If I had to choose one skill I could instantly have a better understanding of, investing would be a worthy contender. Things like the stock market and real estate are topics I’ve been introduced to more recently thanks to books like The Total Money Makeover by Dave Ramsay, and Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosoki, but, I have a hard time grasping the strategy behind these topics. That’s why I was so excited to talk to Ben Mizes on today’s episode of Founderverse.

Ben is the founder and CEO of Clever Real Estate, a startup that helps homeowners save thousands on real estate commission, and is also a real estate investor in St. Louis, Missouri. On this episode, we talk about how to get started in the world of real estate, why he sold all of stock market investments in exchange for real estate investments, and how he grossed over $100,000 in two years through garage-sailing.

Connect with Ben on Twitter @benmizes or on Insagram @guy_ben.

Visit Clever's website at https://listwithclever.com/

Creating a marketing plan can be a daunting task. From what channels to use, to what kind of media to create, to who your target market even is… Creating a plan that works can seem impossible. But, it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I talk with author of The 1-Page Marketing Plan, Allan Dib, where he talks about how to do just that: create a detailed marketing plan that fits on just one piece of paper.

In this episode, you'll learn:

You can buy The 1-Page Marketing Plan on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/2AqBbJT

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Dr. Perry Drake is a professor of marketing at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and the founder of Midwest Digital Marketing Conference. MDMC is one of the biggest marketing conferences in the United States, hosting around 2,000 guests and 100 speakers. In today’s episode, we talk about the benefit of growing up in the digital age, emerging and dying trends in the digital marketing space, and how to keep yourself informed in a rapidly changing industry.

Learn more about MDMC at https://www.bestmarketingconference.com/

Andrew Glantz is the founder & CEO of GiftAMeal, a mobile app that helps provide a meal to someone in need each time a user takes a photo at a partner restaurant. To date, GiftAMeal has donated over 410,000 meals. In today’s episode, we talk about what it’s like building a company while still in college, why a business doesn’t have to be a non-profit to give back to the community, and why you need to push even harder when you start gaining traction.

Visit the website and download the app at https://www.giftameal.com/

Follow GiftAMeal online @GiftAMeal

Garrett Atkins is the CEO of the digital marketing agency VIE Media, and the co-owner and co-founder of StLouisPodcast.com, a podcast recording studio. In today’s episode, we talk about how to begin building your personal brand, the future of the gaming industry, and the importance of leading by example.

Follow Garrett online at @garretteatkins, or subscribe on Twitch @garrettatkins.

Nate Bailey fulfilled his long-time dream of selling his insurance agency to become a full-time coach, and is now on a mission to impact men and women who are ready to truly have the life they have always desired. In today’s episode, we talk about the qualities of a manager vs. a leader, why people self-sabotage, and how to live a life of integrity.

Mitch Myers is a freelance Art Director, Motion Designer, and 3D Artist who’s worked with huge brands like Adobe, GoPro, Lyft, and The Voice, just to name a few. In today’s episode, we talk about the ups-and-downs that come with starting out as a freelancer, why many artists and entrepreneurs struggle with things like anxiety and depression, and how to position yourself to take on big-name clients.

Find Mitch online at https://www.mitchmyers.tv/ or follow him on social @mitchmyersofficial