Howards Blend

Should I buy or should I rent? That's a question I've heard numerous times that I knew it required an episode to cover it.

This topic was also suggested to me by my beautiful wife. So let this be proof that I listen to her.... sometimes. LOL!

I also need to give a huge shout-out to Mr. Hussain Abdullah (the CEO and owner of HA Homes).

I previously had him on the podcast. His vast knowledge on topics such as property investment and property management provided inspiration for this episode.

Please visit the HA Homes website... https://www.hahomesus.com/

Also visit them on social media....

Instagram: @hahomesus
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/hahomesus

In this episode we'll focus on answering five questions that provide some positive and negative aspects for both buying and renting.

Here's the questions...

1. What can you afford?

2. How long do you plan to stay in the home?

3. Do you want stability or flexibility?

4. Can you afford to be responsible for home      repairs/maintenance?

5. What are your financial, career, and family goals?

I'll provide my opinion in the last part of the episode.

I need to stress that the purpose of this episode is not to tell you which option is better.

We're just providing information, and leaving it up to you to make that decision based on your individual circumstances.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]

You can also find me on social media...

Instagram
@howardsblend

LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

TikTok
@howardsblend

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Resources:
https://www.bankrate.com/real-estate/renting-vs-buying-a-home/

https://www.bankrate.com/glossary/p/pmi/

https://www.taxslayer.com/tax-reform/homeowners?rdr=/tax-reform/mortgage

https://blog.credit.com/2018/10/5-things-to-know-about-home-equity-loans-76738/

https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/rent-vs-buy

https://www.fidelity.com/viewpoints/personal-finance/before-buying-house

https://www.nerdwallet.com/mortgages/mortgage-pre-a

This is an audio collection of a few videos that I publish to
my social media account @howardsblend (Instagram).

I also publish content to LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

and TikTok .... @howardsblend

This audio is a stream of consciousness that cover various
topics. Hence the title 'Inside Howard's Mind'.

There are two topics discussed in this episode.

1. Being paralyzed to take action because of what others will think.
2. A characteristic of a "loser friend"... telling people what they want to hear.

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If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]

In this episode, I go over the ingredients I currently use (as of November 2019) in my protein drink.

In addition, I detail the health benefits associated with each of the ingredients.

This episode is meant to be a guide. A crucial component to spiritual, mental, and physical strength is nutrition.

If your nutrition is suboptimal, then you won't be running on all cylinders.

Please don't use the advice in this episode as professional advice. I've studied nutrition for many years, but I'm not professionally trained. If you have specific health issues, please consult with your doctor first.

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If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]

Social Media:  Instagram  howardsblend
Tik Tok  howardsblend
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

This is an audio collection of a few videos that I publish to
my social media account @howardsblend (Instagram).

I'm also posting now on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

I recently created a TikTok account.... howardsblend

This audio is a stream of consciousness that cover various
topics. Hence the title 'Inside Howard's Mind'.

There are three topics discussed in this episode.

1. Embrace Being Uncomfortable
2. Making Excuses
3. Wasting Time

I recorded these while at the trails training for Spartan Races. So you'll hear some birds in background at times.

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If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]

I’ve signed up for the 2020 Spartan Super outside of San Antonio, TX. If you live in San Antonio or will be there on March 14, 2020 and you want to do the race, I’ve created a team... HowardsBlend. ⁣⁣⁣If you join that team, we can do the race together and help each other on the obstacles.

Have you ever purchased an organic apple and thought to yourself... what does organic mean? I've heard it's healthier, but I don't know what it means. Also, why is it more expensive than a non organic apple?

In this episode of the Howard's Blend Podcast we're going to focus on...

• What is the definition of an organic food or product?
• What criteria must different foods meet in order to be considered organic?
• How does the United States Federal Government play a role in the Organic Food Industry.
• Are organic foods healthier for you?
• Are there any downsides to organic foods?
• Finally, I go over my thoughts on this topic.

If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a
review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, and Stitcher.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]
I'm also on Instagram @howardsblend

I've also just started posting content on LinkedIn. I can be found by by the following link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

I’ve signed up for the 2020 Spartan Super outside of San Antonio, TX. If you live in San Antonio or will be there on March 14, 2020 and you want to do the race, I’ve created a team... HowardsBlend. ⁣⁣⁣If you join that team, we can do the race together and help each other on the obstacles.

