Success Principles Podcast

Levan Wood is a real estate broker and owner of RE/MAX Eclipse and its multiple Oakland County offices, as well as a licensed mortgage broker for Motto Mortgage First. He's the author of the book, Own Your Own Space. Levan is also featured in the recently released movie Beyond the Secret: The Awakening.

What you will learn from this episode:

• How he got into his real estate career and what his life looked like prior to doing so
• What struggles he encountered along the way and how he overcame them
• What books influenced his way of thinking
• How Michigan played a role in his life and how that led him to start as a realtor
• How he wrote a book called “Own Your Strength” and what it’s about
• How he participated in the movie Beyond the Secret - The Awakening 
• What his advice is on how to keep focusing on the future

Resources:

Books:

• The magic of thinking big by David Schwartz
• The power of focus by Jack Canfield
• Success Principle by Jack Canfield
• Think and Grow Rich

Movies:

• The Secret
• Beyond The Secret - The Awakening 

Connect with Levan Wood:

Business Address(s): 1700 W Big Beaver Suite 300 Troy, MI 48084
Website: levanwood.com
Phone Number: 248-770-1029 call/text
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levan-wood-2874629/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levan.wood
GOOGLE Levan Wood

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Karen Hilt is the owner of Apogee and My Secret Stash in Traverse City, Michigan. Karen started with a hobby of making soap and after selling in art shows, maker's markets, and partnering in many galleries and shops, she brought her longtime friends and makers under one roof to offer an eclectic array of finery. Her shops include a variety of locally made items supporting Michigan’s small business owners. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• When she decided that she wanted to become a business owner and how she succeeded 
• What she sells in her stores and what differentiates them from each other
• How being driven and moving towards her target lead her to success
• What challenges she faced creating her stores
• How she started using social media to promote her business
• What principles guided her success
• What she suggests to business owners that are having financial issues

Resources:

10% off purchase at both shops when you check-in or post on Facebook, Instagram, Yelp, or Google.

Connect with Karen Hilt:

MySecretStash.com
122 Cass St, Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-0340
[email protected]

ApogeeTcMI.com
219 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 421-3199
[email protected]

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Michelle Daniels is chief chocolatier at Homemade Chocolates by Michelle, located in Flint, MI. Michelle began crafting chocolates as a hobby for family & friends. Infused with the creativity of an artist and lovingly crafted with a personal touch, Homemade Chocolates by Michelle is now a thriving business providing fresh; handcrafted, delicacies with unique and custom packaging perfect for special events and occasions. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• What Michelle’s experience was like building her business from her basement
• What marketing strategies she uses to get her brand out there
• What struggles she encountered along the way and how she overcame them
• How perseverance and hard work led her to success
• How COVID affected her business and how she used innovation and creativity to continue thriving
• What she sees in the next five years for her business
• Why a great team is essential to success

Connect with Michelle Daniels:

LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelle-daniels-8670b9170/
Website:https://www.michelleschocolate.com/

Homemade Chocolates by Michelle
Store Address: 1479 W Bristol Rd - ​Flint, MI 48507
Store Hours:
Mon - Wed: 10AM - 4PM
Thurs: 10AM - 6PM
Fri: 10AM - 4PM
Sat - Sun: Closed
Store Phone: 810-391-6991

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Rebecca Smoker is the Director of Detroit Lions Cheerleaders & Entertainment. She is an accomplished professional entertainment director well versed in game entertainment, pageants, and special events - from show production and game operations to fan engagement, cast management, and overall talent development. Rebecca empowers women to be the best they can be in the pageant, dance, cheer, and entertainment industries. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• How her career transitioned from performing to coaching
• How her perseverance and determination led her to success
• How she helped get the Detroit Lions Cheerleaders team together and how they started
• What advice she gives to younger girls that come to her as a mentor in the professional sports dancing industry 
• What the auditioning process is like and what type of people she looks for
• What she sees in store for her career in the future
• What are some of the principles that have defined her success

Connect with Rebecca Smoker:

Website: https://www.detroitlions.com/cheerleaders/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-girard-smoker-31947540/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/detlionscheerleaders/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/detroitlionscheerleaders/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Teresa Baker is the owner of Brown Boy Brown Girl, LLC a company dedicated to highlighting positive images in books for Children of Color as well as inspiring children through reading and entrepreneurship. Teresa is also co-author of “Josie’s Bedazzled Shoes”. 

What you will learn from this episode:

• What the mission of Brown Boy, Brown Girl is and why she felt the need to start the company
• How Teresa’s Michigan roots shaped her experience
• What struggles she encountered as an entrepreneur and how she overcame them
• What principles guided her success  
• How she encourages and supports kids to have an entrepreneurial spirit 
• What advice she gives to young entrepreneurs and a few important lessons learned along the way

Connect with Teresa Baker and Brown Boy, Brown Girl:

Website: https://www.brownboybrowngirl.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresa-baker-25434148/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brownboybrowngirl/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brownboybrowngirlpage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/bbbg_llc?lang=en

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Christopher Molidor is President at Sure Shots CBD and is joined by his wife Carly Molidor. Sure Shots CBD is a licensed, industrial hemp-based CBD products company located in Rockford, Michigan. Dedicated to helping those achieve a better life, Sure Shots CBD products are designed to nourish and support a synergistic balance between mind, body, and spirit.  

What you will learn from this episode:

• How they started and how they successfully moved their business to where it is today
• What the process is of creating CBD oil from harvest to market
• What are the medicinal properties of CBD oil and what it is used to treat
• What the main difference is between CBD and marijuana
• Why Christopher described CBD as the “Wild West” and how he urges people to know their source
• How pet owners have turned to CBD to treat ailments in their pets
• How Sure Shots CBD differs from other competitors in the market

Resources:
Christopher & Carly Molidor, owners of Sure Shots CBD have generously offered listeners of the Success Principles Podcast 20% off their Sure Shots orders!
Enter code splistener20 at check out to receive your discount.

Connect with Christopher and Carly Molidor:

Website: www.sureshotscbd.com
LinkedIn Christopher Molidor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-molidor-3224a61a5/
LinkedIn Carly Molidor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlymolidor/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com

Ray and Sheilah Markham are the owners of California Closets with three locations: Commerce Township, Birmingham, and Michigan Design Center. They have been offering personalized storage solutions for over 30 years to the residents of Michigan. They design and install custom storage solutions anywhere in your home including mudroom, pantry, home office, garages, and closets Their distinctive solutions and success principles have drawn them a loyal following across the Great Lakes state.  

What you will learn from this episode:

• Why they decided to invest in California Closets instead of other franchises
• How they now offer virtual consultations over the phone and through video calls due to the coronavirus outbreak
• What hurdles and challenges were faced while growing the business
• What they do to bring their team to success and how taking care of customers is part of their DNA 
• How Ray’s best friend started out as a customer who wanted storage solutions for his garage and why this project was particularly memorable
• How some of their new customers are the children of clients from 30 years ago
• What their most important success principles are and how they brought them where they are today

Connect with Ray and Sheilah Markham:

Website: www.californiaclosets.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Ray Markham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ray-markham-67573a7/
LinkedIn Sheilah Markham: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheilah-markham-13a31743/

Connect with Gina Wells and Catherine Toone:

Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn Gina Wells: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginacwells/
LinkedIn Catherine Toone: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-toone-7a46937/
Website: www.successprinciplespodcast.com