Man Up w/ Nick & Tony

Sam Clark, VP of marketing, talks about how sports laid a great foundation for his career. He learned that having great character is more important than skills. Skills can be taught, but character can't.

 

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When I was a kid, my parents always said, 'Don't talk to strangers' Today, most of the people I know were strangers I meet on the internet. Rudy shares how he created the best golf club in southern California by simply getting out of his comfort zone. Three of his friends canceled on him for a tee time, so he reached out to one person on a Facebook group. That person posted the tee time online, and two other golfers responded, Nick, being one of them. And the rest is history. 

 

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Gisel is a Latina business owner QUEEN. Nick has known Gisel for 4 years and has seen her go from a shy business owner to a boss lady. 

 

During this chat, you will learn why you need multiple income streams to get ahead, build confidence, and get stuff done.

Many people always think the grass is greener on the other side. People need to realize the grass is only greener when it's taken care of. Others know, the grass isn't green because I don't water it, I use to water it a lot and that got too expensive and I'm okay with the grass having brown spots. Ha-ha

Gustavo was on tour with Powerman 5000 in the early 90's. He lived that rock star life. And when he left that chapter of his life, he was at peace with it and moved on to the next chapter of his life, architecture. 

So many people get caught up in the what-if. What if I missed out on being x? So many people feel unfulfilled with their life because they didn't pursue their dreams. Gustavo shares his journey and maybe you can learn how to be at peace with your current life. 

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Brief Summary:

Ivania Morales is a mortgage loan officer at Paramount Residential Mortgage Group in Downey, California. While she has put real estate on the back burner, that is how she got her start in the industry at the age of 19. In this episode, Nick and Tony ask Ivania their burning questions about loans, properties, and the world of credit scores. They also discuss the current state of the property market, why affordability matters moreover the location when it comes to buying a house, and how someone can snag the best real estate deals of their lives by having a strategy and being patient.

 

This episode is nothing short of informative, so grab a pen and paper because you’ll be jotting down notes all throughout!

 

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

Remote jobs taking over the job market (01:27)

Ivania introduces herself (04:19)

Ivania shares her family life (05:04)

Comparing the real estate industry, mortgage-wise then and now (09:24)

What is an FHA loan and how do they work? (10:19)

Why 80/20 loans were phased out and its connection to the mortgage meltdown (12:18)

When do banks ask for proof of income, especially when you have unusual banking activity? (14:55)

Ivania on the state of the property market and if a correction is on the horizon (17:42)

Ivania’s biggest advice to people who are interested in investing in real estate (19:18)

Buying properties out of state and how property managers can be helpful (21:57)

Amount of capital needed depending on the unit (23:41)

Why buying a property as a second home is better than buying it as an investment (25:41)

Building a real estate portfolio and why being patient pays off (27:24)

Location versus affordability (28:42)

How landlords and tenants are receiving rent assistance from Housing Is Key (32:13)

Ivania’s start as a landlord (34:59)

Changes that excite Ivania the most at present (38:51)

The ideal credit score for different types of loans (41:37)

What guidelines are in place to prevent predatory loans? (43:09)

Which is the quickest to sell once purchased: a duplex type, a condo or a townhome? (48:10)

What is the Mello-Roos tax and why does it influence deals? (50:00)

Why educating yourself is important when you’re looking to buy a house (53:13)

The advisable amount to have in the bank when you’re buying a second home as a rental (56:43)

Why you shouldn’t co-sign a card for anyone (58:00)

What a borrower should know about an investment property (01:00:06)

A conventional loan versus an FHA loan (01:02:28)

The highest credit score Ivania has encountered (01:04:40)

Ivania’s advice on people that hesitate to get into real estate (01:07:53)

 

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Follow Ivania on her socials:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivaniar.morales/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivania-morales-4a96a261/

Brief Summary:

Jeff Hogan is a real estate appraiser and has been in the business for over 30 years now. He is also the leader of Nick’s bible study group (which is how they met) but more importantly, he is a man of faith. Our conversation with Jeff had everything – from his thoughts on the recent negative press that religion as a whole has been getting, to drawing a line between mental and spiritual issues, to ways on how the youth can build a relationship with God. This episode is full of insight that concern spirituality, the Church, and of course, the man above – so be sure not to miss it!

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

The portrayal of Christians in media (0:44)

How finding our own inner peace is the biggest mystery of all (1:55)

Jeff introduces himself (04:53)

Jeff’s love for tacos and his favorite kind (6:37)

How religion in the US took a hit due to all the recent negative press (10:45)

The decline in the number of churchgoers since 2000 (12:43)

Jeff recalls his memories of going to church as a kid (16:07)

Why some people shy away from attending church (18:35)

Resolving issues: knowing when to ask for guidance through prayer and when to seek help from a professional (22:40)

Some old-fashioned notions of the Church that need to change (28:24)

Why men find it difficult to ask for help and how it leads to negative physical effects (29:21)

Identifying and dealing with issues that are spiritual in nature (33:47)

Making yourself feel whole is ultimately up to you (37:05)

How anger and hate have affected Tony’s life, especially after losing loved ones (40:17)

Jeff shares his parents’ conditions (42:12)

Only God knows the reason behind his actions (48:13)

Coming to terms with death and suffering (48:33)

How community/charity work leaves Nick feeling fulfilled (51:46)

Nick’s experience upon hearing Jeff speak in tongues (52:46)

Jeff explains what speaking in tongues is and why it’s a controversial act (54:36)

Developing disciples and other ways for the Church to maintain its relevance (01:00:47)

Why getting to know God is an important journey for the youth to embark on (01:02:36)

Utilizing social media to show what your principles look in action (01:05:54)

Closing statements (01:08:52)

Brief Summary:

Caesar Salas is a fitness trainer who’s changing the lives of many, one deadlift at a time. He owns a gym in Downey, California and has been working nonstop to motivate clients to act on their New Year’s Resolutions all year round. In this episode, Caesar shares his effective ways of motivating people who struggle with their fitness, his time as a successful gym owner, his relationship with Nick and his wife, and reiterates how detrimental mentality is in achieving your goals.

