In this episode, Dustin provides financial strategies for lawyers and law firms to manage their finances and protect their partnerships.  He introduces the spending accelerator tool, which automates monthly expenses, and discusses insurance policies for protection and partnership agreements. He provides specific examples and advice for incorporating these strategies into a law practice. He also explains the differences between critical illness and disability insurance policies and how they can be owned and paid for by a law corporation. It is recommended to consult with designated advisors or planners for specific advice on incorporating these insurance policies into a law practice.The 3 POWS of this episode:

Achieve a better work-life balance by focusing on what really matters to you.

Incorporating life insurance policies into a law corporation can create tax savings and protect the partnership.

Consult with designated advisors or planners for specific advice on incorporating insurance policies into a law practice.

Timestamps:[00:00:00] Dustin introduces the Spending Accelerator tool, which helps lawyers balance work and personal life by automating their monthly expenses and investments.

[00:03:43] Dustin explains how incorporating life insurance policies into law corporations can create tax savings and protect the family of the deceased lawyer.[00:06:56] Dustin discusses the importance of partnership agreements and how life insurance can be used to fund the buyout of a deceased partner's share in the law partnership.[00:08:57] Dustin explains how critical illness policies can be paid for by a law corporation and the importance of designating the corporation as the beneficiary.[00:09:56] Dustin discusses how he uses his holding company to manage critical illness policies and minimize taxes.[00:10:54] Dustin advises on the ownership and payment of disability insurance policies, including the importance of consulting with an accountant to avoid taxable disability benefits.

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In this episode, Dustin discusses tax strategies for individuals and small business owners. He talks about the pros and cons of incorporation and the importance of cash flow management. He then emphasizes the benefits of incorporating for individuals making over $150,000 per year and saving more than $20,000 annually, cautioning those with student loans to prioritize paying them off first.  He introduces the concept of cash flow management, emphasizing the importance of paying oneself a regular paycheck and being prudent with personal spending.  Finally, Dustin stresses the importance of consulting with an accountant for personalized advice.The 3 POWS of this epsiode:

Consult with an accountant to determine the best strategy for your unique situation.

Individuals with student loans may want to prioritize paying off their loans before incorporating.

In addition to incorporation, think about cash flow management.

Timestamps[00:00:00] Dustin discusses reasons to incorporate, including making income higher than $150k and saving more than $20k a year.

[00:00:50] Dustin talks about the costs of incorporation, including annual filing fees and the need for financial statements, and how saving $20k a year can help cover these costs.[00:02:26] Dustin discusses cash flow management for small business owners, including paying yourself a paycheck and being prudent with spending to avoid taking too much out of the corporation.

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In this episode, Dustin discusses the relationship between happiness and wealth and introduces the concept of the "glow zone." He explains that as one progresses in their career and makes more money, they may experience an increase in happiness. However, there may also be a point where one's income is increasing, but their happiness is not. This is referred to as the "flat line zone," where the effort required to maintain wealth and possessions becomes a burden on one's happiness. The "glow zone" is a way to track this relationship and ensure that one's efforts are contributing to their overall well-being.The 3 POWS of this episode:

Continually check in with yourself.  

Happiness and wealth do not always increase at the same rate.

Flat line zone CAN happen.

Timestamps:[00:00:47] Description of the Flat Line Zone, where wealth and effort are increasing but happiness is not.

[00:01:33] Discussion of the increasing effort required to manage wealth and the potential impact on happiness.

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In this podcast episode, Dustin shares insights from his 18 years of experience and discusses strategies for improving financial wellness. He introduces the Life Clarity Summit, a tool for assessing financial goals and risk management. The summit includes a financial plan, risk management, and accumulation. The financial plan involves setting goals, determining expenses, and creating a financial dashboard. Risk management involves preparing for unexpected events and maintaining personal health and relationships.  Accumulation involves building wealth and achieving financial goals. Dustin emphasizes the importance of having a good mindset, mental health, and estate planning. The 3 POWS of this episode:

 Being intentional about what one puts in their mind can affect their outlook, values, and decisions in the future.

Always track your progress to ensure you're on the right trajectory.  

Long-term planning is key to long-term success.

Timestamps:[00:00:45] Dustin discusses seven strategies for incorporating and improving financial wellness.[00:05:56] Dustin introduces the Life Clarity Summit, a tool for assessing financial goals and risk management.

[00:08:15] Dustin discusses strategies for building financial wellness, including saving for retirement, buying real estate, paying down debt, and building emergency savings.[00:09:08] Dustin emphasizes the importance of mental health in financial planning, and how it can affect one's outlook, values, and decisions in life.[00:09:52] Dustin explains how the Life Clarity Summit can help lawyers preserve the value of their practice and pass on their knowledge to the next generation.

