Built Not Born

John Stoj may be the only financial advisor who's managed over $3 billion and sushi kitchen.

John spent decades on Wall Street. He traded and designed some of the most complex bonds ever seen. Then managed massive portfolios for large institutions. These experiences taught John two important lessons:.

1. The more complex the investment, the greater its costs.
2. The greater its costs, the worse it performs.

In our interview, John shares his story how he shifted his mindset from making millions on Wall Street to helping the average family succeed with their personal finances as founder of Verbatim Financial.

Connect with John Stoj:

Website: www.JohnStoj.com

LinkedIn: John Stoj

Twitter: @StojBoj

IG: @stojboj

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Drexwell Seymour is a best selling author and TV show host on a mission to inspire, encourage and influence others to overcome setbacks, systemic injustice and to find their purpose in life.

Drexwell grew up on a small island in Turks and Caicos, where there were limited opportunities and terrible colorism. Drexwell suffered from fear and an inferiority complex his entire childhood.

Today Drexwell hosts a YouTube channel and Financially Speaking, a weekly radio show, and is the author of the international best-seller Rise Up And Take Your Position.

Connect with Drexwell Seymour:

• Website: www.DrexwellSeymour.com
• Facebook: Drexwell Seymour
• LinkedIn: Drexwell Seymour
• YouTube: Drexwell Seymour
• Best Beach in Turks & Caicos: Grace Bay Beach
• Hidden Gen in Turks & Caicos: Mudjin Harbor

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Alex DiPalma is an executive producer, editor, consultant and educator. Alex is the co-founder of Domino Sound. She has produced television at Fusion, CNN and a daily news show at Minnesota Public Radio. Alex attended Columbia University and NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute.

She’s the executive producer of the queer hit podcast, Food 4 Thot, which OprahDaily called “one of the best LGBTQ podcasts of 2021” and was the first podcast to be integrated into Grindr’s app. She was an executive producer of HBO’s Between the World and Me Podcast and the narrative audio-drama, The Cheat Code.

Alex teaches the seven-week online Podcasting Workshop alongside best-selling author and marketing expert, Seth Godin. Alex also produces Seth's podcast, Akimbo.

Connect with Alexandra DiPalma:

• Website: www.Dominosound.co
• Website: The Podcast Workshop

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Vikas Shah is an entrepreneur, investor, author and philanthropist from Manchester, England.

Vikas is the author of the long form blog, ‘Thought Economics’ and has been interviewing Nobel prize winners, business leaders, politicians, artists and Olympians.

In 2021 he released his book,  ‘Thought Economics’ featuring key selections from his interviews with the likes of Richard Branson, Maya Angelou Buzz Aldrin, Will. I. Am, Jocko Willink, Claudia Schiffer, Melinda Gates, Jimmy Wales, Mark Cuban, David Blaine, James Dyson and Usain Bolt.

Connect with Vikas Shah:

Website: www.ThouhgtEconomics.com

Facebook: Thought Economics

Twitter: Vikas Shah

LinkedIn: Vikas Shah

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Before opening HUDA, Chef Yehuda Sichel was is the Executive Chef and Partner of Abe Fisher in Philadelphia. A restaurant from James Beard Award-winning restaurateurs, Chef Michael Solomonov and Steven Cook of CookNSolo Restaurants.

Connect with Chef Yehuda Sichel & HUDA Restaurant:

• Website: HUDA PHL
• IG: HUDA
• IG: Chef Yehuda Sichel

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Lisa Morton is the CEO & Founder of Roland Dransfield.

Roland Dransfield is an integrated PR and content marketing agency with offices in Manchester, London and Los Angeles.

Lisa & I discuss:

• How a bucket and a sponge changed the trajectory of her life.
• Why the world needs more leaders.
• How you can base your life on courage or comfort, NOT both.
• The 15 Principles that are the foundation of her business and life.

Connect with Lisa Morton & Roland Dransfield:

• LinkedIn: Lisa Morton
• Website: Roland Dransfield
• Podcast: We Built This City
• IG: Roland Dransfield
• IG: Purposeful Pods

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Sam Oropeza is the Republican candidate for Pennsylvania's 5th District in the special election taking place May 17, 2022.

Sam and I discuss his platform, ideas to improve Philadelphia's 5th district and why Sam is uniquely qualified to do the job.

Connect with Sam Oropeza:

• Campaign website: www.samforpasenate.com
• LinkedIn: Sam Oropeza
• Youtube: Sam Oropeza for PA State Senate

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Jackson Duncan is the founder of Focused Athletics in Philadelphia, PA.

Focused Athletics is a registered 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides athletes in the Philadelphia area with the opportunity to optimize their potential.

Focused Athletics provides underserved students with free SAT & ACT test prep, mentorship, meals, transportation and workouts on a weekly basis.

To Make a Donation to Focused Athletics (Click this Link).

Connect with Jackson Duncan & Focused Athletics:

• LinkedIn: Jackson Duncan
• IG: Focused Athletics 215
• IG: Jackson Duncan
• Website: www.focusedathletics.com

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Josh Vogel is the co-owner of The Jiu Jitsu Company in Old City, Philadelphia.

Josh & I discuss:

• The importance of creating a Game Plan for Jiu Jitsu and life.
• Longevity: How to stay on the mat.
• Problem solving.
• Self-defense vs. Sport BJJ.
• Lessons learned opening a small business.

Connect with Josh Vogel & The Jiu Jitsu Company:

• The Jiu Jitsu Company
• IG: The Sloth Report
• The Jiu Jitsu Candle Company

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