Katherine Martin-Fisher welcomes Cory Nunes, who shares his journey from a dairy farm upbringing to becoming an entrepreneur. Cory discusses key lessons from managing the farm and how they translated into business management. The conversation covers overcoming hiring challenges, the importance of bookkeeping, and leveraging hiring to address personal weaknesses. Cory details his shift to the financial industry, focusing on retirement planning and financial independence. He shares client success stories, addresses challenges in financial planning, and emphasizes avoiding stagnation.
(0:00) Introduction and Cory's background
(2:33) Cory's transition from dairy farm to entrepreneurship
(5:13) Key lessons from the dairy farm to business management
(7:11) Overcoming hiring challenges and the role of bookkeeping
(12:22) Leveraging hiring to compensate for personal weaknesses
(15:37) Cory's shift to the financial industry and retirement planning
(20:50) Client success stories and financial planning challenges
(25:30) Emphasizing financial independence and avoiding stagnation
(29:02) Innovations in employee benefits and staying motivated
(33:11) Contacting Cory Nunes and closing thoughts