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What is digitization and why is it so important right now? That’s one of the subjects that today’s guest talks about. Dustin Jones is the founder and CEO of the Unified Commerce Group, and he joins the podcast today to give his perspective on brick-and-mortar retail as a buyer. Listen in to hear what Dustin has to say about his acquisition of Frank and Oak, how to define a next-generation retail brand, and how to scale globally. Topics Discussed in Today’s Episode: ✔ Dustin’s background ✔ What enticed Dustin to acquire Frank and Oak ✔ What defines a next-generation retail brand ✔ What Dustin defines as digitization ✔ Advice Dustin gives to retailers to think about their brick-and-mortar side or their digital side ✔ How to scale globally ✔ Dustin’s favorite locations for customer experiences ✔ Why Dustin believes in physical retail ✔ Favorite places in Hong Kong Resources: Dustin Jones QUOTES: “We believe that the future of retail is brands that are digitized and direct.” “I believe that the next generation of brands are going to be all about being purpose-driven.” “How you think about, as an owner, connecting yourself digitally to your community is really important.”

Welcome to a Live Coaching session with Chris Goodman. Today, you’ll be hearing from Dustin Elliott, a men’s coach and real estate investor and developer based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In this episode, Dustin shares what he is celebrating this week and elaborates on his desire to help others and fine-tune his coaching avatar during the course of this call. Tuning in, you’ll find out what is driving Dustin’s need to niche down and why I don’t believe that is really what his journey is about. It is about the very same things it is about for everybody else, the pursuit of certainty, contribution, service, and a purpose in life, and especially feeling validated that you’re on the right path! We work through how uncertainty prompts this search for external validation, and how Dustin can embody the confident, excited version of himself on a daily basis. When he knows that he is needed, he shows up, and that is a very important part of this session. These coaching calls aren’t always cut and dried but, ultimately, Dustin has a breakthrough and knows exactly what he needs to do: he doesn’t actually want to niche down and, when he believes that he is needed, it fosters confidence, and that confidence manifests in immediate and massive action. Tune in today to discover the power of believing in yourself and taking consistent action!Key Points From This Episode:Where Dustin is located and what he does as a men’s coach and real estate investor.What he is celebrating this week; walking without a limp after struggling with inflammation.He reflects on the reason he went through this pain: to help others get though it.Making changes before you hit rock bottom, rather than waiting to hit rock bottom before you make changes.What would make this call a 10/10 for Dustin, including fine-tuning his coaching avatar.Find out what is driving his desire to niche down, from the opinions of others to offering more specific tools to his clients.Chris highlights the tendency to focus on what we don’t want, rather than what we want.Why Dustin wants to be clear about who he is serving: so he can best serve them.The cycle many go through when they don’t believe what they’re doing is “good enough.”Dustin talks about leveling up, whether it’s financially, physically, or business-related.How uncertainty can prompt you to start searching for external validation.What he would say to someone in his position: what do you genuinely think you should do?How Dustin can best put to use the excitement he feels from deciding not to niche down.Why, to take immediate action, Dustin needs to be the confident, excited version of himself.Find out how he measures whether his actions are having an impact on the lives of others.Chris explains why we often fall off the wagon when we’re not clear about the actionable steps we need to take.How Dustin can induce a state of confidence and excitement by giving himself a pep talk.Translating the statements he used on the football field to be applicable in his daily life.Dustin explains how being part of a team makes him show up in service.Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:Dustin Elliot on TwitterDustin Elliott on InstagramDustin Elliott on FacebookJoe DispenzaGoodman CoachingChris GoodmanWork with Chris Here

