Working For A Dream

Jesse Lee Ward's childhood set her up for later success as an entrepreneur — though not in the way you might think.  "I grew up with nothing. I was the kid that got made fun of for not having the right clothes, not having the right food at lunch — if there even was food at lunch," she said. "I was the kid that couldn't go on field trips. Like, it sucked. And I'm really grateful for that. Because i...

Baseball is a national past-time in America.  Civil War hero Abner Doubleday is often credited with developing the game in 1839, but the real history is much older and more complicated.  In society, specifically "travel ball," society, Baseball is keeping one of the biggest ways some of baseball's brightest talent injure themselves due to over-exposure, and damage from not learning the proper tech...

Have you ever had misconceptions about what you think another country is like?  How about the people?  Even though we have access to Google images, videos, and social media platforms to connect us all, we still have misconceptions about the people, customs, and everything else associated with a country based on what we've heard, people we've met from those countries, and stereotypes often promoted...

Every good thing starts with an idea, but what makes it great is the action-taking step of the process.   In this episode, you'll meet two friends, Kevin and Kody that started off their journey and got inspired by shows like Shark Tank. At a young age, they knew they wanted to make their dream of being entrepreneurs a reality.  So, they did what most entrepreneurs did........... They took a leap. ...

  How to Get Involved: Patrick Bolanos is a serial entrepreneur, business owner, and CEO of  Trailer King Builders  in Houston, Texas. He was raised in Nicaragua, exposed to extreme poverty, and also had the fortune of being exposed to life in the United States traveling back and forth to both countries.  After college, Patrick's career took him into the corporate world of banking where he learned...

Everything starts with a vision, a plan, and the willingness to get out and do whatever it takes to make a dream a reality.  Is it easy?   No?  Is it worth it?  If you don't quit.  It's always worth it, one million percent.  Marlo and Tara Anderson have been running Marlo's Backyard Barbecue in Mississippi for 10 years. Marlowe originally worked full-time driving a delivery and milk truck, but qui...

There are things we think we want, so we work for them.  For some, it could be a different job, the ability to make more money, have a nicer house, more cars, a farm, pets, and pretty much anything you could imagine. But what happens when you get it?   According to a recent survey in 2023, 70% of lotto winners go broke and are bankrupt within 3-5 years of winning the lottery.  People who go from a...

While the world is roaming with people who live and die by their scarcity mentalities, there are people on this planet who dare to dream.  They dream big starting one step at a time.  Some of those dreams begin in a field.  Some begin in a factory, or on a boat, but some dreams start on the street corner.  Julio is the Founder of Corn HTX serving up delicious roasted corn on the cob, by the cup, o...

Everyone can agree at one point or another, they've dealt with limiting beliefs, especially entrepreneurs. They're not immune to it. It's one of the most crippling things you can imagine. It creates situations for procrastination, and can even delay progress for years. If this is something you're dealing with at this very moment in your life, lean in and listen closely.   Rob Wolfe is the founder...

Many of the decisions we make in our lives are driven by our emotions.  Think of a time when you were younger and made an impulsive decision because you were mad, sad, anxious, or even elated.  Now, think about the outcome of each of those situations.  Were they good? Or did they set you back?  Because we're human, we are driven by emotion. The way we think, feel, and act is all connected. This is...

So much emphasis is placed on the wrong things in the world.  Imagine a time when things were simpler.  There was no doubt, no apparent haters, but rather a time when true grit and perseverance without complaining was the norm.  When you decided to do something, you didn't question yourself to death, or allow fear of failure, or doubt to set in.  You simply made a decision and took action. That sp...

Recently, I took a trip to Nicaragua.  It's my homeland.  It's the place where I was introduced to the world and while I live and enjoy the ease of living in the United States, a part of my soul is still connected to Nicaragua. If you're not familiar, I've got a Baseball academy that prepares youth for the Major Leagues.  I go back a couple of times a year and every time I come back, I always feel...

