Build It, Keep It Podcast

Build It, Keep It Podcast

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Build It, Keep It Podcast episodes

  • #16: Navigate Hard Conversations as a Leader: Jay Sternberg (Former Partner at EY)

    In this episode of the Build to Keep it Podcast, host Ted Murphy interviews Jay Sternberg, an executive coach and business strategist. They discuss Jay's unique career journey from a liberal arts background to becoming a global partner at EY, the importance of reinventing oneself every few years, and how to leverage AI effectively in business. Jay shares insights on developing future leaders, navigating hard conversations, and balancing empathy with high performance in leadership. He also introduces his book, which serves as a practical guide for leaders looking to improve their skills and foster growth in others.


    Follow Ted Murphy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted/


    Follow Jay Sternberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaysternberg3things/

    55 min
  • #15 CEO of $14M Company "If you're not earning 6-figures, do this."

    In this episode of the Build to Keep It podcast, host Ted Murphy interviews Jeremy Jenson, CEO of Encore Search Partners. We discuss Jeremy's journey from a college dropout to a successful entrepreneur, his unique approach to finding love on LinkedIn, and the transformative impact of his weight loss journey. Jeremy shares insights on building a successful business, the importance of continuous improvement, and how implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) has changed his life and business. He also reflects on overcoming adversity during tough times in his career and the strengths and weaknesses of doing business in Houston. The conversation concludes with valuable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.


    Takeaways

    • Building a business can change everything about your life.
    • Finding love can happen in unexpected places like LinkedIn.
    • Weight loss can lead to increased confidence and business success.
    • Continuous improvement is key to personal and professional growth.
    • Implementing EOS can transform your business operations.
    • Overcoming adversity is part of the entrepreneurial journey.
    • Diversification can protect your business from market volatility.
    • Houston's business scene is diverse and offers unique opportunities.
    • Investing in people is crucial for business growth.
    • A-players should seek industries that reward their skills appropriately.

    Chapters

    00:00 Introduction to Building Wealth

    01:31 Finding Love on LinkedIn

    06:29 Transforming Personal Health and Business

    09:52 The Journey of Building Encore Search Partners

    16:07 Continuous Improvement and Life Coaching

    20:46 Implementing EOS for Business Growth

    25:23 Overcoming Challenges in Entrepreneurship

    33:12 Diversification and Market Adaptation

    43:01 Strengths and Weaknesses of Houston's Business Scene

    46:45 Final Business Advice


    49 min
  • #14: Live a Life You Don't Need a Vacation From (with Marice Philogene)

    Feel like you need a vacation from life?

    Feel burnt out from work?

    Wish you were doing literally anything else in life?

    Now imagine never feeling that again.


    Maurice Philogene escaped the normal 9-5 and now lives life on his own terms. His no-nonsense, common-sense approach to lifestyle design will inspire you to life a life you love.


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    Follow Maurice:

    TryLifeOn.com

    QuattroCapital.com

    Follow Maurice on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/mauricephilogene/


    Follow Ted Murphy:

    www.linkedin.com/bigtexasted/

    39 min
  • #13 Create a Better Giving Strategy with Daffy CEO Adam Nash

    In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, Ted Murphy talks with Daffy CEO Adam Nash. 


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    Adam Nash is the co-founder & CEO of Daffy.org, a fast-growing platform and community for charitable giving. He has served as an executive, angel investor, and advisor to some of the most successful technology companies to come out of Silicon Valley. Adam previously served as President & CEO of Wealthfront. He has held executive and technical roles at Dropbox, LinkedIn, eBay, and Apple. Adam also serves as an Adjunct Lecturer at Stanford University, where he teaches “Personal Finance for Engineers.”


    Follow Adam Nash:

    • ⁠Adam’s LinkedIn⁠

    • ⁠Adam’s Twitter⁠ (@adamnash)

    • Follow Ted Murphy

      • Ted's LinkedIn
      • 55 min
      • #12 Olympic Gold Medalist Shares Peak Performance Tips

        In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, host Ted Murphy talks with Olympic gold medalist Conor Fields about his journey to becoming the only American BMX gold medalist, the struggles and triumphs along the way, and his transition after a career-ending injury at the Tokyo Olympics. Conor shares insights on maintaining financial stability, the importance of resilience, and how he diversified his career through coaching, public speaking, and other entrepreneurial endeavors. Ready to be inspired? Listen in now!


