it with people you know would love this show too!Additional Resources:Ready to put a stop to the arguments in your marriage?  Watch this free masterclass - The #1 Conversation Married Couples Need To Have (But Aren't)Want to handle conflict with more confidence? Download this free workbook!Wanna make communication feel easy and stop feeling like roommates so you can bring back the romance and excitement into your marriage? Learn more about how coaching here!

Today was are joined by Jesse and Jennifer Cao owners and operators of Cao Integrated, a chiropractic office in the Houston Area! The Cao's main driving force was wanting to help people while breaking away from traditional norms! We dive into the events that led to them opening their own practice and some of the challenges they faced along the way! From shady leasing deals that almost tanked the practice in its early stages to finding a problem in someone's brain before it turned lethal, you don't want to miss one minute of this episode! Make sure you like, comment, share and sub for more content just like this!

Zak and Jules explore what it takes to start and manage a business after prison, sharing their own journeys and lessons learned. They discuss building confidence, taking opportunities, and how businesses can open unexpected doors. This podcast is also available as a video – just search Life After Prison on YouTube. Useful organisations:   Social Ark (East London) – Social Ark is a charity supporting young people from under-resourced communities, including ex-offenders, to create social enterprises or community-focused businesses.   https://www.socialark.co.uk/   The Open University – Business and Entrepreneurship Courses (Nationwide) – The Open University offers a wide range of courses in business, management, and entrepreneurship, with many open to those with justice system involvement.  https://www.open.ac.uk/   The King's Trust (Nationwide) – The King's Trust offers a range of programs to support young people, including ex-offenders, in starting their own businesses.  https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/   The Longford Trust (Nationwide) – The Longford Trust offers mentoring and scholarships to prisoners and ex-offenders pursuing higher education.  https://www.longfordtrust.org/   Tempus Novo (Leeds) – Tempus Novo works with ex-offenders to secure stable employment, particularly focusing on the transition to self-employment or business ownership for those who want to pursue an entrepreneurial path.  https://www.tempusnovo.org/   Changing Lives (North East and Midlands) – Changing Lives provides support for those coming out of prison, including pathways to entrepreneurship and self-employment through vocational training.  https://www.changing-lives.org.uk/  Contact us:   If anything you've heard in this podcast has inspired you to make a positive change in your life, or you'd just like to get in touch, please contact us.  

Clare Yates, MD of CY Training Works, dropped by the Watkinsofa in the Autumn of 2024 to chat all things Estate Agency and Conveyancing. In this episode Clare talks about starting your own business in your 60's.

In this THINK Business Mini Life Course with Jon Dwoskin, Katherine Abboud, Co-Founder & CEO of Rise Creative Studios shares insights on starting your own business, offering practical advice and relatable experiences. Gain valuable takeaways and inspiration that can be applied to your own life journey, whether it's about personal growth, career development, or a specific skill. Watch the full episode Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big!   Connect with Katherine Abboud: Website: https://www.risecreativestudios.com/ *E – explicit language may be used in this podcast.

Are you ready to leave your corporate job but frozen by fear?  In this episode of Life After Corporate, host Deb Boulanger tackles the challenging journey of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship. Drawing from her 11 years of experience, she shares practical strategies for building predictable and sustainable revenue, mastering your entrepreneurial mindset, and pricing for value in your new venture. From overcoming the fear that holds back 90% of our thoughts to transforming from corporate leader to CEO, Deb provides a roadmap for success.  Her clients' success stories, including those who secured six-figure contracts within their first year, prove that with the right support and mindset, your entrepreneurial dreams are within reach.    [00:05- 6:13] Mastering the Corporate to Entrepreneurship Transition   Navigate the shift from predictable paychecks to building sustainable revenue streams while staying true to your values Overcome identity transformation challenges as you move from corporate leader to independent business owner Transform perfectionism and procrastination into actionable business growth strategies Create a clear mission statement that drives your entrepreneurial journey and leaves a lasting legacy     [6:14 -10:52] Strategic Business Validation and MVP Development   Test your business idea with a minimal viable product (MVP) before making substantial investments Create a simplified version of your offer, such as a beta group program or single course module Gather feedback from approximately twelve real potential clients using basic tools like PowerPoint Validate your solution with your target community to ensure built-in market demand     [10:53 - 16:00]  Pricing Power: Creating Value-Based Revenue Models     Move beyond hourly rates to implement return on advantage (ROA) pricing strategies Transform consulting services into packaged offerings for sustainable growth Create pricing structures that reflect client transformation rather than time spent Build sustainable revenue streams by quantifying client outcomes and benefits   [16:01 - 21:03] Creating Predictable Revenue Pathways   Design a comprehensive value ladder starting with free or low-cost attraction offers Implement an 8-12 week mid-tier solution for specific client problems Develop high-value, long-term programs (6-12 months) for deeper client engagement Generate consistent leads through strategic community visibility and expert positioning   Connect with Deb Boulanger Get on the Wait List for the NEW Life After Corporate Community by sending an email with the subject: "Wait List" to deb@lifeaftercorporate.com Website:  Podcast - Life After Corporate Podcast Insta:       @deb_boulanger LinkedIn:  Deb Boulanger

Visit Executive Career Upgrades for valuable insights on leadership and career growth and level up your success journey!--What does it take to pivot from the structured world of the military to the unpredictable realm of entrepreneurship? In this episode of the Success by Design Podcast, Tim Madden sits down with Corey France to delve into this very question. Discover how Corey's experiences as an Army Ranger have shaped his business strategies, the challenges he has overcome in his entrepreneurial journey, and the profound lessons he's learned about success along the way. Tune in to hear how a veteran approaches the trials and triumphs of business ownership!MORE FROM TIM:Connect with Tim on LinkedIn, Facebook, or InstagramSubscribe to Success By Design on YouTube

Many of my messages on this podcast are geared towards young moms looking for a way to be home with their kids…for a good reason. That's where I was when I began my own bookkeeping biz, and I truly believe it is one of the greatest tools moms can use to reclaim their time, their presence, and their freedom without sacrificing income… But that doesn't mean ONLY young moms can benefit from a bookkeeping business! Today, I'm so excited to have Mary Ellen Mansfield on to chat about her journey, which certainly differs from my usual students: Mary already had a long and exciting career before she began to pursue bookkeeping, but when the time came that she wanted more freedom + the option to explore working for herself, bookkeeping became her clear next step!   EPISODE RESOURCES:   WORK WITH MARY: Website: bookswithmem.com   CONNECT WITH MARY: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/bookswithmem   WORK WITH KATIE: Need to boost your bookkeeping basics—and want to get in on the goodness before the price goes up? Join BABs now…before the price goes up!: https://www.katieferro.com/become Want a peek behind the curtain into LIBBY, my program all about what it really takes to have a simple and scalable (and successful) bookkeeping business? Get access to my free, on-demand four-part series, 6 Secrets to a Simple, Scalable Bookkeeping Business: www.katieferro.com/6-secrets Learn how to take your bookkeeping skills and turn them into a business that allows you to replace (or surpass) your corporate salary, be present for your life, and profoundly impact your clients without selling your life in the process by joining Life by the Books (LIBBY).     CONNECT WITH KATIE: Website: https://www.katieferro.com/ For first dibs (and the best prices!) on new offers from me, follow me on Instagram, then subscribe to my email list:  IG: www.instagram.com/orderlyaccountingbykatie Email Opt In: www.katieferro.com/email  

