Extraordinary America

In this episode, we sit down with Phil Rischer, founder of Freelash Consulting, as he shares his inspiring journey from paying off student loans to building a successful seven-figure digital marketing firm that specializes in helping home service businesses thrive. 

Phil discusses the key strategies that propelled his clients' profits and reveals how he navigated the shift from employee to entrepreneur. Join us as we explore the power of digital marketing, the importance of a growth mindset, and the transformative role of mentorship in achieving financial freedom.

Chapters:

(04:18) Double and triple your profits through digital marketing

(09:40) Turn website leads into paying customers using AI search

(15:28) Joint venture partnerships can help generate millions of dollars for businesses

(16:08) Give people a reason why they should be referring you

(21:42) What was your greatest lesson learned during your career in consulting

(25:24) The biggest challenge 

(28:02) Invest in yourself, and you have to get mentorship

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Phil Risher bio:

Phil is the founder of Freelash Consulting, a digital marketing firm specializing in helping home service businesses, such as HVAC and electrical companies, increase sales and maintain full schedules. After paying off $30,000 in student loans and saving $60,000 by age 25, Phil transitioned from working at Enterprise Rent-A-Car to entrepreneurship. 

He leveraged his expertise in SEO, email marketing, and social media to help a local duct cleaning company triple its profits, which led to the creation of Filash Consulting. Today, Filash Consulting is a seven-figure business that has helped clients scale their revenue by millions and achieve successful exits at multiples of 5 to 10 times their initial investment. Phil's insights have been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, and Yahoo Finance. 

He has also appeared on industry-leading podcasts, including Jobbers, Masters of Home Services, and Green Industry Podcasts. His team now serves businesses across North America and Canada, helping them grow through data-driven digital marketing strategies.

Connect with Phil:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philrisher

https://phlashconsulting.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Z_qxewBvrgI

In this episode, we sit down with Phil Rischer, founder of Freelash Consulting, as he shares his inspiring journey from paying off student loans to building a successful seven-figure digital marketing firm that specializes in helping home service businesses thrive. 

Phil discusses the key strategies that propelled his clients' profits and reveals how he navigated the shift from employee to entrepreneur. Join us as we explore the power of digital marketing, the importance of a growth mindset, and the transformative role of mentorship in achieving financial freedom.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, March 5th      

In this episode, we welcome George Perno, CEO of Commercial Brokers International, who shares his incredible journey through the world of commercial real estate. With over 30 years of experience and more than $1 billion in closed transactions, George provides invaluable insights into CRE trends, the importance of strategic investment, and how to achieve financial freedom through real estate. 

Join us as we explore his unique perspective on risk management, the significance of sacrifice in pursuing the American dream, and his innovative approach to building a successful brokerage.

Chapters:

(02:17) Accidentally starting a Real Estate business

(07:37) Scaling a Business

(12:01) Calculating risk and mitigating risk when doing transactions

(20:08) Your most valuable asset is time. It's the one thing that everybody has

(23:00) Time is a non-renewable resource

(30:41) What does the American dream mean to you? 

(35:16) The importance of sacrifice in the entertainment industry

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

George Pino bio:

George Pino is a seasoned commercial real estate expert with 31 years of experience and over $1 billion in closed transactions across more than 6,000 assets nationwide.

A 1987 USC graduate with a BS in Marketing, he began his career at Kennedy-Wilson, Inc. (1987–1993), where he rose to the position of Closing Department manager. His responsibilities included liaising with developers, tracking auction closings, and opening offices in New York, Massachusetts, Texas, Chicago, and Pleasanton, CA.

From 1993 to 2002, he joined The Sands Group (Fred Sands Realtors' auction division), where he targeted opportunities, conducted feasibility studies, managed sales agents, due diligence, vendors, title/escrow, staff, and closings. In 1995, he co-founded O.P.M. Investments, LLC, a real estate holding and property management firm with Joe Killinger.

