What is upcycling? It is making a high quality piece that has lost its use (maybe a moth hole or blemish) into an original masterpiece that has a new life.

Shirts, vests, and jeans are the latest fashion for men. Upcycling at The Thrifty Designer is a great alternative to spending money at “big brand” stores in a mall.

Leslie does all the work herself and makes, original to the owner, pieces. I ask a question about bringing in an existing wardrobe and having Leslie revamp it. You can hear her response in the first part of the episode.

We hear about taking a leap from working in a big company to starting a small business, that is her passion. Never look back. A small sole proprietor now has so much more advantages over a big corporation. It is the best time in history to be in business for yourself.

We learn about Leslie’s favourite podcasts that are related to fashion and design.

Favourite Book/On the Go:

Love Style Life by Garance Dore

Sound too good to be true? I believe mathematics trumps human emotion (investing) every time.

What is DCAF? Well, it is systematic deposits into an investment. For example, using easy math, $52,000 in a “DCAF” world be $1,000 once a week investing/entering the market, on a Monday.

Why does Dynamic select Mondays? Because historically, Monday is the lowest, or worst day, of the week. (That helps with the other theory of buy low and sell high.)

Please check out Dynamic Mutual Funds website, I find it is a great resource for understanding “DCAF” along with other research material on financial matters.

Website: www.dynamic.ca

Book on the Go: 13 Hours: The Inside Account of What Really Happened In Benghazi. By Mitchell Zuckoff

Film: Beasts of No Nation, a drama based on a child soldier

This is a handbook for the average heterosexual man, in a committed relationship.

Cat Skinner is the author of “Keeping it Up”, a top seller on Amazon in its category, it is also available on Kindle. Cat talks about the process of not just writing but publishing her own book. Winter-Hebert were a big help in the design process. Cat’s brother Kyle (and past guest on the Open Roll Podcast) did the cover photography (you can see his work at: http://www.kyleandrew.com/blog/).

Cat is positioned for the digital economy with a blog, and other future projects.

Future Art Work: Check for the book on Audible

Favourite Ted Talk: Brené Brown: The power of vulnerability

Favourite Quote: Be the change you want to see in the world.

website: http://catskinner.club

Cory’s main business is GiHive, the standard product for the company is Jiu Jitsu gis (a gi is the “uniform” or kimono worn in the growing global sport of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a sport/business that has experienced exponential growth.

Cory adjusts his inventory to match his environment. For example, when he is at a big jiu jitsu tournament as a vendor, he stocks more t-shirts and toques, as that is a more spontaneous purchase than a go which requires time and research.

A good takeaway to the above example is when running a business, it is good to adjust to your customer’s wants.

Another tip from Cory when starting a business or a venture, is to do your research. Run your ideas through people for feedback. He also shares another tip, which is to be prepared to wear many hats. This meaning, in the beginning of your journey you are in charge of everything from sales to human resources.

Cory competes in the sport (jiu jitsu) that his company GiHive supplies. this is a great advantage as Cory’s work is his passion sport.

Little growth, 1% at a time leads to big growth. Cory applies this principle to both business and sport.

We celebrate the “magical” 27th podcast by sharing Cory’s want of setting up a mastermind group. I step out of my comfort zone and offer to help with it.

Interested?! To get this going or to get your BJJ supplies, Cory’s landing spots are below:

email: [email protected]

website: http://www.thegihive.com

Jurgen Rudolph chats with Patrick

What do the Boston Bruins and a Subaru WRX have in common? Our guest this week is a big fan of both.

This interview with Patrick is definitely a resource and product podcast.

We discuss the advantages of using a Manulife One, all-in-one, line of credit.

The reason a business owner may look at this style of “debt management” is control. I find as a business owner I want access to my capital immediately if I want to start a project or investment. The all-in-one also allows me efficiency in retiring the debt.

