Lets Have This Conversation

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  • Construction is an Adventurous Business with: Oliver Fernandez

    According to Glassdoor, the estimated total pay for a Real

    Estate Investor is $196,126 per year, with an average salary of $142,219
    annually.

     

    Investing in real estate in the U.S. offers stable and often

    superior returns compared to other investment options. Factors such as steady
    economic growth, population increases, and innovative construction methods
    contribute to a robust and resilient market.

     

    Oliver Fernandez is the owner of Mackenzie Construction and

    a real estate investor based in Washington, DC. Over the past 15 years, Oliver
    has successfully completed over $100 million worth of construction projects and
    has built a real estate investment portfolio valued at over $400 million. He is
    passionate about his team’s new goal of completing $100 million worth of
    construction projects within a year.

     

    Oliver started his business in 2008, but by 2012, he found

    himself $500,000 in debt. His vendors were demanding payment, and Oliver was
    determined to pay them back. At that time, he had never earned a six-figure
    income and felt his life was ruined. However, it was during this challenging
    period that Oliver discovered his true potential. He tackled his problems one
    step at a time, paid back his vendors, and has since completed over $100
    million worth of construction projects. And he is just getting started.

     

       

    Instagram: @oliverfernandez_3

     

     

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    1 hr 2 min
  • The Endurance Sport of Entrepreneurship with: Steven Pivnik

    Let's discuss business endurance and its impact on your
    company. Business endurance refers to the ability to weather storms, adapt to
    changing environments, and maintain consistent growth.

     

    According to a report by the Canadian Federation of

    Independent Business (CFIB), 76% of small business owners plan to exit their
    businesses within the next decade. The primary reasons for their departure are:

     

    - **Retirement:** 75% of business owners cite retirement as

    their reason for leaving.

    - **Burnout:** 22% of business owners feel burned out.

    - **Stepping back:** 21% of business owners want to reduce

    their responsibilities as owners.

     

    However, only 9% of business owners have a formal succession

    plan in place.

     

    Steven Pivnik is a sought-after keynote speaker,

    best-selling author, and business advisor, known for his expertise in the
    Information Technology sector. He grew his last company, Binary Tree, to over
    200 employees across twelve countries before successfully selling it to a $4
    billion competitor, Quest Software. When he’s not delivering keynote speeches
    or climbing one of the seven summits, Steven advises founders and entrepreneurs
    looking to navigate similar growth and exit strategies.

     

    With a diverse background in business and endurance sports,

    Steven offers a unique and engaging perspective on overcoming challenges and
    achieving remarkable success. His journey from Eastern European immigrant to
    successful entrepreneur and endurance athlete gives him invaluable insights.

     

    Steven’s combination of practical business advice and

    inspirational storytelling leaves audiences energized and motivated to pursue
    excellence in both business and life.

     

    For more information: https://stevenpivnik.com/ 

    LinkedIn: @StevenPivnik

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    38 min
  • Jules Hirst: Etiquette is About Helping People Feel Confident in Any Situation

    According to a Resume Builder survey of over 1,500 business

    leaders, 45% of companies currently offer business etiquette training to their
    employees, with an additional 18% planning to implement it in 2024.
    Furthermore, 70% of business leaders believe that Gen Z lacks communication
    skills. Miscommunication is a frequent issue, as 66% of leaders experience it
    at least once a day, while 48% encounter it multiple times daily, according to
    the Harvard Business Review.

     

    Jules Martinez Hirst is a certified Etiquette Expert

    dedicated to equipping employees with the necessary tips and techniques for
    proper etiquette in today's highly competitive global marketplace. She provides
    essential business and social etiquette skills that can help set your company
    apart and make it the employer of choice.

     

    Jules Hirst Etiquette Consulting, Inc. offers business and

    social etiquette training to corporations, organizations (including the Girl
    Scouts of America), colleges, universities, and individuals looking to enhance
    their etiquette skills. Workshops are fully customizable to meet your specific
    needs, budget, and requirements. With a commitment to quality, Jules delivers
    top-notch training programs and seminars and has collaborated with several
    well-known organizations and corporations. Her extensive knowledge of image and
    etiquette protocols ensures that her clients receive the highest level of
    education in these areas.

     

    Additionally, she provides specialized instruction through

    lectures, workshops, and webinars on various topics, including social
    etiquette, dining etiquette, business etiquette, and business entertaining. Her
    dedication to addressing her clients’ needs is reflected in her passion for
    elevating the lives of others.

     

    Recognized as a leading authority in business etiquette,

    Jules has been interviewed and quoted by a variety of media outlets, including
    NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams, ABC World News with Diane Sawyer, Yahoo!
    Shine, Bravo TV, the San Diego Tribune, The Smart Show, and Tech Goes Strong.

     

    For more information: https://juleshirst.com/ 

    Instagram: @etiquettecoach

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    51 min
  • Helping Others Reach Their Potential by Overcoming Mental Barriers with: Devan Gonzalez

    Let’s talk about achievement and our desire to see it come

    to fruition. Ultimately, it boils down to one fundamental question: What is our
    internal motivation to see our goals crossed the finish line? When it comes to
    health and fitness, Americans are on the move.