As you dig into the real estate world, you may discover a huge amount of details you should’ve learned years ago and got frustrated. But stop worrying so much, because as we learn new amazing income hacks each episode, we come across wonderful guests that help us all have a clearer view of what, when and where we should make our first steps to hack our income. Meet Dustin Heiner: A real estate rental property investor who had the capacity to make enough passive income from his business and quit his job when he was 37 years old.  Dustin is the Founder of Master Passive Income, a blog and podcast about investing in real estate rental properties. A husband and father of four children, Dustin supports people who want to quit their jobs and invest in rental properties to achieve their dream lives. Through his courses, programs, videos, articles, and podcasts, Heiner is showing more and more people how to stop being scared of losing money and investing and find good rental property deals. In this episode, we will learn from Dustin when is the right time to buy rental properties, why this allows you to live from the money your own properties generate and some of his favorite strategies to buy, fix and rent. Plus he shares with us the three steps to get started in rental properties that led him to now own 32 houses. Stay with us to discover how Dustin hacked his income, and the huge importance of teaching your kids the value of money, savings and giving back to generate a positive impact in the future.  “You are worth so much more than anybody could ever pay you.” - Dustin Heiner Podcast summary: 02:38 - How to live from rental properties and how Dustin now owns 32 houses. 04:51 - Why everyone could get started in real estate investing just by finding the right strategy. 06:54 - The three steps to get started: Clean, Increase and Build. 11:25 - The power of quick wins and to-do lists.  15:41 - Going out there and overcoming fears: out-of-state investment. 19:13 - Why Dustin is not worried about what could happen to the market. 22:44 - From reseller to employee, to investor: Dustin’s first steps as an income hacker. 25:02 - Not knowing things, belonging to the wrong funnels and not getting a coach: Dustin’s biggest mistakes. 27:58 - How to build an empire from scratch by house hacking. 30:48 - How not to raise rich kids, but income hackers: teaching your kids the value of money, the importance of saving, giving back and their roles as providers in their family. 37:19 - 20K properties and tips from Dustin to help you find one. 40:29 - Dustin’s why - ‘I never want to work a job again’.   Connect with Dustin Follow Dustin on Instagram  Follow Dustin on Twitter Connect with Dustin on Linkedin Follow Master Passive Income on Facebook Check our Dustin’s FREE Real Estate Investing Starter Guide   Episode Resources Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie Evernote

#Adulting: how many times have you seen that hashtag, or even said it aloud? We’re sure it makes older generations roll their eyes, but that’s alright. We know that adulting can feel hard, but we don’t think it has to be that way. That’s why we’re committing this little mini-series to all of you out there trying to “adult.” And as part of our #Adulting 101 Series, we’re diving straight into the deep-end, talking about housing.   BUYING A HOUSE — EEEK! Just thinking about buying a home can make a Millennial break out in sweats — or at least, that’s how the media makes it sound. But we know better. We know that student loan debt, ridiculous living expenses, and job insecurity all play a role in someone’s ability (and interest) in buying a house. But beyond that, we think that sometimes people just don’t have the resources they need to pull off possibly the biggest #Adulting trick: buying a house. If you’re in a place where the thought of buying a house has crossed your mind, or you’re wondering when in the world you can afford to buy one, this episode is for you. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN 02:39 Danielle’s housing story 08:25 Dustin’s housing story 12:43 The fear that comes with buying a home 14:40 3 questions to ask yourself before buying a home 15:49 How to calculate additional costs on top of your mortgage 16:42 Other costs you may not consider as part of homeownership 18:51 How much of your net income should be spent on true needs 19:15 How to decide whether to buy or keep renting 20:26 How to choose between a starter home and forever home 22:32 Why you need to know your “Chip and Joanna Gaines” status 26:08 The first steps to start saving for a home 27:45 What to expect from down payments 29:10 Why Dustin likes putting the least amount of money down 30:06 Why you need to know closing costs upfront    WHAT TO CONSIDER BEFORE YOU EVEN LOOK FOR A HOME On top of sharing our own histories with home buying, we walk you through what it looks like when you start toying with the idea of buying a home. Are you thinking you want to rent for a while, but would buy if the right house comes along? Are you scrolling madly through Zillow trying to find a house within your price range? (Side note: Zillow’s “calculations” are a joke, so talk to a realtor and your bank before you get too excited.) One of the major factors we talk about in the episode is knowing your income. If your income is variable, and or if you’re not sure your job is stable, buying a house can be a risk. But if you’re settled in your income, or you know your income will be increasing — through a big business deal, a raise, etc. — it may be good to look at houses in your price range now so that you can have even more cushion later.  