FUEL with Chris Swartz

Respected Realtor Skye Michiels brings a decidedly human touch to his role as Compass's Managing Director of Philadelphia. He leads the region's agents guided by the belief that real estate is entirely about taking care of people and putting your heart into everything you do.In fact, prior to ascending to his current management role, Skye had launched Philadelphia's Real Estate with Heart team known for delivering high-touch client service and an unwavering dedication to community. Today, Real Estate with Heart ranks among the top five real estate teams in Philadelphia with $90 million in sales in 2017.A Philadelphia resident for nearly 20 years, and a 16-year veteran of real estate, Skye knows this city and this business inside and out. Hard working, knowledgeable and committed to excellence, he ensures that agents and clients are always armed with everything they need to make wise choices. Not surprisingly, Skye honed his essential listening skills, patience and ability to convey relevant information in his first career as a high school teacher.Skye earned both his bachelor's and master's degrees at Syracuse University. In his free time, he enjoys going on adventures with his children, golfing, biking and cooking.

Company:

Managing Director at Compass Real Estate

Other:

Syracuse University class of 99Habitat for Humanity

Specialties: -Residential Real Estate Sales and Purchase-Luxury Home Specialist-Specialize in most Philadelphia neighborhoods and the Main Line Suburban Areas of Greater Philadelphia

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FUEL with Chris Swartz

Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives

Episode 004 - Jake Dreyfuss

http://fuelstory.com

In episode 4, Chris welcomes Jake Dreyfuss.

Since 2003 Jake has helped over seven hundred people successfully navigate through the home buying and selling process. Starting his career in new home sales and construction for national home-builders, Jake has a wealth of knowledge to share with his clients in order to help them achieve their dream of home-ownership. As a patient and compassionate professional, Jake commits to being responsive to his customers and colleagues.

Jake is honored to be the CEO of this award-winning team and is excited to lead its expansion into New Jersey.

You will find Jake exploring the city with his wife & daughters; probably with an ice cream cone in-hand!

HIGHLIGHTS

1:03 Thank you to First Choice Mortgage Advisors.

1:50 Jake is a co-founder of 5AMERS.

3:05 Jake introduces himself.

3:55 Becoming a coach versus being a coach.

6:55 Jake has FOMO?

8:00 Listen to the special project around 'saying yes'.

8:43 The year of yes challenge.

12:12 How is saying 'yes' working out for you?

12:45 5AMERS have grown to 550 people, 8 countries, 3 continents.

16:52 Is there a common thread for people who want to take their lives to the next level?

19:45 RAPID FIRE!

20:20 Who are you taking with you? Richard Branson

21:25 Richard Branson is starting a cruise line, VirginVoyages.com

22:00 What book? Daring Greatly by Brene Brown.

23:00 What kind of ice cream? McDonald's Cookies and Cream McFlurrie.

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FUEL with Chris Swartz

Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives

Episode 003 – Dan Lievens

http://fuelstory.com

Dan Lievens is a Business and Technology Consultant with 20 years of hands-on experience with early stage companies. His passion for helping small business owners motivated him to create an authentic marketing tool. The Proof is a journey of discovery that impacts and inspires others to think more about the why behind the what. The Proof is a witness, a stake in humanity for what humans stand for and what they are doing to elevate the planet that we share.AmplifyX, a video production company is the driving force behind The Proof. In addition to creating video assets for Proofers, AmplifyX helps small businesses attract their ideal clients with creative and engaging story telling. Most often, by highlighting the unique customers they serve.He is also Managing Partner at HeadRoom, which provides Small Businesses and Start-ups the resources they require to take a quantum leap forward. Dan is a hands-on entrepreneur, he founded multiple companies and has played integral roles throughout his career driving business realignment and domestic and international growth. Dan is fluent in Mandarin Chinese, French, Dutch and English and has an MBA from Pennsylvania State University with an undergraduate degree in Business.

HIGHLIGHTS

0:34 Thank you to First Choice Mortgage Advisors.

1:34 Dan Lievens and Chris talk about their history.

2:28 Rotary International convention heads to Seoul.

4:08 Chris lets Dan get on a roll.

5:45 Dan goes into the foundation for his latest venture, The Proof.

7:37 The concept of "involvement" versus "commitment"

9:21 Chris gets Dan to talk about his drive.

9:50 Dan has an A-HA moment.

12:40 Chris reflects on his commitments and involvements.

15:10 Being involved in The Proof helps Dan be a better parent and father.

17:12 are there any common threads for the people that come thru The Proof?

18:20 Rapid Fire!

19:00 Book: The Koran

20:10 Guest: Richard Rossi (assisting kids and pursuing their purpose). 22:00 Candy/food: wine, dark chocolate.

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FUEL with Chris Swartz

Foundations Under Extraordinary Lives

Episode 002 – Carl White

http://fuelstory.com

Carl White has won over 18 National Production and Marketing awards as a current mortgage branch manager. He has the #1 Podcast for Loan Officers (in the world), the largest fan page for Loan Officers on Facebook, and has the most recommendations on LinkedIn of anyone else in the entire mortgage industry… All while running one of the most successful mortgage marketing training programs in the United States for top producing Loan Officers, that teaches the strategies that loan officers use in very his own mortgage branch to this very day.

Carl is one of the founders of the Mortgage Marketing Animals.

HIGHLIGHTS

0:24 FUEL podcast mission statement

1:18 Chris introduces Carl's book, Crushing Call Reluctance.

2:15 Sponsor thank you to First Choice Mortgage Advisers

4:06 What makes Carl White tick?

4:42 Mention of the book and co-Author Kevin Gillespie

12:00 What happens when smart people follow the plan?

12:40 The "invisible judges" concept.

14:00 Chris discussed the effect of the invisible judge on his daughters.

15:00 A defining moment for Carl. Hint: his grandfather played a big role.

20:20 Chris discusses being a part of the Mortgage Marketing Animals group.

24:35 Carl's obligation to his mentors.

27:35 Rapid fire

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Chris welcomes Gene Volpe to the show. Gene is the Digital Architect behind GVI Media. Speaker, author and marketing nerd, Gene tells his story about the lessons he's learned from his father, even though his father passed on 24 years ago at the age of 44 years old.

HIGHLIGHTS

0:34 FUEL podcast mission statement

1:03 Sponsor thank you to First Choice Mortgage Advisers

4:05 Gene and Chris discuss Chris's involvement in "The Proof".

6:35 Both discuss being married to Italians

7:39 Gene gets into his FUEL story

10:00 Johnny LaRosa's pink Predator

13:50 The fulfillment of one of Gene's first dreams

17:40 Chris discusses setting out on a goal

18:50 Gene discusses shedding the entitlement

20:02 "Hamster-wheel busy"

22:26 RAPID FIRE

23:10 Dragon roll at Teikoku - WIN Signature restaurants

24:07 Split Rail Tavern Caesar salad with salmon

25:06 Gene's one book

27:30 Who are you taking with you? HINT: it's Ed Fordyce

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