        Follow Ted Here --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted/


        Follow Connor Here:

        https://www.connorfields.com

        https://www.instagram.com/connorfields11

        https://www.youtube.com/@connorfields11

        47 min
      • #11 From Middle-Class to Millionaire: Jon Harper's Financial Journey

        If you don't own a business, how can you grow wealth being a normal everyday employee?


        In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, Ted Murphy interviews Jon Harper to understand how he has managed to setup his family financially while climbing the corporate ladder.


        Follow Ted on LinkedIn --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted/


        Connect with Jon here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-s-harper


        Check out my cousin's podcast and website: the Military Money Manual --> https://militarymoneymanual.com

        54 min
      • #10: Navigating Insurance with Expert Advisor David Hurd

        Navigating Insurance with Expert Advisor David Hurd

        In this episode of the Build It Keep It Podcast, host Ted Murphy welcomes special guest David Hurd, co-founder of Sublime Choice Insurance. David shares his extensive background in both the medical and insurance fields, illustrating how his problem-solving skills developed in cardiac medicine translate into effective insurance advising. The discussion covers homeowner's insurance, auto insurance, and the importance of life insurance. David shares compelling real-life stories emphasizing the value of comprehensive insurance coverage and the role of insurance advisors in managing risk. Listeners will gain valuable insights into making informed insurance decisions to protect their wealth and family.
        00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
        00:57 David Hurd's Background in Insurance
        03:19 Transition to Brokerage and Business Ventures
        05:54 Founding Sublime Choice Insurance
        08:12 The Importance of Insurance Advisors
        12:20 Real-Life Insurance Scenarios
        15:43 The Importance of Umbrella Policies
        16:24 Auto Insurance Horror Story
        18:20 Costco and Insurance: A Comparison
        20:19 The Role of an Insurance Advisor
        22:24 Introduction to Life Insurance
        23:13 The Critical Need for Life Insurance
        30:18 Term vs. Whole Life Insurance
        37:38 Optimizing Your Retirement Strategy
        41:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

        43 min
      • #9: How to Buy a Home- The Right Way (With Diane Walls)

        Ever wanted to buy a home, but didn't know where to start?

        Or maybe you have a home, but need to know how to lower your interest rates.


        In this episode, we talk with Diane Walls, a loan officer helping people get the home loans they want and need.


        Ready to Build Wealth and Keep It through home buying? Listen in now!


        Follow Ted Murphy

        LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


        Follow Kevin Baskh

        Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kevin.baksh⁠⁠⁠⁠

        Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kevinbakshrealtor⁠⁠⁠⁠


        Not sure if you have the best insurance for you? Schedule a chat with Sublime Choice Insurance → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sublimechoiceins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


        Looking for a home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Check out → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevinbaksh.brixrealtydallas.com

        36 min
      • #8: Get the most out of your day! Manage your time like a PRO

        When you chase your goals and dreams, you have to get the most out of your day. But how do you actually do that?


        In is episode, co-hosts Kevin Baksh and Ted Murphy discuss how to manage your time effectively and get the most out of your day.


        Ready to crush your day? Listen to today's episode!


        Follow Ted Murphy

        LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted⁠⁠⁠⁠


        Follow Kevin Baskh

        Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kevin.baksh⁠⁠⁠

        Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kevinbakshrealtor⁠⁠⁠


        Not sure if you have the best insurance for you? Schedule a chat with Sublime Choice Insurance → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sublimechoiceins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


        Looking for a home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Check out → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevinbaksh.brixrealtydallas.com

        36 min
      • #7: Make and Save $1k in a month!

        Most people could use an extra $1,000 in their life. It'd be nice to use towards a new toy, car, expenses- or my personal favorite- investments!


        But how can you actually get an extra $1,000?


        In this episode, we show you how you can make and save an extra $1,000 THIS MONTH!


        You could: 

        • Make it through side hustles, changing jobs, or picking up an extra job
        • Save it by cutting expenses and lowering your debt

        • Listen to today’s episode!


          Follow Ted Murphy

          LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/bigtexasted⁠⁠⁠


          Follow Kevin Baskh

          Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kevin.baksh⁠⁠

          Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/kevinbakshrealtor⁠⁠


          Not sure if you have the best insurance for you? Schedule a chat with Sublime Choice Insurance → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sublimechoiceins.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠


          Looking for a home in Dallas-Fort Worth? Check out → ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠kevinbaksh.brixrealtydallas.com

          37 min

        About Build It, Keep It Podcast

        From the publisher's feed

        Ted Murphy and Kevin Baksh present: The Build It, Keep It Podcast! In this show, we talk about how you can build wealth- and keep it! We explore some of the questions you have about making more money, growing it, and creating the life you really want.