LifeBlood

LifeBlood: We talked about the challenges of accumulating retirement assets, making good investment decisions, how to turn the money you’ve saved into income that will last for as long as you need it to, and how to bringa guaranteed solution to 401(k) plans with Matt Wolniewicz, President of Income America.  Listen to learn how to handle the possibility of living to 120 from an income standpoint!...

LifeBlood: We talked about feeling stuck or unmotivated in a job, what we can do personally to change it as well as what orgs can do to support their people, and a process to follow to get you wherever you want to go with Crystal Barrow, JD, CPC, career coach and consultant.  Listen to learn the question to ask yourself when you feel the world is conspiring against you! For the Difference Making T...

In this episode, we talked about the growing and changing ways in which financial advice is delivered, what clients and advisors can do to have an impactful relationship, how fintech fits into our financial situations, and how the pandemic has sped up the pace of innovation and adoption with Mike LaMena, AIF, SHRM-SCP and CEO of Wealthspire.  Listen to learn about the human side of wealth manageme...

In this episode, we talked about the history of impact investing, it’s current state, how solving major problems is economical more so than political, and how to start measuring how companies are doing in regard to impact and ESG with Sir Ronald Cohen, father of social investment, chair of the Global Steering Group for Impact Investing and author of Impact.  Listen to learn what you can be doing t...

LifeBlood REI: We talked about investing in rural vacant land, what the learning curve looks like and much money you’ll need to get started, and whether or not it’s right for you with Jill Dewit and Jack Butala, professional real estate investors and Founders of Land Academy.  Listen to learn a process for making money investing in vacant land!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:56!...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about how our lives could be so much easier if we stopped running from our minds, embracing the vital life force all around us, and how to start living happier and more robust lives with Dr Alison Kay, best selling author, speaker and holistic life coach .  Listen to learn how to think about the fact that our conscious minds are only responsible for 15% of our decision...

LifeBlood NUMBERS: We talked about how accounting has changed over the past 20 years, the importance and value of clean and accurate financials, and using your data to proactively plan for the future with Josh Alballero, CPA and CEO of IOOGO, Inc..  Listen to learn when to know if it’s time to outsource your accounting and taxes!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:59! You can learn...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about the impact COVID has had, how it's important to be thinking about innovating in good and bad times, and how to make sure you’re serving your ideal client with Patti Mara, Owner of Maranet Inc, consultant and author.  Listen to learn how having your patterns interrupted isn’t always a bad thing!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:30! You can learn m...

LifeBlood: We talked about the current franchising landscape, the key reasons people choose the franchise model, demographics on whose getting in, and how to get started with Jon Ostenson, CEO of FranBridge Consulting.  Listen to learn if non-food franchising could be a good fit for you! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:19!  You can learn more about Jon at FranBridgeConsulting.com a...

LifeBlood EXPRESS: We talked about helping parents to better understand money in order to teach their kids about it, how learning about money is similar to learning a new language, and when to get started with Anna Jackson, financial journalist.  Listen to learn how to position your kids for long-term financial success! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:51! You can learn more about A...

LifeBlood CREATE: We talked about making a career in podcasting, how to think about work-life balance, managing through the pandemic, and feeling safe versus having certainty with Ryan Estes, entrepreneur, podcaster and CoFounder of Kitcaster.  Listen to learn why not making things worse can sometimes be better than trying to make things better! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:30!...

LifeBlood REI: We talked about real estate investing using hard money, who should consider going this path, what variables need to be considered to vet projects, and why local is always better with Kevin Rodman, Managing Partner of Asset Based Lending.  Listen to learn how to secure capital to start a fix and flip project!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:46! You can learn more ab...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about making real and lasting change in your life, how you can’t give or receive what you don’t have, how discipline and freedom relate, and how to get started with Joseph Pollaro, Founder of Efficacy Life Coaching.  Listen to learn how to start setting little habits to create big results!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:16! You can learn more about J...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about the value of strategic planning, how the process works, who should be involved, when it should happen, and how to get started with Kathy Bowman Atkins, Founder and CEO of Latitude Group.  Listen to learn why planning should be done consistently, not once a year!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:28! You can learn more about Kathy at LattitudeGroup...

LifeBlood MAXIMIZE: We talked about spending on human capital, thinking of it as an investment versus a cost, what presenteeism is and what causes it, and how to measure and quantify it with Sean Sullivan, JD, President and CEO of the Institute for Health and Productivity Management.  Listen to learn how to start addressing the negative impacts of presenteeism! For the Difference Making Tip, scan...

LifeBlood REI: We talked about how to evaluate multifamily deals, why some markets are better than others, the importance of managing the closing, and how to get started with Veena Jetti, Founder Partner of Vive Funds.  Listen to learn what makes for a good multifamily investment opportunity!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:28! You can learn more about Veena at ViveFunds.com and...

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about identifying pain and removing friction, the need of every org to continue to adapt, the risk of not doing so, and the challenges of making it happen with Howard Tiersky, Founder of From Agency and best-selling author of Winning Digital Customers.  Listen to learn all that goes into a successful digital transformation!   You can learn more about Howard at From. Digi...

LifeBlood: We talked about how to live a more intention life, the benefits of doing it, how they inform your decisions and influence your actions, and how to get started with Jim Crider, CFP and CEO of Intentional Living FP.  Listen to learn why being mindful of your goals and values can get you closer to your financial objectives! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:34!  You can learn...

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about how to leverage speaking engagements into direct leads, why text lead gen is so effective, how the tech works, and how to get started with Wanda Toro Turini, entrepreneur, investor and Founder of Ketch Words.  Listen to learn how to determine if text lead generation is a good fit for you!   You can learn more about Wanda at KetchWords.com and LinkedIn .  Text leads...

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about knowing oneself, clarifying our values, investigating our differences, not feeling threatened or imposed upon by people different than you, and how to make real connections with others with Barbara Dalle Pezze, PhD, leadership coach, international speaker and author of The Unexpected Gift.  Listen to learn why there’s so much value in diversity, and how to view i...

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about how technology has changed fitness, how the pandemic sped up innovation, how it’s become personalized and more professional, and to get started on your path with Curtis Christopherson, President and CEO of Innovative Fitness and Founder of WRKOUT Media.  Listen to learn how to take a virtual fitness class with your closest friends! For the Difference Making Tip,...

LifeBlood: We talked about the value of having an integrated financial plan, how having one provides confidence and greater certainty, and how to get started with Paul Axberg, CPA, CFP, CIMA and President of Axberg Wealth Management.  Listen to learn how to proactively handle healthcare costs in retirement! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:44!  You can learn more about Paul at Axber...

LifeBlood NUMBERS: We talked about the challenges facing small businesses from a cash flow perspective, why so many resist paying themselves first, and a simple and easy to follow system for making it happen with John Briggs, Founder of Incite Tax and author of Profit First for Micro Gyms.  Listen to learn how to set up a system to ensure you’re always taking profit for yourself!   For the Differe...

LifeBlood REI: We talked about storage unit investing, what criteria is used to evaluate opportunities and markets, the pro’s and con’s of building new units versus taking over an existing property, and how to get started with Jacob Vanderslice, Principal at VanWest Partners.  Listen to learn if now is a good time to invest in storage units!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:30! Yo...

LifeBlood: We talked about creating generational wealth, the elements that a person needs to have in order to get there, and a detailed process for obtaining credit to fund real estate and entrepreneurship with Donahue Baker, CPA, CoFounder and CEO of Money Avenue.  Listen to learn a process that can help you become wealthy! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:38!  You can learn more a...