Going Long Podcast Episode 556: From Corporate Leader to Founding His Own Company - Damien Pautot

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Billy welcomes Damien Pautot, the Founder of VP Wealth & Freedom, who shares insights into his journey from successful corporate leadership, which led him to experiencing life living in three different countries, to starting and evolving his own sustainable investment business.

In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 01:19] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, Damien Pautot.

• [01:19 - 07:17] Damien shares more details about his backstory and how he came to live in three different continents.

• [07:17 - 18:47] Damien talks about the amount of time he put into working his corporate role and what his mindset was around balancing working-performance, personal lifestyle, and life-goals. 

• [18:47 - 23:26] Billy asks Damien what role he believes his curiosity and ability to follow his curiosity has helped him to continue to have a positive impact on others and toward becoming more of a servant-leader.

• [26:26 - 29:18] Damien shares insights into how he overcomes the struggles and set-backs that come once moving on from the corporate role, to ensure progress over perfection.

• [29:18 - 39:18] Billy asks Damien how he came to find Real Estate as his first vehicle to move beyond corporate and how that has progressed and evolved up to today.

• [39:18 - 41:24] Billy asks Damien what message he would want to leave for himself to hear five years in the future.

• [41:24 - 43:45] Billy sums up what we’ve learned about and from Damien on today’s show, and Damien shares the best ways you can contact him.

• [43:45 - 44:31] Billy wraps up the show.

How best to get in touch with Damien Pautot: Website: https://vpecorealestate.com/ 

Email: [email protected] 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/damienpautot/?originalSubdomain=mx 

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

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Going Long Podcast Episode 555: The Secret to Building Strong, Happy Relationships That Last

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In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 01:12] Introduction of today’s episode.

• [01:12 - 11:08] Billy shares the way that you can build truly strong and happy relationships, which is based on and starts with a foundational understanding that you can have yourself.

• [11:08 - 12:42] Billy wraps up the show.

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 554: Building Strategic Visibility with The ElevateHer - Nakisha Hicks

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In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 02:15] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, Nakisha Hicks.

• [02:15 - 11:46] Nakisha shares what it was that made her consider that it might be time to look at making the move away from corporate, and the story of how that journey went.

• [11:46 - 24:13] Nakisha explains the major pain points that she helps her clients overcome, and the life experiences which gave her the foundation to be able to assist others resolve problems and achieve goals.

• [24:13 - 32:15] Nakisha shares the story of how she found her first client while going through the move away from corporate.

• [32:15 - 36:37] Billy asks Nakisha to explain all about the services she provides through her business, ElevateHer.

• [36:37 - 38:42] Nakisha tells us the message she would leave for her future-self to hear three years in the future.

• [38:42 - 41:58] Billy summarises what we’ve learned about Nakisha today, asks what the best way is for you to contact her, and wraps up the show.

How best to get in touch with Nakisha Hicks: Website: https://www.nakishahicks.com/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nakisha-hicks-/ 

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

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• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 553: Escape Imposter Syndrome & Feel Confident with This One Simple Shift

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In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 01:05] Introduction of today’s episode.

• [01:05 - 09:54] Billy outlines and explains how you can conquer and move past the blocks and handicaps of imposter syndrome.

• [09:54 - 10:54] Billy wraps up the show.

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 552: From The C-Suite to Executive Coach - with Silvia Beltran

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In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 02:11] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, Silvia Beltran.

• [01:20 - 04:22] Silvia gives her own introduction explaining in further detail who she is and her story up to this point.

• [04:22 - 07:58] Billy asks Silvia how much her early life experiences have shaped and sustained her current position, and Silvia shares some examples. 

• [07:58 - 14:07] Silvia explains in what way ‘recognition’ is such a key element of how she goes about getting things done and making things happen.

• [14:07 - 17:57] Billy asks to what extent having had to overcome problems and having an appreciative mindset shapes the way Silvia works.

• [17:57 - 21:05] Silvia explains what drove her to move on from her well paid job role to walk her own path.

• [21:05 - 31:10] Silvia shares some platinum advice for those who are considering making the leap away from corporate and who may be unsure or anxious about doing it.

• [31:20 - 36:14] Silvia explains how she became sure that it was right to go full-in with her endeavours to start her own gig with focus and no deliberations.

• [36:14 - 39:30] Billy asks Silvia to explain all about who she is serving with Silbega.com and what services she provides.

• [39:30 - 40:28] Silvia shares the message that she would leave for herself to hear 3 years in the future. 

• [40:28 - 43:54] Billy asks Silvia the best way listeners can contact her, and then wraps up the show.

How best to get in touch with Silvia Beltran: Website: https://www.sibega.com/en/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviabeltranganga/?locale=en_US 

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 551: From Employee to Business Owner, The Powerful Mindset Shift You Need

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In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 00:53] Introduction of today’s episode.

• [00:53 - 09:57] Billy shares insights to specifically help those who are now wanting to make the move from being an employee to being a business owner, and the one mindset shift you need to ensure you successfully navigate this transition.

