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On today's Best Deals episode of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast, we hear from investors and Special Forces veteran Edwin Epperson Some of you may know Edwin already from his podcast, Can Investors Save The World? Spoiler alert: we totally can. Today, Edwin shares how his real estate journey has evolved, as well as some of the ways he has implemented the lessons he learned from his military experience in his real estate investing life.Tune in to Episode 48 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast now to hear the full conversation.Listen To Episode 48 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast NowEdwin Epperson on The Beauty of Being The “Bank,” The Value of Clear Expectations, & Investing Lessons From the MilitaryOur host and attorney Scott Smith welcomes investor and decorated combat veteran Edwin Epperson onto the show. The two investors chat about Edwin's background and his life and mindset going into his best deal.[1:00] Edwin got into real estate with the plan to buy homes, fix and flip them. He was in the military in a Special Forces unit, training to become a Green Beret. He joined a club in Fayetteville, NC and found a money lender at one of these meetings. The lender told him he wouldn't make him a loan, which shocked Ed. [2:30] Ed admits that at the time, “I didn't have the knowledge or experience to be successful at real estate investing.” His lender friend advised him to carve out time to gain the knowledge he would need. Ed followed this advice and stuck around at the meetings, where the same lender asked him if he'd considered becoming the “bank.” Ed found five mentors. He spent the next couple of years learning about investing from a lender's perspective.[4:10] “I fell in love with the idea of shifting the risk to someone else while also mitigating that risk,” Ed explains. Around this time, he was deployed but continued to study his plan to become the bank. [5:30] By 2014, Ed was redeployed to Afghanistan and had gotten some of his fellow service members interested in becoming involved with these real estate projects. By late spring, he received an offer and began analyzing the relevant figures. He agreed to help an investor make a purchase while he was still overseas. He ended up making his first real estate loan admidst this deployment. He got the copies of all of his confirmation documents just as he was preparing to go out to mission: “I did my first real estate loan while in Afghanistan.”[8:04] “I fell in love with the idea of not being geographically restricted,” Ed explains. For this reason, he thinks being the bank is a great way to become involved in real estate. [9:20] Despite his love for Special Forces work, Ed decided not to re-enlist and instead went into real estate full time. He wanted to be home for his family, and realized he could use his tools to build a network and keep using this business model.[11:00] Ed explains why he believes most Ponzi schemes start with the best of intentions, and how he avoided that. So rather than actually handling another person's money, he used a servicing company: “I had professionals who were there as a buffer between me and anything that might cause a problem.” This helped his credibility, as did his track record. Ed elaborates: “Word of mouth is huge. My business has grown largely by word of mouth.”[Tweet "“Every business is a learning experience.” - Edwin Epperson, Episode 48 of The Real Estate Nerds Podcast"][13:00] Ed started out by leveraging his own network of family and friends. Rather than providing formal plans such as a PPM, he would simply share his personal guidelines and checklist that he would use to evaluate loan opportunities. He also developed hard limits for his company as well, in terms of which loan-to-value ratios he was seeking. By presenting himself and his plan in this way, he was able to expand his network.[15:50] Scott points out that some of his military friends operate the same way, with highly accurate approaches. He feels operating based on a plan is stronger than operating on hype alone.[17:40] Ed shares a bit about how military processes, such as “After Action Reviews” following missions, can actually be adapted for investing strategy. He shares how these reviews allowed him to make tweaks to their plans and procedures. Ed believes that implementing this type of process could help any investor (or any business person at all) evaluate what works and what doesn't, then adjust accordingly.[21:00] Scott wonders whether Ed's strategy of showing investors the plan is also a way to recruit them into investing with you. Scott wonders whether this encourages higher levels of personal responsibility. “Every business is a learning experience,” Ed explains: “I've got three core values: 1. Communication, 2. Extreme Ownership, and 3. Giving Back. Those are the three things I really focus on.” The second value comes from a book of the same name, authored by a Navy Seal, that both Scott and Ed recommend.[23:00] For Ed, “Setting expectations is absolutely critical.” Keeping expectations clear keeps all parties accountable and leaves no room for assumptions. He shares about how expectations he has set on himself and investors have worked both in his favor and against him, when not done properly. Ed explains how his failure to set expectations has created miscommunications between him and his investors.[26:50] Scott points out that “It doesn't even matter what the expectations are, so long as you meet them.”Lessons Learned From Edwin's Story and ExperienceScott and Edwin each share their top take-aways for our listeners.[28:00] Scott thinks there's a major lesson in how Ed shared his processes to gain trust. He also was struck by how Ed's military experience has informed his investing in specific ways. These items go hand-in-hand: “How can an investor be pissed at you if they bought into your process?[30:00] Edwin's take-away is even simpler: “Never compromise your guidelines. When you start looking to the almighty dollar, you will make mistakes.”[17:00] Scott and Dave share about BiggerPockets, and the tools this online community offers investors. Scott regularly contributes asset protection content to BiggerPockets.[18:43] On the topic of asset protection and long term real estate success, Dave comments: “Having great people on your team is so huge.”

