Freedom Nation Podcast

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Mike Geller, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO), of Tegrita in Markham, ON. Mike started his technology career during the 2008 recession. The company he was with fired half of their team during the recession and he was one of them. Determined to continue in technology automation, Mike started his own consulting business and with the help of his community he rece...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Eric Tjoeng in Sydney Australia. Eric was recruited from Sydney University’s campus after completing his economics degree and postgraduate studies in IT. After college he landed a job at one of the big Accounting firms in Sydney and after a few years went on to set up an accounting system and launch a franchise system for other companies. He also worked his way...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Diania, producer of the EconoME Conference in Cincinnati. Diania is living the FIRE lifestyle and has gone from $30,000 in debt to front loading her retirement account. She is currently hosting (2) daily podcasts that covers all of her expenses and is producing a conference and YouTube series.  Diania and Jeff discuss:  Discovered at 28, that she had $...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews David Weaver who is a Franchise Consultant in Colorado. One of the freedom engines Jeff has shared in the past was becoming a franchise owner of a business. Today David talks to us about his start during college and how he got into the franchise business. There is more to it than just picking your favorite business but rather looking at your franchise selection...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Cody Yeh in Toronto, Canada. One of the freedom engines that Jeff shares with his audience is Real Estate. Cody is in the real estate business and will talk to us about real estate and strategies. Cody starts by sharing his story of coming to Canada on a student Visa. He majored in Engineering but learned that while engineers had a great start they have limitati...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Cody Yeh in Toronto, Canada. One of the freedom engines that Jeff shares with his audience is Real Estate. Cody is in the real estate business and will talk to us about real estate and strategies. Cody starts by sharing his story of coming to Canada on a student Visa. He majored in Engineering but learned that while engineers had a great start they have limitati...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Michael Quan, blogger of the Financial Alert website in San Diego. Michael shares how he started working for a technology company during the dotcom boom. And how it was his knowledge as a computer gamer that got him the job. While working in the technology industry he learned a lot about infrastructure. After 9-11 he started his own IT Consulting business with s...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Matt Alderton of BX Networking group in Sydney Australia. Matt started his entrepreneurial journey as a Subway Franchise owner and after an unforeseen tragic event, saw an ad for a John Maxwell program. Matt went through the program and it inspired him to create BX Networking. Matt’s journey wasn’t always favorable but he didn’t let that stop him. He continued t...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Steve Feld known as Biz Coach Steve. Steve coaches small businesses with their growth goals. He’s helped his clients make $10,000+ more than before. Steve has a very interesting story that includes being bought out by Warner Brothers. Steve has a passion for giving back and volunteers with a government program for free. From ELearning, to group coaching, to an e...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Melissa Rodriguez in L.A., who owns a 7-figure marketing agency. Melissa had her roots in Boston, but after she moved from Disney to L.A., she realized there was more to explore than she was currently experiencing. This sparked an idea for a blog about self-discovery, and the rest is history. Please tune in to hear all the details about Melissa’s amazing story a...

In today’s episode, Jeff interviews Daniel Blue of Las Vegas who runs a Financial Services Company that helps their clients decide which financial tool(s) will best fit their goals. From Real Estate to starting a business to high credit card rates there is a solution that will work for you with the least amount of risk and penalties. Daniel also gave us some tools we can use to diversify our portf...

Jeff interviews Thomas Smale of FE International, a M&A firm (M&A stands for Mergers and Acquisitions). Thomas took a college side hustle and turned it into an international business. Thomas and Jeff discuss: Graduated college in 2010. Tried multiple different strategies. Learned how to buy websites in 2008. When he graduated in 2010 he wrote a book about how to buy websites. He was able t...

Jeff interviews Mark Blocker in Michigan who is the CEO of Big Block Athletics, the Founder of the Mark Blocker Foundation, a Success Coach and an Investor. He’s a role model to the youth in Detroit and a successful businessman. Mark and Jeff discuss: Athlete his whole life; played different sports growing up. Obtained his degree in 2014 from University of Phoenix in the medical field and couldn't...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Donnie Boivin of Success Champion Network. Donnie and Jeff discuss: Served 4 years in the Marine Corp and 20 years straight in Commission Sales. Became one of the top Sales Trainers in the country. Learned about entrepreneurship at age 40; no one in hi...

A meeting with Bob Proctor led Diane Armitage on a journey from supporting Bob's work to starting her own business and helping others grow their businesses. Diane and Jeff discuss: Started in the corporate world and met Bob Proctor at an event. He encouraged her to start her own business. Started her own marketing agency that grew worldwide. Has gone on to go from just writing to website design, b...

Chris Michael Harris was a hustler early on in his life, looking for ways to make money in High School. After graduating from college and getting the "Real Job" which he hated, Chris went on a journey that led to multiple 7 figure businesses. Chris and Jeff discuss: He was always doing something outside of the 9-5. In High School he and some friends started a landscaping business and made about $1...

Julien Smith took the unusual path to business success. Unlike others who build a career and then write books to share their expertise, Julien became a best-selling author in his early twenties. As one of the pioneers of blogging and internet marketing, his expertise was sought early on. Julien later went on to found several companies and has raised hundreds of millions in venture capital. Julien...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Kathy Grassett. Kathy and Jeff discuss: She was a Gen X’er who grew up with a one-parent income. She knew she wanted to be in business. In college she decided on a Management Information Systems as a major. Spent 38 years working for two different comp...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Dan Perry. Dan and Jeff discuss: Has a company that teaches people to start a Handyman company. He started out as an engineer. He went to college for that. He got the job that he thought was a dream job and found out that an office career was not for h...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Rocky Lalvani of Profit Comes First. Rocky and Jeff discuss: Rocky came here at age 2. His family restarted here and went on to succeed. He made a decision to be a Millionaire at an early age. After college, he taught accountants to use the first sprea...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Neel from Maid This Franchise. Neel and Jeff discuss: Started his career in tech private equity. He lived in a cubicle and was looking for side hustles. He wanted to be able to travel and be a digital nomad. He tried multiple opportunities and finally...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Brad Barber of Cabin Coffee Company, a multi-state coffee franchise based in Clear Lake, IA. Brad and Jeff discuss: Several seeds in his life led him to want to own his own business. After his wife died he and his son moved to IA. Later he met his seco...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Alex Brueckmann in Canada. Alex and Jeff discuss: Alex grew up in a rural area in Germany. His first career as a radio journalist was dear to his heart. Music was his love; radio and being a semi-professional DJ were the vehicles to get him closer to i...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Steve Friedman of Beyond Introversion from Austin TX. Steve and Jeff discuss: First 30 years of his career were spent working in the corporate world. As an introvert he found it difficult and challenging to work around extroverts. He always had to put...

In today’s episode, Jeff begins a series of shows exploring people who have created businesses based on their skills. In this show, Jeff interviews Rob Herget of Boost Ur Business from Miami, FL. Rob and Jeff discuss: Rob has (15) businesses and calls himself a “serial entrepreneur.” He started his career in his father’s insurance business when he was a sophomore in college and they became partner...