In 2002, Pino launched Learning Links Centers, LLC, a socially responsible investment company focused on low- to moderate-income neighborhoods and resident education. It has acquired 7 buildings (467 units) valued at over $10 million, starting with a 29-unit property in Los Angeles' Baldwin Village.

That same year, he joined DBL Realtors to build its commercial division (later acquired by Sotheby's). Recognizing a need for client-focused boutique services, he co-founded Commercial Brokers International with Killinger, a full-service commercial brokerage.

Connect with George:

https://www.cbicommercial.com 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-pino-3898557 

Connect with Cosmos:

Blog Post URL https://extraordinary-america.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/rUgEww3V-r4?si=FLsvqYQZnmN7iMcF

In this episode, we welcome George Perno, CEO of Commercial Brokers International, who shares his incredible journey through the world of commercial real estate. With over 30 years of experience and more than $1 billion in closed transactions, George provides invaluable insights into CRE trends, the importance of strategic investment, and how to achieve financial freedom through real estate. 

Join us as we explore his unique perspective on risk management, the significance of sacrifice in pursuing the American dream, and his innovative approach to building a successful brokerage.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, February 26th       

In this episode, we welcome Ronald Beckner, owner of Peaks Integrity Wealth Management and a passionate advocate for financial literacy among working-class Americans. With a rich background as a third-generation pipefitter and military veteran, Ron shares his journey into the financial industry and his mission to educate others on how to manage their money effectively. 

Discover his innovative Our Time formula and learn about the importance of understanding financial tools, investments, and retirement planning. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your financial future!

Chapters:

(03:46) Helping working Americans improve their financial literacy

(05:00) Nobody educates people on what's in their 401k

(07:20) Several tax-free strategies out there that can help you in retirement

(16:02) Experts say AI will take out a lot of jobs within five to ten years

(20:36) The financial star process and also the R-type method

(24:16) Five points to help people prepare for retirement

(27:27) America's future on a financial level

(29:48) Financial literacy and education

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Ronald Beckner bio:

Ron works with individuals who have never received education on preparing for their financial future. He knows it is the working class that continues to build America up. But these same workers have never been sure how to create a retirement plan or how to put their hard-earned money to work. 

His goal is to teach others that, through thoughtful strategic planning, they can become educated in setting goals for their future and understand the basics of financial literacy so that they don't find themselves in a debilitating situation come retirement age. Ron has a BS in business and 11 years of experience as a financial planner. 

With his team at Peaks Integrity Wealth Management, Ron teaches their trademark Our Time formula and financial start process. His book, A Blueprint and Financial Guide for the Working Class American, was also released in 2022. 

Connect with Ron:

https://www.raymondjames.com/peaksintegrity/about-us/bio?_=Ron

Connect with Cosmos:

Blog Post URL https://extraordinary-america.com

In this episode, we welcome Ronald Beckner, owner of Peaks Integrity Wealth Management and a passionate advocate for financial literacy among working-class Americans. With a rich background as a third-generation pipefitter and a military veteran, Ron shares his journey into the financial industry and his mission to educate others on managing their money effectively. 

Discover his innovative Our Time formula and learn about the importance of understanding financial tools, investments, and retirement planning. Tune in to gain insights that could transform your financial future!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, February 19th       

We sit down with Neal Thua, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and author, who shares his remarkable journey from corporate employee to successful business owner. 

With over 15 years of experience in e-commerce, Neal discusses his strategies for launching and scaling brands on platforms like Amazon. He also delves into his new book, 'Almost Automated Income with FBA,' which offers insights into building a profitable Amazon business. 

Join us as Neal reveals the mindset and tactics that have led him to achieve extraordinary success.

Chapters:

(05:40) Leaving IBM to become involved in the development of the Internet

(11:35) To become successful in entrepreneurship, you have to go through some adversity

(17:25) Bankruptcy 

(26:06) Do you need a college degree to be successful

(28:38) Starting a business, debt versus having debt in college

(40:15) Start selling Amazon products for $5,000

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Neil Twa bio:

Neil is an entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and author. He's the CEO and co-founder of Voltage Holdings, a company specializing in launching, consulting, selling, and acquiring brands, with a focus on e-commerce channels, including Amazon, FBA, and multichannel. 

