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Sean Dekmar of TradeCaster is back and he brought some quality trading tips with him. We chop it up with our longtime friend as he details basic skills every long term and short term stock trader should be utilizing. We learn something every time Sean comes on and we hope you all do as well!  What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- Get the First Sip Field Notes:  A...

Team First Sip is joined by Shelby Genes-Johnson, a physician's assistant who is currently working fulltime in the Orlando ICU. Shelby provides an insider look as to what life is like for medical staff in one of the country's covid hotspots. Shelby was a pleasure to speak with and we look forward to having her back when these terrible times are behind us!  What did you think about this e...

Dekimbe is back from the motherland, and by motherland we mean GUYANA! Dekimbe discusses what his trip was like and breaks down some stark differences between the USA and the land of many rivers. Also, AI driven robots are coming and we think the world isn't ready. Enjoy!  What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- Get the First Sip Field Notes:  A weekly newslett...

Dekimbe is off to his motherland, in the tropical South American jungle - Guyana. Bert and Deke discuss his upcoming trip and what Guyana is actually like. We also discuss Biden's recent pull out of Afghanistan and give our thoughts on the brash move. This conversation ranges from heavy to light, but was all around fun. Enjoy your First Sip. What did you think about this episode? ------------...

If you plan on buying a home soon, or are even starting to think about it - this episode is a must listen. We sat down with "The Guy, Who Is Josh G"! Josh is a fully energized, seasoned, and very well known Philadelphia based mortgage lender. We talk about all things related to a new home purchase, and Josh drops multiple motivational gems for those who are dreaming of a bigger life. Lis...

Vaccine passports? New mask mandates? Where will the control end, and how do we feel about it going forward?  Deke and Bert chop it up highlighting our Nation's "new segregation". Sit back, enjoy your First Sip, and send us your thoughts after this one! What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- Get the First Sip Field Notes:  A weekly newsletter for cur...

Dennis Carroll is a life coach, personal trainer, shockingly a certified fire walking instructor, and also this week's guest. Sitting and talking with Dennis was  very enlightening. We discussed why he chose life coaching, his struggles with depression and how he conquered it, and FIRE WALKING CAMP. This episode was a blast and surely gets the mind GOING, so sit back and enjoy your First Sip....

Having a baby is of course a physical miracle and we cannot express our gratitude enough towards Mama's everywhere. This week we sat down with Dave the finance guy, and his beautiful wife Jennifer. With Dave and Dekimbe you never know where the conversation may go, but they stayed mostly on track this week. The focus was wealth management and preparation for before and after having a baby, wh...

For First Sip's Kobe episode (24) the boys chop it up amongst themselves. We talk about current events, most importantly highlighting Conor McGregor's most recent loss and our "perspective" towards the way the world is spinning. Always light and fun when it's just Bert & Deke. Enjoy your First Sip.  What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------...

Are you currently maximizing your employee health benefits? Jeremy Curatola, senior benefits consultant, sits down with the team and educates us on how to best shape your benefits plan. We talk about everything from proper deductibles to the triple tax benefit behind an "HSA". This episode is helpful and educational, so we hope you enjoy your First Sip.  What did you think about this epi...

Our first ever returning guest, Alexandra Linares the RD, dropped in the studio for round 2 this week. We discuss how to eat lean at a BBQ, if White Claws are really "low carb" and what vitamins you should really be taking. Alex splashed multiple gems into this convo and we loved every second of it.  What did you think about this episode? -------------------------------- Get the First Si...

Laughs and Baseball. That is what this episode was all about. The boys sit down with Eric Linares, former 2 time golden glove winner and current Baseball fanatic. Eric educates the First Sip team on what's the problem with the MLB and their banned sticky substances. We also talk about the levels between college, pro, and even High School ball. One of our most fun conversations yet, please enj...

On this episode we take a look inside the mind of Marco Schnabl, CEO and Co-Founder of "automotiveMastermind Inc". Marco discussed what got him started, what keeps him going, and what the future holds. Plus, he kindly added some bonus interview tips in case you ever find yourself sitting down across from a CEO. Seize the day and enjoy your First Sip.  What did you think about this episod...

