Amir's Anecdotes

Join Amir Noor as he sits down with Terry Whalin, a seasoned publishing professional with over 60 books to his name. From his early days as a high school newspaper editor to his current role at Morgan James Publishing, Terry shares his journey through the ups and downs of the publishing industry. Discover the lessons he's learned about financial planning, the importance of taking responsibility fo...

Join Amir as he sits down with Robert Hunt, a business leader who shares his journey from financial struggle to success. Discover how Robert transitioned from a high-paying marketing career in California to running peer advisory groups in Texas. Learn about the pivotal moments that led him to sell his home, pay off debt, and double his business during the pandemic. Key Takeaways: The importance of...

Join Amir as he chats with Matthew Tack, co-owner of a functional health clinic in Tampa, Florida. Discover Matthew's journey from a project manager in DC to a wellness entrepreneur, and how he navigated financial stress while raising a family. Learn about the importance of diversification, leveraging assets, and maintaining a strong credit score. Key Topics: Transitioning from corporate life to e...

Description: Join Amir as he sits down with Rhonda Parker-Taylor, a bestselling author and entrepreneur, to explore her incredible journey of resilience and reinvention. From her early dreams of fashion merchandising to building a million-dollar advertising business, Rhonda shares the ups and downs of her life, including personal tragedies and professional triumphs. Discover how she transformed ch...

Join Amir as he sits down with Roy Coughlan, a seasoned entrepreneur from Ireland, who shares his incredible journey through financial highs and lows. From building a real estate empire to facing a $5 million debt, Roy's story is one of resilience, meditation, and the power of gratitude. Discover how he navigated the 2008 financial crisis, overcame personal liability challenges, and rebuilt his li...

This month I was joined by Carol Kabaale, a 32-year-old marketing expert from Cape Town, South Africa, who shared her journey from debt to success. Initially, she accumulated $20,000 in credit card debt while working at Hilton and pursuing additional marketing courses. Her husband, a civil engineer, helped her manage and pay off the debt over a year and a half. Carol's marketing agency, which she...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, we sit down with Jared Jennings — entrepreneur, online coach, and the mind behind a thriving e-commerce brand. Jared opens up about what it really took to walk away from the safety of a corporate job and dive headfirst into building something of his own. From launching his first brand in 2022 with zero experience to learning the ropes through failure, Jared sha...

In this episode, Amir interviews Kevin Palmieri, an entrepreneur and podcaster, who shares his journey from various jobs to becoming a successful podcaster and business owner. Kevin discusses his struggles with mental health and financial difficulties, particularly during 2019, when he faced significant challenges. He emphasizes the importance of community, self-improvement, and learning about mon...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Richard Walsh shares his remarkable journey from a successful entrepreneur in the custom water feature industry to facing a devastating financial collapse during the 2008 recession. He reflects on the lessons learned from his experiences, the importance of identity beyond business, and how he rebuilt his life through coaching and mentorship. If you take anythin...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Cathy Nesbitt, known as the "laughing bean queen," to talk about how she started her worm composting business in 2002 after Canada's landfill closure led to garbage export to Michigan. Initially, she faced financial struggles, relying on a $50,000 line of credit and earning minimal income. Despite challenges, she persisted, leveraging media...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Amir sits down with Alan Lazaros, CEO and co-founder of Next Level University, to discuss the intersection of personal growth, fulfillment, and identity. Alan shares his inspiring journey from an engineering career to entrepreneurship, detailing how financial struggles, mentorship, and self-belief shaped his path. He dives into the power of compounding in perso...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Scott Maderer shares his transformative journey from a medical researcher to a school teacher, then to the corporate world, and finally to becoming a stewardship coach. He discusses the challenges he faced during financial struggles, the shame associated with them, and the pivotal moment that led him to seek help. Scott emphasizes the importance of community su...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Amir interviews Ben Kitzenn, an insurance broker and volunteer firefighter from Long Island. Ben shares his journey into the insurance industry, his experiences as a firefighter, and the challenges he faced while navigating the competitive housing market. The conversation digs into the emotional and financial stress associated with buying a home, the importance...

In this episode Amir speaks with John McSherry, a seasoned real estate investor and broker. John shares his journey from a creative background in design to becoming a successful entrepreneur in real estate. He discusses the challenges he faced, including the loss of his father at a young age, and how that shaped his approach to life and business. John emphasizes the importance of problem-solving i...

In this episode of Amir's Anecdotes, Steve DeAngelis, owner of MMP Creations, shares his journey of starting his own content agency and the financial challenges he faced. Steve shares insight on starting his business with limited funds and taking on two full-time employees without much financial runway. However, through perseverance and grinding the axe, he was able to double his business in a sho...

In this episode, AJ Scordio shares his journey from investment banking to entrepreneurship and digital marketing. After realizing that investment banking wasn't fulfilling him, AJ made a drastic change and went to film school. He started creating his own indie TV shows and working on professional sets. Eventually, he transitioned into entrepreneurship and started his own digital marketing agency....

Ryan Twomey joins us today to share his journey from growing up in a middle-class family in Massachusetts to pursuing a career in finance and eventually starting his own real estate company. He talks about the challenges he faced in his early career and how he had to move back in with his parents due to financial difficulties. Ryan emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and saving money,...

In episode 3, Amir interviews Meghan Griffin, a business owner and entertainment professional. They discuss Meg's identity and how she identifies as a woman, mom, business owner, and more. They also talk about Meg's career in the entertainment industry and her company, Paired Up Media. Meg shares her experiences of financial stress, including the challenges she faced during pregnancy and as a new...

David DeCelle joins me in this episode to share his journey as an entrepreneur and the financial struggles he faced, including accumulating sizable credit card debt. He shares how he made the decision to take ownership of his situation and worked hard to pay off his debt within a year. David emphasizes the importance of discipline, hard work, and staying focused on your goals. He also highlights t...

Welcome to Amir's Anecdotes, where we tell meaningful stories around life, business and the human experience. In our inaugural episode I am joined by Brian Thorp, the founder and CEO of Wealthtender to discuss the importance of reviews in evaluating a financial advisor's credibility and expertise. We discuss the overall importance of reviews in today's digital world while stressing the need for qu...