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1496: Chalene Johnson offers practical strategies for conquering the fear that holds many aspiring entrepreneurs back from starting their own business. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, actionable planning, and embracing discomfort as key factors to overcoming hesitation and moving forward with confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.chalenejohnson.com/business/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-starting-your-own-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Taking that first step is always the hardest because fear magnifies the risks and minimizes the potential rewards." "Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone and allow yourself to be a beginner again." "Instead of waiting until you're 'ready,' realize that the feeling of readiness comes after you take action, not before." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1496: Chalene Johnson offers practical strategies for conquering the fear that holds many aspiring entrepreneurs back from starting their own business. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, actionable planning, and embracing discomfort as key factors to overcoming hesitation and moving forward with confidence. Read along with the original article(s) here: http://www.chalenejohnson.com/business/how-to-overcome-the-fear-of-starting-your-own-business/ Quotes to ponder: "Taking that first step is always the hardest because fear magnifies the risks and minimizes the potential rewards." "Growth happens when you step outside your comfort zone and allow yourself to be a beginner again." "Instead of waiting until you're 'ready,' realize that the feeling of readiness comes after you take action, not before." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting an online business can feel overwhelming, especially when you're unsure where to begin. In this episode of Grow Your Life, Jeremiah Krakowski lays out the best path to building a profitable coaching or online course business from scratch. Whether you're just thinking about launching or you've tried before and struggled, this episode provides the practical mindset and strategies you need to succeed. Jeremiah emphasizes the importance of taking your business seriously, explains why dabbling won't get you results, and shares how to overcome fear of judgment when marketing your business. In this episode, you'll learn: Why the first step to success is committing fully to your business How to develop skills (even if you feel unqualified right now) Why video content is essential for growing online in 2024 The importance of consistent promotion without fear of rejection How to position your business for financial freedom and time freedom Jeremiah also discusses how plugging into proven systems—like his Client Growth Accelerator—can help you avoid common mistakes and fast-track your success. Whether you're looking to make $10K or $25K per month, this episode will give you the clarity and motivation to take the next step.

In this episode of the Finding Arizona Podcast, Chef Samantha Gutierrez, co-founder of Pickle Farm Foods, shares her inspiring journey of founding a bodega focused on allergy-safe and locally sourced products. From her beginnings as a home chef to building a community-centered business, Sam's story is filled with resilience and creativity. Driven by her personal experience with celiac disease, she's committed to offering delicious, allergen-free options for her community. Her journey illustrates the impact of family support, the healing power of food, and the importance of celebrating heritage in culinary ventures. In this episode, you will be able to: Discover the secrets to starting a successful allergy-friendly food business in Arizona. Explore the influence of family on culinary careers. The Key Moments in This Episode Are: 00:01:30 - Origin Story and Passion for Food 00:05:09 - Pursuing Culinary Education 00:10:12 - Overcoming Challenges and Starting Pickle Farm Foods 00:12:12 - Finding Purpose 00:13:27 - Starting Your Own Business 00:15:24 - Adapting to Challenges 00:19:25 - The Concept of a Bodega 00:23:14 - Allergy-Friendly Catering 00:25:27 - Using Real Food 00:28:33 - Ancestral Connections to Food 00:29:41 - Educating the Next Generation 00:35:15 - Future Goals The Resources Mentioned in This Episode Are: Visit picklesfarmfood.com to explore Chef Samantha Gutierrez's allergy-friendly catering services and place orders. Follow Chef Samantha on Instagram at Pickles Farm Food for updates on events, promotions, and more. For inquiries or collaborations, email Chef Samantha at picklesfarmfood@gmail.com. Connect with the Finding Arizona Podcast: YouTube: Finding Arizona Podcast Facebook: facebook.com/findingarizonapodcast Website: findingarizonapodcast.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/findingarizonapodcast Twitter: twitter.com/findingarizona Ready to start your own podcast? Found-House powered by The Finding Arizona Podcast is your best find! SPONSORS: Earth Based Body: Get 20% off your first online purchase at earthbasedbody.com/discount/FINDINGARIZONA. Oura Ring: Enjoy $40 off your purchase using our link: ouraring.com. SeatGeek: Get a $20 discount on your tickets with code FINDINGARIZONA at seatgeek.com.

In today's episode the sisters bring on special guest Evettexo! She speaks on the pressures of motherhood while being a boss babe and influencer. She also talks about how she started a business on her own & more.

While at FabTech 2024 I the opportunity to do a Cross Pod episode with Max Ceron from the CWB Association Podcast, Kevin Johnson from the Welding Business Owners Podcast and Frank Vargas from the Torch Tales Podcast. We try to do a Cross Pod at each FabTech and this year we brought Frankie into the mix. In this episode we talk all about setting up your own business and all the behind the scenes details of running a business no one ever sees or talks about. So if you are considering setting up your own business, or currently running one, you're really going to enjoy this one.   Arc Junkies Podcast: Instagram: @Arcjunkiespodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@arcjunkiespodcast9253 Email: Show@arcjunkies.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-becker-45407b72?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BKipEwR3uQXCmCjaEfNzo6w%3D%3D Arc Junkies Website: https://arcjunkies.com Arc junkies Merch: https://shop.threadmob.com/arcjunkie/shop/home Underground Metal Works: https://www.underground-metalworks.com/   Friends of the Show: Outlaw Leather LLC Outlawleather.com Instagram: @outlawleatherusa Use ARCJUNKIES for 15% off all in-stock leather goods SendCutSend Instagram: @SendCutSend Save 15% off Online: https://sendcutsend.com/arcjunkies/   Fronius USA www.Bakersgas.com   Everlast Welders Instagram: @everlastwelders  YouTube: Everlast Welders         Online: https://bit.ly/37xJstI Use Codeword ARCJUNKIES at checkout to get upgraded to a free Nova Foot Pedal and TIG Torch with the purchase of any machine that comes with a stock foot pedal and TIG Torch. ISOTUNES: Instagram: @isotunesaudio Online: https://shop.isotunes.com/arcjunkies10.  Use ARCJUNKIES10 at checkout and save $10 on your purchase    

This episode is part of our ‘Startup to Standout' mini-series, brought to you in partnership with Lloyds Bank. In this episode, Jake connects with entrepreneurs at Translate Culture, a company dedicated to helping businesses grow through innovative branding and cultural strategy. Together, they dive into the realities of running a business and share key lessons that can help startups navigate the challenging early stages of entrepreneurship.Jake speaks with Mas Manima, founder of Translate Culture, who shares the inspiring story of how the company came to be. Mas opens up about the challenges of the early days, collaborating with entrepreneurs, and his mission to establish a value-driven organisation. Jake also chats with Translate Culture's team members, gaining insights into their roles, the sacrifices made, and the significance of taking risks to achieve success. They further discuss the importance of work relationships and the need to maintain strong company values.Lloyds Bank offers the support and guidance needed to help entrepreneurs thrive. Whether you're just starting or scaling your business, Lloyds is committed to being a reliable partner in every way.