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

 

Caesar introduces himself (00:44)

Caesar’s take on New Year’s Resolutions (03:19)

The number one problem with people who have fitness aspirations (04:27)

Tackling negativity and how it holds us back from achieving great things (08:03)

Caesar on how he helps his clients get into the right mindset (13:08)

The four important questions Caesar asks every new client (17:36)

How Caesar figures out the types of clients he has (22:23)

How does a trainer/gym owner maintain a supportive and welcoming gym culture? (25:00)

Caesar’s approach in guiding clients to make better long term goals (31:31)

Competition as a form of motivation (36:38)

How do you encourage people to return to the gym? (42:38)

Nick details Caesar’s role in creating this gym culture that his wife now loves (46:02)

The importance of surrounding yourself with the correct people (47:46)

Caesar’s ultimate success story (53:03)

Nick’s traumatic injury and how TFL helped him regain his confidence (57:33)

What made Caesar want to pursue this career path? (01:01:17)

Getting a coach: the first step to becoming consistent with your fitness goals (01:06:42)

Your specific actions will depend on your goal (01:07:54)

Closing statements (01:15:01)

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Follow Caesar on his socials:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Downeyfitnesspros/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tfl_fitness_center

Help is here and its in front of you.

Brief Summary:

 

The Brown Skinvestors was created to educate and empower minority communities to achieve economic liberation via financial literacy. Founded by Rene Sanchez, Chris Dogra, Yezid Alvarado, and Rixx Gonzalez, The Brown Skinvestors holds regular webinars and a stock market course with a focus on their motto ‘Brown Wealth Matters’. In this episode, Nick flies solo in conversation with the four Brown Skinvestors on getting your money right, having an investment mentality, anticipating hits and misses in trading, managing career and families, and closing the generational wealth gap.

 

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

Nick shares what The Brown Skinvestors personally mean to him (00:37)

What’s the mission behind The Brown Skinvestors? (07:02)

Getting to know Chris, Rene, Yezid, and Rixx (07:50)

What the Brown Skinvestors do for fun! (11:55)

How did the Brown Skinvestors get into finance? What is everyone’s financial background? (16:13)

Who manages the Brown Skinvestors’ social media? (23:13)

The importance of getting your personal finances right first and foremost (25:15)

Working your finances backward for a secure future (27:13)

The common misconception people have about investing (28:47)

Why significant others are the real MVPs of investing (30:16)

What the Brown Skinvestors disagree on when it comes to investments (34:30)

Why multiple perspectives help businesses progress (36:45)

The different types of investors according to the Brown Skinvestors (39:16)

The biggest investment misses that seemed like home runs (40:52)

Is day trading the same as sports gambling? (47:04)

Nick shares his experience trading sports cards (

Can you make a decent side income as a day trader? (59:30)

How the Brown Skinvestors are addressing the generational wealth gap in brown communities (01:03:02)

Making intentions stick and creating small stories of investment success (01:05:48)

Why social media is both a blessing and a curse to the younger generation (01:09:33)

The Brown Skinvestors’ ultimate advice for those who want to invest and set up their future (01:16:46)

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrownskinvestors/

Brown Wealth Matters Stock Market Course: https://thebrownskinvestors.gumroad.com/l/brownwealthmatters (Discount code ‘ManUp’ for 50% off)

Merch: Snapback & ‘Brown Wealth Matters’ Shirt (Discount code ‘ManUp’ for $5 off)

Brief Summary:

 

Georgina Garay-Lozano is a bilingual licensed marriage and family therapist serving clients in the state of California. She has worked extensively with the Latino community and her focus is on resolving trauma-related symptoms of the present moment or intergenerational trauma that impacts our community. In her second episode with Man Up, Georgina shares using Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in therapy, overcoming milestones pressure, understanding our intentions, facing and addressing our fears, and going through her pregnancy!

 

The episode touches on the following key topics and ideas:

Why Man Up is tackling the topic of overcoming fear (00:53)

How Georgina is processing her anticipation of giving birth soon (Congratulations again, Georgina!) (08:27)

Different forms of fear when it comes to pregnancy and being first-time parents (12:09)

How to overcome the pressure of reaching milestones and social comparison (16:57)

The reality behind milestones: they take a lot of work (20:05)

Why people have a ‘doom and gloom’ outlook in life (23:15)

Rewiring your brain through body-based modalities (25:40)

How body-based simulation works in therapy (27:43)

Nick shares one practice he started doing to overcome his anxieties (31:41)

How EMDR helps with performance anxiety (34:29)

The importance of meeting negative thoughts with empathy (37:17)

Reinforcing positive experiences and feelings to combat trauma (38:46)

How therapists help clients access positive feelings (46:17)

Understanding our intentions as adults when teaching children life lessons (50:28)

Closing statements (59:28)