Many dream chasers start with a bang, but they falter in their purpose when obstacles and challenges come. We might let other people derail us, or our own limiting beliefs, or we give up on our dream simply because the going gets tough. If you’ve ever been tempted to quit--to give up on your dream--then you can’t miss today’s show.  Sourena Vasseghi was born with cerebral palsy, and he now faces life with a severe speech impediment and is bound to a wheelchair. He has defied the odds to become ”The writer who cannot write and the speaker who cannot speak.” Sourena is an inspirational and motivational presenter, an award-winning author, and the owner and founder of The Sourena V. Group. Together with his stage partner, Chris Stevenson, Sourena speaks and produces content dealing with motivation, achieving goals, mindset, and working around challenges to reach amazing success.  A mindset to succeed Who gave you your mindset? Sourena quickly attributes his mindset to his parents. When he was growing up, they never acted like cerebral palsy was a big deal, and they refused to let Sourena act like a victim. His parents told him he could have a good life, and they treated him like he was no different than other kids. It was only when he reached the end of high school that he realized that he couldn’t be independent and mobile like other kids going off to college. Because he still had big plans and dreams, he didn’t let that stop him from figuring out how to make his life work. Sourena has never viewed himself as an overcomer because he can’t “overcome” his handicap; he is just a man who has figured out how to deal with his challenges with the right mindset--and that’s the key. TWEET: Dealing with challenges with the right mindset is key. @SourenaV #chasingdreams Motivation and purpose What drives you? Sourena says that experiences are what drives him. He wants to experience everything he can in this life, and he plans not to let his handicap be what drives him. He enlisted the help of Chris, a fitness trainer, to be a translator and speaker when he gives keynote presentations. Chris says that Sourena has “a lockdown mindset,” refusing to let his handicap stop him. Sourena wants to show everyone how to deal with their challenges so they can accomplish anything. A big lesson he teaches people is that your mindset isn’t fixed, but it can change every day as we rewrite our narrative in new directions.  TWEET: Every day, we can rewrite our narrative in new directions. @SourenaV #chasingdreams How we think What controls your thinking? Are your thoughts controlled by logic or emotions? As humans, we are wired for safety. We are wired not to take chances and not to get “eaten” out in the world; we are wired for pure survival. Sourena says that we don’t pay attention to our “emotional diet” like we do our physical diet. We tend to dwell on negative thoughts and fear. When we saturate our minds with bad news, we have to do other things to fortify our emotional diet in positive ways, like taking walks outside, spending time with people we love, and reading books. Chris echoes Sourena’s words by saying that fear comes from the unknown, from something we can’t control, or from the feeling that we aren’t worthy. The key to overcoming fear is to reach out for support. TWEET: Fortify your emotional diet in positive ways. @SourenaV #chasingdreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:17] Sourena’s mindset [4:32] How Sourena deals with challenges [7:36] Sourena’s college journey to USC [9:51] Sourena’s motivation and purpose [13:16] Common themes that cause people to struggle [19:07] Emotional thinking vs. logical thinking [24:07] The most inspiring thing about Sourena--from Chris [26:15] How Sourena addresses limiting beliefs [33:37] Why Sourena and Chris are happy with their lives today [35:27] Get to know Sourena and Chris better Sourena’s Facebook Sourena’s Twitter Sourena’s Instagram Sourena’s LinkedIn Sourena’s Website sourenav.com/inspire - For Sourena's eBook "5 Keys to an Amazing Mindset"  Big Dreams Take Small Sacrifices by Sourena Vasseghi Connect with Chris Stevenson -- chris@stevensonempowers.com Watch The Episode on YouTube TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  There are challenges you’ll never overcome, but you have to develop the right mind to face them each day. @SourenaV #chasingdreams I always love life, and I didn’t want my handicap to dictate my dreams. @SourenaV #chasingdreams Reaching out for support is the biggest key in dealing with fear. @SourenaV #chasingdreams Happiness and optimism are choices you make. @SourenaV #chasingdreams We aren’t wired for success, but we are wired to stay safe. @SourenaV #chasingdreams

It’s here! Episode 200! There are no words for the excitement I feel in reaching this milestone. Thank you for whatever part you’ve played in helping us get here, whether you’re a past guest, a faithful supporter, or a brand-new listener. I’m glad you’re on this journey with me! As we wrap up Season 2 and look toward a new season, there will be inevitable changes as we move forward. One of those will be incorporating bonus material from our Behind-the-Scenes interviews into each show to help you get to know each guest a little better. As a prelude to this change, I’m beginning today’s show by answering some sample questions. You’ll hear what I wished I had learned in school, the number one item on my bucket list, who I would choose for TIME magazine’s person of the year, and what idea of mine might make $1 million one day.  Speak up! Are you a “feedback” kind of person? So many people aren’t! They think that they are just one voice that can’t possibly make a difference, but that is SO wrong. The very fact that this podcast has progressed to Episode 200 is a testament to the power of positive feedback. Let someone know if their creation in any form has helped, encouraged, informed, or inspired you. It’s so important, and it may be just the word they need to keep going. You may not think you can make a difference, but, trust me, having “feedback people” in your corner is a godsend.  TWEET: There have been moments when I didn’t think anyone was listening to the podcast. #chasingdreams Motivation, not money Have you ever thought about what it takes to secure guests for a podcast? It’s not an easy thing to do! I noticed (on our way to #200) that I had an abundance of guests talking about their businesses, and I realized that that’s not what I intend the show to be about. I don’t want to have a guest simply for the sake of filling a spot on the show, but I want to feature people who are chasing their dreams---not just chasing money. My purpose is to highlight the motivation that it takes to pursue a dream. TWEET: Financial accounting and management should be taught in high school, not college. #chasingdreams Top 5 lessons from our guests As we looked back over 200 episodes, what are the best pieces of advice given by our guests? We put together a list of the top 5---and here they are! 5. Mentorship: the need for someone to guide and help 4. (tie) Stay true to yourself: be honest about your dream 3. Write down your dreams: this makes it more real 2. Have courage: this is easy to say, but tough to do 1. Go for it: the world needs what you have to offer TWEET: Every dream starts with a small step: don’t think you have to begin with a big jump! #chasingdreams   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:33] My answers to behind-the-scenes questions [5:56] When I felt like quitting [9:25] The journey to 200 [11:14] Chasing dreams--not money [12:53] What I’ve learned from my guests [21:35] A time and a season for change   RESOURCES MENTIONED: Aimee on Facebook Aimee on Twitter Aimee on Instagram Aimee on LinkedIn   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Compliments and feedback are fuel for the fire to keep going. #chasingdreams TWEET: Rethinking and making changes are part of life. #chasingdreams TWEET: It’s not about the destination, but about the journey and the purpose. #chasingdreams

What are the “wins” you can look back on in your life? Can you see how to use those for motivation today? Join us for today’s show that focuses on empowerment, career development, and claiming your best life. Regine Roy is a mental health consultant, speaker, and the president and founder of Queen Geniuses, Inc. Regine delivers a life-changing message to students and professionals about the power of choice on topics like self-assessment, friendships, family, and careers. She is an astute specialist with deep and insightful knowledge on how to create a life on your own terms. A clear vision How has your background factored into your life decisions? For Regine, her life path put her on the course to make a difference and be impactful in the world. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY, in a poor family of Caribbean immigrants. A social worker by trade, it was having incredible teachers and mentors in her life that helped her realize that she wanted to work with young women of color to be a positive representation, because so many are growing up in poverty without the resources they need to succeed.  TWEET: Being a positive representation for young women of color can help them succeed with resources I never had! #chasingdreams Benefits of having “wins” What are your “wins”? Regine teaches that the wins over the course of your life can greatly impact your mindset. Those little moments of applause, recognition, and praise give you the acceleration to do MORE. On the flip side, when a young person hasn’t experienced those wins, then it becomes more difficult to push yourself as you get older. Regine recounts how applying for--and securing--her first college scholarship played a big role in her future success. TWEET: Every win that you celebrate can propel you on to more wins and further acceleration. Praise someone. You have no idea what it will do for them. #chasingdreams Use the “wins” for motivation today Can you think back to some of your “wins” in early childhood? Regine can remember some of hers when she was a young girl in school--and people around her believed in her. The problem is that some people have trouble identifying the wins that can push them forward. This is one reason Regine created the Reclaiming Your Throne curriculum for training professionals and students. You never know the impact that just ONE teacher can have on students and their futures. Of course, we know that dreams and discipline are necessary for the future, but are you willing to do the work? TWEET: You never know the impact that just ONE teacher can have on students and their futures. #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”Allow yourself to dream and think about the things that are important to you. Allow your mind to wander as far as you possible can.” OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [:06} Regine’s undergraduate and Master’s degree years at Stony Brook University [1:50] Queen Geniuses [3:55] What Regine faces in teaching young girls and professionals [5:40] Awareness of resources for young black women [7:55] Regine’s observations about getting that first “win” [12:50] Using wins for motivation now [14:07] Why some don’t let small wins push them forward [16:02] Taking the step to work with professionals [20:35] The effect of ONE teacher [23:13] Regine’s next plan [25:05] How Regine is impacted [28:38] Why people may not aim for their dreams [31:20] Young people today and their dreams of money [33:45] Skillsets needed to chase dreams [36:30] How social media plays into how girls feel about their dreams [39:22] ONE action for a dream chaser RESOURCES MENTIONED: Regine’s Website Regine on Facebook Regine on Instagram Regine on LinkedIn  Visit www.aimeej21.com/episode181 to learn more about the upcoming Chasing Dreams Fundathon to raise money to keep Chasing Dreams going for another year! TWEETS YOU CAN USE:  TWEET: I started the conference mainly to expose young women to the resources available to them. #chasingdreams TWEET: You have to be empowered to have the confidence to take advantage of resources available to you. #chasingdreams TWEET: My job is to hold space for others. #chasingdreams