But there’s something we really want y’all to know about buying a home: it’s not just the sticker price on the house you’re paying for!  Additional costs come with a mortgage, including: Homeowner’s insurance (which can be pricey depending on your location) Property taxes (again, pricey based on location) Mortgage insurance premiums (if you don’t put 20% down) Yard and exterior maintenance (your landlord won’t be doing that anymore!) Repairs (no home is perfect)   Of course, that’s all once you’ve got the house on lockdown. But what about the down payment and closing costs? Down payments range from 5 - 20% of the total cost of the home, which is a huge chunk of change — and closing costs can sneak up on you. Your closing costs cover loan origination fees, appraisals, title insurance, taxes, deed transfers, and just crazy amounts of fees for all the paperwork you’ll be filing. You may also need to prepay property taxes, homeowners' insurance, or a homeowner’s association bill then, too. That can add up to thousands of dollars.  Now, keep in mind we’re not trying to scare you off from the prospect of buying a house. We’re just preparing you for all that goes into this level of #adulting. So… still interested? Cool. Time to talk about the 3 questions we think you should ask yourself when you think about buying.   THREE QUESTIONS TO ASK YOURSELF Question #1 Should I rent or buy? This is pretty much where we all start, isn’t it? Our lease rolls around and we ponder the question “Should I re-up our lease, or is this a sign from the universe that I should buy?” So, we break down when you should consider renting, and when you might be ready to move on to Question 2. When should you keep renting? When you have big changes coming up, and you’re not sure what that will mean for you: A new job A new relationship You just moved out of your parents’ house (no shame) You’re about to get married or are saving up for a wedding Of course, there are always exceptions to this general guideline, like being newlyweds or new parents, etc. But if you’re not sure about your income especially, or how much you need to save to achieve other financial goals, now may not be the time to buy. Question #2: Are you looking for a starter home or forever home? We don’t expect you to die in the first home you buy, but there are major benefits to buying a home you plan to stay in for at least 10 year. Yes, 10. Why? Because if you plan to buy a house and turn around and sell it in less than 2 years, you run the risk of selling during a market downturn, eating money on capital gains taxes (if you buy during a housing price boom), and spending even more thousands of dollars to buy your next house. Of course, a starter home — meaning it’s more affordable, likely smaller, with fewer bells and whistles — can see you through a solid decade, even with major life changes. These homes are great if you’re single, just starting out in a relationship, are in the baby steps of your career or business, or you don’t want a big mortgage preventing you from living your best life.  But if you’re ready to just send it and find the home of your dreams, you may be able to find your forever home. This may mean spending more money on a bigger house that can accommodate a growing family, or is located in a prime area you want to stay in. This option is often best for people and couples who are really secure in their income and have been saving for their dream house for a while now, but there are always exceptions.  Whichever one is right for you, we want to make one thing very clear: equity builds slowly. Don’t expect to buy a house and have tens of thousands of dollars in equity a year or two later. You don’t see a lot of that equity until the end of the mortgage, because most of your payments at the beginning go towards the interest — it’s scaled so more interest is paid up front. Because the banks know y’all want to buy a new house every few years!  Question #3: Do you want a move-in ready house, or are you up for renovations? Most people assume they can do a fixer upper, but you’re probably not Joanna and Chip Gaines, OK? Especially if you’re buying a house with someone you love, home renos can bring out a whole new side of you both. It takes time and it can get expensive if you DIY and mess something up, so put a lot of thought into buying a fixer upper vs. something that is ready to go on move in day. Depending on your budget, you might be tempted to buy a fixer upper, but this is where we caution you to think again about your DIY skills. Remember your last #PinterestFail? Do you want that to be your whole house? Decided which way to go there? OK, now it’s time to buy a house.  HOW TO ACTUALLY AFFORD A HOUSE This is where things get really juicy. On the episode, we walk you through how to get ready to buy a house. In general, and depending on your individual situation of course, here are a few tips: Come up with a savings strategy. Use your short-term and intermediate-term buckets to save approximately 25% of your income. Those buckets will go towards closing costs, down payments, repairs you might encounter, appliances you’ll need to buy, and so on. What happens if you can’t save 25% of your income? Start with what you can save and figure out how much more time you need to add to your savings strategy. Those short-term and intermediate-term buckets might just become a long-term goal.   