Resources:
Organic Integrity Database mentioned in the episode

https://organic.ams.usda.gov/Integrity/Certifiers/CertifiersLocationsSearchPage.aspx

Other Resources:

https://www.ams.usda.gov/about-ams/programs-offices/national-organic-program

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/certifying-agents

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification/certifying-agents

https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/organic-certification

https://www.usda.gov/media/blog/2012/03/22/organic-101-what-usda-organic-label-means

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/organic-food/art-20043880

This is the audio of a recent IGTV video I posted to 
my social media account @howardsblend (Instagram).

This video is a stream of consciousness talk that covers the topic of is there a time to quit.

I know you'll enjoy this nugget of inspiration and information.

If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a
review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email [email protected]
I'm also on Instagram @howardsblend

I've also just started posting content on LinkedIn. I can be found by by the following link
https://www.linkedin.com/in/howard-blend-a1018523

I’ve signed up for the 2020 Spartan Super outside of San Antonio, TX. If you live in San Antonio or will be there on March 14, 2020 and you want to do the race, I’ve created a team... HowardsBlend.⁣⁣⁣If you join that team, we can do the race together and help each other on the obstacles.

I had the honor of interviewing Mr. Hussain Abdullah. Owner and CEO of HA Homes. In addition to being selected by the U.S. Small Business Administration Dallas/Fort Worth Office as the District 2020 Minority Small Business Champion of the Year, Hussain has a plethora of knowledge on property investment and property management.

We cover a wide array of topics during this interview. Some examples are…
Hussain describes the HA Homes business model. He also goes into objections and struggles that he’s faced. Provides advice for new entrepreneurs. 

If you want to reach out to Hussain and/or you’re interested in more information on HA Homes,

please visit them online https://www.hahomesus.com/     

Also on social media… Instagram @hahomesus
and YouTube  https://www.youtube.com/hahomesus

Hussain took time out of his busy day to come on the Howard’s Blend Podcast. I greatly appreciate it. I learned a lot during this interview and had a great time. I know you will enjoy listening to it and gain some valuable knowledge.

If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email

[email protected]

I’m also on social media… Instagram  @howardsblend

I’ve signed up for the 2020 Spartan Super outside of San Antonio, TX. If you live in San Antonio or will be there on March 14, 2020 and you want to do the race, I’ve created a team... HowardsBlend.⁣⁣⁣If you join that team, we can do the race together and help each other on the obstacles.

This is an audio collection of a few videos that I publish to
my social media account @howardsblend (Instagram).

These videos are stream of consciousness talks that cover various
topics.

I recently started calling these videos 'Inside Howard's Mind'.

A couple of topics covered are 'continuing to put in the work even when the going gets tough' and 'giving up in the heat of the moment'

If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a
review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and
subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email
[email protected]

This is the first a new series for this podcast...minisodes

The minisode starts with a clip from the first episode of
this podcast. Titled 'You're Going To Fail'.

The second part is an recent monolouge where I go into more detail
on my statement that I dont enjoy the struggle, but I know I need
to struggle in order to grow.

I know you'll enjoy these nuggets of inspiration and information.

If you enjoy and find value in this show's content, please leave a
review on Apple Podcasts, leave a 5 star rating on Apple Podcasts, and
subscribe on Apple Podcasts.

If Apple Podcasts is not your preferred platform, then you can listen to this show on Google Play, Spotify, Stitcher, and SoundCloud.

If you have any questions and/or comments for me, send me an email
[email protected]
I'm also on Instagram @howardsblend

In this episode I interview my great friend Abdullah Ahmed.

Now I consider Abdullah to be a modern renaissance man of sorts. 
He has a plethora of knowledge about a great many topics.

He's taught me a great many things. From exactly what to say when shopping for a new car to get the best deal, to what are the dietary rules of Halal. Which we discuss on this episode.

Other topics we cover are how we became friends. That leads into how he got started in the IT Industry.

Working on his master's degree at The University of South Florida. This touches on the visa process. Having to get a student visa to immigrate from Pakistan to the United States. Eventually, getting a visa that's sponsored by his employer once he graduated. 

We also cover what some of the cultural differences are between people in Pakistan and the United States.

You can find Abdullah on Instagram @virtualabdullah   

I had a great time interviewing Abdullah, and you'll have a great time listening to the interview.

Questions/Comments:

Send me an email [email protected]

Instagram: @howardsblend