Behind the scenes at The Sales Evangelist, we're working to increase organic engagement and interact with our audience, and we've discovered a powerful way to develop new leads through Instagram. According to Jaeden Schafer, Instagram typically accounts for about 10 percent more organic engagement than Facebook, so it's a great place to gain a new audience and develop new leads. Who can benefit? [Tweet "Every business, whether it's B2B or B2C, can benefit from Instagram as long as they know how to use it. #Prospecting"] When Instagram initially launched, its goal was to share nice looking pictures. If you're following that original idea, your company will likely benefit from it. [02:16] But what if you're a refrigeration repair company? How do you post compelling pictures of refrigerators? Posting photos of refrigerators all day won't really prompt much growth. So if, for example, you own a refrigeration company in Miami, post pictures of the area you serve with information about the services you provide. Target people who are the customer persona you're trying to attract. It basically just needs to be pretty. Mistakes on Instagram Many people will offer the same tips for setting up an Instagram account: Choose good photos Find out what your customers want Then they expect people to just show up. If the engagement doesn't happen, they just let the page die, which is the worst possible thing you can do on social media. Since social media is about social proof, outdated accounts are worthless. [05:13] When people want to buy something online, they often check online to make sure that the social media accounts are updated. If they aren't, they might assume you'll be unresponsive. Plan to post at least once a week if you want to appear actively engaged. If you're trying to grow, you should post every day. If you find yourself thinking that you don't have the team or the resources to post every single day, remember that there are tools available to help you. Later.com is a scheduling tool that will let you schedule 30 posts for free. You can schedule a new post every day that will keep you active and growing. Instagram tactics Though Instagram is a great place to find new leads, sellers will also want to move those leads from interested to purchasing. Avoid letting your account just sit. Instead, use your account to find new leads. You can do that with targeted Instagram ads or automation. Better yet, use your account to like and comment on people's posts that are in your target audience. [07:53] Consider the food truck business that launched an Instagram page and then shared images of the food it would serve. On launch day, the owners went to its main competitors' page and they liked and followed 1,000 of their followers. They repeated that activity every two days for a different food truck. It grabbed attention because those people would see the business name on their phone as someone who liked their photos and followed their accounts. It's a phenomenal strategy, especially for companies that are just starting. Transition For B2B companies, it's important to understand how the transition will look after you follow new prospects on Instagram. How do you move them to your website or prompt them to download something? When a user sees that you liked some of his photos and followed him, then he'll likely click on your account name to check out your Instagram account. Your account bio will act a little like a splash page or a sales pitch. [10:34] Make sure your bio includes your website, and make sure it really clearly outlines what you do and what your call-to-action is. Direct them to your website or your podcast. Image quality For sales reps who might be wondering what kind of content to post, let's use an example of The Sales Evangelist to talk about what that might look like. For a service-based business, people tend to limit their thinking about the kind of images to post. Choose high-quality images that look really good. [11:53] If you don't have a high-quality camera, it's ok. Start with websites that offer free, copyright-free images, like unsplash.com. Type in your keyword and find hundreds of high-quality photos related to your niche. High-quality photos will make your account look very professional. Include your own "flavor" that meshes with the way you pitch, but make sure that the people who follow your account feel like they are getting some kind of value out of it. Some organizations use inspirational quotes or even tips such as how to care for your a/c unit. Choose information that will give something back to your audience. [13:45] You can use entire blog posts as an Instagram caption. In short, be there, post information your customers want, and do it consistently. Videos Videos have a much higher likelihood of going viral. Jaeden reports that an account he manages might get 400-700 likes, while a video on the same account might get 1,000-14,000 views. [15:31] As a result, videos are a really good way to grow your business because videos are more engaging. Also, though, if the video includes you talking and sharing information, it builds a relationship with your customers because they get to experience your personality in a way that they wouldn't in a photo. It creates trust. Stories Many people go to Instagram just for the stories. If you can create a story that captures people's attention, it's a huge new piece of real estate. When you have a new promotion or a new post, consider using your story to encourage followers to check out your new post. You can promote a podcast, a sale, a deal, or whatever you want people to know. Once you have 10,000 followers on Instagram, you can put links in your story so people can just swipe up on the story to access your links. [17:44] That's when stories become super powerful because it's a free ad that you can push to everyone who follows you. Hashtags Hashtags can be incredibly beneficial or they can be useless, depending on how you use them. Instagram allows up to 30 hashtags per photo, and users should take advantage of all 30 of them to be super specific about the content in the photo. The platform's artificial intelligence scans photos to see what are in them, and if you use a big list of random hashtags, your photo won't perform well. The value of hashtags is that if someone clicks on one, they go to a hashtag page that shows all the images that used that hashtag. For smaller businesses, use longer hashtags that have fewer people using them, ideally 20,000 to 100,000 uses. [20:04] Be super specific in your hashtags and use those that fit the size of your business. Success story Jaeden had great success with a luxury travel company. He set up unique accounts for different geographic locations: one for Maldives resorts, Bora Bora resorts, Greek resorts, and so on. Each bio directed users back to the main page. He said it was an easy way to tap into a saturated market that is often expensive to advertise in. [22:00] Within a month, they were getting about 20 percent of their traffic from Instagram. If you don't have time to go and follow 1,000 users on a single day, consider using tools like Ninjagram or Jarvee to automate your Instagram efforts. You put your account into it and then select your competitors, and the tool does the work for you. "New Leads Through Instagram" episode resources Connect with Jaeden at Fiund.com with any questions you may have or to get additional advice or tips. 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Wouldn’t it be nice to have an inside track when it comes to your next job search? How would it be to have an expert in your corner when it comes to crafting your resume or navigating your next job interview? If this sounds like valuable information to you, then you’ve come to the right place. Today’s show is packed with expert advice about finding and scoring the awesome job of your dreams. Joel Quass has 35 years in management and has a CEIP, CPRW, GCDF, and earned his first professional Human Resource credential in 2012. His business, Six Second Resumes, crafts targeted resumes and cover letters. Joel teaches interview skills and facilitates career development through his coaching programs. A guest on radio stations nationwide, Joel has authored two books and shares his knowledge on the hiring process on his Six-Second Jobs podcast. He’s been kind enough to come on the show and help us understand the mysterious world of resumes and cover letters.  All it takes is six seconds How many of us have made mistakes in our resumes and job interviews? (all hands should be raised) It truly is a mysterious world and one that few understand. A resume is a marketing tool that tells a company why they should hire you over everyone else. Joel says, “It’s NOT about you!” The employer wants to hire the person that is best for THEM and the one that meets THEIR needs. Your resume should show how you align with the company’s goals and needs. Perhaps the most overlooked aspect of your resume is how it is perceived by the person reading it. Studies show that it takes about six seconds for someone to scan the highlights of a resume and make a YES or NO decision.  TWEET: “In high schools and colleges, there is not a lot of emphasis on teaching resume skills.” #chasingdreams   Common sense and a plan What are two essentials you need in any job interview? You’ve got it---common sense and a plan! An interviewer is trying to find a person who is a good fit, and it goes beyond knowing you can do the work and extends to, “Can I work with you?” Badmouthing a former employer in an interview is a bad course of action. Exercise common sense, which is desperately needed and really can’t be taught. Joel teaches clients to have a plan because not all interviewers are experienced enough to ask the right questions. Joel’s clients are taught to ask the right questions and to take notes during the interview. His teaching also covers how to handle “red flags” on your resume to keep the interview moving forward.  TWEET: “Every single word on your resume is designed to market you and have someone pick up the phone.” #chasingdreams   Standing out among hundreds Don’t we all want our resume and our interview to stand out among all the others? The key to standing out is in the top third of the first page of your resume and putting all your valuable information where it will be seen immediately. You can’t bury important information on page two of your resume and expect it to be seen! Joel says your resume should “explode the job description,” showing exactly how you match up and exceed the job description details. He teaches you how to help the interviewer “see” you in the position. Part of his expertise is teaching his Six-Second Action Plan with 12 Ways to Land a Job.  TWEET: “Common sense and the ability to get along with others are key factors that interviewers are looking for.” #chasingdreams Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take--”It comes down to attitude. I look to learn something new every day. It’s natural to have butterflies in a job search. Get them to fly in formation, and away you go!”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE:   [:00] A good first impression [6:31] “It’s NOT about you!” [8:25] It’s a window, not a mirror [10:40] What interviewers look for [13:55] A tactful way to handle bad experiences [15:50] How to stand out among other applicants [17:58] The truth about nepotism and how to avoid it [19:19] Joel’s personal account of his career success [25:58] The ideal attitude about a job search [29:20] Handling a job search without desperation [33:42] ONE action for a dream chaser   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE:   Joel on Facebook Joel on Twitter Joel on LinkedIn Joel’s Website Book Six Second Jobs Podcast   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “Getting a job IS a job.” #chasingdreams TWEET: “The more you’ve done your homework means the more you can show your value.” #chasingdreams