Figure out your down payment goal. If you’re buying a $100,000 house in Madeupville, you may need $20,000 on a conventional loan. If you put down less than that with a different mortgage, plan to have a slightly higher mortgage, because you’ll have mortgage insurance premiums to pay until you get the balance under 20% of the total home’s value. It may help to talk to a bank or two to figure out a general ballpark for home prices to calculate this number.   Don’t forget about closing costs. We’ve seen so many people get burned by closing costs, because they’re often not finalized until the very end of the homebuying process. So save up for that (averages are about 2-5% of your new home’s value) and ask frequently during your offer and closing process what the closing cost estimate will be. Of course, you’ll need a really good bank and realtor to help you get the most out of your homebuying process, but the steps above are steps you can take now to get ready. As always, we go into more depth on these tips and the three questions above in this week’s episode, so if you’ve got houses on the brain, you should really take a listen.    This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual. RESOURCES & PEOPLE MENTIONED   Ep. 30: 5 Tips For First-Time Home Buyers, with Eric Blanchard The Toujours Planning Quiz — Are we a good fit for your financial planning needs? Our FREE go-to financial and life planning resources   CONNECT WITH DANIELLE AND DUSTIN Ask Your Questions On Facebook On Twitter

Dustin Brown is the visionary and founder behind Warrior One Yoga, bespoke bayside yoga studios in Australia. Now a dedicated yogi, vedic meditator, and wellness warrior, Dustin grew up in Kauai, Hawaii and first traveled the world as a professional surfer. Also a Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belt athlete and coach, Dustin brings a background in martial arts to his yoga practice, as well. Through these complementary practices, Dustin has found strength, flexibility, increased recovery, body awareness, and an overall balanced lifestyle. Dustin is an ambassador for global brand Lululemon Athletica and Boys of Yoga, a global movement helping to bring more guys to the mat. In this episode, you'll hear from Dustin on: Being given permission and freedom to live his dream life at the most unexpected time and circumstance Why Dustin used to refused to say "namaste" as a student in class, and why he is now very intentional with his language as a teacher How the Boys of Yoga movement is helping to break down social barriers keeping men from enjoying the benefits of yoga Setting priorities as a multi-faceted movement practitioner, following your own waves of passion, and integrating across disciplines Announcements: Celebrate my one-year Veganniversary with yoga, plant-based pizza and ice cream, and prizes — all benefiting Woodstock Farm Sanctuary: henrywins.com/events Join me for upcoming workshops in NYC, Texas, Richmond, and Mexico: henrywins.com/events Links from this episode: The Untethered Soul by Michael Singer — Grab a copy of Dustin's recommended book Get in touch with Dustin: WarriorOneYoga.com.au — Visit Dustin at his studios in Australia, or follow him on an exotic retreat to Southeast Asia Follow @dbrownyoga on Instagram Follow @warrioroneyoga on Instagram

**Summer Replay: Here is one of our favorite episodes we are re-releasing with a new introduction. Stay tuned for all new episodes coming later this summer** Managing your money is a little bit like going camping or hiking. You spend a lot of time preparing and packing for the journey and then you’re off, ready to see where the road takes you. But what happens when you forget your map? And what happens when you don’t plan out where you’re going? Starting off without a direction can feel exciting, but it can also prevent you from seeing (and doing) everything you want. The same goes for your money. If you don’t have a direction for your money, you may feel like it’s not enough, or that you’re not able to reach your goals. But your money can help you do all those things… it just needs a little direction. Listen to this episode to learn why your money needs direction and how to do it. Here’s what you’ll learn 0:48 The importance of a roadmap when it comes to using your money successfully 5:47 Why Dustin doesn’t go hiking without a map anymore 11:05 How hiking without a map is a lot like managing money without direction 11:55 What ‘direction for your money’ really means 13:49 Dustin and Danielle’s favorite resources for giving your money direction 13:59 How to determine your direction with a net worth statement 14:30 Why you need a timeline for your financial goals 15:14 The power of an investment plan in giving your money direction 17:41 How the bucket strategy helps you give each dollar a job   Four actionable tips to give your money direction In this episode, Dustin and Danielle give you plenty of reasons why you need a direction for your money. But where do you even start? 