In this episode, Eric Jordan joins us to emphasize the vital role of customer relationships and the core values of integrity and honesty in business communications! Jordan recounts navigating challenging situations in his career, business growth strategies, customer acquisition, and the importance of persistence in achieving success in the freight industry!   Connect with Eric Email: ejordan@spi3pl.com  Phone: (404) 993‑9005  

For this episode we head back to the hustle and bustle of Music City and catch up with former pro-drummer turned entertainment marketer, Brian Bauer, President of Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM). We immediately jump into learning what BEM does as well as interesting discussions on trends in live events and some of the most important things for venues and events to establish. We peel back the layers of small business ownership and talk about the pros and cons of striking out on your own and how Brian learned a lot from previous jobs when shaping his company and what type of boss he wanted to be to his employees. We talk shop about stats, CRO, and what data you should be paying attention to with your shows. We learn about Brian's previous roles before starting his own business, such as being a successful touring drummer including some gigs in the Nashville area with Cage the Elephant and Chris Stapleton. Looking to dive into data and find out some interesting things you should be tracking? Thinking about starting your own business and wondering what that is like and what challenges you might face? For all of the above and more, enjoy this episode all about live events and what it is like leading the client voted “top-rated entertainment marketing agency.”Brian Bauer: LinkedInBauer Entertainment Marketing: Facebook | X/Twitter | Instagram ––––––ADVENTURES IN VENUELANDFollow on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, or X/TwitterLearn more about Event & Venue Marketing ConferenceMeet our team:Paul Hooper | Co-host, Booking, Branding & MarketingDave Redelberger | Co-host & Guest ResearchMegan Ebeck | Marketing, Design & Digital AdvertisingSamantha Marker | Marketing, Copywriting & PublicityCamille Faulkner | Audio Editing & MixingHave a suggestion for a guest or bonus episode? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email.

In this episode of Journey To Legacy, we sit down with Erika Plepyte, founder of Deavi Marketing. Erika shares her journey of transitioning from being an employee to starting her own marketing business. She opens up about the challenges she faced, from the struggles of doing everything herself to learning how to build a successful enterprise from the ground up.

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Are you ready to learn how to build a thriving healthcare practice? Curious about the often-overlooked steps that can make or break your business?   In this FANTAWESOME episode of the Uncaged Clinician Podcast, I'm your host David Bayliff today we're focusing on the crucial first steps for launching your own business. This episode is ideal for anyone aspiring to establish a successful healthcare practice and feels uncertain about where to begin.   We'll cover the "Four Ps" for success: Passion, Problem, Presence, and Profit. Understanding these elements—finding your passion, solving the right problems, building your presence, and securing profitability—is essential for any practitioner, whether you're just starting out or looking to enhance your established business.   In this episode, we'll cover the following topics with you: Identifying your passion and its role in your business Understanding the problems you love to solve Building a strong presence in your community and online Ensuring the financial viability of your practice Uncaged Hack: "I promise you, when you start off with being very clear about, hey, I solved this problem right here, you're going to get far more clients."   - David Bayliff If you found value in this episode, don't keep it to yourself! Share it with a friend and spread the inspiration. Tune in to future episodes for more conversations on UNCAGING YOUR Potential for Achieving Success.   Do you have questions about starting or even optimizing your current practice? We invite you to schedule a 30-minute growth strategy call with us Here! https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/booking/FYWtsvC5j16lmvKbDg9H Additional Resources: When you are ready…Here are ways that we can help you to grow your practice:   If you are looking for guidance and accountability as you begin to grow your practice, or even if you are already established, we have a program that is right for you. To learn more about the ways we can help you, fill out our application.   PATHWAY  https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/form/Y6ABODFCd53KLdo9SPfy   Join the UNCAGED Clinician Facebook community. YES, you have a community that you can immediately plug into where you can learn to grow a six-figure practice: https://facebook.com/groups/113576786080229

J.D. Vance Is The Latest Republican To Be Targeted & Getting Lies Spread About Him, All News Networks Are Fake Propaganda, Trump's Stance On Iran Is All That Matters At This Point, Democrat and Republican Establishment Wants A War With Iran, Hamas Propaganda, Weapons Of Mass Destruction, John Fetterman Wore A Suit To See His Boss Netanyahu Talk, Israel Should Be Replaced Whenever You Hear Iran, Shawshank Redemption, Opposing Victim Mentality, Starting Your Own Business, Politicians Don't Give A Fuck About People, Netanyahu @ Mar-A-Lago With Trump Today, Liberal Lies, Ron DeSantis, Boomer Democrats, Politics Is Pop Culture, People Getting Into Heated Debate Over 2024 Election Already, Establishment What's To Place Kamala In The White House, Establishment Trying To Pretend Kamala Harris Wasn't The Border CZAR, Orwell 1984 Shit, Conservative Mainstream Networks Suck, +Much More Fuckery!    THESLYSHOW.COM: https://tinyurl.com/2p843vt3 TELEGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/dsyurdwr GAB: https://tinyurl.com/y9f58t6z X: https://tinyurl.com/yc87pwrr INSTAGRAM: https://tinyurl.com/yc8zvded FACEBOOK: https://tinyurl.com/596p4pt8 BITCHUTE: https://tinyurl.com/3adyysbk SPOTIFY: https://tinyurl.com/2s44wvat APPLE PODCASTS: https://tinyurl.com/yh87mnve AMAZON MUSIC: https://shorturl.at/bzEP1 AUDIBLE: https://tinyurl.com/5fpakxd7 PANDORA: https://tinyurl.com/484ucdv9 IHEART MEDIA: https://tinyurl.com/bdzjzdvk TUNE IN RADIO: https://tinyurl.com/3z97fk9w

In this episode of Business Strategy with your host, Steve Coughran, as we delve into the critical aspects of vision and valuation for business owners featuring our distinguished guest, Patrick Donohue. Join us as we explore how having a clear vision and understanding the true value of your company can drive strategic decisions, enhance growth potential, and prepare you for future challenges.Key Discussion Points:Crafting a Vision: Discover how a compelling vision can guide your business towards long-term success. Learn practical steps for defining and aligning your company's vision with your business goals, market opportunities, and customer needs.Business Valuation: Uncover the essentials of valuing your business accurately. Our guest provides insights on the various methods of business valuation, their implications for mergers, acquisitions, and investments, and how understanding your company's worth can influence strategic planning.Strategic Decision-Making: Understand the interplay between vision and valuation in making informed, strategic decisions that enhance operational efficiency, drive market competitiveness, and foster innovation.Future-Proofing Your Business: Learn strategies to future-proof your business by integrating vision and valuation into your overall strategic framework, ensuring resilience against market shifts and economic uncertainties.Whether you're a startup founder, a seasoned entrepreneur, or a business leader, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable advice to refine your business vision and leverage valuation for sustainable growth and success.Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the Show.Support the Show.

