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"Stay laser-focused because obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals." - Ron Odom
In this episode, my guests, Dr. Marc Halpern and Ron Odom discuss the significance of a good mindset and how personal performance can be improved. We highlight how even being held back does not exempt us from success.
Dr. Marc Halpern is the leading expert in industrial phase-transfer catalysis and the founder of PTC Organics Inc. dedicated exclusively to developing low-cost high-performance green chemistry using PTC. As a part-time real estate investor and trainer, Dr. Halpern innovated guidelines optimizing the mix of the primary real estate investment strategies: buy-fix-sell, buy-rent-hold, lease-option, and wholesaling. Dr. Halpern demonstrated the success and applicability of these guidelines to part-time real estate investing, including effective leverage of self-directed 401k and Roth 401k funds for high yield returns. Dr. Halpern co-authored the book "We Buy Houses, Sometimes!"
Since 1996, Ron Odom has invested in real estate. A diversified businessman, Ron has hands-on expertise and is a recognized authority in the areas of remodeling, buying, selling, leasing, and management of single-family homes. Ron's latest project is financial literacy classes intertwined with creative methods for real estate acquisition and exit strategies for today's youth. His goal is to educate young people ages 10 through 18 on one level; and ages 18 to 30 on another level.
Listen in as we discuss how visualizing desired outcomes and doing due diligence conservatively can help improve personal performance.
[00:01 - 10:48] Finding Your Passion and Pursuing it
[10:49 - 18:09] On the Way to Success Despite Hardships
[18:10 - 30:40] What it Takes to Start a Business
[30:41 - 33:56] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[33:57 - 36:18] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Ron by checking out Campostella Properties LLC
Connect with Dr. Mark by checking out Part Time Investors LLC
Key Quotes
"If you're really good at it and you have a passion for it…you have a viable business. And as an entrepreneur, go with what you know." - Dr. Marc Halpern
"Education without action is just entertainment." - Ron Odom
"You are what you believe you are… Whatever you believe, that is what happens." - Dr. Marc Halpern
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"You're only going to ever achieve as much in your business as you've achieved in your personal development." - Laura DiBenedetto
In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto, the best-selling author of The Six Habits, joins the show to discuss her journey to retiring with a six-figure passive income. Laura shares her approach to entrepreneurship, which revolves around creating a company that others will enjoy working for and treating people well. Her story provides motivation for anyone considering starting their own business.
Laura DiBenedetto is an author, three-time founder and CEO, TEDx speaker, success coach, podcaster, educator, researcher, and passionate sovereignty advocate.
Listen in to gather tips on planning your retirement and the way to cultivate mindfulness in your day-to-day.
[00:01 - 06:30] Retiring with a Six-Figure Passive Income
[06:31 - 15:36] Thorough Planning for your Retirement
[15:37 - 38:50] Mindfulness is Key
[38:51 - 40:54] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[40:55 - 43:04] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Laura by checking out her website and following her on LinkedIn.
Key Quotes
"The habit of goodness, it's continually seeking good things that add to you. So the habit of goodness, it's continually seeking good things that add to you and it is the removal of bad things that subtract from you." - Laura DiBenedetto
"Don't get so emotionally involved… Don't make it emotional. Like failure, it's not emotional. It's a learning experience." - Laura DiBenedetto
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"When you have that ability, that excitement, that joy to change something in an industry, that you're in choosing the right path, and things start to happen for the good, for the benefit of others and for yourself." - Eddie Sand
In this episode, Eddie Sand "The Optimistic Marketer" and Vera discuss the number one mistake people make when trying to scale their business - being money-driven instead of purpose-driven. Eddie shares his story of overcoming sales pressure and moving from sales profit to freedom and joy.
Eddie Sand has 20 years of experience in B2B sales, online marketing, virtual selling, high ticket sales, sales leadership training, predictable revenue framework consultant, and the creator of the Problem Solving Selling Process™️.
Listen in to figure out the way to scale and achieve the happiness and freedom that you were longing for!