He has over 15 years of experience selling private-label products on Amazon and through his own company. For over 17 years, he has been building businesses both online and offline since leaving his senior IBM role. 

Since 2012, he has launched over five personal brands, generated tens of millions in revenue as an eight-figure seller, and assisted in the growth of thousands of others through consulting, coaching, and mentoring. 

Alongside partner Reed and their Voltage team, Neil, together with Reed Larson, published a new book titled Almost Automated Income with FBA. Build a profitable lifestyle-driven Amazon Business and exit for millions, even without any e-commerce experience. 

Connect with Neil:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neiltwa

https://www.voltagedm.com

https://www.voltagedm.com/freeworkshop

Connect with Cosmos:

Blog Post URL https://extraordinary-america.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/mhF0jK-jvUY?si=g5iUiIWqfaALz2Rd

We sit down with Neal Thua, an accomplished entrepreneur, investor, and author, who shares his remarkable journey from corporate employee to successful business owner. 

With over 15 years of e-commerce experience, Neal discusses his strategies for launching and scaling brands on platforms like Amazon. He also delves into his new book, 'Almost Automated Income with FBA,' which offers insights into building a profitable Amazon business. 

Join us as Neal reveals the mindset and tactics that have led him to achieve extraordinary success.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, February 12th       

In this episode, we welcome Ben Moore, a leading expert in retirement and income planning, who shares invaluable insights into alternative investments and life settlements. Ben discusses how individuals can turn unwanted life insurance policies into powerful retirement assets and emphasizes the importance of diversifying investments beyond the stock market. 

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of life settlements, examine the pros and cons of various investment strategies, and guide you through navigating financial decisions in today's economy.

Chapters:

(03:56) Life Settlements, as well as alternative investments, are becoming increasingly popular.

(09:37) What are the pros and cons of investing in stock and real estate

(13:35) Do the wealthy investors do differently when the market is down?

(15:21) Start looking for areas where their money makes money, unaffected by the market.

(17:20) Hidden fees that financial advisors charge you

(25:00) Life insurance and investing in life insurance are not affected by the economy

(35:32) Ben’s version of the American dream?

(43:01) One of the major differences between the middle class and the wealthy is the rules.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Ben Mohr bio:

Ben is a trusted leader in retirement and income planning with a strong focus on alternative investments and life settlements. 

As founder and CEO of Ben Mohr LLC, he leads one of the top firms specializing in life settlement solutions, offering expert guidance for navigating complex financial decisions. Ben works closely with clients to uncover hidden values in their financial portfolios, often helping them turn unwanted or unneeded life insurance policies into powerful retirement assets. Driven by his passion for empowering professionals in the field, Ben launched the LifeAdvisor solution —a cutting-edge platform that provides mentorship, marketing tools, and business development strategies for agents. 

This initiative empowers advisors to achieve unparalleled success in their careers. Ben also plays a key role as part of the RMO insurance and retirement team, where he continues to help clients secure financial stability through personalized strategies and in-depth knowledge of life settlements. 

Connect with Ben:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mohr-004652270 

https://www.lifeassetllc.com 

Connect with Cosmos:

Blog Post URL https://extraordinary-america.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tdWM2xue4pM?si=Dme_OOu8w3AjrlDg

In this episode, we welcome Ben Moore, a leading expert in retirement and income planning, who shares invaluable insights into alternative investments and life settlements. Ben discusses how individuals can turn unwanted life insurance policies into powerful retirement assets and emphasizes the importance of diversifying investments beyond the stock market. 

Join us as we delve into the intricacies of life settlements, examine the pros and cons of various investment strategies, and guide you through navigating financial decisions in today's economy.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, February 5th