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In this episode of Behind the Scenes Stories of Busy Professionals, host Rob sits down with Lance Cayko, a multi-faceted entrepreneur who combines architecture, building, and real estate development. Lance opens up about his journey through personal transformation in 2024-2025, dubbing it his "Rebirth" year as he navigated divorce, new beginnings, and finding love again.

The conversation delves deep into Lance's philosophy on the law of polarity - his belief that every negative experience leads to an equal positive outcome. 

From his humble beginnings working on sugar beet farms in North Dakota to becoming a successful architect and developer, Lance shares how early mentorship and a contrarian spirit shaped his entrepreneurial path.

Lance offers valuable insights into the real estate industry, breaking down the relationships between architects, builders, and developers while explaining the risk-reward dynamics of each role. He also discusses his morning routines, maintaining multiple businesses, and his approach to turning setbacks into fuel for success.

A candid and inspiring conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, and finding purpose through life's ups and downs.

Catch up with Lance at these links:
https://www.insidethefirmpodcast.com
https://f9productions.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lance-cayko-1227031a

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In this episode, host Rob Pene sits down with David Sidoni, creator of HowToBuyAHome.com and veteran real estate expert.

David shares his fascinating journey from acting alongside Christian Bale and hosting kids' game shows to discovering his true passion: helping first-time home buyers.

Learn how David built a nationwide network of carefully vetted real estate agents while staying true to his values, refusing to follow the typical "pay-to-play" model common in the industry.

David discusses his counterintuitive approach to scaling his business, the challenges of growing a podcast and YouTube channel, and why he chose education over selling courses.

From his early days as a soccer player to working with stage managers and directors, David reveals how diverse experiences shaped his unique approach to business and client service.

This conversation offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs about staying authentic while building a successful business that truly serves its customers.

Make sure to visit David's IG:
https://www.instagram.com/howtobuyahomepodcast

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This podcast episode is an in-depth conversation with Melissa Elizondo, a marketing professional who transitioned from real estate to running a marketing agency, and then adapted her career in response to the rise of AI. The episode covers her fascinating journey, including:

• Her background in real estate and how a lawsuit led her to pivot into marketing consulting
• Building a successful marketing agency over 9 years, working primarily with local clients
• The challenges she faced when she lost all her retainer clients in October 2022
• A pivotal moment when a TikTok video about using ChatGPT and Canva went viral, leading to international clients
• Her current role helping modernize a 112-year-old insurance company through AI implementation
• Her expertise with AI tools like Gamma, Otter, Browse AI, and Notebook LM for improving business productivity
• Her vision to become a thought leader in AI implementation for the insurance industry
• Practical discussion about LinkedIn strategy and content creation

Throughout the conversation, Melissa emphasizes her focus on using AI to improve productivity and give people more time with family rather than just driving profits. She also shares how her faith guided major career decisions and her approach to embracing new technology.

The interview is part of a series focused on sharing behind-the-scenes stories of busy professionals, with particular attention to how they're adapting to their current life situations, etc.

You can find Melissa Elizondo at "therealmelissaelizondo" on all socials:

https://linkedin.com/in/therealmelissaelizondo
https://facebook.com/therealmelissaelizondo
https://www.tiktok.com/@thequeenofaitools
https://instagram.com/therealmelissaelizondo

This episode is sponsored by "Get Ghosted," a LinkedIn ghostwriting service of The Digital Writing Firm. https://thedigitalwritingfirm.com

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In this inspiring episode of "Nice to Meet You | Behind the Scene Stories of Busy Professionals," veteran Los Angeles police officer Mike Turk opens up about his remarkable journey from rock bottom to peak performance. After 12 years on the force, Mike found himself struggling with weight gain, deteriorating health, and mounting depression. When a simple sneeze left him in excruciating pain and doctors warned of impending medication, Mike knew something had to change.

You can find Mike at: 

• https://www.instagram.com/hklub.fitness
• https://hklubfitness.com

A chance opportunity to attend an entrepreneurship conference in Salt Lake City became the catalyst for his transformation. Instead of business strategies, Mike discovered something far more valuable – the importance of personal discipline and physical wellbeing. 

What followed was an extraordinary year of change that saw him shed over 30 pounds, conquer Mount Whitney, complete a Spartan race, and discover a new purpose in life.

Today, Mike runs H Klub Fitness, helping others achieve what he did through his program "Helping Everyone Achieve Lifetime Habits." Through raw and honest conversation with his friend of 20 years, host Rob, Mike shares how his transformation went far beyond physical appearance, revolutionizing his mindset, self-esteem, and outlook on life. His story serves as a powerful reminder that it's never too late to rewrite your narrative and that true transformation begins with taking that first, difficult step.

This episode offers a candid look at one man's journey from crisis to triumph, providing hope and practical insights for anyone feeling stuck in their own personal or professional life.