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Suzy Siegle is an amazing visionary, educator, attorney, and business coach... among other things.  She is curious about what drives human decision-making, and whether or not our thoughts are truly able to change our reality.

If you've ever struggled with business or financial crises... If you've ever wondered why other people seem so successful while you lag behind.   If you want to tap into the amazing power of the human mind to overcome obstacles and disappointments and achieve greatness.  

Then this podcast is for you!  You are going to love meeting one of today's most dynamic thought leaders and educators, Suzy Siegle.

https://locusmindset.com/

Get ready to UNLEARN everything you thought you knew about "safe money" strategies and how to protect your wealth. as Sean interviews Annuity.com owner and veteran annuity specialist, Bill Broich.  Bill has had an interesting and rich career helping retirees and pre-retirees discover how to keep their wealth safe and sound.  In this interview, he shares with you a few reasons why nearly everyone runs to safety at some point in life and how annuities can help you in your quest to keep your money safe.

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If you are 5 years or less from retirement, it's time to start considering your options for spending the money you've accumulated over the years.   Author, planner, and financial strategist Ashok Ramji says that planning the distribution phase of your life is just as important (perhaps even more important) than the accumulation period.  Mistakes in distribution can cause inadequate income in retirement, which may force you to drastically change your lifestyle.  

Mistakes in retirement income planning abound.  Fortunately, a little strategic planning goes a long way in helping a person avoid making mistakes in retirement from which they may not be able to recover.

As a licensed insurance professional and investment advisor representative with TOP Planning LLC, Ashok Ramji helps people accumulate wealth while eliminating risks that are common to market investing. Ashok graduated from UCLA in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Applied Science with a Specialization in Business & Administration.

Get a Ashok's free SAFE MONEY guide.  Click on the link to find out more.

https://topplanning.retirevillage.com/

https://www.moneypeace.com/about

 

Christine Moriarty is a sought-after speaker, author, and financial literacy expert who travels the country spreading her message of financial peace.

Christine's mission is to move people in the direction of peace and prosperity using a more holistic approach to money.  Her work is appreciated by many in the financial services sector for its' honest approach to financial issues.

Christine Moriarty has worked with thousands of people seeking peace with personal finances.  A featured writer in The Boston Herald, she shares her insights on families, couples and money.  Christine has also been published in USA Today, Good Housekeeping, the Boston Globe, Better Homes and Gardens,  Fidelity Focus Magazine and The LA Times.

As a consultant, she counsels many different companies and organizations, including The New England Life Insurance Company, SunLife of Canada, Outward Bound and the Massachusetts Special Commission on Financial Services.

More competitive than the restaurant business?  It's possible that personal training and fitness is exactly that.  

So, what is the secret to having a successful gym that serves a community for YEARS vs. one that lasts only a few months?  Is it still possible to make a living in a business crowded with wannabes and has-beens?  How does a fitness entrepreneur stand out in the crowd and create loyalty among his or her clients?

Part of the answer, according to Troy, Michigan gym owner and trainer George Shaouni, Jr. is to foster meaningful relationships with one's clients and create value.

Sean interviews George and asks him to describe his philosophy of business, client service, and relationship-building.,   George also throws in a couple of training tips as a bonus and describes what you should look for when choosing a gym or trainer.

This lively interview will help anyone looking to get healthier and/or profit in the world of personal fitness.

Shaouni's Powerhouse Gym in Troy, Michigan is accessible 24 hours 7 days a week!

Powerhouse Gym 2585 Livernois Troy, MI 48084 248-362-3636

Visit http://topplanning.retirevillage.com to learn more about today's guest.  

Washington-California based financial educator Ashok Ramji is Sean's guest today.  Although his parents are both born in India, Ashok himself is a Southern California native. Like most Americans who were also born and raised here, he is equally proud of his citizenship and family heritage. 

Ashok always wanted to work in the financial sector and was well into his college studies at UCLA when his life took a fateful turn. After his dad’s untimely death at the age of sixty, his Mom turned to a local financial advisor who put her in illiquid and high-commission limited partnerships and variable annuities. 

Ashok is currently a member of Ed Slott’s Elite IRA Advisor Group?   (https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=v_qyL2ImDIU&feature=emb_logo)

— an exclusive organization of financial advisors who are dedicated to being leaders in the IRA industry.

Scott Maczuga, the owner of Vortex Academy in Leander, TX is Sean's guest for this special interview,  Scott tells the story of how he overcame childhood challenges to found a successful martial arts school.  He explains how failures and early difficulties starting his business formed his character and led him to become a better businessperson.

Scott's business has now grown to five locations and he is franchising his martial arts academy.  

 

Vortex Academy

https://www.leandermartialarts.com/

10210 E Crystal Falls Pkwy Ste C Leander, TX 78641 (512) 774-5425

Bringing their youthful and forward-thinking outlooks to the podcast, host Sean Sparkman and his mentor, Roy Snarr address many of the issues plaguing those Genx'ers and Boomers who getting ready to retire.

The issue is.. most of them are FAR from ready.

Sean and Roy discuss some of the most glaring oversights made by pre-retirees and retirees  and why enlisting a team of advisors  vs. just having one "go-to" advisor is preferable.  In this age of specialization, most advisors simply cannot, in any realistic way, know all the processes, procedures, and products necessary to plan in the 21st Century.

Sean and Roy answer some common questions such as:

Why you MUST plan for this one common, overlooked item that can totally derail your entire financial future.

Why is having one single advisor do both your accumulation planning AND your retirement planning a bad idea?

And a lot more..

You will be inspired by Austin, Texas based financial educator Roy Snarr's incredible journey from hardship to success and his interesting life perspectives.  Learn more about Roy Snarr here:

https://www.gotostage.com/channel/4e7dff546b174b0ebb99113ca9e1526a/recording/22ab7e5e118a44b895859de8ca0154c4/watch

or on his website:  https://roytsnarr.retirevillage.com/

Sean's guest is dynamic young entrepreneur and social media marketing specialist Joshua Crisp.   In spite of his youth and difficult life circumstances, Joshua managed to carve niches for himself in the insurance, marketing, and networking marketing worlds.  He talked to Sean about how his determination to win brought him through challenges and discouragement and made him a better businessman.

Joshua founded several businesses before turning 29, and intends to start many more in the years to come.  His entrepreneurial vision is fueled by creativity, energy, and an insatiable appetite for doing more and helping more people succeed in life.

This interview is for anyone who dreams of starting a business but is afraid of failure or of pushback from their loved ones.

If you like what you hear, reach out to Sean at https://safeandsoundretirement.net/.

Find out more about me and how I can help people just like you build a life that is more prosperous, rewarding, and financially stable both now and as you move into retirement.  https://annuity.com/meet-sean-sparkman/

In this podcast, Sean interviews martial arts expert and business owner, Matthew Sikora.  Matthew is the owner of True Martial Arts in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.  This unique school focuses not only on building better martial artists but also on bettering the lives of students, their families and people in the surrounding community. 

Martial Arts can change not only your life but the lives of those around you for the better.  Martial Arts has impacted his entire life from his days a child to becoming the man he is today. Matthew talks about having a growth- centered mindset and describes how that mindset has allowed him to build his business, achieve his dreams and help others to do the same. He believes that people of any age can benefit from the discipline of martial arts.  He describes how people heading into their senior years, or those already there, can create healthier, longer lives when they discover martial arts.

Anyone wanting to live a more prosperous, centered life will enjoy the sound and inspirational advice Matthew brings to this interview.  Business owners will appreciate the lessons learned from both his failures and successes.  

Find out more about Sikora and his business here: https://www.bloomfieldmartialarts.com/