Get your 3 months FREE Beauty Pie Membership here: https://tidd.ly/3vmnesFJoin us this week a we speak to Lauren, the Founder of Wilf & Friends. In this episode, Lauren discusses how she made the decision to start her own business during her maternity leave and to not go back to work as well as her tips and advice for mums wanting to do the same. We also discuss travel tips, mum hacks and her most loved products to travel with her baby!Connect with Lauren HEREShop Wilf & Friends HEREFollow us on Instagram @thecarolappwww.carol-app.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I delve into the pivotal role of business strategy in shaping your company's future. Learn why developing a robust business strategy today is crucial for driving innovation, competitive advantage, and long-term profitability. We will explore how effective strategic planning can create new market opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and enhance operational efficiency. Conversely, discover the risks and potential pitfalls of failing to adapt or implement a strategic framework, leading to missed growth opportunities, market irrelevance, or financial decline.Tailored for business leaders and owners, this video provides actionable insights and practical steps to align your business strategy with emerging trends and evolving market demands. Whether you're aiming to expand your market share, innovate your product offerings, or improve your organizational resilience, understanding the strategic landscape is essential for navigating challenges and seizing future opportunities.Helpful links:Join the Strategic Financial Mastery programJoin Our Free CommunityTrain your team with an on-site workshopDisclaimer:BYFIQ, LLC is a wholly owned entity of Coltivar Group, LLC. The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.byfiq.com/terms-and-privacy-policy for additional important information.Support the Show.Support the Show.

Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast. I'm your host, Steve Coughran. Join me and guest speaker Raph McGowan as we delve into the extraordinary journey of turning trials into triumphs and adversity into success. In this compelling conversation, we explore the real-life experiences and hard-earned wisdom of our guest speaker, a seasoned entrepreneur who has navigated the challenging path of starting and cultivating a thriving business. Together, we unpack the critical moments of resilience, strategic pivots, and unwavering determination that have shaped their entrepreneurial journey.Discover the secrets behind building a successful business from scratch, overcoming setbacks, and harnessing the power of perseverance. Our guest shares candid insights on how to stay motivated amidst obstacles, the importance of a strong support system, and the strategies that helped them achieve and sustain business growth. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner, this episode offers valuable lessons and inspiration to fuel your own success story.Tune in to gain actionable advice, hear captivating stories of entrepreneurial grit, and learn how to turn your challenges into stepping stones on the road to success. Links:Do you have ideas or feedback to share? Email me at contact@coltivar.comTo learn more about us, visit:  https://www.coltivar.com/Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information.Support the Show.Support the Show.

Lauren and Rocky open up the conversation talking about what success means in business. Most business comes down to math, and simple math at that. If you sit down before starting a business and do the math, you should have an idea about whether the business can be successful. The conversation takes a turn towards cash washes, which Lauren welcomes. Is this really becoming as oversaturated as it seems? Lauren then asks Rocky to demystify and differentiate “money” in business: revenue, profit, cash. A huge key to understand here is that you can have a profitable business that runs out of cash. This occurs when you try to grow too fast. Not enough business owners understand this! Rocky also points out that you should be aware of some initial success, and that it won't necessarily continue. He also recommends using conservative numbers when “underwriting” your business plan. Lauren then asks Rocky about buying a business. Is that easier than creating one? You should take into account how much involvement the owner has, the client number and mix, and more. This is when rocky explains the Profit First system, which is very like paying yourself first in the personal finance realm. Speaking of personal finance, Rocky touches on the importance of separating personal and business finances. Rocky closes with reminding people to do the math before they start (or buy) the business they're considering. He warns us about going into franchises. It should make business sense, not passion sense. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 67: Starting Your Own Business or 140: Online Businesses. About Rocky: Rocky Lalvani is the Chief Profitability Adviser for business owners. He teaches them how to ensure they get paid and make profit a priority! As a certified Profit First Professional, he implements Mike Michalowicz's Profit First System. Rocky started with nothing when his parents immigrated to the United States when he was two years old, and his parents were in their 40's. It was his parents' second time starting over in life as they moved here to experience the American dream. Despite a lot of struggles and his mom passing away when Rocky was 7, he has achieved financial and life success. Rocky loves to share his journey and inspire others to achieve their dreams even faster. Connect with Rocky: http://richersoul.com/ https://profitcomesfirst.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocky-lalvani/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/richersoul Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/richer.soul/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/rockylalvani Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/@adultingiseasyreal https://www.housemoneymedia.com/

2418 Get Started On Starting Your Own Business (May 1, 2024) Show Notes The Forsythe Entrepreneurial Center at The Chicago Lighthouse provides business startup educational workshops and certification programs for vision impaired people who want to start or run their own business. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Colleen Wunderlich, Vice President of Partnerships, … Continue reading 2418 Get Started On Starting Your Own Business (May 1, 2024) →

Hola, hola! April is Financial Literacy Month, so it's the perfect time to open up about a topic I get asked about a lot: entrepreneurship! In this episode, I give you the 411 on my first business, how I got started and what I did wrong. Then, I'll give you some tips on what you should do to make sure you're getting started on the right foot and not getting into trouble with Uncle Sam. I also share what I think has been key in my success. Please share this episode with a friend or family member if you find it helpful!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It can be overwhelming when you type "how to start a business" into Google because there is no perfect or "right" way to do it. In this episode, Brooke and Peyton share their tips for starting a business and what they believe are the most important steps in the initial stages of the process.Brooke and Peyton have both taken on multiple entrepreneurial endeavors and wish they had a step-by-step guide, similar to this, when they got started. Listen to learn more!

Ken gives guidance on gay men and starting your own business, based on his own experience owning a business for over 25 years, and providing career/executive coaching to the Gay Male Solo Entpreneur, a preview of his upcoming e-course. 

Starting your own business sounds like the dream, getting to be your own boss and choosing when you work and what you do. But it can also be overwhelming. There's so much that goes into running a business that you don't always think of when you fantasize about starting your business. It can be the best thing in the world, but there are definitely things you have to consider before you dive in. Learn more about this episode's news ↓ Episode 126 Shownotes Download the FREE Anti-Pitch Method Guide here →https://kristen-bousquet.ck.page/a5d217e389 Join 130+ other creators in our private creator community, Soulcial Suite ✨ Follow Soulcialmate

Hey Cousins!!!Although it appears that we have resumed with our regular content on this channel, the people of Palestine are still in our hearts and in our du'ahs daily. We ask that you all make du'ah for them as well - may Allah grant them justice and end their suffering. This week on CCP, we were joined by one of the funniest people we know - Zaki Zeeko! After knowing Zaki for the past few years and watching his growth from hosting weddings to becoming an entrepreneur, Zaki shared his entertaining journey filled with many laughs and a lot of life lessons - the most important one being that if Allah has chosen a path for you, nothing and no one can stand in your way. Our hearts have been heavy since the atrocities that have began on October 7th and we thought this episode (a more light hearted one) would help lift your spirits and remind you all that Allah is the Most Generous, the Most Kind, the Most Just and He Knows Best. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed recording it!As always, thank you so much for all of your support! Make sure to subscribe/follow us to make sure you don't miss another episode!Love,Amir & SaraShow Zaki some love by following his pages:ZAKI - https://www.instagram.com/zaki_zeeko/@comegetyourpic - https://www.instagram.com/comegetyourpic/Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel for more videos:https://www.youtube.com/c/CousinConnectionPodcastFollow us on IG:https://www.instagram.com/cousinconnectionpod/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

