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  • How To Use Your Age As An Asset

    Are boomers still relevant? How about GenX? Has time passed them by?

    Is it time folks like me stepped aside to make room for all those tech superstars that are ready to conquer the world?

    Hell no! Look I’m a huge fan and supporter of young entrepreneurs. I wish them nothing but the best. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to sit back in my rocking chair lost in memories of days gone by.

    In this episode we talk about The Maturity Advantage™ and look at 7 advantages the grey haired crowd can use to create independence, income, and legacy. 

    11 min
  • How To Use Your Age As An Asset
    Are boomers still relevant? How about GenX? Has time passed them by?
    Is it time folks like me stepped aside to make room for all those tech superstars that are ready to conquer the world?
    Hell no! Look I’m a huge fan and supporter of young entrepreneurs. I wish them nothing but the best. But that doesn’t mean I’m ready to sit back in my rocking chair lost in memories of days gone by.
    In this episode we talk about The Maturity Advantage™ and look at 7 advantages the grey haired crowd can use to create independence, income, and legacy.
    11 min
  • Ep 122 The Transition From Corporate Sales To Entrepreneur | Kyle Burt

    Kyle Burt is the Founder of Catch Cloud Solutions. In layman’s terms that means that Kyle helps organizations make better buying decisions for a wide range of technology and services. This includes things like Cybersecurity, Compliance, & Audits, Cloud Computing, Contact Centers, Phone Systems and even Internet Access.

    Kyle started Catch Cloud Solutions in 2016 after spending 10+ years in Corporate America. The year before he was recognized as a member of AT&T’s Diamond Club indicative of his being among the top 2% of AT&T executives ranked globally. With that background, starting his new business should have been easy, right?

    In this episode Kyle:

    • Explains why he hates and loves his former employer
  • Gives us a peak into his personality when he compares Corporate America to the Death Star and Entrepreneurs to the World Federation
  • Tells us the moment he knew he had to quit
  • Gets real about why he knew that he had to quit
  • Explains how he handled the transition from Corporate Sales Star to Business owner
  • Admits he did a great job of making mistakes in his first year
  • Talks about the moment in 2017 when he almost lost his business
  • Exposes the myth of job security in the corporate world
  • And explains why he likes to set intentions in place of financial goals
  • Kyle’s entrepreneurial journey is a work in progress. For wannabe entrepreneurs there is a lot to learn from Kyle’s experiences.

    You can reach Kyle at:

    Website: https://www.catchcloud.com/

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

    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.

    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/
    LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/
    Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com

    46 min
  • Ep 122 The Transition From Corporate Sales To Entrepreneur | Kyle Burt
    Kyle Burt is the Founder of Catch Cloud Solutions. In layman’s terms that means that Kyle helps organizations make better buying decisions for a wide range of technology and services. This includes things like Cybersecurity, Compliance, & Audits, Cloud Computing, Contact Centers, Phone Systems and even Internet Access.
    Kyle started Catch Cloud Solutions in 2016 after spending 10+ years in Corporate America. The year before he was recognized as a member of AT&T’s Diamond Club indicative of his being among the top 2% of AT&T executives ranked globally. With that background, starting his new business should have been easy, right?
    In this episode Kyle:
    Explains why he hates and loves his former employer
    Gives us a peak into his personality when he compares Corporate America to the Death Star and Entrepreneurs to the World Federation
    Tells us the moment he knew he had to quit
    Gets real about why he knew that he had to quit
    Explains how he handled the transition from Corporate Sales Star to Business owner
    Admits he did a great job of making mistakes in his first year
    Talks about the moment in 2017 when he almost lost his business
    Exposes the myth of job security in the corporate world
    And explains why he likes to set intentions in place of financial goals
    Kyle’s entrepreneurial journey is a work in progress. For wannabe entrepreneurs there is a lot to learn from Kyle’s experiences.
    You can reach Kyle at:
    Website: https://www.catchcloud.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catchkyle/  
    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.
    Email-  [email protected] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com
    46 min
  • Ep 121 How To Use 4 Words To Create Your Mission | Tima Elhajj

    Tima Elhaji is an entrepreneur, coach and mentor, public speaker, and host of Tima the Podcast.

    After graduating with a degree in Business Tima embarked on a 15 year career in Financial Planning, including a four year stint running her own practice where she specialized in succession planning. Her first entrepreneurial venture, combined her love for fashion and business. Tima Designs fashion label, which operated for 4+ years focused on sophisticated, chic and elegant fashion pieces for the corporate and glamorous woman.

    In May of 2018 Tima left the world of financial planning and launched her coaching practice.  

    In this episode shares:

    • That as a child she had little self-confidence
  • Why she chose a career in Financial Planning
  • How she came to be disconnected with her job
  • The impact multiple miscarriages had on her mindset for the future
  • The moment she knew that there had to be more to life
  • Why we should stop chasing our purpose and create one
  • Four words that still give her goosebumps
  • Her views on personal appearance as a key element of personal branding
  • This discussion just flew by. If you enjoy hearing from two people that believe there is greatness in all of us, this is a must listen episode.