In this episode I read the blog post entitled: A new lifestyle. Tweet: Every night I need to live,But soon my slumber is the only thing.I stay up late to soak it in,But stay asleep perchance to dream. #Poem 1:40 AM - 22 Dec 2016 Definition: Mesquite: noun a spiny tree or shrub of the pea family, native to arid regions of southwestern US and Mexico. It yields useful timber, tanbark, medicinal products, and edible pods. The timber is used for fencing and flooring, and burned in barbecues as flavoring. Thanks for listening! Go To: http://www.fleetingthoughtspodcast.com/  My blog is here: http://jdgnotes541.blogspot.com/  Go To The Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/FleetingThoughtsPodcast/ Connect with Me on Facebook @Joe Gray Instagram @g_grins Twitter @JoeGrins Intro music by Zack Russell: Check out Zack's Music Here! His twitter is @iamsleeperhold

It’s Episode 100 and my guest is Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. Since 1992, he has been the president of MY university, UMBC (the University of Maryland, Baltimore County). He is a consultant on science and math education to national agencies, universities, and school systems. He was named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME in 2012. With philanthropist Robert Meyerhoff, he co-founded the Meyerhoff Scholars Program in 1988, which is open to all high-achieving students committed to pursuing advanced degrees and research careers in science and engineering, and advancing underrepresented minorities in these fields. He is a much sought-after speaker, a busy man, a mentor, a friend, and I am blessed to have him as a guest for this 100th episode. Thanks, Doc, for coming on the show! God’s Minute, by Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays: “I have just a minute, only sixty seconds in it. Forced upon me, can’t refuse it; didn’t seek it, didn’t choose it, but it’s up to me to use it. I must suffer if I lose it, give an account if I abuse it. Just a tiny little minute, but eternity is in it.” GRIT is the Word: Do I want to be excellent? How do I go about doing it? Each person makes decisions every day that affect the path they take. We all have chances and choices that determine our destiny. To be excellent, it takes a strong sense of self, grit, and hard work. Many young people today don’t understand what it means to have passion, resilience, and to never give up. TWEET: “Choice, not chance, determines your #destiny. What will you choose? #Dreams and #values.” High Expectations: What do you do when obstacles come? Dr. Hrabowski explains the importance of teaching students how to learn and how to succeed, but it can’t stop there. We have to teach them how to fail. We all get knocked down by life and we have to know how to deal with those experiences. The worst thing is NOT to fail, but to fail to strive to be better than you thought possible. He shares his love for innovation in education in going against tradition. TWEET: Every person needs to develop a strong sense of self that says, “I can do this.” Be a Champion: What does it mean to be a champion for someone? It goes beyond mere mentorship, but includes giving back by being an example. Every student needs a champion, an advocate, and we need to give opportunities to shine for people of ALL backgrounds, not just people who are just like us. Part of the challenge is how to groom champions of all backgrounds, who will be those advocates for young students. TWEET: :”Attitude, #passion, and #grit are the things that will make a difference.” Guest Recommendation: ONE action for a dream chaser to take—“Ask the question of yourself, ‘What am I learning that’s different?’ Take the time to identify people you admire and hear their stories. Stories enlighten and inspire.” Dreams by Langston Hughes (1926) Hold fast to dreams For if dreams die Life is a broken-winged bird That cannot fly. Hold fast to dreams For when dreams go Life is a barren field Frozen with snow.   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [2:06] Encouraging high excellence [4:21] Passion for math [5:46] The four pillars in Dr. Hrabowski’s TED talk [9:46] How to change mindset and perspective in education [13:50] Building the culture of collaboration [15:02] Finding students’ strengths with “big picture” questions [18:50] Mentorship [22:22] Building trust between educators and students [23:56] Hunger for the next level [25:36] Technology advances at UMBC [27:32] ONE action for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Ted Talk 2013 TEDx Mid-Atlantic UMBC Website   Meyerhoff Scholars Program  Aimee J.'s Book Launch    TWEETS YOU CAN USE:    TWEET: “Half of Americans who begin #college never complete a #degree.” TWEET: “#Students who are most advantaged are those who have a #champion or #advocate as a role model.” TWEET: “People from all types of backgrounds should get to know other people of all backgrounds.”  