I must put in the old line from the “bible”. “Please seek professional advice before putting all your eggs in one basket.” That in itself may be a whole podcast, discussing the insult of repetitive errors and omissions statements. I hope my audience is wise enough to make responsible decisions with their money and not need to sue the messenger for ideas.

We give some examples of why someone would use this line of credit. This can be someone who is in retirement or building an “empire”.

My thinking is this podcast is for the person that is into their journey with a house with equity. It can also be a goal for someone looking at getting a house and paying down the debt to have capital (money) to invest in their business, venture, project or whatever investment you choose.

Jurgen Rudolph chats with Broghen and Meagan Bliss was a dream, an idea, 1 year ago on paper, and is now a vibrant business in Waterdown, Ontario, Canada.  In this episode I talk with Broghen and Meagan, owners of Bliss Kitchen and Yogashala. We learn about creating a community with 2 different businesses. Move your…

As I get asked how I make money with a podcast I thought I would use this episode to answer that question and also shed some light on how you can make money doing a podcast.

During the episode we call it the Income Statement or my non-income statement as JKR Financial is the sole sponsor it picks up the costs of hosting the podcast website and the subscription to Podcaster’s Paradise, an online resource on how to create, grow, and monetize a product.

My idea with this podcast is to record our journey in the show notes. We have completed 4 months as of this episode.

As the journey continues our income statements will become more detailed.

In the last quarter of the show I share my 3 takeaways for financial planning from what I have learned since starting the podcast.

My expanded explanation of the 3 is to think long term. I think they are different from each other with one being fundamental, another for the future and the last basic and boring. Enjoy the listen to find out what they are.

Favourite Book:

My two favourite books I have read recently are, Bold by Peter Diamandis and Alice in Wonderland. I like to balance my reading between fiction and non-fiction.

Donnie “The Diamond” Wonch is our guest today on the Open Roll Podcast. At the time of the podcast release, Donnie will be weighing for his fight (Saturday, January 30th) in Moncton, New Brunswick in the Elite 1 MMA event.

If you miss that event, Donnie is fighting again in March in Niagara Falls.

What does the first 90 minutes of Don’s world look like? Up at 4:30 a.m., go for a run, some training, and help get the kids ready for school. Like most of us Donnie has to support a passion with a day job.

Don is always ready. He has a 4 - 0 record and looking to make an impact in the MMA world. “If you believe it, you can do it.”

I feel there are so many connections between the Gordie Gong and Jeff Joslin, Donnie thanks both for their coaching.

You can follow Donnie Wonch’s journey on Facebook.

Last 90 Minutes of your Day: Playing video games with his son and reading with his children.

Take away: Where there is a heart there is a way to carry the passion to the dream. And in most cases there is someone special helping on the journey. Donnie’s wife Leanna gets a big thank you for all the support.

Facebook: Donnie Wonch

Jurgen Rudolph chats with Kai – “Pura Vida” podcast series Pura Vida translate to Pure Life in Spanish.  A saying used in Costa Rica that really describes the “chilled” lifestyle of that area of the World.  The Nicoya Peninsula, where Playa Grande is located, is known as one of the 5 blue zones of the…

Lauren also shares her experiences with the UFC and interviewing Jon Jones, Carlos Conduit and Ronda Rousey.

Her passion is Higher Dose, bringing the infrared benefits to yoga and health clubs. We hear about Lauren’s latest podcast guest appearance on Bulletproof Radio.

Future Art Work: Higher Dose is all about building a community and will be doing some events. In New York they will be doing infrared yoga and five senses yoga experience. Listening to cool music, lights low, projection of beautiful visuals on the wall - closing the night off with meditation. Health clubs becoming the new night club.

Favourite Book/On the Go: Lauren reads a lot of blogs and social media. Malcolm Gladwell is her favourite author to read.

Last 90 Minutes of your Day: Lauren reflects on the fast pace of New York vs Hamilton. Trying to unwind to recharge.

Favourite Quote:

Take away: Magic becomes contagious. Be grateful at the end of the day take control of your life.