My fav, Marshalls, is sponsoring today's episode reminding us where we can get the good stuff for less (advertisement by Marshalls). On this week's episode of Networth and Chill, I'm sitting down with the queen of cupcakes and founder of Sprinkles, Candace Nelson. Opening your own business can feel like a huge risk, especially when you are throwing a complete career change into the mix. But when Candace lost her job as an investment banker, she did just that, and opened one of the most recognizable cupcake businesses in the country. I ask Candace what it was like to pivot her professional career into something completely new, what drew her to baking, and what some of the biggest challenges she faced were when starting out. There is so much that goes into opening your own business, and I ask Candace what advice she has for those looking to head down that path. Got a financial question you want answered on a future episode? Text me or leave me a voicemail at 908-858-3410. Special thanks again to Marshalls for sponsoring this episode!

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60% of NBA players go flat BROKE after retiring, but not Shaquille O' Neal. Find out why he was able to break through and the lessons you can start using today.   The key high school lesson that taught Shaq the lesson of being a humble professional.   Why being the smartest man in the room is a mistake (and why mentors are key to your success).   Why the get rich quick mindset will always fail you.   The #1 key to creating a successful business team.   Why not being the smartest is fine (as long as you're the smartest in listening).   Why entertainment, humor, and grabbing attention is vital for your marketing.   What 10X means to Shaq.   If you're the smartest in the room then it's time to level up with a Mentor to create a new level of massive success.   Start designing a 10X life with the 5 things you can immediately do to grow your business & income…   Click here to 10X for FREE >> https://gc.grantcardone.com/optin-544870321651935762637 Okay, so Shaq, so good to have you here today. Really, really appreciate you taking your time. Uh, I'm one of the billions of people on this planet that have, you know, just crazy ma admiration for you and been a fan for many years, but more so than just the basketball. It, it's your business savvy man and your entrepreneurship and your, the remake of who you are. Uh, that, that I'm so impressed with in your life. So thank you so much for taking time with us today. Thanks for having me, sir. So, so talk to me, man. How, how does a guy, like you're one of the, like, probably most liked celebrity people in the world. Everybody likes Shaq. Uh, how did you do that? Did you do that purposely? Or like, how, how do you make people like you in the, So when I was coming up, I was a high level juvenile league. My father was a drill. So through a lot of discipline and punishment means I'm programmed to pay attention, listen and learn. For example, he used to always take all the others, uh, athletes that made a mistake and I would get in trouble for it. Uh, my, my last discipline spanking was there was a gentleman by the name of Lynn Bias. Uh, he was going to be the first pick. The night before he got drafted. He died from a cocaine overdose. My father came in the house, li bit crying like it was his son, and he just took me and he shook me. He's like, If you ever do coke, I will kill you. And I'm so young. At the time, I was like 12 or 13 and I was like, Daddy, we don't drink coke. We drink Pepsi. He's like, No drugs. Drugs. Don't ever do drugs. That's why. Never done drugs, never smoked cannabis, none of that. Never did alcohol. So I would learn from other people's mistakes. Uh, what humbled me in high school was in 1989, I saw my first article said Cole's O'Neil the best in the us. And I went to a small school and there was all these other big schools in the city, but they were talking about. So I actually felt like I'm bigger than you. I'm bigger than you. I'm bigger than you. So my school was nine through twelve, two hundred and thirty nine students, nine through 12. Senior class had 39 people. So my best friend who actually still works with me today, they orchestra a plan that's like, Okay guys, if shack shackle act like God and treatment like God. So let's just say I come in school and I walk on the left side, the whole school move to the. And they wouldn't say anything. They wouldn't do anything. This went on for like two days. I said, Okay, I, So I go in the lunchroom. There's people in the lunchroom. As soon as they see me sit down, every student picked their tray up and they walked out. Like just, yeah. So that was day two, Day three. I go to the gym, practicing with the guys. I'm like, Hey, what's up everybody? Just sprint to the side on the. So then I sprint down to the other side of floor, they sprint back. So then I finally asked my guy, I said, Hey man, what's going on? He said, Hey man, you didn't get here by yourself. You know, ever since you got that, you've been treating us a little different. So you wanna act like God, we're gonna treat you like God. So from that day on, wow, I've been very humble. And the last reason is my mother is my favorite person. Mm. He's an avid TV watcher. It would hurt my heart to see, to have her sitting down watching tv. And seeing me do something idiotic, yes, I'm gonna make mistakes and say crazy things. And when I do, she calls me, but I don't wanna make a major mistake and just have her sitting there with her friends and see me doing something crazy. So all those things that, that, all those that you, Go ahead. I'm sorry. Yes. So all those things combined have kept me outta trouble. That is an amazing story. I've never heard that. Um, where did you get Shaq? Your money? You didn't grow up rich, right? No. So where did you get your money? Mindset. Where did you start changing the way you think about money and finance and debt and cash, et cetera? Again, when you don't know something, you have to learn. Some people teach themselves by trial and error, and some people ask questions. I was never afraid to ask questions. Cause I know I'm not the smartest guy in the room, but if I see somebody that's doing it, take one question. Like, Hey man, how'd you do that? Oh man, I did this, I did this, and I write it down and I memorize it. So when I got my first million, I said, I gotta take care of my family. How, how old are you at this point? 18 years old. Wow. I get a, a signing deal and I get a million dollar bonus. My agent called and said, Hey, I'm gonna send you a million dollars in your bank account. Right. So I said, Okay, and at this time I'm doing simple matters. I said, I, I, I, I gotta go get this car up. Always wanted Mercedes-Benz 150,000. So I know one 50 minus a million. I still got eight 50 left. I'm still rich. Yeah. Yeah. So, so I get that Benz and I come home. My father, man, I'm proud of you. Where's mine at? Jump in the car big. Go buy him the same bin, come back home. My mom's looking like, Oh, you guys are, but she's looking sad. I got you too, mama. I don't give the big one, but I get her the little one. So I spend 400,000 that day. Right. So after that, you know, I gotta go get some, I, I gotta go get the, I gotta go get the jury. I was living at home because I left LSU and this was the time. You know, right before I get drafted, I knew I'm gonna come back to Antonio, so penthouse and pay it for year rent was a check for call from the bank. And I grew up on an army base, was very close, you know, so I had, you know, the guy was like, you know, everybody know how it was. Cause I was, you know, product of the base. The president calls me over and he, I'm at, and you know how you, you always hear stories about how people steal money from athletes and all that. So I'm looking and now I'm pissed. I'm like, who the hell is spike? Who the hell is Fi FICO stole 250 million thousand for me and he just started laughing. And so he, he reaches behind it that, and he gives me a book, The Dummies Guy, the Starting Your Own Business. And he tells me, he says, Shaq, I don't want you to be like 70% of these to have nothing. Cause see, I thought when my agent called me and said, Hey, you got a million, I thought that was a million net Vica had to take. Sales tax, state tax, I only had about six, 600,000, but that was gone. Like I spent 400 on cars, hundred on Missouri, 30 on the real estate, you know, 20 on rims and all that stuff. All that money was gone and I had no idea. Now, I, I talk about being programmed. I'm also programmed never to make the same mistake twice. So