My guest today is Mike Domitrz, host of The Everyday Mindfulness Show and the author of Can I Kiss You? Mike is a leading voice in helping kids, parents, educational institutions, and the US military discuss dating, sexual decision-making consent, and sexual assault. He speaks to tens of thousands yearly around the world, providing positive how-to skill sets and helpful insights to romantic relationships, sexual intimacy, and being safer. His podcast features special guests and a unique cast of over 70 people who stop by to add to the fun and thought-provoking conversations. Is Mike a dream-chaser? You bet! He’s on a mission to create a culture of consent and respect through the Date Safe project. TWEET: “Be a part of creating a culture of #consent with Mike Domitrz” @datesafeproject Can I Kiss You? How does a book like Mike’s come about? He explains why he wants to bring awareness to behavior and why people want to keep reading the book. His goal for the book was to transform our culture and how it views sexual decision-making. Sexual violence is definitely not a new thing, but dream chasers like Mike are on the move to create a safer environment. TWEET: “Every #survivor deserves to have a #voice.” @datesafeproject What are we learning from TV and movies? We need role modeling of the behavior we are seeking, and guess what? You won’t find that behavior modeled in movies and on television. Mike explains why his “ask” system is better than the status quo in relationships and why the paradigm needs to be shifted. We don’t even realize how often these types of violations happen. TWEET: “We’ve only started to create a safer—not safe—environment.” Where does mindfulness come in? Am I really aware of how my words and actions are impacting culture? Probably not! In the workplace, at home, or with friends, we just don’t realize the power of our words and how many people can be affected by them. Why do we judge others? Why do we sexualize them? Why do we say inappropriate things to them or about them? These are the questions Mike wants you to consider! TWEET: “Giving people specific words and skill sets to use takes out the #sexualization.” @datesafeproject Guest Recommendation: Mike’s ACTION for a dream chaser to take: “Ask for what you want and then respect the answer.”   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:30] Mike’s book [2:32] Nothing new about sexual violence [3:24] When the victim is blamed [4:35] How this Mike’s dream mission relates to chasing dreams [7:00] The effect on workplace environments [8:50] How TV and movies affect behavior [11:50] The prevalence of sexual assault [13:28] Owning your words and their impact [16:35] “It’s not me!” [19:43] Words for parents [22:53] How Mike learned about the skill sets needed [25:00] How Mike’s work has changed over 20 years [26:55] It’s never too late [28:10] Skill sets to keep in mind [32:30] Has there been improvement? [34:10] Mike’s ACTION for a dream chaser to take   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Mike on Facebook  Mike on Twitter Mike’s Website Mike’s Podcast Website   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “There is nothing new about #sexual #violence. Help create a culture of #consent. TWEET: “Ask for what you want then #respect the answer.” @datesafeproject  

Welcome to a great show with Jinu Mathew. Jinu has owned Tutor Doctor since 2016 and is a former math teacher and school principal. His life has been focused on education for many years and he loves helping his students achieve much more than they ever thought possible. Hear his thoughts about what’s wrong with today’s students and how parents and teachers can help impact the next generation. Join us! TWEET: “Ep. 78 talking about #learning with former #educator @TutorDoctor!”   A Life-Changing Experience: Life is full of pivotal moments that can make us or break us. Jinu shares how he refused to be broken or give up on his passion. At age 29, he suffered a stroke and paralysis that impacted his personal and professional life in every way. He remembers praying that he would get back to his passion of serving kids. When difficulties come, your course may be altered, but you can keep your focus and move forward in small steps. Jinu shares how his Christian faith gave him a foundation to keep going and why he loves proving people wrong. TWEET: “Every good #teacher is a phenomenal #actor.” @TutorDoctor   Today’s Students: A Complacency of Achievement Is it possible for B/C students to achieve A’s? Jinu says YES! The problem for so many students is that they have never been told (or shown) that they CAN achieve MORE! He explains how everyone has the ability to learn, but the key is finding the perfect match of student to instructor in a customized learning environment. As parents and teachers, we have to fight against “self-fulfilling prophecies” by giving support, pushing forward, and providing enrichment to learning. Jinu says, “It’s all about how much you care.” TWEET: Turn “impossible” into “I’m possible.” @TutorDoctor   Impacting the Next Generation of Dream Chasers “Be the change that you want to see.” You have to model the change you want. You can’t limit yourself if you want more from those around you. Small steps lead to a brighter future. Jinu says to “know yourself and push yourself,” and he models that by setting the goal of finishing his doctorate degree in education. He feels that he has worked too hard and for too long to settle for anything less. When something is hard, get on the internet, take advantages of the available resources, and figure out how to move forward. What if our next generation of young people took Jinu’s advice? TWEET: “There is a complacency of achievement in our #students in America.” @TutorDoctor   GUEST RECOMMENDATION: Prioritize achievable goals into long-range, mid-range, and short-term goals. Go from there by making small benchmarks of what you can attain.   OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [1:35]Jinu’s interest in education and helping others (it began in 10th grade) [3:00] Qualifications and education needed to be a teacher, and state rules for licensure [5:26] A life-changing experience: stroke, paralysis, and a move from NY to TX [9:25] Recovery, creeping doubts, and Christian faith [11:50] Return to school, owning a franchise, and complacency in achievement [14:10]  Self-fulfilling prophecy vs. Pushing for progress [17:30] Turn “impossible” into “I am possible” [22:00] Changing one’s mindset and changing the next generation [25:10] Jinu’s goal: finishing his doctorate in education [26:15] Getting back to 100%: Jinu’s physical progress since the stroke [30:30] What students need to do to overcome roadblocks [32:05] Being the FIRST [35:20] Jinu’s action for a dream chaser to take TODAY RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Jinu on Twitter Jinu on Facebook Jinu’s Website     TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: “#Teaching is what was meant for me.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “If you #pray hard and #work hard, #God will deliver.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “It should NEVER be “I can’t.” @TutorDoctor TWEET: “ #Students today aren’t unable; they just aren’t pushed enough.” @TutorDoctor

