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Send us Fan Mail While there is no such thing as a perfect parent, a child’s upbringing can have a major impact on their life as a whole.  It is important to consider the stages of development children undergo and how that influences their behavior.  After much diligent research, Osayi developed the “Connect to Influence” parenting method which helps parents create an even more positive impact on...

Send us Fan Mail “I don’t mind all of the other stuff being out there. It just drives me to say how can I be different?” Cash will tell you firsthand that it took an immense amount of sacrifice to be in the position that he’s in today. He will also tell you that it was all worth it at the end of the day.  His passion for sports, specifically statistics goes as far back as he can remember. So when...

Send us Fan Mail When you hear the statistic that startups in the United States have a 90% failure rate - what thoughts come to mind? Does it deter you from chasing your dreams of becoming a business owner or entrepreneur?  On the other hand, Matt came into business as a private equity investor with a firm belief that buying a business is a better strategy than starting one.  Furthermore, the proc...

Send us Fan Mail We are curious…what type of work do you do and is it something that fulfills you?  Shaté takes pride in helping others not only live in their purpose but truly love what it is that they do. However, to get to where she is today there were quite a few pivots and transitions along the way.  Ultimately, she fell in love with career strategy and  development and has been paying it for...

Send us Fan Mail Fear can truly be a mind-killer. It can ruin a great thing before it even gets its start.  Brian can attest to this because there was a point in time where he was afraid to make decisions and living for others and not himself.  So what happened in the late summer of 2017 that shifted everything for him?  Tune in to episode 223 as Brian details his COMPASS Framework, reveals a posi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes every time a monetary transaction of some sort is made? We won’t speak for you, but we love seeing that “approved” message pop up one way or another 😂 Jodie is as passionate as they come when talking about the payments industry and it shows within her business - Electronic Transactions Association. Education is a pivotal...

Send us Fan Mail The beauty of the podcast is that we speak with experts who went through the hoops and hurdles and are doing everything in their power so that YOU don’t have to.  Cody watched his dream die because of money and despite getting his start in the live band and concert booking industry - he had to give it all up. Who would’ve thought that a pandemic would change the trajectory for so...

Send us Fan Mail When you think about your job or your business - where does company culture rank on the list? Tevia will be the first to tell you that it is arguably one of the most important things to consider.  TeKoda Accounting was not built overnight, but rather with the customer as the top priority. They pride themselves on serving across multiple industries with a unique approach.  Tevia is...

Send us Fan Mail Knowledge is power and sometimes all it takes is one conversation to realize there is more out there than you thought. Dr. J took some time to sit down with one Elder in particular to truly learn history - needless to say his mind was blown!  In addition to this, Dr. J recognized the importance of being of service to others, no matter what it is that you do. ConsciRise is focused...

Send us Fan Mail Ready. Set. Real Estate.  Darcy has dabbled in practically every aspect of real estate that there is but once he found his niche there was no turning back.  Not only does he love new construction and land development but he enjoys passing this knowledge along to others because the opportunities are endless.  However, the journey to finding what works best for you can be a unique o...

Send us Fan Mail Ladies, what if we told you that there is a mastermind community out there to assist business owners and leaders? What if we told you this same community focuses on accountability, support, networking and so much more? Kelly and the team over at GoBundance are on a mission to not only shift your mindset but help you overcome abundance blocks and self-sabotage.  Tune in to episode...

Send us Fan Mail “Once you learn how to solve a problem, you have a business.”  A lot of you may know him as DeAndre but for this episode he will be referred to as Mr. Make It Happen.  No matter what obstacle stood in the path, it never deterred DeAndre from continuing to focus on the grind and whatever it takes to move forward. All he needed was someone to take a chance on him and that all starte...

Send us Fan Mail Brad got his start in financial advising and has always had a knack for helping people find various ways to cut costs and save money. However, as he began to realize how expensive college is becoming - he shifted his focus.  He will be the first to tell you that there are a host of different tactics that can be implemented to lower the cost of college, but not everyone knows where...

Send us Fan Mail Knowledge is power, but paying it forward can be extremely powerful just the same.  Scott would have never guessed that his first corporate job at an accounting firm would have somehow introduced him to real estate - but here we are!  23 years later and Scott has grown to truly appreciate the partnership within the industry and is all for helping those who want to earn passive inc...

Send us Fan Mail The book has been published! Man oh man, what a journey it was and Claire is here to tell us about it firsthand. Did you catch Claire’s first appearance on D2B? If not, check out Episode 172 for a formal introduction to Talent Boost and how they’re helping organizations keep growth at the forefront. Tune in to episode 213 as Claire breaks down her 4 pillars as they relate to her l...

Send us Fan Mail Ah, the infamous topic of real estate has graced the podcast yet again - but this time from the perspective of distressed assets.  Saint Investment Group not only prides themselves on being able to make their clients money but educate them in the process. Nic will attest to your net worth being directly related to who you surround yourself with and the knowledge you are taking in...

Send us Fan Mail There is no playbook for handling grief as it can come in many different forms. People say “time heals all” but again, is that really a true statement? Vicki lost her husband, Sam back in 2019 and she never would have imagined the revelations she would have soon after. As time went on, she started to realize that we need to change the cultural conditioning and guilt associated wit...

Send us Fan Mail “If you don’t tell your dollars what to do, your dollars are going to tell you what to do.”  Money is all around us in a variety of forms, but how are you using it to your advantage? Joseph’s passion for wanting to not only protect people but save them money is just a mere testament to what has kept him in business for more than 20 years.   On top of helping over 2000 clients, Jos...

Send us Fan Mail Heart healer. People connector. Community builder.  Those are just a few of the ways that Aurelia would describe herself as she’s journeyed through life. Her love for teaching others and the desire to push them beyond their limits extends beyond her dance team and any coaching she can offer.  Aurelia is no stranger to the world of entrepreneurship, but will be the first to tell yo...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have an idea in your head but you’re struggling to lay the foundation for it? Or better yet, have you started a business but a certain aspect has proven to be more difficult than expected? Entering his 7th venture with his business consulting company, Feras has the utmost confidence that he can bring your vision to life on top of helping you scale and elevate to new heights...

Send us Fan Mail Selling your construction company and choosing to go all in on software sounds risky, but for Bryce it was the game-changing decision he needed to make.  While he was certainly not a tech expert, he noticed problems that were plaguing the construction industry specifically with asphalt paving.  After bringing in a CTO with an array of technical expertise, there was no looking back...

Send us Fan Mail Giving your content the exposure it deserves can be easier said than done these days. However, Bob wants to simplify the process while still giving you complete creative control over everything.  So what’s the catch?  Frankly, there isn’t one - fairness is the name of the game…literally. There is no subscription model, no recurring change -VidaFair just wants you to explore the pl...

Send us Fan Mail You deserve to celebrate your accomplishments and accolades just like anyone else, don’t limit yourself!  This was the basis around why Richard created his own talk show back in 2016. While you may think renovating an entire basement was the most difficult step, it was actually the technical side of things that Richard needed to acclimate himself to.  When it was all said and done...

Send us Fan Mail Does more money always equate to more problems? If you ask John, he may agree but he will also tell you that more money could move mountains for your business.  However, as business owners and entrepreneurs the conversation around finances is not always an easy one to have.  Accessibility is crucial and John has no problem offering himself as a resource to help your business eleva...

Send us Fan Mail As a property owner, what if we told you that we could you recover utility costs through a streamlined process? Although Submeter Solutions was started in 2010, Kelly and Jeff recognized this problem long before coming into business.  After combining their knowledge and expertise, they’ve been able to partner with various manufacturers to offer their customers the most cost-effect...