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In this Episode of the Master Your Money Podcast -  we sit down with Retired NFL QB Josh Woodrum. Josh bounced around the league playing for 7 different organizations! We discuss: Life after football - finding the competitive edge College & NFL Combine Experience The Reality of Living the NFL Dream Competing at the Highest Level of Football Best & Worst Money Moves he has seen This was an...

In this Episode of the Master Your Money Podcast, Fran sits down with Ryan Corkery, a Senior Mortgage Advisor for Garden St. Home Loans. We discuss: How wild Covid was for the Mortgage world Where markets stand today with interest rates How individuals can prepare to buy their first home Credit hacks - how to get ahead! Things you need to consider when purchasing a home This was a very informative...

In this Episode of Master Your Money Podcast - Ryan & Fran dive into this weeks newsletter - focusing on how we need to use history as our guide: Key Points: Avoid Recency Bias: The dangers of giving too much weight to recent events. Overcoming the natural tendency to focus on the short term. How to recognize and counteract recency bias in your decision-making. Historical Performance: The valu...

In this episode of the Master Your Money Podcast, we sit down with Justin Pugh, a 10 year nfl veteran, entering his 11th season. We dive into: - Money Mindset Early On - Picking the Right Advisors - Best & Worst Money Moves - Real Estate Ventures - & More! This was a fantastic episode - we hope you enjoy!

In this "first" episode of the Master Your Money Podcast, we explain some reasoning from our switch to Inside the Path to Success to the Master Your Money Podcast. We dive into some things we are looking to accomplish, what kind of conversations we are going to be having with guests, and what to expect moving forward! We hope you enjoy & as always - if you have anyone that you think...

Andrew Mann is the owner of Revival Built - a design build construction company specializing in New Homes & Re-Design.  Andrew is also the host of the No Prisoners Podcast, a weekly show about real people impacting their local communities.  In this episode: We dive into a ton of fun topics: Behind the Scenes of Podcasting Building his Construction Company from Scratch How AI may impact the wor...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success Podcast, we sit down with Joe DeCamara, Host of the Morning Show on 94 WIP with NFL Veteran Fullback John Ritchie.  Joe is a long time friend of the Maxwell Football Club, and we have been fortunate to have known him for the past 10 years. In this episode we dive into: Thoughts on the Current State of Philadelphia Sports Climbing through the ranks of t...

Tom Peters is the Owner of Holy Que Smokehouse - some of the best barbecue we've ever had! He is an incredible guy with an awesome story about how he got to where he is today. We dive into: - 22 years of real estate experience - His first restaurant experience in Arizona - The launch of Holy Que during Covid - Highs & Lows along the way This was an awesome one to record and we had a blast...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, Fran sits down with Rachel McMahon. She is the owner & founder of Femme Gemz. Rachel is a seasoned Registered Dental Hygienist licensed in NJ and PA. Rachel created Femme Gemz in search of more freedom and creativity while carrying all of the knowledge and experience from her dental career.  She strives to perfect her craft at tooth gems, removeab...

Brandon Duke is the CEO of Juniper Landscaping. He took over the business in 2016 after purchasing from his father and has since scaled the business into one of the largest landscaping companies in the US. In this episode of Inside the Path to Success we discuss: His time playing football at Liberty - and how athletics transitioned into the business world Taking the business from $3 million in rev...

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success Podcast, we take a quick dive into what exactly happened this past weekend with the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank. We provide some insights on: How did this happen? What is FDIC insurance & how does it work? What does the government "bailout" mean? How may this impact other banks? How can you protect your money moving forward This is a g...

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success, we dive into a quick 10 minute financial podcast outlining: - How has the market performed in the 12 months following a "crash"  - A recession playbook for investors to follow - What does the net worth of average millennials look like? - How to set a plan to increase your net worth over time This was a fun little episode - we hope you enjoy!

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success Podcast, we sit down with Mike Christou, Owner of Árdana Food & Drink as well as KC Prime Steakhouse in Warrington, PA.  In this episode we discuss: Eagles Chiefs Super Bowl Predictions Running a Restaurant at the age of 22 How they navigated through 2 years of Covid Expanding Árdana to a second location Some great stories of highs & lows along...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success Podcast, Ryan and Fran dive into what they've been working on over the last couple months - building out an online course!  Our goal with this was to be able to provide the services we provide to our high net worth clients on a mass scale so that anyone can have the ability to achieve financial fitness.  In this episode we dive into all the detail...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, we had an awesome conversation Nic & Steve Servis, owners of Servis Events. This was a ton of fun, and we got into everything from food, to business, to farm life, and everything in-between. We hope you enjoy! "Servis Events is made up of identical twin brothers Nicolas and Stephen Servis. They have been cooking in the Bucks County area for o...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, Ryan & Fran dive into the 5 market life lessons that everyone needs to consider when dealing with a Bear Market! Then, we dive into the importance of TIME IN the markets vs TIMING the markets, as well as why forecasting, headlines & listening to the "experts" isn't always the be all end all.  This is a great & quick little e...

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success, Fran & Ryan sit down with legendary Coach Mike Carey. For those that know Coach Carey - he needs no introduction. One of the most impressive and remarkable personalities you will ever meet with a drive to succeed that most individuals cannot even comprehend. He instills a particular set of values in everyone he comes across, and makes everyone aro...

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success, we discuss the big question - which political party is better for markets? With midterm elections coming this week - it is an extremely popular topic to discuss - so let's dive into the facts and everything you need to know! Some of the results may in fact surprise you! We hope you enjoy the show - have a great week everyone!

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, Ryan and Fran talk about how through Q3, this has historically been the worst start ever for US Bonds, and the fourth worst start ever for US Stocks. So what's next? Historically how have markets performed after years like these? Also - we dive into the performance of a diversified 60/40 portfolio over the last 20 years vs the S&P 500 index....

Dave is the owner & founder of Foxal Media. Dave is a video strategist who helps businesses grow in all aspects through social media & video. Funny enough - Dave is part of the reason we at Opulus got into video in the first place! In this episode we discuss: Starting his company & not going down the traditional "work" path Why Video has become so popular in social media &amp...

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success, we dive into our financial thoughts of the month, a new segment we are going to drop each month.  Our goal is to give some insights on something helpful that we've seen either through our conversations with clients, colleagues, or even via books & podcasts that may be applicable to you or someone you know's financial lives. We hope you e...

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success Podcast, Fran sits down with Brian O'Grady, a professional baseball player in who plays overseas in Japan for the Saitama Seibu Lions. Brian is also the host of the Breaking Bats Podcast, where he talks baseball with some of the best players in the world, as well as the owner of Ritchie Bats - a custom wood bat company based in Pensacola, Florida....

In this Episode of Inside the Path to Success, we dive into this weeks inflation report & all of the new stats that you need to be aware of: Will we enter a recession? How can you personally prepare yourself for a recession? Are we finally beginning to see light at the end of the "inflation tunnel?" We hope you enjoy the episode! Have a great day!

In this episode of Inside the Path to Success, we dive into all things that you need to be aware of when it comes to Bear Markets. What are they & how are they caused? How long do they last? What has history shown us? What can we expect in markets if we indeed hit a recession? We hope you enjoy! Have a great day

Market Recessions cause pain & stress for even the most weathered investors. Give this quick two minute audio-clip a listen for a quick checklist on how to best approach these volatile times. 1. Avoid Knee-Jerk Reactions 2. Revisit your Risk Tolerance & Portfolio 3. Reach out for Advice & Reassurances We will be in touch soon - be sure to reach out with any questions or concerns. Have...