Master Your Finances

Do you wanna discover effective strategies for making lifelong decisions and managing the challenges of aging? Interested in complimentary consultation. Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Justin Lee Scott Esquire, a certified life resource planner with an impressive track record of overseeing 400 active cases. As the founder of South Jersey's Masterminds, he stands out as one of the top 2% and top 100 attorneys. Today he's here to empower you with valuable insights and guidance for your future planning.

Are you interested in delving deeper into the hemp supply chain, hemp manufacturing, and hemp industrial applications like emphatic and textiles? Would you like to gain insights into the carbon credits linked with hemp cultivation? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Ryan McFarland, a prominent figure in the hemp industry, is here to share his expertise on all things hemp.

Would you like to discover how to generate organic leads for your service-based business at minimal cost? Are you interested in learning basic social media tips and ideas tailored specifically for local business owners? Our Host Kurt Baker is joined by Vincent Little, head coach of the AmeriKick National competition team has represented not only the AmeriKick World competition team, but also team USA on the global stage. He's also a licensed real estate agent in both Pennsylvania and New Jersey, proving that he is not just a one trick pony. Today, he will share with you a step-by-step system on how to get involved in community outreach and produce quality organic leads, strategies to increase your local following on social media. Vince will share his insights, not just as a martial artist, martial arts artist, but a business owner, but as a community builder.

Interested in the thought process of students finding their paths in the business world. Discover how they embarked on a journey to create their own venture capital fund. Meet Abhijay Edavalapati a senior at Bridgewater Raritan High School, who serves as a venture analyst at 1435 Capital Management, Evaluing growth stage companies and aiding seed stage startups in due diligence. Also serving as a regional vice president of Future Business Leaders of America, the largest business, career and technical student organization in the world, Abhijay is a dedicated leader shaping the future of entrepreneurship. Joining is Rithanya Senthilvel, a junior at West Windsor Plainsboro High School South, also in New Jersey. Fascinated by descriptive statistics and private equity, she serves as the president of her school's future problem solving program, international chapter, and works as a venture analyst at 1435 capital involved in due diligence and report writing.

Today, they will share their journey in establishing the homeroom fund, a venture capital fund co-founded with Andrew and Akash. Together, they encourage investing in today's youth and expanding opportunities for students eager to explore their respective industries. Don't miss this inspiring conversation where students embrace their venture capital vision, igniting hope for future business leaders.

Welcome to Master Your Finances. If you'd like to know more about venture capital and the broader investing world from the perspective of high school students, join us as we dive into this fascinating area with Akash Patel and Andrew Somers, recent graduates making waves in the finance industry. Akash, a venture analyst at 1435 Capital is adept at analyzing companies, conducting due diligence and sourcing deals. Additionally is an incoming freshman at Northwestern University studying Economics and Mathematics. Andrew, who's going to the University of Virginia for Business with a Finance concentration, works on assessing startups, writing research reports, and deal sourcing as an analyst at the same company. Together, they'll share insights gained during their summer experiences as they work on starting their own venture capital fund called Homeroom Fund, offering valuable advice for high schoolers interested in finance and venture capital.

Do you want a better understanding of franchising? Do you want to learn everything there is to know about franchising business opportunities? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Lisa Linkowsky, the founder of Milestone Franchising, has 10 years of experience in the franchising industry, training and mentoring franchisees to help them build their business and adapt a realistic approach to business ownership. Today she will help you feel informed and educated as she introduces a website where you can obtain monthly articles and view a TV show that interviews franchisees and franchisors.

Do you want to get a fresh perspective on purchase and sales acquisitions? Do you understand the significance and value of handed down craftsmanship and niche manufacturing in the United States? Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Richard Balka, President and CEO of The Home Rubber Company is here to aid you in gaining appreciation for Trenton based businesses that remained for a long time, as well as English major entrepreneurs. Today he'll make you nostalgic as you travel down memory lane and see Trenton's long standing businesses.

Are you genuinely confident in your comprehension of business leadership? Are you enthusiastic about exploring diverse facets of business, including sales, marketing, advertising, and finance? Are you interested in acquiring knowledge on hiring exceptional business professionals? Your search ends here. Our host, Kurtis Baker, is joined by Peter Weedfald, a renowned sales and marketing leader, to provide you with valuable insights on business leadership and effective selling techniques. With his extensive experience as the senior vice president of sales and brand marketing at SHARP Electronics Marketing Company of America, he has successfully leveraged various platforms for implementing diverse business strategies. Today, he will underscore the significance of relevance and creativity in the business realm, empowering you to become a true champion in the field of business.