[00:01 - 04:03] The Way to Scale From Pressure to Profit
[04:04 - 18:25] You Are Not Alone in the World of Entrepreneurship
[18:26 - 30:30] Thinking Outside in the Digital World
[30:31 - 33:47] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[33:48 - 35:44] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Eddie by following him on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Key Quotes
"The only way to do great work is to love what you do." - Eddie Sand
"Just go and believe in yourself so that you can start helping others." - Eddie Sand
"You've been created for good work… Every piece of your life and every moment in your life is meant for good… There is only one of us and no one can do it like you can." - Eddie Sand
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"Stop worrying about what others think and let life shift in the way that it needs to." - Sherita Herring
Author and philanthropist Sherita Herring joins us today to pinpoint what holds us back from living the life we want. She highlights the value of loving what you do, walking in your truth, and looking deep within yourself to understand what matters the most to you.
Sherita is the founder of the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation, a global non-profit organization. As a philanthropist and motivating speaker, Sherita is internationally known for empowering individuals, organizations, and world leaders. Through her skilled facilitation, she has aided in raising over $30 million for global projects, while being instrumental in establishing more than 600 organizations operating in more than 14 countries. She's also a best-selling author, former radio personality, business strategist, and an astute lecturer, teaching at the University of Central Arkansas and Park College in Arkansas.
Listen in to recognize what feeds your soul and follow your heart courageously.
[00:01 - 04:11] Understanding Who You Are to Know Who to Serve
[13:40 - 14:54] Always Believe that With Faith Comes Finance
[30:36 - 35:45] Your Biggest Barrier is You - Show Courage
[35:46 - 40:07] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[40:08 - 43:41] Wrapping Up!
Email [email protected] to connect with Sherita or follow her on social media @SheritaHerringMakingADifference or @OglesbyAcres.
Key Quotes
"The word philanthropy… you know that that individual loves addressing a cause loves making a difference. It's not just about making money… You can make money and do well while doing good." - Sherita Herring
"Concentrate on what feeds your soul." - Sherita Herring
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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In this episode, I'm joined by I'm Christian LeFer, the founder and owner of Instant Nonprofit, a company whose mission is to help people become nonprofits by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance required to complete the 501c3 application process without the need for an attorney. Instant Nonprofit's satisfaction rate is very high because they're not just here to make money, they're here to help people achieve their goals and dreams. We discuss financial first aid topics including budgeting, paying off debt, and creating a savings plan. We also touch on ways to deal with difficult money situations, such as unplanned expenses or unexpected job loss. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you achieve your goals as a nonprofit leader. Listen and enjoy!
Key Highlights:
[00:05 - 08:04] Open Segment
Christian shares his background and work.
Christian's insights on starting and running a nonprofit organization.
The importance of financial planning and management for nonprofits.
[08:04 - 15:38] Providing Structure and Guidance to Nonprofits as They Start-Up
The reasons why it is easy to start a nonprofit and that the key to succeed
Christian breaks down the five stages of the nonprofit life cycle
What people can do when they want to start a nonprofit organization but don't have the time or resources
[15:38 - 23:19] You're Not Just doing This for You, You're Doing it For The Cause
Why nonprofit founders should be kind to themselves and be grateful for the opportunity to help others
Christian discloses a three-step process for starting a nonprofit
What services Instant Nonprofit company offers
How you can inspire, educate and motivate your audience
[23:19 - 28:33] The Nonprofit Sector Has a History of Helping Others
The importance of learning about nonprofit work and how to best serve others.
Why teaching people how to achieve success is something people need to hear.
Christian provides motivation for starting a nonprofit by outlining the benefits of doing so
[28:33 - 29:20] Closing Segment
The different types of stress and how they can impact people's lives.
Ways to reduce or manage stress in order to improve one's overall well-being
Want to connect with Christian? Follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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Key Quotes:
"The five stages of nonprofit growth are inspiration, education, motivation, engagement, and sustainability." - Christian LeFer
"We all have this hidden potential inside of us that we don't reall know about. We just have to find it and activate it." - Christian LeFer
"Entrepreneurship can be started from doing something that is not your original passion or interest." - Christian LeFer
"Learning to make the right choices that lead to good outcomes puts you in the position for success early on in life." - John Terry
A two-time martial arts Hall of Fame inductee, John brings years of black belt experience to helping people, young and old, discover and develop the Black Belt Leader within and lead themselves with Black Belt Excellence. They can then use their leadership and influence to create high-performance, people-centric, values-based, non-leader-dependent teams and make an impact right where they are.
John brings a warm sense of humor and a quick wit that immediately connects with his audience as he delivers an insightful message that inspires and motivates while challenging those in the audience to grow and aspire to greatness.
