“There's a lot of information  out there and maybe some of it is wrong for the wrong person, or right for the right person." - Mike Swaleh

Episode Summary:

Hindsight is 20/20! Mike Swaleh joins SF25  today to share financial lessons he had to learn the hard way. If you're struggling with student debt and not sure what to do next, this episode is for you!

About Mike Swaleh:

Mike Swaleh is a serial entrepreneur with over six businesses. He has been in the mortgage industry for over 15 years and he is the area manager for Fairway Mortgage with 3 branches. He is a great storyteller and a great leader. 

In this episode:

• Paying off $120,000 in  just TEN years.
• The consequences of being debt averse.
• The pros and cons of paying off debt vs. investing.
• Cashflow and  profit.
• Asset acquisition.

Key Takeaways:

• The difference between knowing and doing.
• Making the right financial decision for YOU.

Connect with Mike Swaleh:

• linkedin.com/in/michael-swaleh-home-loans
• cuttingedgeloans.com 
• Fairway_STL
• https://www.facebook.com/mike.swaleh

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“You can't do something on the side that you don't enjoy doing.” - Stephanie Gastler

Episode Summary:

Stephanie's online store made over $3000 in sales in just 4 months! Figure out how she did it, and the ups and downs of this side hustle. 

About Stephanie Gastler:

Stephanie has been at Fairway Mortgage for over three years. At Fairway she helps keep loans on track from their conception to their closing. Stephanie and her family started an online Etsy store in 2022 to supplement their income. Their store resells nostalgic items from the 1930's - 2000's, dealing in mostly collectibles and  hard-to-find items.

In this episode:

• Having an Etsy store
• Side hustle goals
• Shipping and selling
• Working the algorithms
• Learning from trial and error

Key Takeaways:

• Choosing family over money.
• Make gradual changes, not drastic ones all at  once.
• The learning curve of selling online.

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

Connect with Stephanie Gastler:

• https://www.etsy.com/shop/RichesToRagsResale
• https://www.facebook.com/stephanie.click.5

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“Now's the time to keep pushing and thinking, how can I generate more revenue." - Joel Farrell

Episode Summary:

Are we going into a recession? Tune into this episode with your host Joel to learn more about the statistics of an American recession,  how our numbers are looking now,  and how we can be prepared for the future!

In this episode:

• are we in a recession
• preparing for a recession
• ways to make additional revenue
• the housing market now compared to  recession years

Key Takeaways:

• The best  thing we can do is be prepared
• Always look toward the future

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“If you're gonna go do something, make sure it's something you can do for a while." - Miguel Torrez

Episode Summary:

Transitioning out of the military into the civilian world can be a challenge. After years of moving and holding the same job, it can be difficult to find a new purpose in life. Miguel Torrez joins Strive For 25 to talk about his transition and how he learned to operate from a place of peace!

In this episode:

• Operating from a place of peace.
• Accepting your mistakes.
• The fear of change.
• Finding your new purpose.

Key Takeaways:

• There will always be hard times, and there will always be good times. Finding your foundation is key.
• Define your passion and fulfillment.
• There's no such thing as a perfect plan.

Connect with Miguel Torrez:

• https://ccandcpodcast.com/
• https://anchor.fm/miguel-torrez0

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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"If you're a hitter, you need to hit. You can't hit once a week and expect to be a great hitter." - Mitch Thomas

Episode Summary:

Mitch is living proof that dreams can come true. Today he joins SF25 to tell how he put his faith in his dreams and his hard work is paying off! Learn how to get investments to work for you so you can build your dream job and dream future.

About Mitch:

Mitch Thomas is a Partner at Power Alley Sports LLC DBA The Hitting Zone. His current roles include the Director of Operations and the lead instructor and Head Coach of 15u Tribe Baseball and 17u Tribe Baseball. Mitch was an all-conference athlete in baseball and football. In college, he completed 8 seasons of coaching NCAA D3 softball. Mitch currently coaches at Timberland High School for Varsity Baseball in the GAC. He has played 11 seasons for the St. Louis Spikes, an adult baseball team in STL that was recently voted into the Amateurs' Baseball Hall of Fame located in Indiana. Mitch is the father of 3 and grandfather to one. He loves to coach, ride 4-wheelers, hunt, and fish in his free time.

In this episode:

• Being prepared makes all the difference.
• Bringing honesty to the game.
• Building a portfolio to get investment money.
• Building an investment plan.
• Reframing “failure”.

Key Takeaways:

• Always chase the 1%
• We only compete with ourselves and try to be a little bit better every day.
• Hard work and consistency are the keys to being great at anything.
• How to turn your dreams into a reality with patience and planning.

Connect with Mitch:

• Website: https://thehittingzonestl.com/?fbclid=IwAR1ffR-ueB__3zNzjY0D1IXX449ka3GZUF2vVNFkpK4GWXVHIzjitdismV0
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_thehittingzonestl/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HittingZone

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv

“The mind has been hijacked by the money.” - Dr. Josh Waddell

Episode Summary:

Dr. Josh Waddell has been studying the mind for years and today he joins SF25 to us some tips and tricks about putting our mind to work for us. Stop fighting your subconscious, and train it to value the same goals as you, so you can achieve twice as much, twice as fast! 

