Basic Training

Basic Training

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Basic Training episodes

  • BECKY OLIVER: From Investigative Reporter to Real Estate Expert

    Her career as an investigative reporter earned her dozens of awards, changed laws and sent people in federal prison.  Now Becky Oliver is writing her next chapter as a realtor.  We sit down to talk about what she's been up to and what you should know if you're thinking about buying or selling a house but don't know where to start.  A must listen! 

    55 min
  • Tara Harper - Idea to Invention (and BRAVO Reality TV)

    Reality TV veteran, entrepreneur, animal advocate, "Most Beautiful" list topper- there's not much Tara Harper isn't involved in.  Fresh from a spot on QVC, we sit down with the woman behind the Blushly makeup vanity to talk about how to turn ideas into inventions. (And for those of you who recognize her name from Most Eligible Dallas on BRAVO, yes, we dish about that too!)   

    37 min
  • Organizing 101

    From clearing clutter to organizing old photos and trinkets, organizing expert Jessica Nickerson is in for a one on one talk which includes questions from our listeners.  Who doesn't have a box of "stuff" collecting dust?  Jessica can help you weed through your mess, display what's special and create a sustainable system for your lifestyle. 

    1 hr 2 min
  • Surrogacy - Our Journey to a Growing Family

    tarting a family is an amazing journey. There's an emotional part, a practical part and even a financial part. Starting a family through surrogacy has all of those things, plus some challenges that only someone who's gone through them can really appreciate. 

    Heather Hays joins Steve to discuss "Surrogacy - Our Journey to a Growing Family."

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    50 min
  • Hiring a Roofer

    Eric Armstrong, President and Partner at Quick Roofing talks with Steve about all the questions you should be asking before hiring a roofer – and probably don’t.

    Do roofers have to be licensed? Insured?

    Should you have to pay money upfront?

    How to discuss setting a completion date with your roofer

    What the term ‘bonded’ really means and why you should be cautious of it

    How to spot common roofing mistakes and what to do about them

    38 min
  • FinCon Special: Hey, Richfriend!

    Steve talks with Nicole Walters about monetizing your life by knowing your worth!  

    Topics include:

    Adding a price tag to your knowledge

    Overcoming the fear of getting started

    Using social media as a tool to build your business

    23 min
  • FinCon Special: Savings Angel

    Josh Elledge, founder of SavingsAngel.com, joins Steve to talk about how to save money, make more money, and live a more abundant life.  Topics include:

    Knowing the rules for getting the best deal

    Accessing upgrades, freebies, perks and discounts

    Why the best deals go to nice people!

    32 min
  • FinCon Special: Best-selling author David Bach

    Steve talks with author David Bach about wealth and how to retire the way you want to.  Topics include:

    The concept of paying yourself first

    Budgets – why they don’t work and what you should use instead

    The ‘Escalator to Wealth’ and why Millennials are missing out

    30 min
  • Broke Millennial

    FinCon Special
    Erin Lowry, Author and Personal Finance Expert, joins Steve to talk about the lesson of the Candy Tax and how to get control of your money, YOLO, FOMO and the biggest barriers to get Millennials to start saving, social media and the fear of losing friends by being seen as frugal.

    26 min

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All the things you're supposed to know about managing your money - but no one ever taught you! FOX Consumer Expert Steve Noviello takes your questions and turns them into a chance to learn about what…