• [09:57 - 10:47] Billy wraps up the show.

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 550: Solutions to Human & Planetary Challenges with Freeflow - David Fleck

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In today’s episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 01:20] Billy welcomes and introduces today’s special guest, David Fleck.

• [01:20 - 10:02] David explains the story of becoming the founder and director of Freeflow, and how he serves people today. 

• [10:02 - 14:13] David answers Billy’s question which asks how he is also working towards eradicating homelessness.

• [14:13 - 26:25] Billy asks how David came to the conclusion that he should start leaning towards walking his own path with a start-up rather than staying within a big existing company.

• [26:25 - 32:05] David explains how he took the buying and selling experience and other skills forward from his corporate role into what he excels at now with Freeflow.

• [32:05 - 36:32] Billy asks David to explain all the ways he is serving people today with Freeflow.

• [36:32 - 41:24] David talks about the ways that Freeflow might evolve in the future.

• [41:24 - 47:08] Billy asks David what he would want to leave as a message for his future self 3 years from now.

• [47:08 - 51:07] Billy wraps up the show.

How best to get in touch with David Fleck: Website: https://freeflow.io/ 

Email: [email protected] 

Family Promise (homelessness help initiative): https://familypromise.org/ 

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 549: The Sure Fire Way to Overcome Self-Doubt & Pressure

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In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 00:58] Introduction of today’s episode.

• [00:58 - 07:40] Billy shares insights into how he overcame self-doubt and pressure so that you can do the same yourself.

• [07:40 - 08:49] Billy wraps up the show.

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 548: Your Exit to Excellence - Jerome Myers

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Today's special guest, kicking off the brand new guest episode series (airing every Tuesday), is Billy's very good friend and entrepreneur-advisor extraordinaire, Jerome Myers! After building a $20M division of a Fortune 550 company and scaling a multimillion-dollar real estate portfolio, Jerome exited—and realized the part no one talks about: the emotional and psychological toll of success. He coined this invisible challenge the Founder’s Exit Paradox™—and has since dedicated his life to helping entrepreneurs solve it.

In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:24 - 04:01] Billy welcomes today’s special guest, Jerome Myers!

• [04:01 - 05:44] Jerome answers the question, “Who exactly is Jerome Myers?”

• [05:44 - 16:34] Billy asks Jerome about his transition from the corporate world into trying something completely new on his own terms, and moving into entrepreneurship. 

• [16:34 - 20:54] Jerome explains what a “founder” is in the context of enterprise and the world of the entrepreneur.

• [20:54 - 24:15] Billy asks the question “How do you know if you should be looking into becoming a founder yourself, and how exactly do you get started doing that?”

• [24:15 - 30:00] Jerome explains the meaning behind the term “Exit to Excellence”.

• [30:00 - 33:31] Billy asks about whether the Exit to Excellence transition and the service Jerome provides to facilitate this is more U.S. based or if it is also common in Europe.

• [33:31 - 37:29] Jerome shares a deeper unique insight into important details about how exactly you can be assisted in your own exit to excellence.

• [37:29 - 44:34] Billy asks Jerome what he would want to leave as a message for his future self.

• [44:34 - 45:15] Billy wraps up the show.

How best to get in touch with Jerome Myers: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeromemyers/

Exit to Excellence website: https://exittoexcellence.com/ 

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels

Going Long Podcast Episode 547: The Five Year Anniversary of The Going Long Podcast

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In today’s solo episode of The Going Long Podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• [00:17 - 01:10] Introduction to the show.

• [01:10 - 09:40] Billy looks back to the very beginnings of The Going Long podcast and some of the highlights over the years, shares the impact that it has had on his life, thanks everybody for their support and contributions, and lets you know what you’ve got to look forward to over the next weeks and months including brand new guest episodes!

• [09:40 - 10:31] Billy wraps up the show.

Sign up for Billy’s FREE course to learn how to make your corporate role optional in 5 proven phases at:  https://www.makeitoptional.com/ What you can expect to get out of this course:

• Learn How to Achieve Financial Optionality

• Gain True Control Over Your Career

• Turn Corporate Skills into Personal Assets

With 26 years of experience in corporate sales leadership, achieved optionality through multiple income streams, Billy has helped dozens of executives build their paths to take control of their time.

This free course gives you everything you need to identify, plan, and take control of your career while building financial optionality, leveraging your skills, and start living your IDEAL day - today!

Go to: https://www.makeitoptional.com/  

To see the Video Version of today’s conversation just CLICK HERE.

How to leave a review for The Going Long Podcast: https://youtu.be/qfRqLVcf8UI  

Be sure to connect with Billy!  He’s made it easy for you to do…Just go to any of these sites:

• Website: www.billykeels.com

• Youtube: billykeels

• Facebook: Billy Keels Fan Page

• Instagram: @billykeels

• Twitter: @billykeels

• LinkedIn: Billy Keels