1. You need to know where you stand before you get started. To give your money direction, you’ll need to start by calculating your Net Worth. Dustin and Danielle share a Net Worth Calculator in their collection of financial planning resources that makes this easy. This will tell you where you’re at with money and you’ll have a better view of where you need to focus your money most. Dustin recommends doing this at least once a year. It’s an ongoing living document that needs to be updated so your money’s “marching orders” are in line with your current situation. 2. Create a timeline for your goals. We all have goals and most of us have them written down. But what if you added a timeline to them? In this episode, Dustin and Danielle give you some great questions to ask yourself to flesh out your timeline — and they also give you tips on how to use a Financial Timeline to help you see your plan in action. (Note: They have a timeline you can use in their financial planning resources). 3. Create an investment plan You might read that and think an investment plan is a financial plan. But it’s not. An investment plan is something you can do without an advisor, and it’s more of an investment goals analysis than anything. It’s not just for retirement investment goals, either. An investment plan is great for investing in a work-optional lifestyle at any age — or for travel, home buying, college savings, etc. To create an investment plan, Dustin and Danielle share their favorite investment planning tool that will tell you how to direct the right amount of money to your goals. (P.S. Check out the episode if you want to see how to use this tool to the fullest.) 4. Create a savings system with the “Bucket Strategy” The best way to give your money direction is to give it different jobs. At Worth It, we’ve talked about the “Bucket Strategy” before, which includes: The first bucket: Your emergency fund. The second bucket: Your intermediate goals. The third bucket: Your long-term goals. Dustin and Danielle explain what each of these buckets mean and how you can direct your money to fill each one, so make sure to check that out. They also explain how the investment planning tool will help you figure out how much to allocate to these goals (and how long it will take you to get the buckets full). Hopefully, this episode gives you a great launching-off point for your new money “map.” The best part is that you can do these yourself and figure out where you stand… without ever asking for help. Have you decided you need help giving your money direction? Toujours Planning may be able to help. See if we’re a good fit by answering a few simple questions. Resources & people mentioned Big Bend National Park Worth It financial planning resources Saving for the Future While Enjoying Life Now (Episode 4) Connect with Danielle and Dustin Ask your questions! On Facebook On Twitter

Fishing saved Dustin’s life after he struggled with depression after his service as a U.S. Military Veteran. Dustin started Hooks and Heroes Project and made it his mission to take veterans out for a no-cost, amazing day on the water to share friendship, fishing stoke and relaxation out at sea. Show notes: 1:20 - The mission behind Hooks & Heroes Project 2:17 - How Dustin raises capital for this project and sponsors who support the mission 4:21 - The Hooks and Heroes Project website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/ 7:11 - Details of the fishing trips Dustin takes veterans out on 7:42 - How Veterans can contact Dustin to sign up to go on a trip 8:17 - Dustin’s favorite fish to catch 8:42 - What fish Dustin targets on the trips 10:05 - ONE thing people might find interesting about Dustin 11:35 - Why Dustin designed smaller, more personal trips instead of larger ones 13:14 - Details of Hooks & Heroes Project raffle! 16:07 - Find out what Amanda was doing multi-tasking in the middle of the podcast interview 17:50 - Dustin’s story and thoughts on what veterans struggle the most with and how the Hook and Heroes Project can help this 20:50 - Highlights from Hooks and Heroes Project’s 6th trip on the water with Chad from Hook Up Baits 22:50 - Dustin touches on the SoCal “Hook up Baits controversy” 25:46 - Shoutout to JoJo! 26:20 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project 27:00 - Find out what to do if you’re a charter captain and want to help support the mission! 28:02 - Dustin’s email: DixieWreckedFishing@gmail.com 28:16 - What’s next for Hooks and Heroes Project? 29:45 - Wrap up and contact info Contact Info: Facebook: Hooks & Heroes ProjectInstagram: @hooks_and_heroes_projectEmail: dixiewreckedfishing@gmail.com Website: https://hooks-heroesproject.org/ Visit http://www.FishMastery.com for more infoInstagram: @Fish_MasteryFacebook: Fish MasteryYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/c/fishmastery

