Payback Time

Did you know that one-third of the world's crops are pollinated by bees? Unfortunately, the bee population is dying off but my next guest created a business to help make a difference. In this episode, he explains how they are solving problems for both beekeepers and bees. He talks about how this business was started, where the demand is today, and where the business is heading in what happens to be a $10B market. Please welcome Ru Wikmann.

Website: https://beesage.co/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruwikmann/

My next guest is a high school dropout, moved to the US to work as an actress, then moved back to Australia to continue working as an actress, and then started a dog walking business. As she learned, the freelance journey can be a rocky road filled with inconsistent income streams. On top of that, she managed to rack up about $25K in debt by spending money on things she didn’t really need. I can relate as my 20’s were very similar. Then a shift occurred and she created a process to work her way out of debt and one way she was able to speed up the process was with the help of Phil Town. If you don’t already know, Phil Town was a major influence on my life as well. She’s since applied his teachings on value investing and paid off a significant amount of debt while earning 30% in the stock market. In this episode she talks about how she got started, some of the challenges she faced, how many stocks she holds, and how she manages emotions. Please welcome Claire Sara.

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ClaireSara

This next episode is an inspirational story of a father and son team who created an eCommerce company that sells socks! The company is built on the foundation of spreading happiness. They have a social mission to give back to others and demonstrate to other businesses what people with intellectual disabilities can do. In this episode we break down how and why the business was created, some of the challenges they faced, and some great advice for entrepreneurs looking to stand out from the competition. Please welcome the founders of John’s Crazy Socks, John and Mark X Cronin.

Website: https://johnscrazysocks.com/

How would you feel if you could earn an 800% return in one year? My next guest is a financial planner who shares some of his biggest investment mistakes but also some of the best investment decisions. He talks about the importance of doing your homework on companies before making an investment. As he states “an investor should have a strong conviction on the companies they invest in and they shouldn't get risk and volatility confused.” Please welcome Jim Crider.

Website: https://www.intentionallivingfp.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/criderjim/

How would you feel if you were one of the first employees in a fast-growing tech business like Apple, Netflix, or Amazon? My next guest isn’t the founder but he’s one of the first employees at a startup that helps other startups and small businesses manage their cap table. The company already raised $2M in a pre-seed round and is starting to get some global traction. In this episode, we break down his working history, why he left the US and moved to Amsterdam, and how he got involved with WE.VESTR at the ground level. Please welcome Ben Reisler.

Website: https://wevestr.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benreisler/

Should you follow the investment advice of others or learn to invest on your own? My next guest started his investing journey following other people on Facebook and Youtube and ended up losing money. This caused him to hit the pause button, take a step back, and learn how to invest properly. In this episode, he talks about how much money he started with, how much he invests every month, and some of his biggest mistakes including an $8,000 loss. Now, he shares a fun tip on how to avoid the same mistakes ever again. Please welcome Mark Lantry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marklantry/

Website: https://www.sharesight.com/au/sfba/

Day trading, swing trading, or investing. Which is best for you? My next guest started in the stock market at age 16 and he quickly learned which strategies work well and which is best avoided. In this episode, he shares his strategy, how much he invests every month, and how he generated a 35% return in 2020. Please welcome Austin  Bouley.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-bouley-00948513b/

Website: https://www.theimpeccableinvestor.com/software

How would you feel if you faced troubling times for 10 days, 10 weeks or 10 months? My next guest didn’t have it that easy as she faced a consistent struggle for 10 years. Her business failed, she went through an employer lawsuit, went through a divorse, her father got cancer, her father passed away, and she lost her house. One dark patch after another with no end in sight. As she quotes “Resilience is the audacity to never give up.” She stuck to her vision and kept driving forward. She had to make a few business pivots but she eventually sold her business to a well-known CEO for a sizable amount of cash and has been enjoying the career of her dreams ever since. This episode is a great story of focusing on your goals and never giving up. Please welcome Beate Chelette.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beatechelette/

Website: https://thewomenscode.com/

Tracking terrorists on the dark web, former ballroom dancing champion has a collection of over 400 cufflinks, has 3 degrees from MIT, and consulted with NBC on the platform known today as Hulu. Although he has a lot of great experience, he found there is one important skill most people fail to learn. That skill is leadership. In this episode, we walk through his background leading up to a business and a book that not only teaches people how to lead but also teaches you how to network, negotiate, and communicate. He emphasizes the fact that the smallest changes can make the biggest impacts on your career and he breaks down a few of those tips in this episode. Please welcome Mark Herschberg.

Website: https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/

After being laid off when Covid-19 hit, my next guest decided to use the opportunity to become an entrepreneur. In this episode, he talks about his transition from management consulting, to creating an app that helps restaurants gain exposure after covid-19, and finally leading to a data analytics company. He also shares the exciting benefits of creating a 100% remote team which allows him to travel and work from different locations around the world. Please welcome Drake Dukes.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drakedukes/

Website: https://launchgravity.com/