The AGC Experience

According to a 2015 study, the average American household has $132,158 in debt. There are lots of factors to this. Credit cards, student, and car loans are common, but for many, the biggest debtor is a mortgage. For Justin Larson, the mortgage process was confusing and hard to manage, which resulted in him losing a lot of money. But, through his drive and determination, he became a Senior Mortgage Loan Officer with Movement Mortgage. Justin strives to bring trust and honesty into the mortgage process to help others avoid the mistakes he’s made. In today’s episode we discuss how to transform negative experiences into growth, the importance of relationship building, marketing face-to-face, the benefits of participating in AGC, and how to plan for a home mortgage without mortgaging your future.  

Mental health is a hot topic in today's world, and rightfully so. With suicide rates and anxiety rapidly increasing, we are all looking for the answers. Just two weeks after his own son look his life, Jeff shares his courageous mission to reduce hopelessness. He believes that the first step is being open and vulnerable with how we feel, which can be hard with the stigma associated with experiencing challenges. His perspectives will help you realize that everyone is going through something- that we all have a story and perhaps that's what brings us together. Join us in this week's episode to hear Jeff's personal experience with suicide and his wisdom about the power of love, how to get out of our head, finding purpose, empowering habits, and how he realized that vulnerability is a strength. 

Did you know that over 50% of marriages today end in divorce? And divorce is a tricky situation: there's the cost, splitting up assets, and navigating how to play the best role in your kid's life. Christie Thompson is a paralegal that specializes in keeping divorce out of the court room. She is a very kind, welcoming professional that embraces a technique most lawyers don't: collaboration. Christie understands the financial implications of a divorce and because she's more interested in helping people then making a profit, her pricing is significantly lower than the average lawyer AND she offers discounts to people in need. In this episode we talk about the effects of delaying a divorce, the benefits of a collaborative approach, combative dynamics vs "uncoupling," the importance of putting the kids first, when an attorney is necessary, and so much more. We warmly welcome Christie to The AGC Experience!

Jason Jones has lead a very unique path. After working in the entertainment industry for years, Jason started The Coaching Hour- a coaching platform that helps entrepreneurs develop a niche, get known, and make six-figures. But, like most entrepreneurs, his success wasn't handed to him on a silver platter. He worked hard, he learned a lot, and he continued to strive. Along his journey, he discovered what was missing: listening, truly listening to others- and he claims success in business depends on it. In this inquisitive conversation with Jason Jones, we talk about embodying brand, reason businesses fail, the balance between building relationships and conducting business, living expenses vs income, momentum, value, commitment, scaffolding and so much more. With his plethora of knowledge, amazing ability of expressing his thoughts, and captivating enthusiasm- you are sure to learn something in this episode of The AGC Experience.

Mary Ellen Reihsen is an experienced business, employment, and immigration attorney whose practice ranges from large corporate compliance issues to advising the entrepreneurial start-up. She works with businesses in all stages of their development, from company formation to the sale of the business. In this episode, we discuss the importance of building a solid foundation, creating a vision and the legal implications of it, playing to our strengths, entrepreneurialism, and the value of networking.

High performers like Sylvester Stallone, Albert Einstein, and Adele used hypnosis to elevate their confidence, creativity, and personal power. Joshua Peters is the leading expert in hypnosis. He specializes in helping CEOs, successful entrepreneurs, athletes, and all the top players in every category of every discipline overcome personal limitations to reach peak performance. In this episode of The AGC Experience, Josh shares his insights on the power of visioning, co-creation, and the importance of taking the first steps- all while demystifying the myths of hypnosis. 

Even the best coaches have coaches. Tiger Woods has 8 premiere coaching helping foster his growth year round. The truth is: proper coaching provides results, growth, and balance. We're excited to welcome Les Hill to The AGC Experience where we talk about the integration of family, faith and business. Les has over 16,000 hours of coaching training under his belt and has an exceptional gift of bringing out what he calls the "Sculpture Within" his clients. In this podcast we discuss accountability, asking why, envisioning balance, building relationships, and the benefits of the "Team Approach." 

Our lives are a series of choices. Each choice leads to a result. Would you like to easily know which choices are the right life choices for you? Amy Theisen is a Master of Feng Shui and BaZi —which she calls Destiny Analysis. She assists her clients in understanding the hidden forces that are influencing their lives. A Destiny Reading with Amy is like reading a book all about you. She highlights which decisions will bring you to your fullest potential, and which choices will lead you down a path of obstacles. In this interesting conversation, Amy shares her insights on fate, how our space affects us, and the power of timing.