now that I, I had a million dollars and I spent it all in one day, I'm back being broke again. That'll never happen again. So I'm reading this. I don't know what I'm looking at, but the chapter that interest me the most was starting the Sub chapters Corporation and it said something like, you start a corporation, you can put your family on salary. You write these things off. And I was like, What's the write off? Write it off. Business expense, Get it back. That's the first thing I did. Second thing, the chapter I enjoy with joint venture. And then when I was, you know, coming along the business, I'm like, I want a shoe company, but I can't run a shoe company. How, how would I do this? Reebok, Hey, we want, gimme a deal. Nah, don't wanna my own shoot deal. I wanna be in partnership with you guys. Let's do a joint venture. They were kinda impressed that I knew it. A joint venture. I said, So it'll be Shaq and Reebok and we'll just do a collaboration for four or five years. See how it works. So I had to learn, I had to teach you. Now let me ask you, Shaq, was that you were, you were 18, 19 at this time? 19, yes. Is that, is that when you did your first big endorsement? Yes. And who's helping you? Who's helping you? Like, like, you know, you don't know everything. So, after I, after I spent a million dollars, I interviewed five of the top financial advisors. Mm. And I know from being from the streets that it was too good to be true. Stay away from. So the first guy, Yeah, you gonna get about 50 million, your contract, you can be a billionaire by 25. I was like, Stay away from him. And another guy, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom. Then another guy, then the last guy that came in and said, Hey man, I'm just starting. I government bonds, bonds, no risk annuities. Save your money. And I said, Well, who, who do you represent? He said, My biggest clients are n. I was like, nwa, the rap group. He's like, He ain't represented. I told my dad, I like, I want get with him. My dad, No, he, I said, No, I like him. He's real. And I've been with this guy since 1992 and he helped me in business. He knows a lot of people, and again, I tell people it's okay to ask questions, really is like I met a gentleman one day and I always used to see him in la and in LA I'm making a hundred million. I'm rich. This guy, he's coming in with Ferrari and Lamborghini, and I asked him, and I found out he was a successful businessman. So we're sitting, he drinking wine and drinking water. I'm like, Hey man, how do you get so rich? And he pulled out a hundred bill and he did this. He, he I, y'all are doing, this is how you should do it. So if you have a hundred dollars. Now you got 50, you save 50, still got 50 left. You said, Now rich people will spend this 50, but the wealthy people will now this five, whatever you wanna do, cars, houses, girls, whatever, and you save that. So once I started doing I, aha. So every time I got a check, I just took a little piece for me for bills and for cash, and I saved. I just put it away, put it away, and then I started doing annuities. Cause I was like, you know what, I have a white, I have the children now. I want be able to collect a lot of money at the age of 50, 55 and 60. So, you know, tho, tho those things right there were not that difficult to me. And I had a lot of guidance and I asked a lot of question. And you learn. So like when people look at me, it's like, Oh you, you're smart businessman. No, I just think, I just take things that are difficult and break it down to where it's easy for me. Like I knew I had to save money. I knew I had to start this sub chapter S corporation. I knew I do business with a lot of people, but in order for me not to run the business, you gotta do joint venture and you gotta be nice to people and you know, respect people and you gotta believe in the product that you endorse. And that's just how, like, like when you were signing in the beginning, like you didn't, were you in any fear about, Hey, how long is this ride gonna last? Did you know how long it was gonna last? Did you know how much money you would produce over the next 30 years? I was, I was really in fear, but early I said, I'm gonna take advantage of all opportunities. Cause I like, I like stacking it, right? Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . So Reebok 40 for five. Orlando Magic, 40 for seven, Pepsi 30 for like, I'm just movies, this, this, this. I'm stacking it. Right? Okay, now I know I got this much. Now I got this portion to the family portion for bills portion, for my fun portion for travel. This how much I got saved and in and up. I gotta do more. Gotta do more. And then I met Magic Johnson at 18. He was like, Man, proud of you. You're doing all these endorsement deal. But at some time you wanna start owning things. And I had no idea what he was talking about, what talking about. So I went back to my book Uhhuh Reading, looking, Oh, this is what he and I, you know, start, you know, investing. And my first big investment was the same hotel, same table. There was some other gentleman, they were sitting there with their kids. The kids recognized me and they playing with 'em. And the guy said, Man, thanks. Taking to talking to my kids. His kids were fun. He was just sitting playing Uno. He said, Man, I met a lot of celebrities. There's no guys like you. And he pulled out his briefcase. He said, We're working on this thing called Google. It's be big. I want give you some, some shares and some, I didn't know what talking about, but another thing is generalizing how said it, they, they gave you, they gave you Google or they J they gave you the tip. No. They said, Hey, we want to talk to your people about, you know, investing in this company, Google. So, you know, Dwight Eisenhower said The greatest, the greatest leaders are the ones smarter enough to hire people that are smarter. I had no idea what he was talking about. Okay. But I gave him the number to my guy, the same guy that represented nwa. I said to, called my guy, set up the meeting. So we set up a meeting and we invested in Google because I've always loved technology. And then, you know, nine, 10 years later, we got a really big nice. So, you know, then I got greedy. I started, I started thinking I was an invest, an investment master, and I failed a lot. Failing because what, what, what, what did you fail in? What was it? You remember? Because I got such a big hit with Google. I was on, I was only on the get rich quick schemes. Hey Sha, you got pretty lips? Let's do Shaq. Lip, uh, sha lip rocks. Yeah, let's do it. Hey, Shaq, you know, paper is big or little. Let's make the paper. Like I would always do that and I would lose. So I had to come back and readjust. So, you know, I go to all these technology summits. It's a good looking dude by the name of Jeff Bezos. He's talking about what he's gonna start in the future. It's called Amazon. And I'm listening to him like, that's gonna work. It's gonna be big. And before he gets off the stage, he says, I invest in things that's going to change people's lives and Amazon will change your life. When he walked up the stage and I. Investing things is gonna change people's lives. And if you think about it, it's, you gotta be at the 70 to 80% get a great return on your money. Like if it's something the whole world needs, bro, Amazon blew up so much during Covid is not even funny. Nobody wanted to leave the house and wanted to get, So once I changed my strategy to that, I've been, I've been really, really, Getting a lot of great, you know, returns. So, So Shaq, do you have any idea, like what, what opened you up to like, even wanting to do that? I mean, you're, you're rare. You're rare in any space. Say it again. Fear, Uhhuh. Fear to percent of athletes that they've done five years, that they've have nothing. Zero income, Not a dollar, not $20, not minimum wage. They have nothing coming in. So for me to go from 40. To a hundred million signing bonus to 120 million to another 80 and now to have nothing. Mm-hmm. I can't do that. My mother needs me. My brothers and sister need me. My children need me. People need me. So that's why when that guy took that, that, that, that hundred dollar bill and broke it. If anything, I'm gonna do that. I gotta save that so I can just do something when I'm done. Alright. But you know what, I got so much coming in. I'm gonna do the other, I'm gonna take half of the. And I'm gonna save that because you don't have to be the smartest guy. You just have to be smartest in listening. Like if I'm, uh, wanna run a restaurant, I'm gonna go to my favorite restaurant, talk