    You can reach Tima at:

    Website: https://www.timaelhajj.com 

    LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj 
    Instagram: @_timaelhajj 

    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.

    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/
    LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/
    Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com

    49 min
  • Ep 121 How To Use 4 Words To Create Your Mission | Tima Elhajj
    Tima Elhaji is an entrepreneur, coach and mentor, public speaker, and host of Tima the Podcast.
    After graduating with a degree in Business Tima embarked on a 15 year career in Financial Planning, including a four year stint running her own practice where she specialized in succession planning. Her first entrepreneurial venture, combined her love for fashion and business. Tima Designs fashion label, which operated for 4+ years focused on sophisticated, chic and elegant fashion pieces for the corporate and glamorous woman.
    In May of 2018 Tima left the world of financial planning and launched her coaching practice.  
    In this episode shares:
    That as a child she had little self-confidence
    Why she chose a career in Financial Planning
    How she came to be disconnected with her job
    The impact multiple miscarriages had on her mindset for the future
    The moment she knew that there had to be more to life
    Why we should stop chasing our purpose and create one
    Four words that still give her goosebumps
    Her views on personal appearance as a key element of personal branding
    This discussion just flew by. If you enjoy hearing from two people that believe there is greatness in all of us, this is a must listen episode.
    You can reach Tima at:
    Website: https://www.timaelhajj.com LinkedIn: https://au.linkedin.com/in/timaelhajj Instagram: @_timaelhajj 
    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.Email- [email protected] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com
    49 min
  • 5 Common Mistakes That Kill Business Growth

    For almost every entrepreneur the first sustained period of no growth is a time filled with frustration and anxiety. It kind of goes with the territory. It’s also the second most important time in the growth of any business (after the start-up). The entrepreneurial journey is never ending, but few things are more important than finding a way to continue growth.

    In this episode Tim talks about 5 common mistakes that kill business growth, and tells you how to avoid or correct those mistakes. 

     

    16 min
  • 5 Common Mistakes That Kill Business Growth
    For almost every entrepreneur the first sustained period of no growth is a time filled with frustration and anxiety. It kind of goes with the territory. It’s also the second most important time in the growth of any business (after the start-up). The entrepreneurial journey is never ending, but few things are more important than finding a way to continue growth.
    In this episode Tim talks about 5 common mistakes that kill business growth, and tells you how to avoid or correct those mistakes.
    16 min
  • Ep 120 The Luge Man | Rueben Gonzalez

    Why would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour?

    At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben's the first only person to ever to compete in four Winter Olympics EACH in a different DECADE!

    He’s still competing at the age of 55 and intent on trying to qualify for the 2022 Olympics!

    His bestselling books have sold over 100,000 copies and have been translated to over 10 languages.

    In this episode Ruben:

    • Shares a big lesson he learned at the age of 12 that changed his life
  • Explains how a 21 year old bench warmer on his soccer team became an Olympic athlete in less than 4 years
  • What if felt like to compete at his first Olympic games
  • Why he quit the sport and why he returned after an 8 year absence
  • Talks about the 2 kinds of courage that are needed to succeed
  • Shares how he talked his 30 year old architect brother into trying out for and qualifying for the Salt Lake City Olympics
  • The importance of finding someone who has done what you want to do, and learning from them
  • You can reach Ruben at:

    Website: http://ruben-gonzalez.com/  

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/

    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.

    Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/
    Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/
    LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/
    Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com

    46 min
  • Ep 120 The Luge Man | Rueben Gonzalez
    Why would anybody in his right mind want to jump on a sled and hurl himself down an icy mountain at over 80 miles per hour?
    At the age of 21, Ruben Gonzalez took up the sport of luge and started training for the Olympics. Four years….. and a few broken bones later, Ruben made his Olympic dream come true! But he didn’t stop there… Ruben kept training, and at the age of 47, he was competing against 20-year-olds at the Vancouver Winter Olympics! Ruben's the first only person to ever to compete in four Winter Olympics EACH in a different DECADE!
    He’s still competing at the age of 55 and intent on trying to qualify for the 2022 Olympics!
    His bestselling books have sold over 100,000 copies and have been translated to over 10 languages.
    In this episode Ruben:
    Shares a big lesson he learned at the age of 12 that changed his life
    Explains how a 21 year old bench warmer on his soccer team became an Olympic athlete in less than 4 years
    What if felt like to compete at his first Olympic games
    Why he quit the sport and why he returned after an 8 year absence
    Talks about the 2 kinds of courage that are needed to succeed
    Shares how he talked his 30 year old architect brother into trying out for and qualifying for the Salt Lake City Olympics
    The importance of finding someone who has done what you want to do, and learning from them
    You can reach Ruben at:
    Website: http://ruben-gonzalez.com/  
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-gonzalez-olympian/
    Please do not hesitate to reach out to me. I’d love to hear your thoughts, comments, and stories, or just make a connection.Email-  [email protected] Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/stnwithtimalison/ Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/screwthenaysayers/ LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-alison/ Screw The Naysayers- www.screwthenaysayers.com
    46 min

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The Naysayers laughed when I walked away from a six-figure income, moved to a tiny fishing village, and started my own company. They stopped laughing when my sales topped $10 million. On the Screw the…