Dustin is the Chief Wealth Evangelist at WealthFit. Prior to joining WealthFit, Dustin co-founded a multi-million dollar company. He left to pursue his mission of empowering others and has since gone on to become an advisor for “Podfest Multimedia Expo”, a columnist with “Entrepreneur Media”, and the co-author of No B.S. Guide to Powerful Presentation. What you’ll learn about in this episode: How Dustin’s life as an entrepreneur led him to leave his business and pursue wealth creation Why Dustin believes passionately in wealth creation, and why he feels it is an important fit for entrepreneurs Why Dustin founded WealthFit, and how the WealthFit platform works to offer a variety of wealth creation courses Why you should make sure to diversify your assets to protect yourself, and why timing matters Why your geographic location can give you new opportunities but ultimately isn’t the only factor that matters Why Dustin does the work he does, and why he feels that wealth-building and money management aren’t taught correctly How financial advisors and the media aren’t great places to learn to manage your money, and why WealthFit works differently Why Dustin struggled to leave his business, and why he refers to it as his “surrender moment” How to get more information about the services Dustin offers and a free course from WealthFit Additional resources: Email: dustin@wealthfit.com Website: dustinmathews.com Website: www.wealthfit.com Website: www.myinvestmentservices.com

Managing your money is a little bit like going camping or hiking. You spend a lot of time preparing and packing for the journey and then you’re off, ready to see where the road takes you. But what happens when you forget your map? And what happens when you don’t plan out where you’re going? Starting off without a direction can feel exciting, but it can also prevent you from seeing (and doing) everything you want. The same goes for your money. If you don’t have a direction for your money, you may feel like it’s not enough, or that you’re not able to reach your goals. But your money can help you do all those things… it just needs a little direction. Listen to this episode to learn why your money needs direction and how to do it. Here’s what you’ll learn 0:48 The importance of a roadmap when it comes to using your money successfully 5:47 Why Dustin doesn’t go hiking without a map anymore 11:05 How hiking without a map is a lot like managing money without direction 11:55 What ‘direction for your money’ really means 13:49 Dustin and Danielle’s favorite resources for giving your money direction 13:59 How to determine your direction with a net worth statement 14:30 Why you need a timeline for your financial goals 15:14 The power of an investment plan in giving your money direction 17:41 How the bucket strategy helps you give each dollar a job   Four actionable tips to give your money direction In this episode, Dustin and Danielle give you plenty of reasons why you need a direction for your money. But where do you even start? 1. You need to know where you stand before you get started. To give your money direction, you’ll need to start by calculating your Net Worth. Dustin and Danielle share a Net Worth Calculator in their collection of financial planning resources that makes this easy. This will tell you where you’re at with money and you’ll have a better view of where you need to focus your money most. Dustin recommends doing this at least once a year. It’s an ongoing living document that needs to be updated so your money’s “marching orders” are in line with your current situation. 2. Create a timeline for your goals. We all have goals and most of us have them written down. But what if you added a timeline to them? In this episode, Dustin and Danielle give you some great questions to ask yourself to flesh out your timeline — and they also give you tips on how to use a Financial Timeline to help you see your plan in action. (Note: They have a timeline you can use in their financial planning resources). 3. Create an investment plan You might read that and think an investment plan is a financial plan. But it’s not. An investment plan is something you can do without an advisor, and it’s more of an investment goals analysis than anything. It’s not just for retirement investment goals, either. An investment plan is great for investing in a work-optional lifestyle at any age — or for travel, home buying, college savings, etc. To create an investment plan, Dustin and Danielle share their favorite investment planning tool that will tell you how to direct the right amount of money to your goals. (P.S. Check out the episode if you want to see how to use this tool to the fullest.) 4. Create a savings system with the “Bucket Strategy” The best way to give your money direction is to give it different jobs. At Worth It, we’ve talked about the “Bucket Strategy” before, which includes: The first bucket: Your emergency fund. The second bucket: Your intermediate goals. The third bucket: Your long-term goals. Dustin and Danielle explain what each of these buckets mean and how you can direct your money to fill each one, so make sure to check that out. They also explain how the investment planning tool will help you figure out how much to allocate to these goals (and how long it will take you to get the buckets full). Hopefully, this episode gives you a great launching-off point for your new money “map.” The best part is that you can do these yourself and figure out where you stand… without ever asking for help. Have you decided you need help giving your money direction? Toujours Planning may be able to help. See if we’re a good fit by answering a few simple questions. Resources & people mentioned Big Bend National Park Worth It financial planning resources Saving for the Future While Enjoying Life Now (Episode 4) Connect with Danielle and Dustin Ask your questions! On Facebook On Twitter Connect with Dustin on Twitter: @DRGranger