to the head chef, talk to the owner, and talk to the manager and get as much information as I can. And if worse come to worse, I'm gonna say, Hey, how much is he paying you? You paying hundred, I give you two 50. Let's start a restaurant across the street and you have full control. Have you ever started a business from scratch or you are you investing in businesses that are already ongoing concerns and, and what would you recommend to somebody if you weren't playing basketball and you, you were 25 years old today, or 52 years old today starting a business or buying a business, which way would you go? I would probably buy a business. Mm-hmm. . If I had the income to buy a business, I would buy a business. Then I'll try and make it better. For example, there's this daycare around the. I don't buy so bad. I do, I want buy. And you're, you're an entrepreneur junkie. Like daycare, something's going help people out. Right? But I want get this daycare and make it sort of like a luxury daycare. Cause I'm looking at the kids, the park is okay, but I want to give them the amusement park field. I want add another building. I want swimming pool and I wanna do a baseball thing right around the corner. One day I'm, one day I'm gonna go in there and be like, How much? Because I'm looking at these kids and I love kids, but I want these kids to have it all. Like they got one little jungle gym and one little hoop. No man, these kids, I want, you know, slides, you know, baseball field, kickball field, and I know can do that. And now school that's like that. Parents are gonna want to come by and you can damn their charge what you want. Cause they know the kids are safe. They taking care of, the kids are having fun. The kids are, be in a good move. One thing, you gonna be at my school? You gonna be in good mood. I'm gonna give you cookies and ice cream and play with you. Cause you know when, when you're that young, education is important, but I think livelihood is more important. I want the kids to be happy. I want 'em to be fed. I want to de, I want 'em to be energetic. I don't want 'em to come and, you know, they don't like games that we play and all this. Cause it starts at that age. And if I'm in charge, I have up beat. Like if you look at all my kids and all my kids that are around me, they're always upbeat. Cause I know how to have, I know how to say, Let's stop being serious for a while and you better run before I bite you. Just, you know, just five minutes, chase him and then get back to the basics. And that kid likeness seems to be very much about your brand. Um, do, are you consciously aware that you're, like, you're a marketing genius. Do you know that, that, that about you? And how important is marketing to a business person? Marketing is very important to a business person. When I was in college, I field marketing class, the professor said, Show us an item. In four or five years, we can introduce to the world. So, you know me, I had SHA drinks, sha shirt, sha underwear. Cause I was already thinking about the SHA brand. I I was thinking about the SHA brand so much. So I went down to the local trademark office and I trademark in 50 states. I couldn't trademark worldwide cause I didn't have enough money. So trade market of 50 sticks. Cause when I was taking business classes and talking about trade. So if you look at Jordan, here's his Jumpman and that's how he looks when he dunks. So mine is dunk, man. So I went down to the local office and I registered it and I gave him my emblem. Cause like when I dunk, I like to kick my legs up. Had, you know, one of my friends draw it, paid him a hundred to draw it and took it down. So when I presented my project to the class, the professors pulled me to the side and said, Check, it's okay. But if you look at the climate of, of the NBA right now, big guys don't. I was distraught. I was like, you know, he's right. Cause at the time, only magic and maybe Bird had commercials, One commercial that'll like, and this the, the TV off. And then I go to the, to the hardware store. This dog has shirts, he has hats. And I go back home and I'm looking for his dog and I find out his name, Spu McKen. So now I study SPS Mackenzie, you remember all the splits? McKinzie commercials. All his commercials been funny. Ba, that's it. I get the chance to be on tv. Humor. Human. Human. Human. People like humor. Mm-hmm.  people that are, people like me and you that are working all day. They don't wanna see stuff thrown in my face. But if I could make you laugh about the product, like, Hey, drink this shake, blah, blah, blah, blah. And then I drank and I have the, you know, you remember that when you go to the store, Hey man, that, So I always had to include humor in all my commercials. And I've always had the ability to have creative control. Cause remember my mom was watching tv. She gonna be watching these commercials. So want, I wanna make her laugh and I want to be in control of the messaging. I don't wanna do nothing to say nothing that everyone doesn't approve of. And how many different, uh, investments or companies you're involved in today? A lot I would tell you, but I don't want my mom to feel like I'm bragging. One day I was on the show and I'm this and this and this, and she called me right away, Baby, you know you're blessed, right? I was like, Yes, ma'am. I don't like it when you talk about how rich you are, you know, during covid, 40 million people just lost their job. Like, mommy, you right. I apologize, but I'm in, I'm invested in a lot of companies right now. When you look at a company, are you looking at, uh, are you taking advice from somebody on it or are you looking at it yourself and looking at the sales, the marketing? How, how are you assessing something or does it just feel good to you or what? I have to like it. I have to know a lot about. Have to understand it. I have to believe in it. You know, I'm at the point now where it's not all about money with me. If you ask me to be your partner, and I like your company, now we're teammates. You're going throw me the ball, I'm do what I do and we gonna win this championship. I never look at sales. Sales has nothing to do, you know, uh, when I first got with Icy Hunt, I think they were five and six in sales. I didn't know that. I didn't care about that, but I knew that their product works, and then every time when my muscles got tired and aching, I rub icy out on it. I was looser than I ever been. It even got so hot that when it got to the certain area I was screaming. So when I met with them, I was like, I love your product. It works. Then they let me commercials and then quickly rose up to number one. But the importance of the story is, If I believe in your product, if I believe in you, if I believe in the team and you ask me, be on your team. Let's try to win a championship and best we win or fail. We've had 17 renewals winning for a long time. You seem to be driven by this, like, almost like success is a success money, uh, the whole thing. Winning is, is like a duty or an obligation, not just some option, some possibility. Can, can you just talk about that? I would have to disagree with you. Okay. I'm driven just by knowing that I'm blessed. I wanna make other people.  and I have one statement that can change everything. My statement is it could be worse. I could be one of those athletes that 70% that I have nothing. Right? But now I follow the rules. I listen to my parents. I stay humble. I do everything above board, and I'm here and I'm happy with that. I don't have to make another investment in my life. It's not about money for me, it's just about being here, being happy. I'm 50 years. I've done a lot. I'm still working at 50. I'm still looking good. I hope I look as good as you do when I'm 50. Man. You actually are very, very good looking Matt and I like, you know, whoever did your house, did the, there is awesome house. Your wife, wife, it's a friend. I'm standing at a friend's house is nice. I like it, but I'm not driven by money or fame. I always tell people I'm not even really famous. I'm just a guy that because of telecommunications and media, I played a. You love sports? They pla in my picture. Here I am, but I don't, I don't consider myself famous like people when I go to places, people like, where your security, like, I don't need security. We should, I, they're like amazed. Like I'm a DJ now and I'm on tour and the people, you know, they said, Man, we looked at your, we look at the list of things you need and it's only one page. I'm like, Yeah. He's like, Man, a lot of artists have 40 pages. I'm like, What? I'm like, bro, water. He's