In this conversation, Dan Brisse discusses his financial journey as a professional snowboarder and the significant impact of real estate investments on his tax liabilities. He contrasts his income and tax obligations without real estate depreciation against a scenario where he utilizes real estate investments to significantly reduce his taxable income and tax payments.Takeaways:-I was making three hundred twenty five thousand year in 2015 as a snowboarder.-I owe $52,000 in tax.-I have real estate depreciation, which is a very powerful word.-My taxable income is $113,000.$34,000, $35,000 savings of tax purely because I'm investing in real estate.-Real estate can drastically change your tax situation.-Understanding depreciation is crucial for tax savings.-Investing in real estate can lead to significant financial benefits.-Tax planning is essential for high-income earners.-Diversifying income sources can provide financial security.Connect with Dan Brisse:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-brisse-442b791b8 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danbrisse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/danbrisse/ Website: https://www.granitetowersequitygroup.com/

In this conversation, John Dwyer discusses innovative strategies for businesses to generate leads through Facebook marketing, particularly by using contests. He illustrates this with a case study involving a dentist who successfully attracted a thousand leads by offering Invisalign braces as a prize. The discussion highlights the effectiveness of targeted campaigns and the importance of engaging potential customers through enticing offers.Takeaways:-Using contests can significantly boost lead generation.-Targeted campaigns yield better results in marketing.-Offering valuable prizes attracts the right audience.-Facebook ads can be cost-effective for small businesses.-Engaging parents with relevant offers increases participation.-Follow-up with non-winners can lead to conversions.-Understanding your audience is key to successful marketing.-Creative marketing strategies can differentiate a business.-Social media is a powerful tool for local businesses.-Building a relationship with potential customers is essential.Connect with John Dwyer:https://theinstituteofwow.com/

In this conversation, Paul Pape discusses the importance of identifying one's unique passion and how it can serve as the foundation for a successful business. He emphasizes that while everyone has passions, the key lies in understanding what makes one's approach to that passion distinct. By nurturing this unique aspect, individuals can cultivate their business ideas into something substantial.Takeaways:-Everyone has a passion, but not everyone knows how to leverage it.-Identifying what makes your passion unique is crucial.-The seed of a business lies in your unique approach to passion.-Nurturing your passion can lead to business growth.-Understanding your unique value proposition is essential for entrepreneurship.-Passion alone isn't enough; it needs to be actionable.-A successful business starts with a clear understanding of your passion.-Your unique perspective can differentiate you in the market.-Cultivating your passion requires dedication and effort.-The journey of entrepreneurship begins with self-discovery.Connect with Paul Pape:https://www.gamifybusiness.com https://www.youtube.com/paulpapedesigns https://www.instagram.com/paulpapedesigns/ https://www.facebook.com/paulpapedesigns https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulericpape https://www.tiktok.com/@paulpapedesigns

In this conversation, Ben Albert discusses the importance of becoming the center of gravity in networking and personal branding. He emphasizes the need to attract people to oneself rather than chasing after them, suggesting that individuals should create opportunities and environments where they can connect with others effectively.Takeaways:-The best lesson is to become the center of gravity.-Attract people to you rather than chasing them.-Bring your own table to the networking event.-Run the networking event to gain attention.-Bridge the gap between people to foster connections.-Create opportunities for others to connect.-Focus on behind-the-scenes efforts to bring people together.-Networking is about creating a community.-Leadership involves attracting rather than pursuing.-Personal branding is about being a magnet for opportunities.

