Wow!
This episode is absolute fire!! 
Everyone, please welcome this week's guest on Meeting Gold, UMBY CAMPANA!! 
First things first to clear the table. 
Critics are saying that there's nothing good about social media. "It's ruining the younger generation, and it's nothing but a distraction."  
Umby replies,
"It's how you use it, and the relationship you have with it. Will dictate if it's a distraction from your goals or from what you need to get done for the day."
He shares, "as long as your taking in and absorbing proper content that is conducive to your goal. Then it can be productive and beneficial."

Umby's pursuing his mission of Digital Marketing Nomad at the age of 23, and has been killing it! , Founder of WRPD Media & Brand Director of Mona Products.  Umby teaches us social media is here to stay.  "So let's use the tools to our advantage, and get rewarded, instead of letting it keep us behind!" 

The most common reason people use social media is to keep communication and connections open with their audience and potential clients.  When using social media, Umby advises us on how to come across on your platforms.  The tone you use, and the message you are trying to get out there.  Think about who's watching, and also, showing them who you are.

You'll want to listen to the full episode as Umby shares the ins and outs of working smarter, not harder.  Sharing the tools of holding a good solid foundation at the house of the business and how that will make you and your team stronger and successful.  That and of course using all the popular media platforms and why.  He lists valuable reasons why you shouldn't have a plan B when you want to pursue your dream you should give it your all.  Even if you fail, you learn something.  Don't ever think anything is out of reach!

Meeting Gold Presents this week's guest DAVE DEKKER! Dave is the owner and founder of Herc's Nutrition, With over 20 stores across Canada. He's started with only $5,000 to invest and a dream to inspire others to be their best version. Growing up having a home gym, his father, the owner of a powerlifting club, and his grandpa Dekker a wrestler. Dave was encouraged to live a healthy and fit lifestyle. But Dave wanted so much more, he wanted what no one else was offering. He wanted relationship growth.

 Dave speaks on how much the health industry has significantly changed over the years, from being meatheads to women who weren't allowed to work out to now, fitness being so open and accepting for everyone and anyone. "Being confident, positive, healthy, and happy is what people want to be" Dave says. He shares his story on how he can relate. Dave graduated from Western and has worked a lot following school. He became comfortable with money, and success but uncomfortable with his body and the way he was living. He says "there wasn't any soul in it.'  

 Dave started putting together an image of what he wanted his future to look like and opened his first Herc's store in 1996. Catering to locals, he started having more and more customers coming in from afar. Which immediately motivated Dave to open more locations. With a good background in fitness, it was easy for Dave to connect with his customers and be able to expand his already successful business. Dave tells us "there were good days and bad days, but there's nothing better than being around like-minded people to encourage you to be right where you should be and that's what Herc's is all about.' It's about nourishing and supporting a healthy and happy lifestyle to share that happiness with others around you.

For the next guest, he asks, "As your biggest perceived failure ever turned out to be your greatest success?"

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Dr.Davis has been in the medical industry for 40 years! Growing up under relatives, including his father, a doctor. Davis inherited an extreme interest in medicine. Helping others was a passion of his. Starting with the swim meet in school, with their minor scratches and cuts to being a head physician on cruise ships for 10 years. Davis gave his heart and soul to his career. So it was a no-brainer when the scheduler asked him if he'd like to spend a month on a ship assisting, officers, crew members and passengers in the Caribbean. 

Dr.Davis's experiences in medicine changed quite quickly being on cruise ships. Dealing with unseen situations lead him to write books about them. Not the kind of books you think a doctor would write about. Surprisingly, Davis's books are in the Murder Mystery genre, all fourteen of them! He shares true stories of things happening on the ships, such as trafficking, murders, and robberies. "Every day was a new story," Davis says, as he shares books he wrote, that tell tales of rash outbreaks on the ship. An on-shore museum robbery of a rare ruby that was in connection with a cruise passenger. Stories of x-rays identifying drugs found internally smuggled in from a woman travelling.

