The Power of Credit with Carl Scaramuzza

Brian Hess is the entrepreneur par excellence. He is the President and CEO of The Pavement Group, and Founder of Top Contractor School, where he helps contractors build their skills and take their businesses to the next level. He wears many different hats as he pushes his own endeavors forward, and will do whatever it takes to keep growing and finding success. He says he learned from his from his dad, who worked hard his whole life, and kept rising in the ranks to improve his quality of life.

All the successful people you and I know about have rituals and routines that help them stay consistent and accomplish at the highest level. Whatever the specific tasks or activities, they amount to daily habits that build momentum to win. My habits are what keep me on top of my life and business, and I want you to experience the same power of routine, so I'm launching a new program called 66 Days to Habit, to establish a daily practice that includes five elements. Today is day one, and I hope you'll get started on this journey with me.

My guest today is Raquel Bernier, who is Head of Business Development here at Credit Blueprint. Although she is new to the world of credit, she is unstoppable at solving credit problems and helping people get back on track with their credit. Raquel studied journalism, and had a career developing in acting and modeling, but something told her that there was more out there for her to pursue, and she continues to push further each step of her journey.

I'm always excited when I get an opportunity to talk with my friend Danny Nassi, who calls himself "New York's Relentless Top Broker," and rightly so, as his conviction and passion for what he does is unparalleled. Danny is the son of immigrants who worked hard for decades to build the life they have today, and that work ethic is central to what Danny does in luxury real estate. But most importantly, Danny says that his work continues to be driven by his desire to work with honesty, ethics, and tenacity at the forefront.

It's easy to build a dream-like image of life in your head, and then find that the day-to-day isn't what you expected. But if you reframe your perspective, you can find the purpose that each life event holds. I met my guest, Andrew Carber, when we were both in challenging times, trying to get back to our vision of what we wanted most. Now he is back on track with his star athletic potential, pitching for the Red Sox at the AA level, and looking for huge leaps forward in 2019.

Cayla Craft, a.k.a "The Mommy Millionaire," was an ER nurse when she decided that she was going to change her career and become a millionaire. Now she helps women pursue their ambitions and create their own businesses so they can do the same. You can find more of her insights on The Mommy Millionaire podcast, and @cayla.craft on Instagram. Today we're talking about what her journey has entailed, and diving into specific tips for making 6 figures through social media DMs.

Mitchell Eason had a hunger to be great from a very early age. By the time he was 12, he owned his own landscaping company and was making $60,000 a year. When he started using Facebook Live to broadcast right from his lawnmower, the offers for work and sponsorship started pouring in. Now he is a licensed realtor, and the CEO of 360 Media Marketing. Mitchell and I talked about the deeper "why?" that motivates him, and how he's pushing harder than ever.

Tyrik Jackson is the model entrepreneur. In addition to running two barbershops for 17 years and serving as the CEO of Premier Barber Institute, he has a big following on social media, with over 50k followers on Instagram @iamtyrikjackson. He gets up early every day, and works tirelessly to manage each and every detail of his business. But despite myths about the entrepreneurial and influencer lifestyle, Tyrik is on the podcast today to share how he makes it all happen, and the habits that he has built to sustain his work and create real value.

If success leaves clues, then my guest Mitch Stephen is the guy to follow for aspiring real estate investors. Mitch is the author of the book series My Life & 1000 Houses, and has made his career buying and selling houses in and around San Antonio, Texas. Although he didn't grow up with financial role models showing him what to do, Mitch had a self-motivated passion for business, and an entrepreneurial spirit from a young age.

Get ready for some serious knowledge to be dropped by my guest today, Garrett Gunderson. Garrett is the founder of The Wealth Factory, a personal financial education program for entrepreneurs, and is a New York Times best-selling author with his book Killing Sacred Cows: Overcoming the Financial Myths That Are Destroying Your Prosperity. He is passionate about helping people learn how money works, so they can figure out ways to make it work better for them. You won't have to listen long to hear Garrett share valuable advice that you can apply in your life or your business.