Are you connected with your purpose on a soul level? Are the things you are holding on to, that are robbing you of your ability to say “yes” to life? Today’s conversation with Kamal Ravikant takes a deep dive into forgiveness and following your heart.  Many times, business is all about the processes and the results and the heart gets overlooked. We may even keep ourselves busy with business goals and achievements so that we don’t have to deal with matters of the heart. Kamal’s new book uses a fascinating fable to share specific steps for forgiveness, including forgiveness of yourself! Embracing that forgiveness will allow you to follow your heart.  Kamal Ravikant has been fortunate enough to have some amazing experiences in his life so far. He’s trekked to one of the highest base camps in the Himalayas, meditated with Tibetan monks in the Dalai Lama's monastery, earned his US Army Infantry patch, walked 550 miles across Spain, lived in Paris, been the only non-black, non-woman member of the Black Women's writers' group, written several bestsellers, held the hands of dying patients, and worked with some of the best people in Silicon Valley. But his most transformative experience has been the simple act of loving himself.    In today’s episode we learn:   How Kamal’s background set the stage for his book How he got into the startup culture of Silicon Valley with no prior experience Rejection letters helped shape Kamal as a writer - the best gift he could have gotten Why his first self-published book was successful after 10 years of rejections Rebirth is life altering and mind expanding….find out why How Kamal’s own pilgrimage to India after his Father’s death relates to the book A non-religious pilgrimage that changes lives The 3 stages of a relationship and how it helps our perspective Soft skills like forgiveness and loving yourself are hard to formulate a process for success, but Rebirth spells it out if you loved yourself, what would you do? What is the societal obligation trap? Kamal’s 8-minute meditation hack What Kamal wants for his future and how children play into his vision [TWEET: "Every great thing in your life comes from consistency" @KamalRavikant]   Resources:   rebirthfable.com timecollapsing.com knowfoods.com    

Donald Kelly is a powerful sales trainer, an award winning speaker and host of the most dynamic sales podcast, "The Sales Evangelist". His sales experience expands across a variety of industries including SaaS, IT technical training courses, home security systems, manage IT services, medical and sales training. Donald's mission is to evangelize the method of effective selling to motivate sellers of all levels to DO BIG THINGS! TWEET: Donald Kelly - How a Kid Selling Candy Becomes the Sales Evangelist Your natural talents are great but if you really want to excel they are not enough. Aimee found it very interesting that her guest, Donald Kelly insists that people with natural talent still need to get training in order to make the most of their attempts at reaching their dreams. Donald has tons of natural charisma and talent but discovered on his own journey that the skills he’s learned and has been able to refine over the years are much more than they ever could have been if he hadn’t sought out mentoring and organized instruction. Donald has a ton of great advice for dream chasers on this episode, so be sure you listen. When he learned the “What to do” part of sales, his sales performance exploded. Donald Kelly has a lot of experience in sales by the time he landed his first B2B job. That’s when he discovered that he hadn’t really learned much about the real task of selling, he’d just been running on natural ability and talent. As he was trained with the “what to do” part of sales he began to realize that sales is a skill that anyone can learn if they will simply put in the work to learn it and apply the knowledge they have. His own sales career began to skyrocket when he made that important step and he encourages everyone to seek out the coaching or instruction they need to make their dreams come true. TWEET: When he learned the “What to do” part of sales, his sales performance exploded Even entrepreneurs and business people need a support team. You may be talented. You may have impressive knowledge or skills. But if you don’t have a support team around you, you are going to be hindered from accomplishing everything you could. Donald Kelly has learned that the support of family, friends, coworkers or partners, and a good team around you will enable you to excel much more rapidly than you can on your own. His example of getting good support is one that provides a good deal of inspiration, and you can hear how it works out for him on this episode of Chasing Dreams with Aimee J. In order to be successful, you have to do the opposite of what everyone else is doing. When Aimee asked Donald Kelly what his best recommendation or advice was for those who want to chase their dreams, he was quick to respond that every person who wants to make a difference has to make sure that they are doing things differently than everyone else is doing it. He doesn’t mean that you try to be weird in order to be different but that you need to put your particular personality or spin into it. That’s how you stand out and how you bring something that’s truly of value to the niche. When you’re able to do that you attract the people who learn best from your style and approach to the subject. TWEET: In order to be successful you have to do things differently from what everyone else is doing OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:49] Aimee’s introduction to her guest, Donald Kelly. [3:00] The things Aimee appreciates about Donald’s personality and how he fell into sales. [7:10] The “schools” Donald went to in order to be equipped for sales. [12:54] The beginnings of Donald’s podcast. [15:10] Can Dream Chasers succeed if they stay the same as they always have been? [19:55] The team Donald leans on at this point in his business journey. [22:15] Donald’s recommendations for how to establish your own support system. [23:50] The mentors Donald had and how he’s begun mentoring others. [27:00] How mentor/mentee conversations simply grow and don’t have to be official. [30:03] Disappointments along the way to the Toastmasters world speaker championship. [35:12] Donald’s recommendation to Dream Chasers. DONALD’S RECOMMENDATION: In order to be successful, you have to do the opposite of what everybody else is doing. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: The Sales Evangelist Podcast Toastmasters The Trail Blazer’s Podcast Find Donald on social media: Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn   TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: Your natural talents are great but if you really want to excel they are not enough TWEET: Every entrepreneur and business person needs a support team

Need ideas on how to establish your online brand using organic traffic and Facebook ads? Listening in on today's episode might give you ideas as we help our guest take her business to the next level. Our guest on today's podcast is Karim Morato, one of our Flip Your Life community members. This dynamic homeschool mom and certified Spanish teacher, aiming to have more time to focus on her children, created an online Spanish curriculum membership for homeschoolers - primarily those between 7th to 12th grade. Señora Morato has been teaching Spanish for over 16 years. Her passion in teaching students a second language, along with the fulfillment she gets from seeing them appreciate a new culture, has driven her to explore the online arena even further. Through her online curriculum she enables these curious minds to learn and understand Spanish right from the comfort of their home. Building a solid membership is a labor of love. There is no instant way to do it, but there are limitless ways to get to it – we help Karim find the one most suited for her and her audience. In this episode, we share our marketing strategies with her to get things flipping to the next level. [Tweet "Reach out to your target market locally. Go to people and make them a good offer."] [Tweet "Don't do it for free. People assign value to your product when they pay for it."] You will learn: How your WHYs help you stay focused to your goal. The advantage of getting information from more experienced sources. How progress follows those who take the leap of faith. Refine your target audience by investigating where the profitable traffic is. Ramp up your network by reaching out the similar sites/blogs. Investing on organic traffic. [Tweet "Don't be afraid of reaching out to your 'competition', just make sure you make it beneficial for both parties."] [Tweet "Every niche is so individually unique. Figure out what is unique about yours."] Links and resources mentioned in today's show:  Flipped Lifestyle Community  ElementaryLibrarian.com Bilingual Avenue HomeSchoolSpanishCurriculum.com Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Can't Miss Moments Each week Jocelyn and I share moments that we might have missed if we had not started our online business. We hope these moments inspire you to see the possibilities and freedom online business could provide for your family. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! Jocelyn:  Hey y'all! On today's podcast, we help Karim take her homeschool Spanish website to the next level. Shane:  Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast, where life always comes before work. We're your hosts Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Join us each week as we teach you how to flip your lifestyle upside down by selling stuff online. Are you ready for something different? Alright, let's get started. What's going on everybody? Welcome back to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast! Great to be back with you again this week. For those of you who may be new to our show, this is a little bit different than the other podcasts about online business, instead of bringing on guests to promote their latest book or talk about their latest website, we bring on our members from the Flip Your Life community and we help them with a live consultant call on the air to take their business to th...