     

    According to market research company IBISWorld, the gym and

    fitness franchise industry has a market size of $7 billion as of early 2023. A
    Forbes Health-OnePoll survey indicates that 55% of Americans now consider
    improving their physical health as equally important as enhancing their mental
    health in 2024. This marks a shift from 2023, when only 39% of respondents
    indicated that improving their fitness was their primary goal.

     

    Devan Gonzalez  is a

    mindset-driven entrepreneur, the CEO of Strive 11 Fitness, the host of The
    Mindset Cafe podcast, and a soon-to-be author. With a passion for personal
    development, fitness, and community building, Devan empowers individuals to
    unlock their potential by overcoming mental barriers and embracing resilience.
    Through his journey from gym owner to thought leader, he has inspired countless
    people to pursue growth, achieve tangible results, and live with purpose.

     

    Get ready for a conversation filled with actionable insights

    and motivation to elevate your mindset and reach new heights.

     

    Instagram:  @devan.gonzalez

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    51 min
  • Died on the Battlefield and Forged by Lightning with: Douglas Greenlaw

    To become a renowned and respected leader, you must possess
    a certain level of ambition. Your desire to lead is often guided by your vision
    and wisdom and your internal drive to take on multiple ambitious projects. This
    diversity of perspective can serve as your hidden competitive advantage. How
    you harness this energy will determine the sustainability of your impact.

     

    It’s important to remember that we can define our vision for

    leadership based on personal convictions. One compelling example is Douglas
    Greenlaw, a #1 bestselling author on Amazon, a decorated military veteran,
    former President of MTV Networks, and an accomplished adventurer. His
    extraordinary life story is detailed in his book, "Forged By
    Lightning."

     

    Greenlaw served as the National Commander of the Military

    Order of the Purple Heart, USA, from 2018 to 2019. This organization is the
    leading Veteran Service Organization in the country and advocates for all
    500,000 combat-wounded Purple Heart recipients in America. He also serves on
    the Board of Directors of The Purple Heart Foundation and is a Board Member of
    The Purple Heart Hall of Honor. Inducted into the Military Hall of Fame in
    2021, Greenlaw receives the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars, and two Purple
    Hearts for his service as a 1st Lieutenant Infantry Platoon Leader and Infantry
    Company Commander in Vietnam between 1967 and 1968. He was catastrophically
    wounded in April 1968.

    Greenlaw is passionate about assisting veterans impacted by

    their military service. He understands the physical and mental toll that
    battlefield experiences can have on individuals and the challenges of recovery.
    Whether it's dealing with catastrophic injuries or the mental repercussions
    faced by many veterans, Greenlaw is committed to providing resources and
    support to those in need. He has donated hot meals to homeless veterans and
    provided warm winter hats, gloves, and scarves.

     

    For more information, visit:

    https://thegreenlawfoundation.org/ 


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    56 min
  • Supporting CEOs Through Effective, Curated Peer Advisory Groups with Jim Schleckser

    I've got a message for CEOs.

     

    If you want to run an efficient and effective business,

    consider taking a hands-off approach and developing effective delegation
    strategies. I have compelling data to support this perspective.

     

    **Productivity:** According to the American Management

    Association, organizations that delegate effectively experience a 30% increase
    in employee productivity.

     

    **Revenue:** Forbes reports that CEOs who delegate well see

    a 33% increase in revenue.

     

    **Employee Engagement:** Gallup's research indicates that

    when employees feel their skills are utilized through delegation, engagement
    levels rise by 70%.

     

    **Employee Turnover:** According to CEO Monthly, successful

    business owners who delegate effectively enjoy significantly lower employee
    turnover rates.

     

     

    Jim Schleckser is the CEO and Managing Partner of The CEO

    Project. He has extensive leadership experience across public and private
    sectors, as well as multiple industries. Jim has built, acquired, and led
    various companies, including international businesses with multiple operating
    units. Before founding The CEO Project, he served as the president of Spirent
    Communications PLC, a global publicly traded telecommunications firm.

     

    In addition to his professional accomplishments, Jim is

    actively involved with many non-profit organizations, including the National
    Association of Corporate Directors, Boy Scouts of America, and Youth With A
    Mission. He previously served as Chair of Junior Achievement of the National
    Capital Area and currently sits on the boards of Defenders, Daniel Defense, and
    AltoVista.

     

    Finding other high-performing CEOs to validate your critical

    business decisions can be challenging. At The CEO Project, we connect you with
    compatible groups and implement a proven framework for success. Our business
    advisory group helps accomplished CEOs tackle challenging issues, resolve
    constraints, drive growth, and improve outcomes. We guide hundreds of
    high-performing CEOs—many of whom are part of the Inc. 500/5000 list or
    recognized as E&Y Entrepreneurs of the Year—through a disciplined approach
    for addressing difficult issues, which leads to breakthrough thinking and
    better decision-making.

     

    Jim is also an engineer, an avid soccer player, a certified

    sommelier, and he recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.

