Building a Better You

In this episode, we talk to a loan officer about the ins and outs of the mortgage process. We discuss the different types of loans available, the qualifications needed to get approved for a loan, and tips for improving your chances of getting approved. Whether you're a first-time home buyer or looking to upgrade to a bigger home, this episode is packed with valuable information that will help you navigate the mortgage maze and achieve your dream of homeownership.

Mental health is just as important as physical health, yet it is often overlooked or stigmatized. In this episode, we sit down with Eric O'Brien from Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health to discuss the importance of seeking help, how to support loved ones, and ways to destigmatize mental health in our society.

2023 is right around the corner and many of us are thinking about what goals we will set. In this episode, Nicole and Joe Barone join us to talk about the struggles of goal setting. We share some tips on what can help you not only set goals but also stick with them. Should you set goals? What does setting a goal look like? What helps you stick to goals you have set? Is Arnold Schwarzenegger in SpongeBob? All this and more in this episode.

It is easy to think about giving back to your community during the holiday season. On this episode, we talk to Zack Stephenson from the Poole Family YMCA about why it is important to give back and how you can get plugged in to your community. Fun fact: Zack, Nick, and Chris all worked together at the YMCA and you may hear a little bit of that come out in the episode.

Social media is constantly changing and can be tough to navigate for your business. This week, Alfredo Caamano, owner of Más Marketing Digital, joins us to share some tips on how to set our business up for success on social media. He shares about his journey in starting his own business and what he has learned along the way. He even has a special offer for Garner Chamber members that you will not want to miss.

Is it ever too early to think about retiring? How can you possibly think about investing when you just started your career and are now responsible for all the bills? Chase Breeden with Edward Jones joins us to give us some very practical tips on how to step into the world of investing. He shares tips on how to find a financial advisor, how to find the money to put into an investment account, and even a few of his go-to spots in Garner for great food and drinks.

As a young professional starts their career, networking can seem like a big, scary idea. Nicole Barone with Davis Insurance and Financial Services joins us to chat and share her tips on how to make it a lot less scary. Hear what she has to say about insurance, networking, and if North Carolinians really are that bad at driving in the snow.

In this episode Nick and Chris talk to Dustin Williams, the Vice President of the Garner Chamber of Commerce, about what the Young Professional group is and why it is important to be a part of one.

Welcome to Building A Better You! This podcast is presented by the Garner Chamber of Commerce. This podcast aims to help young professionals develop and grow into successful business people in their communities.

In this intro episode, hosts Nick Spindler (Community of Hope Ministries, Grow Local Realty) and Chris Morgan (Grow Local Realty) explain where the idea came from and the vision for the podcast.

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