In this episode of the DREAM. THINK. DO. podcast, we'll talk about our guest Pat Flynn new book that fits perfectly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset! Listen To The Podcast:        Have you ever been hit with an idea and you're like, “Wow! That could really work!”? But then there's a voice that says, “Well . . . maybe not so much.” And what happens next? Well… you feel stuck because you're not sure whether the idea will fly or not. In this episode, we head straight into the “Could this really work?” question with a true entrepreneurial force of nature—Pat Flynn! Through his "Smart Passive Income" blog and wildly popular podcast, Pat reaches hundreds of thousands of people every month, covering topics in online entrepreneurship, digital marketing and lifestyle business. Today, I talk with him about his new book, “Will It Fly?” — an awesome read that fits so freakishly well with the DREAM. THINK. DO-er mindset, it's as if Pat wrote it just for us! In this episode, you will . . . Understand why it's so important to know your destination before you take action Gain confidence by realizing the benefits of not being the first to market Get great insights from Pat's Three P's (places, people, products) so you can know where to find customers Be blown away by Pat's customer PLAN (problems, language, anecdotes, need) so you can build a business that works See the magic of some of Pat's awesome “Google sniper tricks” [Tweet "“Every good business is a solution to a particular problem.” – Pat Flynn"] EPISODE RESOURCES SmartPassive.com Will It Fly? How to Test Your Next Business Idea So You Don't Waste Your Time and Money @PatFlynn

Today’s guest - Josh Schoenly, The Client Alchemist – has one of the smartest real estate investment strategies I’ve seen. He knows that working smart is a supplement for the hard work you’re already putting in, and the processes he talks about today are going to totally transform your digital marketing strategy. I ask him the hard questions you wanted to know in order to get your social media working for you. Finding invisible audiences, reconnecting with old clients, and starting the conversation with new ones are all part of Josh’s strategy. [youtube]https://youtu.be/wUYWBW360pI[/youtube] Josh is the co-founder of Client Alchemist, and he helps investors connect with clients all across the globe. His four step process, which he calls “The Hierarchy of Connecting”, will break you out of that sales-person mentality: Identify Attract Connect Converse And that fourth step is the most important. Starting that conversation instead of focusing on the conversion is the key to Josh’s success. Serving people - embodying that mentor persona - is exactly how you will stay productive and profitable in this business, and we get into the ways you can do that in today’s episode. [Tweet "Every case where I’ve had success, I can tie it back to my ability to take action. - Josh"] MINUTE MARKERS 3:13 - Josh Schoenly is doing big things in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 4:10 - How did Josh get involved with real estate? 7:34 - Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad changed Josh’s life (as it does for most of us!) 8:36 - Josh breaks down the “enough is enough!” moment in his career 10:50 - Who influenced Josh the most? 12:05 - The hard lessons Josh learned from those money pit properties 13:28 - We discuss why perfection is the enemy of productivity 14:20 - Josh shares his #1 Investing Strategy (although it’s a little old school) 15:37 - How to strategize your efforts online with Facebook 19:02 - Josh’s 4 Step Strategy: The Hierarchy of Connecting 21:08 - Creating content online to identify and attract your “invisible audiences” online 22:55 - Taking advantage of local advertisement 24:30 - How Josh connects with his audience and builds a fan base 25:25 - Connecting and conversing work together in Josh’s strategy 26:00 - Breaking out of the sales-person mentality: more listening, more conversations 28:12 - Josh shares number advice for running a successful business 29:23 - Josh had a breakthrough when he put his business blinders on 31:04 - Josh’s favorite motivational business quote 31:48 - Secrets of the Millionaire Mind changed Josh’s life 32:33 - Josh and Cory debate over the better Podcast apps 36:03 - Josh’s 4 kids mess with his morning routine 38:34 - What is Josh grateful for now? 41:11 - How coaches and mentors transform your perspective 44:11 - Truth and accountability will take you far in this business 47:13 - Josh’s biggest motivator might surprise you [Tweet "People hate to be sold, but they love to be served. - Josh"] Links and Resources: Connect with Josh on LinkedIn and The Client Alchemist for his blog, products, and Podcast: The Client Alchemist Show Check out the library of Russ Whitney, one of Josh’s favorite authors My Speed desktop app Cast app And for health and wellness: Juicify app and Fitlife.tv Full Transcript Download the PDF Transcription Cory: What is going on, how are you doing? This is Cory Boatright, I'm your host of Real Estate Investing Profit Masters podcast series here, CEO of Real Estate Investing Profits. I hope you're having a productive, phenomenal, fun day today.I'm bringing you another guest, his name is John Schoenly. He’s actually somebody that focuses heavily on vigil marketing for real estate investing agents and real estate investors alike. He knows his stuff as you're going to see. We went through a four step process that he goes through and identifies how best to get these prospects knocking on your door dig...