In this conversation, Miriam Ortiz Y Pino discusses how to simplify work processes and eliminate chaos in productivity. She emphasizes the importance of working at a personal pace and focusing on what truly matters, rather than getting bogged down by deadlines and disorganization.Takeaways:-You don't have to wing it anymore.-Work can be much simpler than it seems.-Focus on doing your thing well.-Eliminate distractions to enhance productivity.-Find a pace that works for you.-Chaos in work can be minimized.-Meeting deadlines shouldn't be stressful.-Organization is key to efficiency.-Prioritize tasks that matter most.-Simplifying processes leads to better outcomes.Connect with Miriam Ortiz y Pino:https://www.morethanorganized.net https://www.facebook.com/morethanorganized/ https://www.instagram.com/moypmto/ https://www.youtube.com/user/MorethanOrganized https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriamortizypino/

The conversation explores the themes of personal motivation and the relationship between belief and work, emphasizing the importance of understanding one's own desires and the impact of belief on productivity.Takeaways:-Sometimes you have people want a thing but they don't realize that they're you when you can create things to keep you you're.-Believing that you're doing work because it's a long side of what you're doing, but you're not doing the.Connect with Angela Lewis:https://calendly.com/admin-pink-elephant-solution/meet-and-greet https://www.linkedin.com/in/therealangelalewis/ https://www.tiktok.com/@therealangelalewis https://www.instagram.com/stories/the_real_angelalewis/

In this conversation, Pam Hurley discusses the importance of writing effectively for modern readers, who often skim content. She emphasizes the need to understand the audience and the purpose of the writing to avoid verbosity and ensure clear communication.Takeaways:* most readers now are, in fact, they're skimmers.* how do you write for a skimmer?* cut down on verbosity* muddle the message* not knowing who you're writing for* not knowing what you're trying to achieve* you have to know where you're going* what it is you want the reader to do* putting in so much information* the trap of verbosityConnect with Pam Hurley:mailto:[email protected]://linkedin.com/in/hurleywrite

In this conversation, Lisa Apolinski discusses the concept of authorship, emphasizing that being an author is not limited to writing traditional novels. She shares her belief that anyone can be an author, whether through writing booklets, contributing chapters to multi-author works, or creating content that showcases their expertise. The discussion highlights the importance of self-expression and creativity in establishing authority in one's field.Takeaways* You can't spell authority without the word author.* Authorship can take many forms, not just traditional books.* Writing a booklet is still a valid form of authorship.* Contributing to multi-author works counts as being an author.* Being published in multiple languages enhances your author credibility.* Your written work should highlight your area of genius.* Creativity and self-expression are key to establishing authority.* Anyone can be an author, regardless of their writing style.* The impact of your writing can extend beyond traditional formats.* Authorship is a powerful tool for personal branding.Connect with Lisa Apolinski:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisaapolinski/

The conversation explores the changing landscape of employee training and job mobility. Rael Bricker discusses the implications of training employees in an era where job tenure is decreasing, emphasizing the need for organizations to adapt to the reality that employees may leave after a few years, regardless of their training. The discussion highlights the importance of continuous workforce development in a rapidly evolving technological environment.Takeaways* Training employees is crucial for organizational success.* Job mobility is a reality that organizations must accept.* Employees may leave not due to dissatisfaction but due to changing job landscapes.* Organizations need to adapt to the speed of technological change.* Retention strategies should consider the likelihood of job changes.* Long-term employment is becoming less common.* Investing in employee training can yield short-term benefits.* Understanding employee motivations is key to retention.* Organizations should foster a culture of continuous learning.* The future of work requires flexibility and adaptability.Connect with Rael Bricker:https://www.linkedin.com/in/rael-brickerhttps://www.facebook.com/rael.brickerhttp://www.raelbricker.com/https://www.instagram.com/[email protected]

In this conversation, Rhonda Britten discusses the concept of fear responses and how they manifest as self-sabotaging behaviors. She emphasizes the importance of identifying the core fear that triggers these responses, suggesting that many perceived problems stem from a singular underlying fear.Takeaways* These are just symptoms that your fear has been activated.* I call these fear responses and most people call them problems.* You wouldn't do any of these things if fear wasn't activated.* You don't get overwhelmed without a fear.* You don't judge without a fear.* You don't get bitter without a fear.* You don't procrastinate without a fear.* I help people identify what I call the core trigger.* There's only one fear driving all of this behavior.* Understanding fear can lead to personal growth.Connect with Rhonda Britten:https://app.box.com/s/srqayb3vwmeyo0fvzeq5m5nkzq08b93