How did FBBC Owner Dustin Bogle learn about fitness? It was a byproduct of his obsession with pro wrestling. Dustin spoke with us about his pro wrestling career, how wrestling turned him into an amazing fitness coach, and the health tips he’s learned along the way. Here’s what you’ll discover: 0:32 - How Dustin got his start as a pro wrestler. 5:06 - Dustin’s talks about the wall he hit in losing weight, and how the right nutrition helped him break that wall down. 6:37 - How powerful long-term thinking is to losing weight. 8:47 - Dustin discusses how his “non-negotiables” limit the number of setbacks he has. 9:57 - What led Dustin to transition from pro wrestler to fitness pro? 13:01 - How fit do you have to be to become a pro wrestler? 14:29 - One-on-One vs. Group Personal Training. 15:39 - How Dustin uses his wrestling experience to help his clients get in shape. 18:37 - Why fitness is the best gift you can give yourself. 23:40 - Why Dustin’s biggest accomplishment is achieving his work-life balance.

Dustin Fink is an Athletic Trainer at Mount Zion public schools in Illinois and Founder of the Concussion Blog which is an education and communication outpost from an athletic trainers perspective. I followed Dustin's work on his blog for years when I was eager to learn more about the injury that ended my football career back in 2007.  I referenced countless research articles listen on his site on papers in both under grad and grad school.  Through the blog and twitter, Dustin made a name for himself as the go-to source on everything and anything related to concussions. Dustin is a legend in the concussion awareness movement that we have been experiencing during the last decade.  We recorded this episode the day after Super Bowl 52 where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots. Dustin starts off the interview by giving his thoughts on  gives his thoughts on the concussions Brandin Cooks and Patrick Chung suffered in that game and Gronk's retirement rumors.  Below you will find a list of other topics we touch on in our conversation: “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CONCUSSION PROTOCOL IN THE SUPER BOWL” Dustin's thoughts on the proposed bill to ban on tackle football before 12 in his home state of Illinois. Dustin takes us through some of the 14 concussions he has suffered to date. The importance of limiting exposure to collisions  How Dustin has battled depression throughout his own experience with post concussion syndrome. What triggers Dustin's PCS symptoms. A coping mechanism for depression Dustin uses. How writing for The Concussion Blog was a form of therapy for Dustin. How Dustin prioritizes nutrition despite the long hours of an athletic trainer. How concussion coverage has changed since starting the blog. Alan Schwarz’s  (New York Times) influence on the concussion media movement. Dustin’s thoughts on concussion protocol discrepancies and his assessment of the NFL’s approach to concussions. (His answer might surprise you!) Why Dustin wout allow his kids to play football in high school. WHY ARE WE AFRAID TO ADMIT THE GAME IS DANGEROUS? The evolution of how adolescent athletes view concussions over the years and why I might not have suffered second impact syndrome had I been playing in 2018 instead of 2007. What Dustin's preseason concussion talk looks like and how it has evolved. How Dustin builds trust with his coaches and athletes. Dustin's advice to athletes who suffer season-ending injuries. Why improper recovery is the #1 reason kids get injured. Recovery tools discussed : Whoop, Catapult Why Dustin is surprised at the candidness of his athletes today. Aggressive vs. passive athletes and injury rates. Whats on the horizon for concussion research especially when it comes to recovery. WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH DUSTIN?  BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | LINKEDIN Download Episode

