Small Steps Big Wins©

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  • E 25 | Torre Samonek: Incarceration to Real Estate Investor with Purpose

    Welcome to the Small Steps Big Wins podcast and today's special guest is Torre Samonek.  Torre's story will inspire you as he shares how he refused to let his challenging childhood completely wreck his life. Torre leverages his years of construction skills by currently working as a software engineer for a construction scheduling company. He is also a real estate investor and Director at Hammock Sober Living Homes in the Bay Area out in San Francisco. He is also a member of Gobundance Emerge and lives in Vallejo, CA.


    Join Torre's story as he chronicles his life from incarceration, to construction, to real estate investor. In this episode, we uncover:

    • His challenges with running a sober living facility
    • How he got into real estate investing
    • What habits keep him focused
    • His thoughts on limiting beliefs
    • What he would tell his younger self
    • What Torre's 3 year vision is - it will inspire you and blow your mind!

    • @tmoney_realestate_investor


      If you want to watch the video, please check it out on Spotify!

      If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a Small Steps, BIG WINS story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. If you would like to support my podcast, please click here.


      If you want to learn more about Gobundance Emerge, you can find out more here.


      Have a great day and God bless!

      48 min
    • E 24 | Kyle Wakeman and Randy Meyers - The IDEAL Skills you need TODAY to change tomorrow

      Welcome to the Small Steps BIG Wins podcast where today’s Monday Mornings Matter unpacks the things you can do to start taking action today to change your tomorrow. 


      In Episode #23, I talked with Kyle Wakeman and Randy Myers.  They started the IDEAL podcast and have a coaching program around these IDEAL skills. Their IDEAL skills stand for intentional, discipline, emotional intelligence, accountability, and loyalty.  Today we are going to listen to their words of advice that were not released with the original podcast.


      Kyle and Randy shared what you can do today to make changes in your life.

      Changes don’t have to be big and something is better than nothing. 

      To recap the big takeaways from today:

      1. Be intentional about one area in your life that you want to change

      2. Surround yourself with people you want to be like

      3. Take action now, don’t wait

      4. If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. If you would like to support my podcast, please click here.

        Have a great day and God bless!

        12 min
      5. E 23 | Kyle Wakeman and Randy Myers - The IDEAL Skills: Why you need to have them!!

        Welcome to the Small Steps Big Wins podcast. In this episode I interview Kyle Wakeman and Randy Myers.  Kyle is  a former member of the Ohio Army National Guard, an experienced corporate leader, a real estate investor and now an entrepreneur. Randy has been an educator and coach for 13 years and has a Master’s in Educational Leadership. They have started a coaching program and podcast round what they call the IDEAL skills.The IDEAL skills can be applied in small steps to influence big changes in life. Randy and I are both living examples of this and we believe living a more IDEAL life can have a long lasting positive impact on society.

        IDEAL stands for:

        • Intentional

        • Discipline

        • Emotional Intelligence

        • Accountability

        • Loyalty 

        • Kyle and Randy talk about their life experiences that led them to the IDEAL podcast and coaching as well as what each of those components stand for. If you enjoy what you hear today, check out episode 25 - Monday Mornings Matter - where they talk about the small steps that you can take today change your tomorrow.

          You can find the IDEAL podcast on Instagram and Facebook. You can also reach out to Kyle on LinkedIn.

          If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. If you would like to support my podcast, please click here.

          Have a great day and God bless!

          48 min
        • E 22 | Dr. David Powers - How to face Fear and manage anxiety under pressure

          Welcome to the Small Steps Big Wins podcast and I am so happy to have back on the show, Dr. David Powers.  Dave is a founding member of the US Dept. of Homeland Security, a decorated US Marine Corps and US Army veteran. He is a distinguished member and diplomate of the American Academy of experts in Traumatic Stress and a board certified expert in traumatic stress and emergency crisis response.

          Today's episode of Monday Mornings Matter, Dave talks about how to face challenges and fears and discusses what actually happens in the body when we encounter a situation when we want to either fight or flight. In this episode, we talk about:

          • What happens to the body when we have fear
          • Realizing that we cannot suppress fear but we can control it
          • What changes happen in the body when we go into fight or flight mode
          • Tips on controlling fight or flight
          • Answer the question of "can we eliminate fear
          • You can watch the video by subscribing to Spotify!!

            Dave can be reached at all social media channels found on www.BeARuggedDad.com.

            You can also get a copy of Dave’s free  e-book Be Smart, Be Safe, Stay Alive. Go to www.RuggedDadLives.com to get that downloaded to your email.

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. Have a great day and God bless!

            14 min
          • E 21 | Andrew Freed: Want to control your time and destiny? Get the right mindset.

            In this episode of the Small Steps Big Wins podcast, I really enjoyed interviewing Andrew Freed. Andrew is not only a project manager but real estate agent and investor in Massachusetts. He built his portfolio of 24 units in the past 2 years and just closed a deal on a 6-unit in Worcester, Massachusetts. We dive deep into Andrew’s journey from the W-2 mindset to investing in real estate and how he is building his life towards financial freedom. He talks about how he acquired his properties and the mindset shift that had to occur to make that happen. And make sure you listen to the end to hear his unexpected question that he posed to me and caught me off guard!!

            You can find Andrew on Instagram and Facebook at

            @investorFreed

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you! And if you think you have a Small steps, BIG WINS story to tell, you can reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. If you would like to support my podcast, please click here.

            Have a great day and God bless!