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This week Dustin sits down with Kelsey Reidl, a small business marketing coach with a special interest in social media growth. Through her courses, coaching, and podcast Visionary Life, she inspires entrepreneurs to challenge the status quo, connect with customers creatively, and lead authentically. In this episode, Kelsey shares how the lessons she learned hiking in Peru influenced her business philosophy, gives tips for creating authentic content that consumers want to connect with and shares her personal formula for enhancing her energy and productivity. 

3 POWS of this episode:

Young consumers want to form personal connections with the businesses they give their money to.

Utilizing the platforms that inspire you the most will lead to more successful engagement.

Enhancing and caring for your personal health directly correlates to the health of your business.

Timestamps:

1:30 - Kelsey unpacks how Visionary Life came to be.

13:00 - Does a large social media following always provide a return on investment?

16:30 - Kelsey explains what businesses are more likely to benefit from social media marketing, and how other industries can make it work for them. 

19:43 - Tips and tools for busy business owners to engage with content creation. 

23:25 - Leveraging staff members to create more content. 

26:30 - Is it productive to engage with marketing platforms that we ourselves are not consuming? 

29:50 - Kelsey shares her perspective on the importance of branding.

33:04 - What does Kelsey do to keep her energy at its peak?

42:18 - Kelsey shares why podcasting is her favorite teaching and learning platform. 

Want to connect with Kelsey?

Listen to her podcast https://www.kelseyreidl.com/podcast 

Check out her website https://www.kelseyreidl.com/ 

Follow her on Instagram  and Linkedin 

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This week Dustin talks with Stephen Flood, Stephen is the CEO of GoldCore, one of the oldest gold and silver dealers in the market today that has turned over $1 billion in transactions and manages $300 million in assets for their clients. Previously, he held financial and trading positions in New York City and was a part of Goldman Sachs as a Sales Trader in Equity Derivatives. In This episode, Stephen is here to provide an in-depth look into gold investing. He explains how GoldCore handles their clients' investments, What makes gold the ultimate secure investment, and how gold fits into current and future global monetary systems.

3 POWS of this episode:

Gold has been valuable throughout time and across all cultures, and is always accepted in extreme circumstances.

Gold is a secure investment where the future of digital currency is uncertain. 

The world is changing, and our currency system will change within our lifetime.

Timestamps:

1:01 - Stephen unpacks the past and current gold market.

4:57 - What is the actual return on gold?

7:45 - Incorporating gold into your investment portfolio.

11:21 - Looking to the future of gold vs digital currency.

16:00 - Stephen explains gold's future within a collateral system. 

18:17 - Stephen shares his personal journey into gold.

25:30 - Step by step, what happens when you invest with GoldCore?

32:13 - The difference between gold and silver. 

33:44 - How does gold translate into the world of ETFs?  

37:46 - Stephen shares what he sees for the future of worldwide economics.

14:47 - What trends are common in people who succeed with gold?

Want to Connect with Stephen?

Follow him on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube 

Check out his website www.goldcore.com

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This week Dustin sits down with VK Lakkineni. VK is a digital marketing entrepreneur, 3 times Amazon bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. VK is passionate about helping businesses and individuals navigate everyday life using mindset skills he has learned and practiced over the years. In this episode, Dustin and VK talk everything digital marketing. VK shares what strategies he used to approach selling his book on Amazon, the power of authenticity and dedication when building your business, and how to navigate multiple different pathways to online business success. 

3 POWS of this episode:

Continually growing and diversifying is the key to staying relevant in your industry.

Building your online presence and business using authenticity will bring more long-term success than the “Fake guru”.

Properly utilizing online and face-to-face marketing TOGETHER is one of the keys to success

Timestamps:

1:56 - VK outlines his journey to becoming a best-selling author on Amazon and what strategies he used along the way.8:59 - How do you accelerate our online growth while still maintaining freedom and joy?

11:30 - Looking out for the fake gurus and inexperienced influencers. 

13:22 - Build your business and your online presence using authenticity.

16:33 - VK uses well-known influencer Mr.Beast as an example of how the world of economics and influencing is transitioning. 

18:44 - Dustin and VK flush out the difference in effectiveness between digital and face-to-face marketing. 

23:33 -  VK lists some industries utilizing a hands off “click to sell” format and what their pros and cons are. 

30:47 - Can creating an amazon store actually be profitable?

36:15 - VK shares the tools that he loves to teach entrepreneurs through coaching. 

Want to connect with VK?Check out his website Follow him on Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and Youtube. Get his books: https://www.amazon.com/Golden-Rules-Success-Nick-Nanton/dp/1733417605/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=golden+rules+of+success+nick+nanton&qid=1570543777&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Store-V-K-Lakkineni/s?rh=n%3A133140011%2Cp_27%3AV+K+Lakkineni 

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This week, Dustin sits down with Rebecca Jenkins, an entrepreneur, author, and business leader, about the power of sales. After growing and selling an eight-figure business, she now shares her knowledge to help other businesses accelerate profitable revenue growth and achieve success. Dustin and Rebecca talk all about the importance of creative and unique sales strategies and outline steps you can take to stand out to corporate clients. Rebecca shares some of her own personal anecdotes about specific successes and challenges in her career and passes on the lessons she learned along the way.  

