Rhodes To Wealth

Podcasting may seem as simple as talking and recording, but there is more to it than these two simple steps. In this episode, Joshua Rhodes and Ben Krueger, the Founder of Cashflow Podcasting, put the spotlight on podcasting and explore everything that makes it an ideal business these days. Podcasts can generate intimate relationships with your listeners, and building relationships instead of sales connections is something that makes a podcast worthy of the listeners’ ears. Learn more from this episode as Ben shares some strategies for delivering a podcast that hits a niche market and creating practical, noteworthy, and profitable streams.

What does it take to start a company? Even more, what does it take to exit one and start another? Today’s guest is perfectly qualified to answer these questions. Joshua Rhodes interviews entrepreneur AJ Bruno. After his initial company, TrendKite, was acquired for $225 million, AJ immediately co-founded his current company, QuotaPath. He takes us along his amazing journey and spills some tips and tricks on making it yourself. He shows what an exit looks like, where the money from it goes, and how to take off from there and start another venture. Having come from a sales background, AJ shares the importance of building great relationships in business, sharing how it helped him with his success. Now in his second company, AJ lets us in on the three key things that he had done differently than the first. He then taps into the value of having financial freedom through an investment strategy.

Will money make you happy? Today’s guest, entrepreneur, author, blogger, and sales influencer, Kim Orlesky, answers that question in an engaging conversation with Joshua Rhodes about self-motivation, travel, and the pursuit of happiness and self-fulfillment, and more. Kim shares some of her takeaways from her rich travel experience and how she has used these to propel herself to even greater heights in her career. Read and be inspired.

Money does not create relationships, but financial problems can be enough to stir up trouble. Believe it or not, marriages have gone awry over bad finances, and this is why financial counseling for couples is vital. Joining Joshua Rhodes is Adam Kol, a couples financial counselor at AHK Coaching and host of the Equal Partners Podcast.  Adam emphasizes the need for couples to sit down and “have the talk” about what works for them financially. Communication is the key to tackling these very sensitive topics, and both sides need to be on the same page as early as possible to arrive at a mutually agreeable and sensible framework, saving them a lot of potential headaches (and heartaches) in the future. 

In business, you’ve got to hit the right marks where it bleeds customers and referrals. In today’s inspiring episode, Joshua Rhodes interviews Sam Parr about his journey and methodologies to success. Sam is the CEO and Co-Founder of the The Hustle and the startup event Hustle Con. Sam breaks down his portfolio and how he hits his customers. Creating his own business plan, he also reveals how he’s hustling his way from one business to another, earning over six figures ROI and eight figures from advertising. Don’t miss this episode for helpful advice on cold-emailing, marketing, and how to hustle for your dreams.

Wherever in the world you are right now, at this very moment, you are undoubtedly feeling the social, political and economic effects of coronavirus and the COVID-19 crisis. Whatever effects you may be feeling, you just can't give up; you have to retain a laser-sharp focus on your goals and keep yourself working towards them to ensure your future after the crisis passes. Christopher Manske is the President of Manske Wealth Management and the author of The Prepared Investor. Joshua Rhodes chats with Christopher about how you should be using your time to prepare for what comes next after the crisis, and how to prepare for any future crises. The only time to ensure the safety of your future is today.

There is no telling how and where the markets will go. That is why it is never an exaggeration when people tell you to prepare as an investor, especially if you are aiming for the FIRE status: Financially-Independent or potentially Retire Early. Joshua Rhodes speaks with Christopher Manske in this episode to share with us how, like the name of his upcoming book, you can become The Prepared Investor. As the President of Manske Wealth Management, Christopher has the expertise to help us prepare for the next financial crisis when it inevitably arrives. He gets even more specific with the software to use, methods for saving and investing, techniques for diversifying your portfolio, and even with having a Certified Financial Planner on board. Tune in to what Christopher is going to share so that when the crisis hits, you won't be a part of the unprepared mob.

 Day-to-day life in the modern world for a working person can get a little difficult because distractions surround us so much that they get ingrained in our lives, like a habit. But enhancing productivity comes down to attention management: assessing your brain state in order to find what's making it so susceptible to distraction. Maura Thomas is an award-winning speaker whose focus is on productivity and management. Joshua Rhodes speaks to Maura about training your brain not to make a habit of distraction. In any kind of work, your biggest obstacle will always be getting distracted, so let Maura and Joshua show you what you can do to ensure productivity. 

 With the current state of the economy, relying on a single stream of income can be very risky. If there is one thing successful people have in common, it is that they have multiple streams of income. In this case, why not follow suit? Begin by finding a second stream of income that works for you. Heed the advice of today's incredible guest, Dorie Clark, as she gives you the tips and tricks on how. An executive keynote speaker, consultant, branding expert, and bestselling author, among others, Dorie speaks from experience on preparing yourself when starting down the path of your entrepreneurial journey. She shares some realistic side income ideas that you can choose from, veering you away from the pitfalls many new entrepreneurs tend to make. Tune in on other revenue opportunities you can get for yourself. Allow this episode with Dorie to inspire you to reinvent into a success. 

 You should not be alone in realizing your dreams. Working with other people to achieve your goals is oftentimes necessary. Joshua Rhodes has another influential person on the show today - clarity coach and the author of Start With Your People,  Brian Dixon. Brian talks about how we can get on the road to wealth by joining mastermind groups and engaging with others. Feedbacks are necessary for business growth. This is why Brian stresses the importance of getting feedback from others and yourself while learning from your deepest personal experiences. Touching on the mastermind he offers, he also talks about his rubrics and how to choose the right mastermind that suits your niche.