In this episode of The Small Moves Podcast, Jason gets the chance to talk with John Pastalow, Financial Adviser with Ameriprise Financial, and Partner at Shuck & Associates.

With the additional freedom and flexibility John has been afforded by being a franchisee through Ameriprise, John has been incredibly active in the philanthropy world, and has an interesting take on how to maximize the time and value he is able to bring to all of his endeavors. In addition, we’ll get the chance to learn what improvements the Nonprofit world can make and how ordinary people can begin to make a difference in their communities.

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Time Stamps:

[10:31] What working style makes John tick, and why he decided to get into franchising.

[16:17] Why John decided he did not want to become a pure-bred entrepreneur.

[18:30] Jason’s interpretation of ‘Work-Life Balance.’

[31:00] How John is able to integrate several areas of his life together.

[46:22] What is the biggest issue with the nonprofit world, and how can it be fixed?

Specific links discussed in the show:

The kids book John referred to in the interview:  How to be Rich

Our host for the interview location: The Center Club in Baltimore

Non-Profits that John is or has been involved with:

Baltimore Leadership School for Young Women

Living Classrooms Foundation

Ortus Academy

Generosity Global

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Maryland

Maryland Food Bank

Sharp Dressed Man

Health Care For The Homeless

House of Ruth