Davis's career became so much more than helping people to now, solve mysteries of the unknown. Davis always had problem-solving skills growing up and throughout his career in medicine. Finding out the "why" and how to fix it was what motivated Dr. Davis to find a resolution. "Being a doctor and how much the industry and tools have changed over the years has defiantly made things easier, but there is still a shortage of manpower, we need more doctors and nurses"! Explains Dr. Davis as he encourages people to join the profession. Helping other people, even if it's small, is such a fulfilling career. 

Dr. Davis leaves us with this question. "What are you going to do to help others?".  

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Isaac Moore is an 18-year-old student studying Engineering like his father.  On March 28th, 2004, Isaac lost his father exactly 7 months before Isaac was born.

While his father was away on a business trip in Atlanta, Georgia, he was struck by a drunk driver crossing the street, after leaving dinner. 

Isaac shares with us; the struggles of social situations.  The highs and lows of holidays, and the lack of things that a father typically would have taught him. Amongst the anger, resentment and numerous times he's asked himself, "why?" throughout the years.
Isaac relays the best ways of going through the motion and the growth that comes with it. Learning to find different outlets really helped him to let go of the burden and the emotions of his dad's tragedy.

Isaac's words of encouragement for anyone grieving over a lost loved one are:
Lean on a solid support system, talk to someone, and reach out. Most importantly, appreciate the now without having to lose it.

So we leave you with this question, Are you suffering in silence? Or are you being open about your struggles?

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Brandon Mimms is a social media addict with over 15 years in the industry. When he was merely in Highschool, he built a meme page to over 1 million followers on twitter whilst also selling ad spots daily. His interests then moved towards domain names as he began purchasing/creating a variety of tags on Instagram, Youtube, and Twitter than eventually led to him selling off to the NCAA Football League in the United States. Following that success, he dove deeper into the unknown world of buying and selling usernames, only this time, for much, much... larger figures. At one point he managed over 50 million followers between all of his social media accounts. This is the story of how Brandon Mimms made hundreds of thousands off of buying & selling usernames.

David Ward was a 19 year veteran that committed his life for his country. With years of training and engagement, David went through a world wind of experiences in the Canadian Forces. 

After being in the military for 19 years, David left to then receive some bad news. After his best friend committed suicide, a month later, Christmas Eve of 2021 hit and David wasn't doing too well. Drunk, alone, and depressed, David put a gun to his head.... Knowing he wouldn't survive... He then heard a voice that told him to, quote, "Change the Angle"... He did as he was told, today, he lives to tell the story.

Filled with compassion for veterans, a heart for giving and serving, and immediate interest in helping society, David is a true testimony to LIFE. 

After this episode, we challenge you to think about your life, do you appreciate it?

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Ladies and gentlemen, Kate Broddick joins us today to discuss what the challenges are of chasing one goal, more specifically, a bigger business. As Kate has dominated her region of expertise in the Brampton area for more than 7+ years, she seeks new fulfillment. The idea of growing her business exponentially every single year was no longer her soul priority. After having a hard last year, we interviewed Kate for a second time to discuss what she said yes too. Listen to find out - you'll be shocked at her response.

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Spencer MacIntyre, a seasoned actor, will teach you the Essentials of Acting so that you can gain a better understanding of how the acting world evolves.

This video is designed for anyone who wants to learn about Acting and meet other actors. Spencer MacIntyre is a highly experienced actor that understands the pitfalls and rises of individual acting careers.

We talk all things acting, movie opinions, acting opinions, types of acting, and more!

Joseph Wibe on The Meeting Gold Show...

Joseph Wibe is the Head of Product at Productive Call App, an app that upgrades your native cell phone calls with new productivity features designed for busy professionals. He looks to help companies identify their brand and social presence by utilizing content within marketing strategies. He also doubles as an actor, and has a passion for innovation and creativity. Not to mention he's got a long dating history, which helps him tie all of his callings together in ways you'd never expect. 

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Kim Rossi on The Meeting Gold Show...

Kim Rossi is a Co-founder, Radio & TV Personality, and Professor in the media studies and liberal arts. After diving into the world of non-profit fundraising that included stops at Niagara Health and Canadian Cancer Society, she now finds pure joy in her role at Pathstone Foundation as the Director of Philanthropy & PR. 

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