            44 min
          • E 20 | Jamie Gruber - Be your authentic self and clean out your closets

            Welcome to Episode 20 of the Small Steps BIG WINS podcast where today’s Monday Morning Matters unpacks small steps mentioned in one of my interviews. 

            In Episode # 19 , I talked with Jamie Gruber  and he talked about what it was like to leave is W-2, how he got to where he is today, and the personal journey that took him to where he is today. Today I’m going to drop into part of our conversation that was not released with the original episode. Now, if you like what you hear, I would encourage you to go back and listen to Episode 19.



          • Get in touch with your authentic self by listening to the little voice inside you and identifying the things in your "closet" that no longer serve you. Try meditation and silence as a way to connect with yourself.
          • Everyone has a purpose, regardless of age. Think about your own purpose and what you can do to be more in tune with it.
          • Removing something from your life can make room for something else, but it can be scary. Identify what you need to remove and confront your fears. Taking small steps can lead to big results.
          • You can reach out to Jamie on Instagram at @theJamieGruber and you can listen to his Tribe of Millionaires podcast. If you would like to know more about Emerge Supercharged, please check out my website, and there is a link that will take you there.


            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. If you would like to support my podcast, please click here.

            Have a great day and God bless!


            15 min
          • E 19 | Jamie Gruber - Left My W-2, How I Did It, and Built a Tribe To Help You Achieve It Too!

            Welcome to the Small Steps Big Wins podcast and today I interview Jamie Gruber.  Jamie  was a corporate executive making $400K/yr before deciding he had enough. After a Gobundance Mastermind, he was able to compress his goal of quitting from 5-10 years down to 24 months, and doubling his income in that time as well.  Jamie is a partner with Quantum Capital and the creator of Emerge Supercharged. He hosts the top 1% podcast called Tribe of Millionaires and produces volumes of content inspiring people to live their best life. He believes anyone can achieve lifestyle freedom through clarity, confidence and most importantly community. 

            Today Jamie unpacks his journey from going from a W-2 corporate job to millionaire by quitting.  Listen to how Jamie leveraged his W-2, built his real estate portfolio, and then the amazing thing that happened when he left his W-2.

            Come back tomorrow as I continue the conversation with Jamie on finding your authentic self and cleaning out your closet.

            You can reach out to Jamie on Instagram at @theJamieGruber and you can listen to his Tribe of Millionaires podcast. If you would like to know more about Emerge Supercharged, please check out my website, and there is a link that will take you there.

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. Let me know what your big wins were!  And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. Have a great day and God bless!


            1 hr 2 min
          • E 18: Mike Taravella - step out of your comfort zone and be a superhero in your daily habits

            Welcome to episode 18 where I continue my conversation with Mike Taravella. Mike is the Asset Manager at Rand Partners where he is responsible for overseeing over $100M assets under management and has acquired over $15M in commercial real estate. Mike collaborates with Rand’s vertically integrated property management team to ensure the execution of the portfolio’s business plan. Mike is actively pursuing new opportunities within the market and developing relationships with investors.

            Today’s episode we talk about Mike’s daily habits and what he did to get out of his comfort zone. Our key take aways are to initiate a beneficial daily habit and do something out of your comfort zone.

            Connect with Mike...

            Website:            https://www.miketaravella.com/

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. Let me know what your big wins were!  And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. Have a great day and God bless!

            9 min
          • E 17: Mike Taravella - Not all heroes wear capes in real estate - From CPA to Multifamily Investor

            Welcome to episode 17 where I talk with Mike Taravella. Mike is the Asset Manager at Rand Partners where he is responsible for overseeing over $100M assets under management and has acquired over $15M in commercial real estate. Mike collaborates with Rand’s vertically integrated property management team to ensure the execution of the portfolio’s business plan. Mike is actively pursuing new opportunities within the market and developing relationships with investors.

            Today’s episode we talk about everything Mike, from his humble beginnings to what he is up to today. Get down to earth, practical insight on multifamily investing and his perspective on investing.

            Connect with Mike...

            Website:            https://www.miketaravella.com/

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. Let me know what your big wins were!  And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. Have a great day and God bless!

            43 min
          • E 16: Sarah Weaver - How the act of journaling, friendships, and affirmations can help you

            Welcome to the Small Steps BIG Wins podcast where today’s Monday Morning Matters unpacks a small step mentioned in one of my interviews and gives you something bite sized that you can work on this week.

            In Episode #15, I had a great interview with Sarah Weaver. We talked about how she started in real estate investing, how she has used it to design the life she has today, the practicals of the MTR strategy and so much more. I would encourage you to go back and listen to her interview if you have not done so already.

            Today’s Monday Morning Matters drops into part of my interview with her that is not part of the original broadcast. We talk about the value of journaling, friendships, and mindset. 

            Sarah can be reached at her website at www.sarahdweaver.com and on Instagram: @sarahdweaver

            If you have enjoyed my podcast, please hit subscribe, and visit my website at www.suesaller.com. I would love to hear from you. And if you think you have a small steps, big wins story to tell, you can also reach out to me on my website. You can find links to all the books mentioned on my podcasts at my bookstore. Have a great day and God bless!

            12 min

          About Small Steps Big Wins©

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          Welcome to the Small Step BIG Wins podcast where I’m dedicated to helping you take control of your life. Each week, embark on a personal journey found nowhere else and be inspired by guests that will challenge your thinking and expand your knowledge. Becoming the hero of your story takes time, commitment, and determination. Small Steps do lead to BIG Wins when you pair your desire for transformation with people who know how to get you there.