Three POWS of this episode:

Don't underestimate the Fit Factor. When your Mindset, culture, and values match with a client, the possibility for growth increases. 

Go after those big contracts even if you're a small business. Small businesses have super powers! Small businesses have the ability to gain insights and offer non traditional sales methods that larger companies often miss.

When making a business proposal to a corporate buyer or enterprise account, do your research about the both companies' needs AND the needs of their clients.

Time Stamps. 

1:50 What Rebecca offers to business owners.

4:00 The difference between Rebecca’s approach and coaching. 

6:38 Growing your business with a two-pronged approach.

10:32 Rebecca shares a personal story about landing a larger corporate account. 

14:38 Small business secret weapon, insight and knowledge. 

15:50 Four key areas to gain insight on enterprise accounts when making a proposal.

19:14 Creating business relationships with small business owners.

21:41 Rebecca's plateau breaking moment and the biggest lesson she learned from it. 

28:00 Rebecca's personal picture of wealth.

Want to Connect with Rebecca?

Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube Go to her website Get her book 

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In this episode, Dustin sits down with Josh Bickle, owner of Standard Roofing and Integrity Roofing based in the Okanagan. Josh shares his knowledge of what it means to build a business from the ground up, as well as the importance of personal connection, word of mouth, and a good reputation.  Dustin and Josh chat about a lot of the finer details that come into play when managing a large team of people in a business that has a lot of moving parts. They cover topics like interpersonal communication, work/life balance, and the process of continually evolving your business model. 

3 POWS of this episode:

Empower your team! People work harder when they feel they are part of a team. 

You can establish a strong business through in-person connection, integrity, and accountability.

Delegating to a strong team leads to more opportunities for growth and success.

Time Stamps:

2:30 - Josh explains his transition into the roofing industry. 

4:00 - Making the decision to start a business without a partner.

5:03 - How did you build a name for yourself in a new town?

6:18 - Managing your time and your team.

9:03 - How do you navigate delegating tasks?

11:00 - Do you have any specific tools and tricks to empowering a team?

14:26 - How do you set the boundaries for yourself in regards to work life balance?

15:40 - How Josh built and maintains a high market share in his region.

18:02 - Learning and growing from your mistakes.

20:01 - Josh explains his involved and hands-on approach to helping his team.

24:26 - Dealing with employees when they call off work.

25:45 - What are the dos and don'ts you share with real estate agents regarding roofs?

28:26 - How Josh used real estate to expand his business.

34:30 - Residential vs Commercial, pros and cons.

36:50 - How Josh keeps his business high in the supply and demand chain. 

39:02 - How Josh would approach his business model in an area with a larger demographic.

Want to Connect with Josh?Check out his websiteFollow him on Facebook

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In this episode, Dustin sits down with Marc Mawhinney, the “Coach of Coaches”. Marc is the host of the podcast Natural Born Coaches, which he started in 2014, and the entrepreneur coach behind the Facebook group The Coaching Jungle. Marc helps coaches of all different niches grow stronger businesses and get more clients. Dustin and Marc chat about Marc’s personal journey within coaching from transitioning into the scene to digital marketing and business models. Marc shares some of his philosophies towards business and gives advice applicable to both future and current coaches. 

3 POWs of this episode:

Don’t be afraid to put a dollar amount on your value. 

Perseverance, hard work, and an independent mindset are essential to overcoming the concept of “failure”.

A good business model and succinct marketing strategies and key to success.

Timestamps:

0:39 - Dustin introduces Mark.3:50 - Mark explains his transition from real estate into coaching.6:10 - The benefits of having a coach in your life. 8:47 - The importance of niching down. 9:50 - Marc’s three pillars of marketing. 11:00 - Benefits of daily emails.17:54 - Marc’s business model breakdown.19:40 - Pros and cons of personality based business. 21:30 - “Pro-capitalism isn’t a dirty word”. 28:45 - Is university the only path to success?29:56 - Advice to 25 year olds.32:00 - Marc gives a personal example of turning your negative into a positive in order to succeed.34:30 - Marc’s must read book recommendation for coaches.36:35 -  What Marc the most excited about in the coaching market right now. 

Resource list:

Thick Face Black Heart - Chin-Ning ChuThink and Grow Rich! - Napoleon HillHow To Win Friends And Influence People - Dale CarnegieThe Art of War - Sun Tzu The 48 Laws Of Power - Robert GreenWant to Connect with Marc?Check out his Facebook group and Website.Follow him on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and

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