Money fears run deep, and for many women, the journey from survival to true financial independence feels impossible.

Tamar Hermes’ story reveals why that belief isn’t true. From a childhood shaped by struggle to building an eight-figure real estate portfolio, Tamar has mastered the language of money and now teaches women how to build wealth without fear. 

In this conversation, she shares what it takes to shift from being “rich” to becoming truly “wealthy,” why leverage can be your greatest ally, and how to access opportunities most people overlook.

Tune in and learn how to break the scarcity cycle, rewrite your money story, and find the confidence to invest in yourself and your future.

"If your money's not working for you, then it's not doing you any good." ~ Tamar Hermes

Connect with Tamar Hermes:

- Website: https://womengrowingwealth.com 

- Website: http://growwealthgift.com 

- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tamarhermes 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

Real estate competition can be brutal, and sometimes the fiercest rival ends up becoming your greatest ally.

Mario Ayala’s story runs through call centers, aggressive training at Saratoga Homes, high-stakes coups for builder accounts, legal battles, and even a billboard war outside my office window. What began as fights and lawsuits eventually transformed into respect, friendship, and now collaboration as Mario launches his own home-building company.

In this episode, we unpack the truth behind rivalries in real estate, why most brokerages collapse under pressure, and what it takes to reinvent yourself when the market is shifting fast. We get into the lessons and the surprising reason enemies can sometimes make the best business partners.

This one is for anyone who feels stuck in the brokerage grind, questions the future of real estate, and wonders how to turn setbacks into a launchpad for something bigger.

"I'm always the type that if I have something to learn from someone, no matter who it is, I'll listen." ~ Mario Ayala

Connect with Mario Ayala:

Websites: https://mario-ayala.com/ and https://mrghomebuilders.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrg_homes/ 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

Some careers are built on luck. Others are built on showing up, outlasting every obstacle, and learning fast.

Viviana Ronquillo’s story is the second kind: a journey from filing papers in a conference room to leading over 20 companies, managing hundreds of employees, and co-owning multi-million-dollar real estate portfolios.

In this episode, we talk about the mindset shifts that transform you into the kind of leader people follow without hesitation. We get into why trust is earned slowly, how to handle “train wreck” problems without losing confidence, and what it takes to run multiple businesses without burning out or losing your values.

This one’s for anyone who feels undervalued at work, knows they’re capable of more, and wants the playbook for stepping into real leadership.

"I've learned that as a CEO, and getting people to buy into what you're trying to do, you need to listen." ~ Viviana Ronquillo

Connect with Preston Brown:

- Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

Starting a business is hard. Doing a business partnership with your best friend? That’s a different level of challenge. 

Jana Gavin and Jordan Cobb didn’t just figure it out. They’ve built something most entrepreneurs dream about: a thriving company and an unshakable friendship.

In this episode, we unpack what makes a partnership work without losing the people, the peace, or the purpose. We get into the unspoken stress of mismatched expectations, how to create space for grace, and what every entrepreneur needs to know before going into business with someone they love.

This one’s for founders who care about building something real without burning every bridge along the way.

“Friendship comes first, and that’s what we’ve gotta work through before we can work through the business stuff.”~ Jana Gavin

Connect with Jana & Jordan:

- IVitamin Lounge website - https://ivitamintherapy.com/ 

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ivitaminatx/ 

- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ivitamintherapy 

- YouTube -  https://www.youtube.com/@IVitaminTherapy 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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👉 https://yourfirstmillionmadeeasy.com/businessbreakthrough 

Payment processing isn’t just a back-end service. It’s the one decision that could either protect or wipe out your entire business. Brad Weimert learned that the hard way and then turned it into an empire.

Brad is the founder of Easy Pay Direct, the company entrepreneurs call when Stripe locks up their money and critical cash flow disappears. He’s also a sharp real estate investor, a podcast host, and one of the most strategic thinkers I’ve ever had on this show when it comes to building actual freedom.

But that’s not where he started.

Brad went from a rebellious teen at odds with the law to running a multimillion-dollar business that now helps thousands of entrepreneurs keep more of what they earn. In this episode, we unpack how he started his business journey, how a $250K loss became his best investment, and why B2B businesses create your biggest advantage: valuable relationships.

We even get into what founders often misunderstand about control, and why personal growth always leads the way!

“The most important thing you can do in life is be true to your word. I don’t care what it is. If you say you’re going to do something, do it.”

~ Brad Weimert

Connect with Brad Weimert:

- Beyond a Million Podcast – https://beyondamillion.com 

- YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/@Beyondamillion 

- Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/bradweimert/ 

- Easy Pay Direct – https://easypaydirect.com 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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👉 https://yourfirstmillionmadeeasy.com/businessbreakthrough 

Jennifer Hudye didn’t have a silver spoon or a straight path. She grew up in a tiny Canadian farming town of 500 people, surrounded by fields and family businesses, determined to carve her own way. From bootstrapping a copywriting agency that served giants like Tony Robbins and Dave Asprey to building Vision Driven, where she’s now helped over 700 entrepreneurs craft vivid visions for their lives and businesses, Jennifer’s story is one of hustle, heart, and unrelenting belief in what’s possible.

But it wasn’t easy. She faced the fear of failure, the pressure of proving herself, and the chaos of a world where tech is rewriting the rules faster than we can keep up. 