About Dr. Josh:

Dr. Josh Waddell is a psychiatric nurse practitioner and therapist with over 10 years' experience in mental health including case management, counseling, business management, and psychiatry. He has a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in Clinical Mental Health from Tennessee Tech University. He also has a Masters and Doctorate of Nursing Practice from Vanderbilt University and is Board Certified in Psychiatry. While in Florida, Josh is also adjunct faculty at Vanderbilt University. Josh currently works with all ages and demographics but specializes in addiction and serious mental illness. 

In this episode:

• The psychology of money.
• Living in a spending society.
• How the brain interprets value.
• Training your brain to value saving.

Key Takeaways:

• Align your budget with your values.
• Challenge your thoughts to achieve your goals.
• Get your brain to work for you.
• Check in with yourself regularly.

Connect with Dr. Josh:

• https://mentalmaps.podbean.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/mentalmapspodcast/

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“In order to get something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done. Take time to imagine the life you want and then go out and get it.” - Keyona Hargett

Episode Summary:

Most business owners struggle with their accounting and how to quantify their business. Keyona Hargett helps entrepreneurs and business owners set up their business with the future in mind, leading them to more success and to scale their business efficiently.

About Keyona:

Keyona Hargett has worked in Accounting and Financial Analysis for more than 20 years from Bookkeeping to Business Consulting for Small Businesses, Non-Profits and the Federal Government. Keyona started her business, FireWater Group, LLC in the fall of 2020. She focuses on advising leaders on strategies to reduce operating costs, managing goals and expectations, mitigating business owner burnout and increasing the bottom line.

Keyona has also been a teacher at Zumba(R) Fitness since 2011 and STRONG Nation since 2019. Fitness is extremely important to Keyona and she constantly implores her clients and friends to make health and wellness a top priority in order to be successful. To top it all off, Keyona is also a singer, performing as the lead female vocalist with the Just’s Friends Band & Show and other musicians nationwide.

In this episode:

• Finding the right clients for your product/service.
• Reframing the “goal” mindset.
• How to grow and scale your business the “right” way.
• Setting up your business with the future in mind.

Key Takeaways:

• Quantifying vs. Qualifying your business.
• To have growth we must be around other people.
• There’s no excuse for not trying.
• Know your numbers.

Connect with Keyona:

• Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firewatergroup/
• Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sweetmzkeykey/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keyona-hargett-214240a/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FireWaterGroupLLC

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“The only way you lose is if you give up.” - Javon Williams

Episode Summary:

Find out how Javon Williams is making a supplemental income without leaving his home! Javon has learned the ins and outs of trading on the Forex market and plans to leave his part time jobs behind to make more money on the market. Could this income builder be right for you?

About Javon:

Javon currently works as a Shuttle Bus Driver for TPS3 and has a second job as an Airline Fueler. Since discovering Forex Trading in 2019, Javon has begun specializing in reading and studying Price Action. His goal for the future is to leave both his part time jobs to trade full time.

In this episode:

• Becoming a professional trader on the Foreign Currency Exchange Market.
• Day (and night) trading on the Forex.
• The sweet spot of trading.
• Finding the right mentor.

Key Takeaways:

• To find financial freedom you must be willing to invest in your financial education.
• It takes consistency and a routine to reach your success.
• Remind yourself of your why, and your past successes when you are going through a rough time to help you push through.
• Don't compare your success to others. We all work at our own pace.

Connect with Javon:

• Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/innercirclejay__/

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“You just have to stick with it and never give up,  even when sales are low." - Amber

Episode Summary:

Amber shares how her Etsy shop quickly became a store front!  Hear how Amber's passion and determination set her apart as an impressive growing brand.

In this episode:

• Building a long-standing brand.
• Taking your business  from online to brick and mortar.
• Having goals to grow and expand.
• Going all in.

Key Takeaways:

• How to turn  your side hustle into  a full time job
• Not everyone will be a good fit for your business, it's important to know when to move on.
• Never give up. Your first try may not work, but if you don't give up you can succeed.

Connect with Amber:

• https://blazedcandleco.com/
• https://www.instagram.com/blazedcandleco/

Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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“There's other ways to advance yourself, just by educating yourself." - Hakeem Karriem

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Strive For 25, married couple Michelle and Hakeem share how they have balanced their family life and their rental property business. They are working to break the generational gap and teach their kids financial literacy to set them on the path to success.

In this episode:

• Increasing your income, to provide  for your family.
• Teaching  your kids  to be financially  literate.
• Staying  motivated  when  juggling  parenthood, life, and work.
• Learning  new spending habits
• Finding the  sweet spot for  rental  property  success

Key Takeaways:

• The best thing you can  do for yourself and your kids, is to educate yourself and them  in being financial literate.
• When  owning rental properties,  it's important to make, and  keep the right relationships.
• When starting  out  on  your financial journey,  don't  give up when you can't see the reward, it will come.

 Connect with Joel Farrell:

• www.joelfarrellloans.com 
• [email protected]
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelfarrellvaloans/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCISoNioAVR083iLErviv6pQ/featured
• https://www.instagram.com/jomifa8301/?hl=en

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Youtube Episode: https://youtu.be/AstrTNZMEec?si=payTCkaKFRv29Znv