like, Man, you, you like bro. You're the most famous guy we've had here. And you're the most homeless. You come with two guys, you engineer and the guy that set your equipment up. I've never seen this before. We'd be helping guys come with 40, 50 people. We got champagne and weed and all that. He said, We never seen anything like, Bro, all I need is water. Water. You paid me to go out there to give these people a good time and make sure you get your money. Cause my father taught me when a person pays to see you perform, give them a. So I, I'm all about fulfilling my duty, and that's like the military kid in me. These people pay you money to go DJ and then as DJ, as a father. Sounds like you're talking about that DJ R guy. He's a pain in the ass man. No, he, he actually DJ R was the one that got started. I do it because it gives me the same feeling as basketball. I have that adrenaline. So when I have these kids out here, I gotta make 'em jumping down. I gotta keep 'em safe, I gotta keep 'em having fun. I. Listen, I know what it is. As a kid, charge $30 for tickets and you want to come jam and you want to get the, You wanna do all that you wanna release know. If you don't release, then you're just more upsetting. Cause more problems with, I want you to release all that and just have a good time. Do what you do, get home safe, and then go about your day. How important is it to have everybody on the same page check? It's very important to have everybody on the same page, especially on your. But you know, this is why communication is always key. You know, I am a one minute manager. Like for example, the me and you will starting this company, I will never call you. Reason why that? Because I can see that you're intelligent, man. You're passionate about what you do. I'll let you do what you do now for problem arise, me and you have a conversation. Hey man, everything all, Yeah, man. The technical, Okay? I tell you what, we're not gonna use the anymore. We use Microsoft. See how that works? Help you fix the problem and move on. I'm the guy that's, I don't believe you did this. And when I called the first time, you didn't tell me I shouldn't have been in the car. Like I'm, I'm not like that. Like I just, you know, let my people do their. That's why you have to manage the team. If I was able to do your job, I'd be interviewing myself, Hey Sha, how you doing man? I'm doing pretty good at, but I'm not able to do your job. So, you know, it's all about respect and all about treating your teammates fair. When, when, when people are going different ways. So do you have any advice about how to get everybody back? You just have to communicate. You just have to see what their, I don't wanna say problems. You just have to see what that concerns are, uhhuh, what your concerns are, and you just come to a happy. I saw this documentary the other day, African American gentleman talking to a Klux Klan guy and everybody was, I don't believe you're doing that. But the guy's point was, Listen, everybody has their own different views, but if you sit down and talk to somebody, Everybody has some commonalities. This guy's are best friends now. He actually made the guy that was in the clan rethink his ways and now he's a better guy in society. But this guy was like a real, and the guy met him by himself talk, and you know, he was going back and forth and he was like, Hey man, you like fishing? Yeah, I like, man, he don't know. And they just became friends. Now they're best friends. Like, everybody's not gonna have the same ideologies and the same principles. You just have to talk to find out, you know, where there, you know, some commonality with, with all the investments you have. Last couple of questions, Jack, and I really appreciate your generosity and your time. Um, how do you look at real estate as part of your investment portfolio or, or the, the companies you're invested in? So one of my good things to do is partnerships. Why partnerships is so important is it's all about trust. Never been a real estate expert. I know a little bit about a real estate, but not enough to say, I'm gonna do this, this, however my partners are. I trust them. I trust 'em with everything. Cause they're gonna be honest and they're gonna break it down to me. See, I'm smart, but I'm not that smart to where I wanna read the whole damn p. If I can talk to guy expert, he can break it down. Sha I don't like this property right here. Cause the city's not gonna approve it. Boom, boom, boom, boom. If we go across the street, that's already zone, like, I like people that it, hey, 2 million. So my partners in New Jersey, the Boray Development group. Um, I, I was kinda responsible for bringing down the projects and building condos. We do excellent, great work. And I just built something called Shack Towers. It was an old school, built some, some high rises in Newark. They're doing better. Beautiful. But those are my partners because one, they care about the people. They care about real estate, they care about me, and that's all I need. And again, that was, that was my, my best chapter in that book. Joint venture. Like I want to be a real estate expert, but I don't, But I know somebody who is. And that's, and that's just called having teammate. Like, I don't wanna, like I want to work, be free and travel. Right. You, you like, Do you like real estate as an investment vehicle? I do, I do, but I will never go in by myself, ever. Right. Cause I'm not the smart And it's okay to not be the smart. I love not being the smartest guy in room. Love it. Love it. I consider myself a geek. A geek saved my life. In high school, it was a kid that always got bullied by the football players and one day I just got sick of it, like, man, leave this kid alone. And I beat the badge football player up in school. Like I, nobody even knew I could fight. Cause you know, I'm nice, all that. But this kid just kept messing with this kid. The kid's name was Doug. Everybody messed with Doug. And again, we went to a small school and I was like, Man, leave him alone man. What you gonna do? So I beat the kid up. Doug said, Man, thanks. Nobody ever up for me. I fail a government test. I get a 69. And the teacher really didn't like athletes, but because we were 35 and oh and the school had a chance, and she said, Check I like you. You sit up front. You really try. And I don't wanna be hard. I want you to get with this guy. He's gonna help you pass his test. So I go in a study hall room and it's Dougal. Mm. I'm like, Dougle. He's like, Yeah. And when I'm talking to Doug, Doug was so smart and the way he broke it down, I'm like, probably never thought about it like that. And then like he had that computer where you had to go. You had to put uh, something in the line and like you had to hit three times before you turned it off. And we worked on that all night. I just felt smart and I made an 80 on the test, was able to win the state championship. Everybody, nobody messed with do ever again. But after that I was like, I used to kinda make funds of these geeks. I'm a geek now. I want to be cuz it was for the first time felt. I used Cs and the high Cs, and I could never get to the BS or the A's. And I finally made a B on a test next to Google. So I was like, You know what, I'm a geek. So I like, I, I'm a geek and I just like learning. I like learning information. Last question. What, what does the term 10 X mean to you? What would it mean? So 10 x would means mean you start this community leadership company. And we're doing well, and we bring in certain amount of profits. Uh, the guy, Elon Musk, hears about it, Hey man, you guys are doing great things. We want to buy it. We see this is how much you generated. Okay, this is how much you generated. But if you wanna buy this company, you're gonna have to pay us 10 x maybe. Matter of fact, you gonna have to pay us 15 x and then he's, his career is smart. We're gonna fight and then we're gonna get 12 x for our company, and then me and you gonna be smart. We're gonna get another 10 year deal to work for Elon Musks companies for double the salary that me and you was making. That's what 10 X means to me when I'm selling. So, And that they know how much I made. They know how much it's worth. But if you want to buy it, you're gonna have to gimme 10 x one. I love that. Jack, you've been awesome man. I really appreciate your time. Appreciate and really appreciate how successful, how successful that you've been, what you've done for such a long period of time, and maintain yourself, take care of yourself. So really, really appreciate your time today, brother, man. Don't talk to you soon.