1. Young enough, will actually accept.
2. Trustworthy, won’t blab.
3. Patient, enough free time.
4. Gets along with beneficiaries. 
5. Lives in-state.

https://theconservativeincomeinvestor.com/5-factors-for-choosing-an-executor-in-your-will/

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In this episode, Anthony welcomes Donna Serdula to the show. Donna has pioneered in the profile optimization in LinkedIn and wrote the book, LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies. She currently provides services and coaches for LinkedIn optimization. Tune in as Donna lectures us everything about LinkedIn plus the bonus resources she’s dropping at the end of the show to help us get started.

• What LinkedIn is
• The difference between LinkedIn vs other platforms
• Common Mistakes people make in their profiles
• 3 Tips on how to fix your profile

• LinkedIn Profile Optimization for Dummies – Donna’s book
• BNI – Business Network International
• LinkedIn Makeover – Donna’s website
• Unsplash and Canva – Websites where you can get good background graphics

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Bank of America’s 2018 Homebuyer Insights Report, surveyed 2,000 millennials, 23-40 years old

• 80% say retirement is their priority
• 72% say home ownership is their priority
• Only 50% say marriage is their priority
• Only 44% say having kids is their priority

Why?

• 47% say home ownership makes them feel “mature/responsible”
• And 47% say it makes them “feel like an adult.”

https://magazine.realtor/daily-news/2018/10/11/millennials-homebuying-retiring-prioritized-over-marriage

https://info.bankofamerica.com/homebuyers-report

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1. Beneficiary blunders
2. Selling property for $1
3. Naming specific investments in your will
4. Not thinking through a well-intended gift
5. Leaving assets directly to a minor without dealing with guardianship issues
6. Not planning for the death of a beneficiary
7. Ownership mistakes and imbalances
8. Not having a residuary clause
9. Not planning for the unexpected
10. Not dealing with your own mortality

https://www.kiplinger.com/article/retirement/T021-C032-S014-10-surprisingly-common-estate-planning-mistakes.html

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In this episode, Anthony chats with Latisha Styles. Latisha is a successful coach in helping people realize their unique skills. She’s been featured in notable publications like Forbes and Business Insider. Today, she talks about the process of how she helps people realize and use their unique skills, how it’s like to work with her, and her final tips and takeaways, plus a bonus webinar so tune in until the very end!

• Less Competition ( Summer and Spring much busier real estate markets)
• Motivated Sellers (Often, off-season sellers must sell for a reason)
• Service Providers Have More Time for You (Less busy means better service for you)
• The Weather… Need we say more? (Nice a cool, no drenched sweating between open houses)
• End of the Year Sales (Think Black Friday or Cyber Monday for furniture, appliances)

• 5 Reasons to Buy a Home in the Fall.

Summary:

In this episode, Anthony welcomes Allen Jones. Allen monetizes his ability to do voice impressions and today, he shares with us his talent in voice acting, his career, and the ways he monetizes this talent through Fiverr and other platforms.

Covered Topics:

• Allen’s Talent
• Using Fiverr
• Voice Training
• Getting your talent monetized

Takeaways:

• Your talents and hobbies can be monetized.
• Know what it will take you to become a professional.
• Weigh between the rewards and efforts you have to make.

Link and Resources:

• Fiverr
• Audacity
• Nancy Wolfson Voiceover Coach

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Anthony shares the mic with Eric Rosenberg. Escaping corporate life with a side hustle is probably the dream of most people — how is this possible, what options there might be, and how to go about it are probably some of the few questions to answer. Today, Eric shares his personal journey in leaving his position as a senior financial analyst to become a home-based freelance writer.

Covered Topics:

• Who Eric is and his background
• Earning Cents to Thousands
• The KEY in Freelancing
• Intentionally Leaving His Job
• The Importance of In-Person Relationships
• Freelancing vs Employment
• Getting Full Time in Freelancing

Takeaways:

• A corporate job isn’t the only thing that pays well.
• You have to be intentional in leaving a job — and it’s not going to be an easy journey.
• There is no overnight success online, just success from hard work.

Link and Resources:

• Darren Rowse - ProBlogger – The resource Eric recommends if you want to know more about making money from writing
• Upwork – A platform Eric used when he started
• Mastermind Hunt – Mastermind group that Eric recommends

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In this episode, Anthony interviews Mark Willis. Mark is a Certified Financial Planner, a bestselling author, the host of the award-winning podcast, Not Your Average Financial Podcast, and the owner of Lake Growth Financial Services. He specializes in late-stage college savings planning and today he shares how to pay for college without going broke.

Covered Topics:

• What is a 529
• The tax break areas of 529
• Where you can spend 529 funds
• FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
• The complementary and supplementary mechanics for saving for college

Takeaways:

• Without 529’s, the student’s option for college is through student loans.
• Funds sometimes underperform the market so it’s best to always check performance.
• Your options should not be either/or but both/and — maximize every dollar you can.

Link and Resources:

• SavingForCollege.com – A website that gives calculations for tuition fees and possible 529 outcomes

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Summary:

Jonathan Pritchard joins Anthony for this episode. Jonathan has been traveling the world and entertaining audiences as a Mentalist, even appearing on America’s Got Talent. He now offers consulting services as the communication skills he has perfected through his line of work are transferable and beneficial to businesses and individuals alike. We hear about Jonathan’s beginnings, his television appearances, explanations of mentalism with specific examples, and who Jonathan can help.

Covered Topics:

• Jonathan’s background.
• The skills that Jonathan has honed.
• Being on America’s Got Talent.
• What mentalism is and how it works.
• Applying mentalism in different situations.

Takeaways:

• Living frugally your whole life does not guarantee you money in retirement — expand your income instead.
• Create a lifestyle that you don’t need to retire from.
• The sooner you start saving up for your retirement, the better yields you’ll have in the future.

Link and Resources:

• @the_pritchard – Jonathan’s Twitter account.
• [          ] Like a Mind Reader – Jonathan’s website.
• Think Like a Mind Reader – Jonathan’s book.

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