A best-selling author and in-demand international public speaker, John serves as an Executive Director and President's Advisory Council member with The John Maxwell Team. He is also a DISC-certified human behavior consultant, a Real-Life Management Master Trainer, and a CTAA-Accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach & Practitioner.
As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach, John applies the same "Black Belt" principles he learned in the martial arts to teach leadership, team-building, influence, and communication. Although not everyone will earn a black belt in martial arts, John believes anyone can learn to live life as a Black Belt Leader in Life and live life with Black Belt Excellence.
After all...why JUST be a leader, when you can be a Black Belt Leader?
Listen to John and learn how to be a black belt leader!
[00:01 - 04:11] Opening Segment
[04:12 - 14:54] Martial Arts Lessons Applicable in Entrepreneurship
[14:55 - 24:05] What Young Entrepreneurs Should Prioritize
[24:06 - 28:40] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[28:41 - 30:19] Wrapping Up!
Email [email protected] to connect with John or follow him on LinkedIn. Check out Black Belt Leadership today to know more about leading yourself and others with BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE!
Resources Mentioned:
Key Quotes
"If you don't have discipline in your life, there, you're going to be all over the board. Structure, organization, and processes are what makes an organization successful." - John Terry
"Motivation is something that you got to be willing to do for yourself. You can look at outside influences that may motivate you for a moment, but you've got to find what it is that drives your passion.." - John Terry
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"Tomorrow is not promised. You don't know what tomorrow might bring or what might happen, so take action today." - Aazim Sharp
Aazim Sharp's credit crashed, alongside the housing market, back in 2008. As a result, he lost several homes to foreclosure and couldn't pay his expenses, ruining his credit. He knew right then that he had to do something to get his life back on track.
Aazim realized that traditional "credit repair" tactics were not working for him so he began studying how the credit system works. He realized there was information that the credit bureaus do not want the average consumer to know.
In the past several years he has been able to move his credit rating to "excellent" and has achieved quite a bit of success helping others go from bad to excellent credit. In today's world, almost every opportunity for financial security, success, and status is connected to your credit report. Most things you want for yourself or your family are connected to your credit. Your credit is connected to buying a house, buying a car, personal loans, and employment. How much you pay on those loans is determined by your credit.
Today's traditional education fails to teach how important your credit rating is and how it can impact various other parts of your life. He receives a great deal of gratification when a client tells him an approval for their mortgage provided them with an opportunity to purchase a home closer to their kid's school. He feels privileged to know by helping people solve their credit problems they are able to reach their goals.
That is the reason he started Leaf Credit Solutions.
Listen to Aazim and learn how to fix your credit today!
[00:01 - 05:10] Opening Segment
[05:11 - 10:30] Entrepreneurship vs. Day Jobs
[10:31 - 15:49] Credit Repair Tactics
[15:50 - 25:20] How to Fix Your Credit
[25:21 - 32:27] "Educate, Motivate, and Inspire" Segment
[32:28 - 34:06] Wrapping Up!
Email [email protected] to connect with Aazim or follow him on LinkedIn. Fix your credit now by visiting Leaf Credit Solutions.
Key Quotes
"If you have to physically be there [in your business] every day, that's not a business." - Aazim Sharp
"Perseverance builds character." - Aazim Sharp
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"As an entrepreneur, you have to make tough decisions. and most of those tough decisions are financial decisions." - Vera McCoy
Phil Pelucha belongs to the top 1% of income earners in his niche for the past decade. He founded the Billionaires in Boxers to help service-based businesses achieve celebrity authority status.
I thought I would do a twist on my podcast and feature it with Phil, who is also a podcast host. His "Billionaires in Boxers Global" is a top 100 podcast with episodes totaling more than 10,000 hours, over 500,000 monthly downloads, and one million TV series views.
I had a great time and I'd love for you to listen!
[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment
[05:40 - 15:39] How to Rebuild Your Business After Bankruptcy
[15:40 - 25:37] Bankruptcy Can Be a Good Decision
[25:38 - 30:57] How to Avoid Bankruptcy
[30:58 - 34:43] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
"I feel like you learn more from the failures than you do your successes." - Phil Pelucha
"We shouldn't be embarrassed or ashamed of [failure]. There's a lot of support out there..." - Phil Pelucha
Resource mentioned
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook (Business): https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
Facebook (Personal): https://www.facebook.com/vera.mccoy.904
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=vera+mccoy
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"The world is in a state of great flux…we're having exponential impact on the world by helping each of our clients to help their clients." - Robert Grigore
"So many people are sold the dream on one pillar of the business, thinking that that's going to take them to success when in reality, it takes multiple pillars to create that successful company." - Kyle Kruger
There are so many masterminds and coaching programs that promise you success, but only a handful will give you the tangible results you're looking for. How to find those kinds of programs then?
