Michael Sidgmore is a Partner at Broadhaven Ventures, where he focuses on sourcing, investing, and managing investments into early-stage FinTech companies globally. Michael has led Broadhaven Ventures' investments into Liveoak Technologies, Credijusto (Seed, Board Director / Observer & Advisor), as well as his work as a Venture partner at Goodwater Capital.  

We discussed: 

1) Michael’s background in Venture 

2) The impetus for his Alt goes Mainstream blog 

3) Social Capital meets Financial Cap 

4) Alternatives investments goes mainstream   

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/ 

Michael Sidgmore - 

 https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelsidgmore/ 

https://www.twitter.com/michaelsidgmore

In this episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed, Author, CFA, Executive Coach and President of Cathedral Capital in Ft. Worth, Texas,  Brooke Lively.  Cathedral is,  A team of CFOs and Profitability Strategists who help attorneys with fast-growing firms across the country turn their companies into profitable, thriving businesses so the owner can create the life they want. 

We discussed: 

1) What is Cathedral Capital and its process 

2) Brooke’s 30K Ft view of the Small Business Owner now and new opportunities 

3) Brooke talks about her concept of Good, Better, Best,  a thoughtful process for all Business Owners to think through   

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/  

Brooke Lively -  

linkedin.com/in/brookelively

In this latest episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed Deirdre Clute and Will Schmitt, Co-Founders of Rightfoot. A fintech company focused on streamlining how student loans are paid off they are enabling a new generation of products and services that make it easier to manage and pay credit cards, student loans and various consumer bills. Helping people get started on and get back on the right foot.  

We Discussed:  

1) Deirdre and Will’s background as entrepreneurs 

2) The genesis of Rightfoot 

3) How Rightfoot works with prospective clients 

4) The future of Rightfoot and its role in Fintech  

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/ 

The Rightfoot Team- 

 https://www.linkedin.com/company/therightfoot/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdre-clute/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-pensack-10b6125b/ 

https://twitter.com/hellorightfoot

In this latest episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed, the CEO of Finance-Ability, Stephanie Sims. Stephanie has more than two decades of experience in finance, quality & IT management, and valuation of public and private entities. Through a unique process, Stephanie and her team work with Founders and Early stage entrepreneurs to best understand their respective financing needs and how best to deploy capital.  

We discussed:

1) Stephanie’s experience as an investment banker and small business owner, which has given her a unique perspective 

2) How she came to start Finance-Ability and her process for working with entrepreneurs 

3) How Stephanie helps entrepreneurs build economic stories that make dollars and sense!  

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/  

Stephanie Sims -  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniejsims 

https:/instagram.com/Finance_Ability

In this latest episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed,  Social Media talent manager, Naomi Lennon. Naomi is the President of Lennon Management. Since the inception of YouTube's Partner Program in 2009, Naomi Lennon has managed the careers of some of YouTube's biggest celebrities including RCLBeauty101 (#1 most viewed female channel worldwide), Alphacat, Racka Racka and Tiktok star Nathan Piland.  

We discussed: 

1) Naomi’s Background  

2) The Genesis of her Talent Mgmt biz, How Naomi connects with prospectives,  and how she helps manage their careers 

3) Naomi’s thoughts on how to build an authentic social media presence   

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/  

Naomi Lennon -  

https://www/linkedin.com/in/naomi-lennon-3b59325b 

https://instagram.com/naomilennon

In this latest episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed Devin Miller. Devin Miller is the CEO and Co Founder of Secure. Secure is the first purpose built emergency savings app designed to help people save for an emergency and navigate unexpected financial hardships.   

We discussed: 

1) Devin’s Background as an Entrepreneur 

2) The Genesis of Secure and how it can dramatically help the savings process for employees and employers 

3) The Fintech Evolution and Landscape from Devin’s perspective 

 Hugh Meyer - 

 https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/  

Devin Miller- 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinpmiller

In this episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed, author, speaker and technology expert Trina Martin.  

We discussed:  

1) The biggest issues small and medium sized businesses face with technology 

2) How businesses can improve their efficiencies and effectiveness with multiple systems and apps. 

3) Specific secure and cost effective applications that small business owners can put into action today!   

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/ 

Trina Martin -  

https://linkedin.com/in/trina-l-martin 

https://www.twitter.comTrinaLMartin

https://www.facebook.com/TheTrinaLMartin 

https://instragram.com/Trina.l.martin

In this latest episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed Josh Jensen,  JJ the CPA!  JJ THE CPA  has over 27 years of public accounting experience bringing daily videos & value to his over 43,000 subscribers on YouTube where he has amassed more than 3,500,000 views. He founded his own CPA firm at age 25, and still serves & advises his private clients daily.   

We Discussed: 

1) What is PPP round 2?  How do perspectives navigate the application process 

2) The ramifications of PPP and its significance with Employee Retention Tax Credits  

3) Taking stock in your business, planning ahead and strategizing how to take advantage of the numerous tax credits permitted by the IRS.  

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/ 

JJ The CPA - 

https://linkedin.com/in/jjthecpa 

https://twitter.com/JJtheCPAOK 

https://instagram.com/jjthecpa 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6pedUxZMTt9fkq9YCX8Kg

In this episode of Money Talks,   Hugh interviewed podcast host and CEO of YAP Media, Hala Taha. Hala now currently has over 8 years of corporate marketing experience and is quickly rising up the ranks. Young and Profiting Podcast merges Hala’s passions for radio, entrepreneurship, business, and continued learning. Hala is an expert on networking, rising from failure, personal branding, Linkedin and Podcasting.  

We discussed: 

1) Hala’s amazing journey in the entertainment and radio industry in New York 

2) The steps she took within social media to build her podcast following 

3) How Hala learned from some difficult experiences in the corporate world to help build her amazing marketing company 

 Hugh Meyer - 

 https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/  

Hala Taha -  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/htaha 

https://www.twitter.com/YAP_Podcast 

https://youngandprofiting.com/

 https://instagram.com/yapwithhala

In this episode of Money Talks, Hugh interviewed podcast host and Fintech expert, Zach Anderson Pettet. Zach has spent several years helping to build and structure start-ups in the Fintech Space. Zach is an innovator and has a unique understanding of the Fintech space as a whole and how it is revolutionizing financial services and other industries.  

We discussed:  

1) How Zach entered the Fintech space 

2) His 30,000 foot view of Fintech as it pertains to entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners 

3) The significance of taking care of our minds and bodies!  

Hugh Meyer -  

https://instagram.com/hughmeyerofficial 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hughmeyer/ 

Zach Anderson Pettet -  

https://twitter.com/zachpettet 

https://linkedin.com/in/zachpettet