Money You Should Ask

Comedian, Mike Schmidt joins Bob in the studio as our next guest. Mike, is also a podcast producer, puppet-maker and a former defense lawyer. Catch Mike on stage at The World Famous Comedy Store in Hollywood.

Bob and Mike discuss the similarities between practicing law versus comedy, being a cheese-head, not winning money on a chance, catholicism and wizardry, snowblowers, negotiating debt, sharing food, the love of turtlenecks, rainbows and so much more. @theshinola

Our next guest is comedian, actor, teacher, writer and tarot card reader, Paul Jacek. Paul has been performing for over 30 years. Some of Paul's credits include NBC's Off Their Rockers with Betty White, Kevin Hart's Laugh Out Loud Network show and Joan River's How'd You Get So Rich? His one-man show, Tray Tables Up; Secrets of a Beverly Hills Shampoo Boy, was awarded LA Weekly's Pick Of The Week.

Bob and Paul discuss the perception of wealth and fame as an entertainer. Talent doesn't always make a career, but having a business mindset, being proactive, focused, driven and learning to have fun along the way, makes the journey all the more enjoyable. @pauljacek

In this installment of MYSA, Bob chats to co-inventor and start-up entrepreneur, Menachem Tabanpour. Menachem, President and co-founder of Nutrient Recovery and Upcycling in Wisconsin, patented and successfully commercialized a technology that recovers phosphorus from wastewater and turns it into fertilizer.

Menachem shares how he had to overcome many limiting beliefs around money, working through his internal successes and challenges, and in turning an idea into a thriving business. He also discusses wrapping his head around the concept of raising large sums of money for start-up capitol, which can be scary! @newsteadystate

Bob Wheeler chats to Frank Castillo at his home away from home, The World Famous Comedy Store, to talk about all things money, life and comedy. Frank is a comedian, former co-producer and Roaster for Roast Battle and was the winner of Comedy Central's, Roast Battle II, War of the Words. You can find Frank performing at various venues across the USA.

Frank shares his appreciation of domestic teamwork. By having open and real conversations about money, he and his wife are able to work more effectively in living life to the fullest, in contrast to what he experienced as a child. @frankccomedy @frankcastillo

In this episode, Bob chats to co-creators, writers and producers, Brian and LeeAnne Adams.

After a long and winding journey, Brian and LeeAnne's passion project, Dwight In Shining Armor, was given the green light. Successfully filming four seasons, the couple talk about living their dream and the impact it made in so many lives. Wearing many hats as producers, business partners and parents, maintaining a healthy family life, they share the challenges and eventual successes, as their vision became a reality.

Brian and LeeAnne openly share how having a practical and honest approach to saving and avoiding debt, helped their business and their family 'weather the storms' while following their dream.

And, oh, yeah – Do the work first! @Dwightinshingarmor

Mike Marino is affectionately known to millions of his fans worldwide as New Jersey's Bad Boy. He is one of the most loved comedians of our time. He has a tongue as sharp as a razor and a heart of gold. Mike has performed in every major comedy club, theatre, casino from New York to Los Angeles and around the world. Mike's long list of credits include over 200 commercials, tv shows and films. You can catch Mike currently touring his show 'Make America Italian Again' across the US.

Mike talks about his anal-retentive approach to budgeting and saving money, helped him achieve a strong sense of financial freedom as a performer. His old school Italian roots spurred choices that supported him in achieving success as a performer. "If you can't afford to buy what you want with cash, you can't afford it." #MakeAmericaItalianAgain, @mikemarinolive

In this podcast, Bob reconnects with Chris Plain and his partner in crime, Taylor Brooks. Chris & Taylor performed stand-up back in the day as well as lots of sketch comedy writing. Chris is still writing, specializing in epic fantasy novels. The Heirloom Ores Saga, is a seven-part series of which three have been released, two are due out in the near future & two waiting to be put to paper.

The troublesome trio share their war stories and the cyclical ups and downs of the entertainment world. Chris also shares how having a recycling business as a side hustle enables him to follow his passion of writing. @plain_fiction

From boxing and driving around the city streets of Queens as a cab driver, Jay London shifted to higher gears to pursue a career in comedy. Some of his highlights include NBC's Last Comic Standing, The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and the CBS sitcom, The King Of Queens, and performing at The Apollo. Catch Jay performing at The Comedy Store, The Laugh Factory and other comedy clubs around the country.

Jay talks to Bob about the love and pain of pursuing a career in comedy and how making intentional choices with how he spends his money helps him to stay on track. @jaylondoncomic

Bob welcomes Aussie mother and daughter entrepreneurs, Therese AKA 'Mumma Te' and Teneale Clifford AKA 'Lil Te.' As co-founders of The Performers Path, they inspire and motivate performers on their path to success.

Therese has been in the entertainment industry for over 30 years as a performer, and behind the scenes as an international talent agent, as well as a manager and consultant. Teneale has been acting, singing and dancing from a very young age. She splits her time working in Australia and the USA – on set and behind the scenes, as an agent, directing and consulting.

The down under duo talks to Bob about the challenges many performers endure. They offer a valuable set of resources for performers seeking the tools to essentially GYST, their mantra to success. In particular, they explore the "starving artist" theory. Therese and Teneale also reveal some of their financial beliefs, while examining core values that originated from their upbringing.

@theperformerspath

Steve Lolli, "The Urban Jew," known as the only white, Jewish comedian in black comedy clubs, is our next guest on MYSA. Steven is a comedian, writer, and is currently co-hosting 'PepTalks' podcast with Eddie Pepitone. He is also co-creator of the upcoming show 'Comedians without Cars getting Soda' for All Things Comedy.

Bob and Steve chat about the financial benefits of having a sugar mamma, the challenges of living in a car, and finding the courage to keep going when life doesn't go as planned. steven.lolli.5, lollicomedy, lollisteven