Robert Grigore and Kyle Kruger have spent thousands of dollars in coaching programs and masterminds so you don't have to do the same. Currently, they help solopreneurs in unleashing their potential by sharing with them relevant knowledge and practical skills to build a business the right way.
They are here to talk about their journey to entrepreneurship, the challenges they needed to overcome, and the lessons they learned from their exciting journeys.
Tune in now and learn how to build a business without spending so much on masterminds!
[00:01 - 05:03] Opening Segment
[05:04 - 10:34] Joining Mastermind Groups
[10:35 - 15:27] Building a 7-Figure Business
[15:28 - 25:58] Educating Yourself About Business
[25:59 - 32:24] Building a Legacy
[32:25 - 33:03] Wrapping Up!
Email [email protected] to connect with Kyle and reach out to Robert at [email protected].
Kyle can be reached through his social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also connect with Robert on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Quotes
"If you ask any really, really successful entrepreneur what was the key to [their] success, almost every single time they're gonna say, 'my teams.'" - Robert Grigore
"Instead of paying for an informational product, pay for an expert that's already really good at that thing that you're trying to learn about…then ask them questions through the process." - Kyle Kruger
Resources mentioned
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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"If your dreams are big enough, you're gonna start to see some very creative ways to get what you want for a lot cheaper." - Kyle Duelund
Kyle Duelund, together with his partner, Janie Grenier, works with motivated spirits just like yours who want to leave their day jobs and embrace the entrepreneurial adventure. In other words, he offers guidance and support to individuals to make them realize their dreams!
His purpose is "Now, For Tomorrow, For The Lifestyle You Deserve," which can be rooted in his primary motivations for diving into entrepreneurship even before he graduated from college. In the context of real estate education, he aims to set new standards by designing the best systems for the communities we serve.
Kyle is here to provide a couple of actionable steps for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as pieces of advice for them to not only start successfully in their endeavors but also to maintain the life that they want to live.
Tune in now and learn how to succeed as a first-time entrepreneur!
[00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment
[06:07 - 17:37] From Mindset into Concrete Actions
[17:38 - 28:51] The Key to Freedom
[28:52 - 35:54] The Lifestyle You Deserve
[35:55 - 37:53] Wrapping Up!
Email [email protected] connect with Kyle or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Do you want to create cash flow and be financially free? Visit J/K Real Estate Partners now!
Key Quotes
"Get an accountability partner…someone who won't let you give up." - Kyle Duelund
"You need to know your vision…and then from there, once you get that vision board, find people who have [their visions] in their lives already. Ask them how they got their [vision]." - Kyle Duelund
Resources mentioned
Let's get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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From the publisher's feed
Do you have an idea that you believe would make a good business? Concerned about how and where to get started? Or are you in business and may be considering bankruptcy? Perhaps you're in business…
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor who's wanting to start a business or considering bankruptcy, Financial 1st Aid is here to help you move in the right direction - from idea to development to implementation!
A business owner and practicing attorney focusing on real estate and bankruptcy, Vera McCoy provides legal counseling and services regarding real estate and bankruptcy, as well as contract preparation and review, evictions, foreclosure, short sales, and property management and maintenance.
Starting a business is no walk in the park. Even with the grandest ideas, you still need the knowledge and know-how to actually build it, especially when you're building it from scratch. You don't want to invest all that hard-earned money on something that would someday be taken from you or crumble to the ground.
Here on Financial 1st Aid, we'll guide you on how to build your business empire from the ground up. Discover actionable steps from refining your idea and building your team to choosing your vendors, branding yourself, and so much more!
We always hope for the best when we start building our business empire. And even when we have the drive, the resources, and a fool-proof business plan, unpredictable things like the pandemic could pull the rug from under your feet. When the chips are down and the push comes to shove, the hardest decision we'll ever make is having to declare bankruptcy. Even then, it's not the end of the world. You can still recover if you know how!
Join Vera McCoy here on Financial 1st Aid today! Move from bankrupt to abundance as Vera shows you how to start your business smartly and recover from bankruptcy a lot more quickly.