Saving With Steve

In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by international, award-winning speaker, consultant, trainer, coach, and author, Mary Nestor, and President of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), Dr. José Arce. They discuss:

- How staying silent during critical moments can result in missed opportunities, broken relationships, and disastrous decisions

- Why despite the digital revolution, we are connecting more but communicating less

- Three main principles of effective communication and how to handle tough or tender conversations

- Tips to help find your voice and speak up at those critical moments in a way that creates impact and acceptance

- When to speak up, when to be silent, what to say, and how to approach difficult situations

- Learning how to effectively handle other people's reactions as well as our own

- The importance of words, tone of voice, and body language in communication

- How we can empower ourselves and others by using our voice to communicate in healthy, constructive ways

- How healthy communication can reduce stress, solve problems, and strengthen our relationships

- The dangers that those who have pets face during the summer months, including heat, pests, and more

- Tips for keeping your pets away from outdoor and indoor poisons

- How to prepare for an emergency and how to prevent zoonotic disease

- What we should be looking out for when the temperature changes, whether it's hot or cold outside

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by serial entrepreneur and award-winning business plan strategist, Athan Slotkin, also known as "The Shadow CEO," and Zach Zeller, the Co-Founder and President of ScriptCo Pharmacy, a membership-based pharmacy making prescription medications more affordable for everyone. They discuss:

- How corporations are having a hard time filling jobs after the global health crisis left millions unemployed

- Why workers' ideas of job security, and ultimately, the meaning of living and working has been completely redefined

- How our current uncertain economy is driving people towards self-employment

- Where business beginners can get started and what businesses are needed right now

- 5 tips for new entrepreneurs looking to effectively start and scale a business from scratch

- How we can purchase prescription drugs at true wholesale prices and have them shipped right to our homes

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Former U.S. Representative, Dennis Kucinich, and Vacation Rental Expert, Christina VanDergrift. They discuss:

- The division of light and power and the current situation with utilities in America

- A political battle that is more relevant today than ever, given corporate influence over government decisions at all levels

- Why utility monopolies in Texas, California, Illinois, and Ohio have crushed consumers with sky-high rates, price gouging, and criminal behavior

- Why utility bills and taxes are so high and who is really making the decisions affecting their social and economic life

- A road map showing how a principled approach to everyday life can empower each of us to find the courage to do the right thing

- All you need to know about owning a vacation rental with little to no money down

- How anyone can own, enjoy, and generate wealth from a vacation rental property regardless of budget, education, or experience

- How vacation rentals are more lucrative than traditional rentals for those that have the latter already

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by career development expert, award-winning author, and public speaker, Helen Horyza, and real estate mogul, millionaire coach, and best-selling author, Krisstina Wise. They discuss:

- Why people stay in jobs they hate and what's driving many people to consider making a career change

- The steps to making a successful career change and improving the quality of a career transition

- The pros and cons of going back to college to re-career versus a certificate program

- The one thing that people get wrong with money that unknowingly sabotages any chance of building wealth

- Why your business won't make you rich and how you can win the money game

- What passive income is, how you can create it, and how much money is enough

- The five most important money words that no one ever talks about

- Why money matters more than anything, but it's actually not about the money

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Steve Severaid, a licensed Senior Professional Public Adjuster with over 30 years of experience, and Chris Klesh, a Travel Guru, Corporate Wellness Expert, and leading expert on vacation ownership systems. They discuss:

- How homeowners can avoid the biggest pitfalls in filing claims after a property loss

- What homeowners can do now to best prepare themselves for dealing with insurance claims in the future

- How public adjusters can save homeowners money and secure the most favorable outcome from every insurance property claim

- What a significant increase in costs for construction and raw materials means for homeowners and the amount of insurance they need

- Why all insurance companies are not created equally and what to know about the cost of homeowners insurance

- Insider tips and tricks for traveling and going on dream vacations without breaking the bank

- The benefits of travel and leisure on our health, wellness, and overall happiness