Your two co-hosts fly solo on this episode. Focus of today's discussion; Chrissy Teigan, cancel culture, the world starting to spin again, and of course Logan vs. Floyd. We chop up why the social media world rained a hate storm on Chrissy Teigan, and who really won in the Paul vs Mayweather bout. Please enjoy this light episode as much as we did!  What did you think about this episode? ------...

Thinking about changing your life for the better? Our guest for this episode, Aj Werkheiser, outlined The 75 HARD challenge and why it may be the best thing you could ever do. Mental, physical, and emotional strain await those who try to conquer this 75 day beast. However, the light at the end of the tunnel definitely seems to outweigh the journey. Take a seat and listen to AJ talk about his epic...

For this week we sat down with Ming Dai - author and real estate investor / entrepreneur. Ming is a true hustler who offers phenomenal energy towards everything she does. We dive into her new book, "Noodles gets an allowance" which is a children's book focused on financial literacy, and we discuss how she became so successful within the Philadelphia real estate realm. Ming's ap...

Are you sitting at your desk all day? Were you a one sport athlete your entire life? These are a few of the key issues that our awesome guest, DPT Kelsey Matika, addressed in this episode. Kelsey specializes in acute physical therapy for individuals ranging from 21 to newborn. We dove into Kelsey's daily activities, struggles she often faces, and what she recommends to help those who are feel...

The doctor is in the house!!! For this episode we chatted with Dr. Carnevale, our dear friend and an amazing veterinarian. Our conversation ranged from the keys to raising a dog or cat properly in the home, all the way to choosing the proper dog for Dekimbe. Mechela dropped so many quality gems in this one and we really think our audience will benefit from a listen!  What did you think about this...

For this episode we sat down with Kellie Cathey. Kellie is a child therapist, specializing in gifted and hyper sensitive individuals. We dove into covid's impact on children, what Kellie's day looks like, the struggles of early motherhood, and me and Dekimbe were even given our own little therapy evaluation. This episode was filled with laughs, and very new topics that we think you will...

Over 1.5 Million in assets at 28? This week's guest is a dear friend and jack of all trades, Ryan Conceicao. Ryan is the founder of SurfCastingSevenStripes, a fishing apparel company whose sole goal is the conservation of striped bass. Not only do we talk about saving the fish, but we also chop up the super successful methods Ryan is currently utilizing to boom in the real estate world. Ryan...

No guest, no problem. Due to a scheduling conflict, Albert and Dekimbe pivoted to current events for this week's show. On this episode your hosts discussed; The Navy finally confirming UFOs being real, Jake Paul's Knockout, and the Chauvin Verdict. We had a lot of fun with this one, but we also peeled back the onion a little bit on some heavier topics. Grab a cup and get real with Bert a...

Are you training the right way? Are you optimizing your time and your usage of energy? Sit back and listen to Head Strength Coach Richard Irving as we chop up one of the most important aspects of our lives; health and fitness. We discuss proper warm-ups, the right way to SQUAT, and how much coffee it takes to be the beast that is, Head Coach Rich. Phenomenal time sitting down with the great and po...

Confidence, ambition, drive and brass are just a view of many positive characteristics that describe this week's guest. We sat down with Killian Riggs, co-owner of X Training in Bryn Mawr. Killian is a Philly savage who details; why she and her fiancé started X Training, what drives her everyday and we touch on some of the Covid struggles a small business owner may have faced. Killian left us...

Dave the Financial Advisor, Dave The Numbers Guy, Dave the Outer Space fan, and now Dave the Dad. These are some of the ways you can describe this episode's guest. Sitting down with Dave was a true pleasure. We dove into financial security, savings strategies, the barriers he overcame to get where he is, and much more. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did.  What did you think about this epi...

Have you had the honor to sit down with the queen of Philadelphia Real Estate? We have. For today's pod we sat down with Brittany Nettles, the founder of SheMovesPhilly. Our convo ranged from smart investing and strategic early career moves, to content creation and food / cocktails. Brittany's appetite for life inspired us, and we hope you feel the same.  What did you think about this ep...