From Garage Start-Up To Multi-Million Dollar Business: The Prime Tacos Story You never know how things are going to turn out in life.  But there's a recurring theme when it comes to having faith.......when you put action into faith, everything is possible.  If you're looking for a little inspiration right now, this is one episode you'll want to listen to this one.  Anthony Solis and his brother st...

If there was ever a time in human history when you could pull yourself up from your current social class, now would be that time. Besides having more opportunities to work the way you want, work with whom you want, live where you want, and do life the way you want, now is the time to do so.    Justin is an aspiring entrepreneur and food truck owner who has achieved success by teaching people how t...

Calvin Chen's Advice for Achieving Financial Freedom Calvin Chen is a first-generation Asian American entrepreneur and investor who is passionate about helping others achieve financial freedom. He grew up with a strong work ethic and left a cushy job to pursue a more purpose-driven life. His advice for success is to take any experience and use it as a learning lesson, focus on gratitude for accomp...

Everything in life begins with one important thing.......mindset. Belief. The willingness to do whatever it takes to make something you believe a reality. As the old adage goes, "If you think you can or think you can't, you're right." This episode takes you on a deep dive of what is truly possible, and not just from a financial standpoint.  Todd Dexheimer is a serial Real Estate investor, CEO of V...

There are are moments in life where it seems like you're standing on the edge of a cliff screaming into a canyon below. The only problem is, no one can hear you. So you step away from the cliff and carry on back into your normal life still carrying that raging hunger for freedom….the desire to be liberated from working for anyone other than yourself. What you don't realize is in order to truly hav...

The message is the same but the story is different. Everyone is trying to make a living but some people do it selfishly. It's rare to come across a person who wants to genuinely help. Drewbie Wilson has become one of the best sales producers because he isn't worried about making the sale- he's worried about making someone's day. Three and a half years ago, Drewbie was working at an insurance agenc...

Our mindset can become distracted by everything going on in life. Every day we make decisions that might not be helping us to reach our goals. With guidance, we can see the outside perspective of what needs to be fixed. Malorie Nicole is passionate about helping others get on track, which is why I am excited for you to hear her story.   Malorie Nicole is a Coach who helps business Owners, CEOs, an...

The easy part of owning a business is coming up with an idea. It can be putting it together that's the hardest. Through sweat, tears, trials, and tribulations Ricky found success by putting in the work and not giving up. He is very excited to share his story of how he went from 0 in the bank to a million in his first year.      Ricky Ortiz is a Serial Entrepreneur who comes from a hard-working fam...

When we enter adulthood we are faced with a decision of what we want for ourselves. There are people who end up working the same type of job until retirement and then there are others who apply their past learned skills to entrepreneurship, or into their new position. Patrick Manning is always helping others, especially when it comes to their business.    Before funding over $1B Patrick Manning ma...

The process of figuring out what you want to do in life is the most challenging, it can be exhausting exploring ways to make an impact. After some time Josh Meunier found his path to not only help others but create an irreplaceable impact.  Josh Meunier is the Founder of the Uncommon Element, Motivational Influencer, Designer, Investor, and Entrepreneur, and Josh also provides Fractional CFO Servi...

When we start the process of becoming a business owner, it can be unexpected what's to come. It takes a certain kind of person that's willing to devote their free time, and sacrifice time with family to become successful and achieve the vision they set. Mike Trinh is a monster when it comes to being an entrepreneur- He is an example of what hard work is. Mike Trinh is a Former UFC & Bellator Fight...

What are you doing to make space for your business? Are you putting in the required hours and education time it takes to progress? Zack Williams is an example of what it means to be Elite. After switching majors in college, he found himself put in a Marketing position at a large sandwich shop chain after working his way up from the bottom. It's time to discover how you can get your next opportunit...

Becoming an adult is a once in a lifetime experience, we learn every lesson along the way to prepare us for something we know nothing to little about. When you're doing the right things it can seem like you aren't actually making an impact. Zach Sasser is the example that you can make it from nothing. After taking a step into the industry Zach has managed to create a large impact.     Zach Sasser...