How is it that a first-Century cult birthed in the armpit of the Roman Empire, whose leader was rejected by his own people and crucified, was able to survive and thrive in the face of violent, organized state-funded resistance?

Let me ask it a little differently…

How did it come about that a Nazarene sect would eventually be embraced by the very empire that for 300 years sought to extinguish it?

“Against all odds,(all odds in yellow)  by the third century, Christianity had become a force to be reckoned with. We still do not really understand how did this come about.” - Karen Armstrong - Field or Blood

How did a religion whose first believers were twenty or so illiterate day laborers in a remote part of the Roman Empire become the dominant religion in the West, converting some 30 million people in just 4 centuries? - Bart D Ehrman

No one really denies it happened, because here we are in the 21st Century, but the question is… how did it happen?

Was it because of what we call the Bible? Nope, the Bible didn’t show up in any form until around the 5th Century.

So what was it…

These consumers are weary. They’re still navigating virtual school and long WFH hours.

They're super-busy and always on. It's important to know they'll open their wallets for

the brands that offer a helping hand.

The Overwhelmed Consumer is more likely to purchase products that are FAMILY-FRIENDLY, FUN and EXCITING,

or INNOVATIVE. They care less about whether the purchase is cost-effective or practical. For consumers who’ve

been hit hard by the doldrums of 2020 and 2021, this all ties back to the Forrester prediction that consumers will

look for uplifting products to offer a break from the pandemic’s uncertainty.

Phillip Stutts and the Big Win Media team dig deep into the AI behind the data. Troy Dooly will dive into just the Overwhelmed Consumer segment in this podcast. Last week Dooly went into the full report. Next week Dooly will dive into the Influenced Consumer and how you can engage them. 

You can learn more about Troy Dooly - The Beachside CEO @ TroyDooly.com

These consumers are weary. They’re still navigating virtual school and long WFH hours.

They're super-busy and always on. It's important to know they'll open their wallets for

the brands that offer a helping hand.

The Overwhelmed Consumer is more likely to purchase products that are FAMILY-FRIENDLY, FUN and EXCITING,

or INNOVATIVE. They care less about whether the purchase is cost-effective or practical. For consumers who’ve

been hit hard by the doldrums of 2020 and 2021, this all ties back to the Forrester prediction that consumers will

look for uplifting products to offer a break from the pandemic’s uncertainty.

Phillip Stutts and the Big Win Media team dig deep into the AI behind the data. Troy Dooly will dive into just the Overwhelmed Consumer segment in this podcast. Last week Dooly went into the full report. Next week Dooly will dive into the Influenced Consumer and how you can engage them. 

You can learn more about Troy Dooly - The Beachside CEO @ TroyDooly.com

Phillip Stutts and the team at Big Win Media have just released the most incredible data I have seen this year on how Overwhelmed, Influenced and Values-Driven consumers are reacting. 

I deep dive into this report and look at the critical insights on the current consumer sentiment. 

In the next few weeks I will deep dive into each catagory of consumer.

As I investigated the Anti-Everything movement, I have come to find some interesting truths about WHY these organizations and individuals do what they do. Without a doubt there are some very intellegenct, investigative reporters uncovering very importent truth, through the facts they discover. 

However, at the same time the majorty of those who call themselves watchdogs or anti... critcs to MLM and other industries, seem to have their own agendas. They also in many cases use the same manipulative taxtics, they claim those they are purporting as frauds use. 

In this eposode I ask four questions that all of us should be asking as we watching, listen and engage with these purported critics.

So many times we wonder how iconic companies went from the garage to Main Street to global dominance. In this eposide I share the 5 pillers of success as given to me by the authors of The Leadership Challenge. Over the last 40 yeats these two men have dove deen into every iconic company to narrow down the five most important pillers of their success. You can apply these pillars and see the grow in your own Main Street venture.

We have seen throughout history how folks try and spin the narative in order to make a sale. In this episode, I'll dive into what truly matters when it comes to attracting raving fans to your brand.

On Feburary 17, 2022 the Federal Trade Commission issued a new press release (https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2022/02/ftc-takes-action-combat-bogus-money-making-claims-used-lure-people-dead-end-debt-traps) it clear they are targetting influeners, the gig economy, netqork marketing and other Main Street entrepreneurs who offer some for of an income or business opportunity. The question is how do you know if you are a target?

In this episode Troy Dooly covers what you should know about the FTC and how they are using the Penalty Offence Authority to come after legit entrepreneurs and those who are really scammers. Here you can start to learn how to do it right!

How can you know if your 1099 is correct? When you look at it, it seems to show numbers which are either more than you depositied or less than you deposited. In some cases, these figures can be so far apart you are freaking out. 

In today/s episode, I will guide you through some specific information to help you better understand your 1099. I will also provide some links where you can read even more into your specific sitution. 

I strongly suggest you find a bookkeeper or small CPA firm who fully understands the deep dive into the sales and marketing world, specificly those of you who are Main Street Entrepreneurs, working from home in a side gig or side hustle where you have unique advantages over a W2 employee. Also you Main Street Entrepreneurs with brick and mortar business should never try to get all this right on your own. You may be paying your folks as W2 when they should be 1099, or the other way around. 

What is a Statutory NonEmployee (Independent Contractor) -https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/statutory-nonemployees

How to understand your 1099 -https://www.irs.gov/publications/p15a

Living An Epic Adventure,

Troy Dooly

Disclaimer: This episode is for educational purposes only. You should contact a Tax Professional to review your specific situation.

Many of us don't fully understand where our anxiety comes from, especially financial anxiety. Today Troy Dooly covers a very basic concept on where anxiety comes from as well as the four financial personalities. 

Learn what the following stands for and how you can make simple tweaks to your mindset to impact your financial future for generations to come. 

B+T=F

F+A=R

What you Believe, drives what you Think, which drives what you Feel. 

What you Feel, drives your Actions, and your action drives your Results.

When you have mastered the above, your personal life as well as your financial life will shift in a major way.