- The key safety concerns for travel in the "new normal environment

- The best resources for getting the most current information for travel deals

- How travel will change in the next 12 months

- The top 3 tips for families to save the most money on their travel

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Isabel Leong, a full-time travel blogger, digital nomad, and SEO coach, and Tina Ginn, a professional app developer, financial expert, and best-selling author. They discuss:

- Financial savvy tips for how to travel in a post-pandemic world

- How to travel smarter, longer, and more affordably

- How to be flexible with your dates and destination when traveling

- How to research your travel destinations accordingly and follow recommendations of the locals

- Financial preparedness strategies for medical emergencies, sudden death, and unexpected tragedies

- Protecting investments and avoiding the possibility of unclaimed money during or after an emergency or tragedy

- Having the right documents and information in order for ourselves and our family

- The importance of having a family conversation about how things should be handled in the case of an emergency or sudden tragedy

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Patrick Geddes, an author and the co-founder and former CEO of the Aperio Group, and Emily Blain, a financial coach who helps engaged couples effectively talk about money. They discuss:

- Advice that can help consumers properly vet investment experts

- The biases and motivations of investment professionals

- How investment firms appeal to junk food-like cravings

- The perils of hidden investment costs

- Gender differences and bias in investing

- The benefits of focusing on fees and taxes - when boring is better than sexy

- The 'gamification' of investing

- Smart investing in a post-COVID world or any environment

- How our parents' relationship with each other and with money can affect our relationship

- How open communication around money strengthens a relationship

- How looking forward and setting goals can help a couple build a plan and get financial direction for their life together

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Jim Carroll, who served as the Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) beginning in 2019 as part of a distinguished career in public service, and Chris Klesh, a Travel Guru, Corporate Wellness Expert, and leading expert on vacation ownership systems, knowing the best travel deals available and utilizing that knowledge for maximum customer benefit. They discuss:

- Identifying the warning signs of underage substance abuse

The importance of supporting positive influences in the lives of our children

- Parent to parent advice and support for underage drinking and substance abuse

- Guidelines about not drinking and the consequences for breaking them and identifying alcohol-free activities

- Insider tips and tricks for traveling and going on dream vacations without breaking the bank

- The benefits of travel and leisure on our health, wellness, and overall happiness

- The key safety concerns for travel in the "new normal environment

- The best resources for getting the most current information for travel deals

- How travel will change in the next 12 months

- The top 3 tips for families to save the most money on their travel

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Regine Bonneau (CTPRP), CEO and Founder of RB Advisory, LLC., a leader in security compliance and cyber risk management solutions for public and private businesses, and Jeff Gold, Founder and CEO of Nexus, the world's only commercial-scale, 100% circular waste plastics solution. They discuss:

- The recent Colonial Pipeline cyberattack due to ransomware

- Why the attack happened, what ransomware is, and how it gets through

- How ill-prepared our businesses and country actually are against these types of cyberattacks

- What can be done to better protect ourselves from such breaches and cybersecurity threats.

- The real problem with plastic waste and how Nexus Fuels goes about breaking down plastic

- The world's first 100% commercial circular waste plastic solution

- How 3 million pounds of landfill-bound plastic was turned into high-grade oil that can be used for many things

- What feedstock is and what it can be used for once it's recycled

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In this episode of Saving With Steve, host Steve Sexton is joined by Bernard Tan, the CEO of RE Royalties, a growing royalty financing company focused on building a portfolio of long-term, stable, diversified royalties from renewable energy projects, and Krisstina Wise, a real estate mogul, Millionaire Coach, creator of several multi-million dollar businesses, international speaker, and award-winning author of the best-selling book, Falling for Money. They discuss:

- Investing in renewable energy to help fight climate change

- Financing renewable energy projects through the royalty financing model

- The importance of being purpose-driven in your work and making more money so that you can give back to charity and make a difference for future generations

- The one thing that people get wrong with money that unknowingly sabotages any chance of building wealth

- How to establish a healthy relationship with money and win the money game

- What passive income is and how you can create it

- The five most important money words that no one ever talks about

Learn more about the show at www.SavingWithSteve.us