Following your dreams doesn’t come without risks. Like most dream chasers, when Caroline Page decided to go after her dreams, she faced a lot of uncertainty about the future. But she knew it was worth the risk. In her chat with Aimee J., Caroline shares the process of dream-chasing and how - in the end - she found her way to happiness. After spending many years in theater and believing this was the life for her, Caroline faced the reality that entertainment simply wasn’t the lifestyle she wanted. So she set out to chase her dreams and follow the passion she knew in her heart was her purpose. TWEET: “Every man dies. Not every man really lives.” #Braveheart. Find out more on this episode of #ChasingDreams. The decision to follow your dreams is the most important one you’ll ever make. Caroline first faced her life’s passion in high school during a mock trial. It was then that she found the path that would eventually lead her to happiness. Getting there, however, would mean she had to take some risks, face some fears, and fight to find her way. After deciding to pursue entertainment law, she found her way to sports law and discovered her true calling. Her desire to distance herself from the entertainment industry encouraged Caroline to search for a better legal speciality to secure a happier future. Once she found sports law, Caroline knew this was where she belonged. How did Caroline end up in New York City? After attending law school in California, most of Caroline’s friends assumed she was planning to take the California state bar exam and practice law there. But Caroline had other plans. LA wasn’t the life for her, so she decided to make her home in New York. After passing the New York state bar, Caroline made a life in New York City with no friends, no job, and not a lot of money. It was worth the risk though, because she knew this would lead her to the life she dreamed of. After doing acting jobs to get by, she was able to land a legal assistant job at CAA Sports, which paved the way for a bright future in sports law. TWEET: When you find your #passion, go after it with everything you’ve got. On this week’s episode of #ChasingDreams Why it’s important to keep searching for your dream job. Even though Caroline liked her job at CAA Sports, she knew there weren’t enough challenges for her. She was ready to practice law as an attorney and leave legal assistant status behind. After a colleague recommended she apply for an opening at NFL Players Association, Caroline was able to secure the job of her dreams. She relocated to Washington, DC and now reaps the fruits of her labor in chasing her dreams all these years. Caroline shares the importance of following your dreams, no matter what, and how taking risks can truly create a life without regret. Caroline’s belief that anyone can live a life without regret. Caroline shares her story of risk-taking and following the road less travelled in order to chase her dreams. Even though she faced a lot of uncertainty about the future, she always knew she had to fight to get what she wanted out of life. Caroline shares her favorite movie quote, which is the perfect way to sum up her approach to life. Her inspiring story of perseverance will surely give hope to dream chasers everywhere. Caroline is now living the life of her dreams. She travels, has a career she is passionate about, and is happy. That’s what dream chasing is all about. TWEET: Chasing dreams means taking risks. Why it’s all worth it on this week’s episode of #ChasingDreams OUTLINE OF THIS EPISODE: [0:59] Introduction of Caroline Page of the NFL Players Association. [2:22] Discussing Caroline’s background in acting, and how that evolved into a career in sports law. [4:51] How Caroline shifted gears from entertainment law to sports law. [6:36] Why Caroline took the bar exam in New York state rather than California, where she went to law school. [9:24] Caroline discusses her “back-up plan” when she decided to go to New York to take the bar exam. [11:06] The chance Caroline took in going to New York and how she dealt with the transition. [13:26] The path that led to Caroline’s first job as a legal assistant at CAA Sports. [15:07] Caroline’s search for a job and how she narrowed the focus to make sure she found her way into sports law. [17:13] The reaction of friends and family when Caroline shared the risk she was taking by moving to New York. [19:36] Starting the job with CAA. [21:40] Why Caroline decided it was time to move on to a new opportunity. [23:58] How Caroline found the opportunity at NFL Players Association. [29:23] Starting out in DC with a new job at NFLPA. [30:58] How Caroline found her way to happiness by following her dreams. [34:48] Caroline shares her love of travel and how she’s created a life that allows her to travel. [36:28] The most memorable travel experience Caroline has had thus far. [38:14] Caroline’s favorite movie quote and how it has meaning in her life. [39:04] Caroline shares her advice to fellow dream chasers. [40:59] Aimee discusses Caroline’s achievements and how she’s created a life without regret. CAROLINE’S RECOMMENDATION: If you know in your heart what you want to do, you have to go after it. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: www.NFLPA.com NFL Players, Inc. TWEETS YOU CAN USE: TWEET: The decision to follow your dreams is the most important one you’ll ever make. #ChasingDreams TWEET: Creating the life you’ve always dreamed of with Caroline Page. Find out more on #ChasingDreams

In an effort to teach their own kids how they could change the world, Matt and Eva Webb took a one year road trip to all 50 states on which they interviewed 75 young change makers from all over the United States. HIGHLIGHTSCreating Opportunities for Children to Make a DifferenceHow Expectations Get us Sucked into Keeping Up with the JonesesMaking Good On Our Most Ambitious DreamsHow the One Year Road Trip transformed Matt and Eva's FamilyWhat Shapes Kids to Want to Be Change makersWhy Routines Give us a False Sense of Security How Exposure to Poverty Changes Your PerspectiveWhy We can Often Find Joy in Our CommunitiesSeeing That Everyone is of Equal ValueDeveloping a Sharper Awareness of TimeQUOTESIn order to make lasting change you have to be embedded in a community. (Click to Tweet)Every kid makes an impact in the world just by being here. (Click to Tweet)You know you're really alive when you're going through (Click to Tweet)challenges Every single human has the potential to teach how you to be a better person (Click to Tweet)When you don't learn how to fail you don't learn how to learn (Click to Tweet) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In today's podcast we're going to talk about how to get started with email marketing and the best email marketing services for your online business. We're going to cover the quick essentials if you don't have any experience with email marketing and then dive into the services you need to get started. We break it down and give you practical advice on what services you should be using depending on where you business and email list is at. [Tweet "Every click your visitors take should lead them closer to an opt-in for your email list"] You will learn What is email marketing? How to get started with email marketing. How to setup your first autoresponder. Your first email marketing service - Aweber vs Mailchimp Why you shouldn't use free programs. Advanced email marketing services - Infusionsoft vs Ontraport When you should switch from one email marketing service to another. Links and resources mentioned in today's show The Flip Your Life Community Article on Periscope Aweber Mailchimp Ontraport Infusionsoft Active Campaign Enjoy the podcast; we hope it inspires you to explore what's possible for your family! Listen to what others are saying about Flipped Lifestyle I had my first get-out-of-bed-and-find-a-sale moment today. I actually made money while I was sleeping. Thanks so much to everybody in the Flip Your Life community for all your support. You are amazing, I can't believe this is actually starting to happen. Jeanette Stein Click here to leave us an iTunes review and subscribe to the show! We may read yours on the air! Can't Miss Moments Each week Jocelyn and I share moments that we might have missed if we had not started our online business. We hope these moments inspire you to see the possibilities and freedom online business could provide for your family. You can connect with S&J on social media too!   Thanks again for listening to the show! If you liked it, make sure you share it with your friends and family! Our goal is to help as many families as possible change their lives through online business. Help us by sharing the show! If you have comments or questions, please be sure to leave them below in the comment section of this post. See y'all next week! Can't listen right now? Read the transcript below! JOCELYN: Hey y'all! On today's podcast, we're going to talk about email marketing and review the best email marketing services. Welcome to the Flipped Lifestyle podcast, where life always comes before work. We're your hosts, Shane and Jocelyn Sams. Join us, each week, as we teach you how to flip your lifestyle upside-down by selling stuff online. Are you ready for something different? All right, let's get started. SHANE: What is going on guys? Welcome back to the flipped lifestyle podcast, it is great to be back with you again this week. This is also a very special week because this podcast, or the long podcast number 52, this is exactly one year to the day that we launched our Flipped Lifestyle podcast. I didn't even notice it because all the Q&As and stuff have added up over time so we've got well over a hundred actual shows, but Jocelyn looked over at me right before we started and was like, ‘Have we really been doing this for one year?' And I was like, ‘How do you know that?' And she was like, ‘It's episode 52.' JOCELYN: Yeah. So, I mean that's pretty exciting though; we're just so thankful to still be here, and that we have people listening, and just for all your encouraging words. This morning we got a review from Germany, so we appreciate our worldwide audience. I mean, we are just so appreciative and so thankful for each one of you who are listening every week. SHANE: It's amazing to us, how much this show has grown and the reach that we have and just all the people from everywhere that listen; it just blows our mind that we're just in a little, small town in Kentucky,