The Kevin Watson Show

TITLE: Sleeping and Lambos

GUEST: Bijoy John

Kevin talks with Bijoy John, a board-certified practicing sleep specialist. He has over 25 years of experience in the world of Sleep Medicine and aims to heal the world by teaching folks to sleep better. Dr. Bijoy John just wrote a book called Nobody's Sleeping. It teaches folks the seven proven steps to sleeping better with strategies for better health and happiness. It's available now to pre-order at www.sleepfixacademy.com or www.sleepwellnessinfo.com

Bijoy John got a Lamborghini Gallardo for his 50th birthday. Little did he know, it was signed by Valentino Balboni!

6:45 - A passion for sleep

10:16 - Cars, faith, and family

16:13 - Seven proven sleep strategies for healing and improving sleep quality

20:47 -  Work-life balance and personal growth

26:42 - Passion is important 

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The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

TITLE: Success, Attitude, and Communication in the Mortgage Industry

GUEST: Christie Wilson

Kevin talks with Christie Wilson, a generational Nashvillian and real estate expert. Christie, most recently, has been awarded a spot on the Top 25 Female Business Owners in Nashville. Follow along to see how she does it all!

8:14 - Hiring and leading real estate agents

17:21 - Real estate lawsuit impact and potential treble damages

20:09 - Real estate agent compensation and potential changes

26:47 - Buyer's agent commission and its impact on the market

36:22 - Real estate market trends and interest rates

39:32 - Real estate market trends and strategies for buyers and sellers

47:30 - Morning routines, faith, and successful business practices

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The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

TITLE: Entrepreneurship, Perseverance, and Wisdom

GUEST: Phil Segundo

Kevin talks with Phil Segundo who moved to Tennessee 3 years ago from California. Phil's story started with Big Wheels and the good ol' Green Machine in particular. His love of cars and motocross came shortly thereafter. His dream cars were many, but as of late, it's his 2018 Porsche GT2 RS.

1:00 - The fun of the Green Machine as a kid

2:15 - Getting into motocross, loving speed

4:00 - How do we afford this stuff?

12:45 - Am I doing this for recognition or the Lord?

19:15 - Tennessee versus California

20:05 - Giving gratitude

25:00 - Who you marry can make or break your success in life

31:00 - Making new friends in TN was easier

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The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

Kevin talks with Greg Goodman, who is someone Kevin considers to be one of his Mentors in the mortgage industry!  Greg is the Producing Area Branch Manager for SWBC Mortgage. Greg is also an avid car enthusiast and racing fan.

Greg's "latest" cars that Greg loves are his BMW M2 that is made for the track! The other one is a BMW M4 CSL....

38:30 - Moving your body while praying....learning to meditate

45:00 - Kevin waking up to do 20 minutes hard...sweat everyday

Follow along and subscribe to The Kevin Watson Show:

www.theKevinWatsonShow.com

The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

Kevin brings his pal Rodney LaVoie onto the show to talk cars, Faith and the keys to his success in the ComData/Fiber industry 

5:00 - School isn't for everyone

5:45 - Signing up for the Navy at 16

9:45 - Wanting to be a musician....then seeing the music business from the inside of Nashville

12:30 - I'm a fan of encouraging trades

23:00 - Listening Dave Ramsey in "The Money Game" era....

28:00 - Starting a business with $500

32:15 - Finding a good mentor

37:00 - Selling his first company, Fiber Solutions

41:00 - So now what do I do?

43:00 - Calling a Manager's meeting and blessing his team with bonuses

50:00 - There are so many nice cars around here!

52:30 - Buying the business back

56:15 - There are always seasons of imbalance when building a business

1:05:15 - We didn't layoff anyone during COVID....we saw it as an opportunity to show our team that we're committed to them, especially in tough times

1:07:00 - Take care of your employees, they'll take care of your customers

*****1:08:20 - Starting a job thinking you started a business

*****1:19:00 - Focus on the employees who appreciate the company

1:20:00 - Dave Ramsey saying, "Success is just standing on a pile of failures"

Follow along and subscribe to The Kevin Watson Show:

www.theKevinWatsonShow.com

The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

TITLE: Gratitude

GUEST: Kevin Watson

In this episode, Kevin talks with the show’s Executive Producer, Jim McCarthy about…..well, Kevin Watson! Find out what Kevin dreamed of having at a young age and how he worked to where he could evolve through his dream cars starting with a Camaro to a Ferrari and now his current Porsche.

4:54 - Car preferences and ownership experiences.

9:57 - Success habits and practices with a focus on gratitude and leadership.

19:59 - Career transition from self-employment to mortgage industry.

30:02 - Resilience, mindset, and prioritization in the mortgage industry.

35:06 - Work-life balance and hobbies.

Follow along and subscribe to The Kevin Watson Show:

www.theKevinWatsonShow.com

The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

In this episode, Kevin talks with one of Rodan and Field's earliest adopters, Gabriel Sedlak. Gabriel built his business with his massive experience in network marketing and the ability to lead and inspire people to make their lives better...without losing sight of the importance of his time with his wife and kids. 

5:35 - Gabriel's G Wagen

*****11:45 - Being a thermostat, not a thermometer

14:35 - Using other's doubts to fuel you

15:45 - The vision of Holly's last day of work

19:25 - Tithing your time

20:40 - More is caught than taught

22:25 - What is your daytimer like?

27:50 - People work so hard at being an individual they end up being just like everyone else

29:00 - Your calendar lets you know that there are 3 times during the week where you have to be excellent

32:40 - When I saw you see your wife....

36:00 - If you're a hot mess, they'll discount what you say

39:00 - The G Wagen is a rolling university

*****39:45 - There's and anthem for every action

41:50 - We are so busy with multi-tasking, we don't focus on anything

46:00 - The real meaning of mortgage

Follow along and subscribe to The Kevin Watson Show:

www.theKevinWatsonShow.com

The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.

In this debut episode of The Kevin Watson Show, Kevin has the owner of Churchill Mortgage and his mentor, Mike Hardwick talk about his favorite cars, including different kinds of Bentleys!  The Flying Spur, 2 Door Continental Coupe, and Ventega being 3 of his favorites. 

Mike's successes began when he created what we now know as Churchill Mortgage. Much of Mike's foundations came from his dad telling him, "It's sunny outside...don't waste your time playing....also do something constructive!"

7:00 - Early years were 10-14 hour days....kids remembering when dad would be home after they went to bed

9:45 - I did not build Churchill...WE built it

11:45 - 5 seemingly defeats that led to successes

13:40 - Living through the S&L scandal in the 1980s

16:00 - Losing his job while owing $4M 

16:35 - You're either going to become bitter...or better

19:40 - Being told, "you've lost your faith in God"

26:40 - Starting and selling a bank

29:15 - We're experiencing right now, one of the toughest times in the mortgage industry

33:50 - Tithing my time

34:15 - Not letting your mistakes define you

42:20 - Life balance can sometimes be an illusion

45:45 - When you're at work, be at work...when you're at home...be at home

49:00 - If you have an opportunity to invest in real estate, DON'T wait until when the rate is "right"!!

Follow along and subscribe to The Kevin Watson Show:

www.theKevinWatsonShow.com

The Kevin Watson Show is a show about the people who drive really nice, fast cars….and live in beautiful homes…but they had to start somewhere. Have you ever wondered….how did they get there?

We dive into our guest’s stories of what they dreamed of having when they started out and how they achieved their dreams over time.