Dustin Fink is an Athletic Trainer at Mount Zion public schools in Illinois and Founder of the Concussion Blog which is an education and communication outpost from an athletic trainers perspective. I followed Dustin's work on his blog for years when I was eager to learn more about the injury that ended my football career back in 2007.  I referenced countless research articles listen on his site on papers in both under grad and grad school.  Through the blog and twitter, Dustin made a name for himself as the go-to source on everything and anything related to concussions. Dustin is a legend in the concussion awareness movement that we have been experiencing during the last decade.  We recorded this episode the day after Super Bowl 52 where the Philadelphia Eagles beat the New England Patriots. Dustin starts off the interview by giving his thoughts on  gives his thoughts on the concussions Brandin Cooks and Patrick Chung suffered in that game and Gronk's retirement rumors.  Below you will find a list of other topics we touch on in our conversation: “THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A CONCUSSION PROTOCOL IN THE SUPER BOWL” Dustin's thoughts on the proposed bill to ban on tackle football before 12 in his home state of Illinois. Dustin takes us through some of the 14 concussions he has suffered to date. The importance of limiting exposure to collisions  How Dustin has battled depression throughout his own experience with post concussion syndrome. What triggers Dustin's PCS symptoms. A coping mechanism for depression Dustin uses. How writing for The Concussion Blog was a form of therapy for Dustin. How Dustin prioritizes nutrition despite the long hours of an athletic trainer. How concussion coverage has changed since starting the blog. Alan Schwarz’s  (New York Times) influence on the concussion media movement. Dustin’s thoughts on concussion protocol discrepancies and his assessment of the NFL’s approach to concussions. (His answer might surprise you!) Why Dustin wout allow his kids to play football in high school. WHY ARE WE AFRAID TO ADMIT THE GAME IS DANGEROUS? The evolution of how adolescent athletes view concussions over the years and why I might not have suffered second impact syndrome had I been playing in 2018 instead of 2007. What Dustin's preseason concussion talk looks like and how it has evolved. How Dustin builds trust with his coaches and athletes. Dustin's advice to athletes who suffer season-ending injuries. Why improper recovery is the #1 reason kids get injured. Recovery tools discussed : Whoop, Catapult Why Dustin is surprised at the candidness of his athletes today. Aggressive vs. passive athletes and injury rates. Whats on the horizon for concussion research especially when it comes to recovery. WHERE CAN YOU CONNECT WITH DUSTIN?  BLOG | TWITTER | FACEBOOK | LINKEDIN Download Episode 115 : iTunes | Stitcher | SoundCloud

Social Warfare is one of those plugins that you need to dive a little deeper into so you can understand what makes it different than all the other social sharing plugins. I had actually bought Social Warfare a while ago, had an issue and forgot to go back to it (issue was nothing major). Like many of you I'm sure, I've tried multiple different social media plugins over the years. Not all the social media plugins have the same result (some are for sharing, some are for connecting, some are for data... you get the picture). Part of making the most of any plugin that you use is understanding the bigger picture/ end result. In this case, it's not just about having options for social sharing on your site. It's about understanding how the different social media platforms work, what works better on different social networks and how you can maximize them for connection and results. Not only did I have a great time talking with Dustin, I learned a ton from all of his wisdom and experience. Questions I Asked Dustin Before we get into Social Warfare, can you share your background with the listeners? How did Warfare Plugins come about? Social Warfare is a popular plugin - what made you guys decide another social sharing plugin was needed? What were some of the challenges & struggles in launching a premium plugin company? What would you recommend to someone in this space? What's your business philosophy? What's on the horizon for Warfare Plugins? Wait until you hear the simple thing that made a huge difference with the Pinterest sharing feature in Social Warfare. Initially Dustin wasn't putting too much attention on Pinterest. Until he learned what he needed to do differently with Pinterest. He implemented a few changes that were recommended to him by friends in the social media space and saw a HUGE difference in the traffic from Pinterest. Within 1 month he saw a 300% increase. A year later he saw 1000% increase in his traffic from Pinterest. What I want to point out with this is we're not just talking about shares... we're talking about traffic. Which every website needs. What You're Going to Learn How Social Warfare doesn't slow down your website The biggest issues Dustin wanted to solve with Social Warfare (what made it different) The human psychology behind Social Warfare (and why it works so well) How Dustin became a well known name and trusted authority in social media and content creation Who influenced Dustin and how his own personal journey was the driving force Why Dustin feels every piece of content should be written for one person Where to Connect with Dustin & the Social Warfare Team Website | Facebook  | Twitter Links From this Episode Warfare Plugins Dustn.TV John Saddington Desk App Pomodoro Technique