     

    For more information, visit: https://theceoproject.com/ 

    LinkedIn: @theceoproject 

     

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    40 min
  • Living Life Beyond the Finish Line with: Jennifer Rulon

    Change is an inevitable part of life that affects all of us.

    However, according to LinkedIn, women often find it more challenging to adapt
    to new developments. A report shows that 52% of women desire change but
    struggle to take the next steps. Many women face difficulties in moving away
    from behaviors that undermine their best interests. They often feel defeated by
    negative self-talk, compromise their own needs to please others, and yield to
    other people's demands.

     

    Jennifer Rulon is a triathlon and fitness coach with over 22

    years of experience and the owner of JenRulon.com. She holds a Master's Degree
    in Kinesiology with a specialization in Exercise Science. As an author and
    speaker, her expertise has been featured in Triathlete Magazine, Runners World,
    on the TEDx stage, as a commencement speaker at the University of
    Wisconsin-Whitewater, in Men's Journal Online, and the New York Times in the
    article "Self-Motivation Strategies for Women." Jen practices what
    she preaches; she is a 15-time Ironman triathlete who qualified and
    participated in the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii, on October 14, 2017.
    Now retired from triathlon, Jen lives a fulfilling life focused on strength
    training, walking, and enjoying sunsets in Costa Rica. 🌅

     

    For more information: https://jenrulon.com/ 

    Follow: @coachjenrulon

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    36 min
  • Inspiring Success Through Mentorship with: Sean Martin

    Seventy-four percent of individuals who have had a

    meaningful mentor believe that this relationship significantly contributed to
    their later success in life. According to the Annie E. Casey Foundation,
    eighty-five percent of young people with a mentor report that this key
    relationship has helped them address issues related to school and education.
    Additionally, Mentor Canada states that seventy-eight percent of young adults
    who faced adverse life circumstances and received mentorship pursued further
    education or training, compared to sixty-three percent of their non-mentored
    peers.

     

    Sean Martin’s story illustrates the power of resilience and

    ambition. Growing up in the Bronx housing projects during New York City’s crack
    epidemic, he was raised by a single mother who inspired him to work hard
    despite the daily challenges posed by drugs, alcohol, and crime. After
    attending university, Sean entered the corporate world but felt uninspired,
    merely surviving to pay the bills.

     

    His life took a dramatic turn at the age of twenty-nine when

    he faced significant challenges and headed to prison for two years. Despite
    this adversity, Sean transitioned into a successful entrepreneur, founding
    multimillion-dollar businesses in marketing, event planning, and real estate.
    His journey exemplifies the determination required to overcome obstacles.

     

    Now, in 2024, Sean is a husband and father of two. He has

    evolved into a healthcare entrepreneur and commercial real estate investor
    while developing a talent for public speaking and committing to continuous
    learning and growth. Sean takes pride in changing people's lives by sharing his
    story and the stories of others, one day at a time.

     

    For more information: https://therealseanmartin.com/ 

    Instagram: @theseanmartin 

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    59 min
  • Zach Colman: "What If Branding Wasn’t Just for Corporations What If it Could Apply to All of Us?"

    What if your self-image provided the validation and social

    proof needed to sustain the values you prioritize and a high level of
    excellence? What words define your brand? To build a lifestyle where you can
    thrive, consider focusing on internal motivation. When you are internally
    motivated, you engage in activities because you enjoy them, want to learn, or seek
    a challenge. This can lead to increased confidence, a sense of purpose, and the
    feeling that you are making a difference.

     

    Zach Colman, the CEO of Creatitive and a TEDx speaker, began

    his athletic journey with the belief that it would help him gain recognition
    from those around him. This experience, combined with his expertise in
    branding, led him to observe a common trend in the evolution of personal
    branding among leaders.

     

    By shifting the focus from seeking validation to

    positioning, sharing experiences, and building a reputation, Zach believes that
    leadership within our community can unlock more sustainable growth for studios.

     

    With degrees in both branding and marketing, I feel

    fortunate to work in a field where I can combine my knowledge of the two.
    Creatitive is a branding agency focused on motivation and grit. We collaborate
    with brands that help individuals maintain mental fitness and excel in their
    pursuits. By concentrating on specific industries and applying our established
    brand-building process, we enhance client profitability, ensuring mutual
    success.

     

    Our clients include college and professional athletes,

    retired athletes, and sports commerce business owners who possess a business
    mindset and are committed to growing their brand or business.

     

    We specialize in creating powerful branding strategies for

    clients' names, images, and likenesses. Additionally, we provide ongoing
    implementation and relationship-building services. We work with sports
    marketers and agents to elevate their clients' profiles and attract more
    lucrative sponsorship and business development opportunities.

     

    For more information: https://creatitive.com/

    Follow: @ZachColman 

    Zach’s TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LA6JNgIQXo&t=1s

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    1 hr 3 min

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Multimedia Journalist and Motivational Speaker Kevin McShan brings you a multi-faceted and multi-dimensional YouTube Podcast called: “Let’s Have This Conversation. The intention is to provide a large…