In this episode, we look at how she turned fear into fuel, why a clear vision is the secret weapon of every great leader, and how to paint a future so compelling it pulls you and everyone around you toward it. We even put her on the spot to coach me through my own vision, and let me tell you, she delivered.

Let’s dive in!

“ You've got to be a little bit crazy in a sense to create something out of nothing and be willing to go all in and be okay with a certain amount of risk.” ~ Jennifer Hudye

Connect with Jennifer Hudye:

- 🌐 Website - https://visiondrivenglobal.com 

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennhudye/ 

- 👤Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/JenniferRHudye 

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@JenniferHudye24 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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👉 https://yourfirstmillionmadeeasy.com/businessbreakthrough 

Justin Donald is a master of passive income and wealth creation. He didn’t start with a trust fund, but rather a drive to turn problems into profits. From a blue-collar upbringing to managing millions in investments, Justin has navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, ultimately focusing on what really matters: financial freedom, relationships, and personal growth.

In this episode, we explore Justin's unique approach to investing, how he shifted his mindset from grinding to working smarter, and the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people. Justin also shares key insights from his book The Lifestyle Investor, a game-changing guide to passive income and building wealth.

If you’ve ever wondered how to achieve true financial freedom, navigate the complexities of wealth-building, or build genuine relationships that create lasting value, this episode is for you.

"Real wealth comes from time freedom, not just net worth." ~ Justin Donald

Connect with Justin Donald:

-📷 Instagram - @justindonald

-📘 Website - The Lifestyle Investor

-🎙 Podcast - The Lifestyle Investor Podcast

Connect with Preston Brown:

- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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Brandon Poulin didn’t follow a playbook.

He joined a network marketing company at 17, scaled a business to 180 employees, built a women’s health brand that did over $200 million in revenue—and somehow, through it all, found his way back to peace, purpose, and freedom.

But it wasn’t all wins. He crashed. Rebuilt. Crashed again. He felt the pressure of performance, the intensity of leadership, and the pain of identity loss when the algorithm tanked his company’s growth mid-acquisition. And yet… he came out of it wiser. Less obsessed with money, more focused on joy, presence, and impact.

In this episode, we dig into the real stuff, like what it’s actually like to lose millions after expecting a $100M exit, what changes when you hit financial freedom early, why building a business with your wife changes everything, and how to stop squeezing the life out of life.

If you’ve ever built something and felt empty… or wondered what comes after the exit… or wanted to build wealth without losing yourself… this episode is for you.

“I didn’t really make any money until I started giving it away.” ~ Brandon Poulin

Connect with Brandon Poulin:

📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/realbrandonpoulin 

👤 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/realbrandonpoulin 

🎙 Podcast: Big Business Mistakes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-business-mistakes/id1678354329 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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Starting a business with your spouse sounds like a recipe for disaster—or a dream come true.

For Samantha and Michael Guthrie, it was both.

They lost their jobs on the same day, risked their last $2,000 on a single ATM machine, and built an eight-figure company from that single bet. No investors. No fancy office. Just grit, systems, and a shared refusal to live life on someone else’s terms.

In this episode, we get real about what it takes to scale a business while building a marriage that actually works. We go deep into business efficiency, partner dynamics, industry disruption, and why listening—not selling—is the key to making millions.

They didn’t just build a company. They redefined what a lean business looks like. And somehow, through all of it, they came out stronger—both in love and in the bank.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to scale with your spouse, you need to hear this.

“ When you do what you love to do and serve the right clientele, you don't have to worry about money. Money finds you, it just shows up..” ~ Michael Guthrie

Connect with Samantha Guthrie:

- 🌐 Website - https://samanthaguthrie.net

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/samanthaguthrieiam 

Connect with Michael Guthrie:

- 🌐 Website - https://pacificcapitalllc.com

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mikeguthrieinvestor/

- 📞 Phone - (509) 270-6701

Connect with Preston Brown:

- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach

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The most powerful movements don’t start in boardrooms. They start in backyards, in broken places, and with people who refuse to accept the hand they were dealt.

Carlos Reyes gets that.

He didn’t just talk about ownership—he earned it. From watching his mom hustle across the border and flipping bread and bagging groceries as a child, Carlos turned a story of absence, survival, and sacrifice into a mission of empowerment for an entire generation of entrepreneurs.

In this episode, we dig into identity, grit, and what it really means to build wealth with intention. Carlos opens up about what it was like crossing the border through a fence, being separated from his mother, building real estate empires, and why Mexican Americans must reclaim ownership, not just of business, but of self-worth, legacy, and the future of American industry.

This one’s got edge, purpose, and power. You’re going to feel it in your gut.

“Ignorance has been our biggest oppressor for centuries. Financial literacy, credit building, business scaling—these weren’t things we had access to, and it’s time we change that.” ~Carlos Reyes

Connect with Carlos Reyes:

- 🌐 Website - https://allinnation.com/carlos

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/carlosreyes/ 

- 🎥 YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialCarlosReyes 

Connect with Preston Brown:

- 🌐Website - https://theprestonbrown.com/

- 👤Facebook - https://facebook.com/theprestonbrown

- 📷 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theprestonbrown/

- ▶️YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ThePrestonBrownBusinessCoach