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My next guest got started as an investor in his early teens and for a short-run in his college years got into day trading where he lost over $8K. After learning what works and what doesn’t work, he’s turned his attention back to investing and has now become a financial advisor. In this episode, he talks about his strategy, what products he invests in, and why he invests. Please welcome AJ Sirmek.

My next guest was able to keep her expenses extremely low while at the same time, obtaining a steady paycheck right after graduating from college. This allowed her to make a $100K down payment on a house in her 20’s and start heavily investing in the stock market. Her friends questioned her on what she wanted to buy and her response wasn’t material things, it’s freedom. As we discuss, her timeline...

The path to creating a SaaS business isn’t easy. You simply can’t come up with an idea, build a web platform, find a few customers, and you’re off a running. Finding product-market and retaining ongoing subscribers are the hardest aspects of this business model. Fortunately, my next guest has been growing a SaaS for over 15 years. He’s discovered what works and doesn’t work and he shares those tip...

Does the stock market make you anxious? Are you constantly checking your phone, hoping you don’t see negative numbers? And when you do, are you afraid they’ll never go back up? If this describes you, don’t worry, you’re not alone. My next guest learned that he can’t control the market but there is one thing he can control his emotions. The big question is, how do you manage your emotions? In this...

My next guest started investing at three different points in life. He first started in the 1990’s which resulted in some nice returns but he made the mistake of selling way too early and missing out on substantial gains. This caused him to hit the pause button and focus on school. Then in 2013 he picked up investing again and made some decent returns but stopped yet again because he wasn’t confide...

The key isn’t downloads, the key is ROR or otherwise known as Return on Relationships. Podcasting has turned into one of the most powerful tools to network and promote your brand. The challenge most people face is the fear of getting started. Fortunately, starting a podcast isn’t that difficult and my next guest makes it even easier. He talks about his journey of creating a podcast management agen...

Do you feel like your job is killing you? You may be right. My next guest is a doctor and author who teaches the impact consumerism has on our health. The more we consume the more necessary our jobs become. We eventually become dependent on our jobs as opposed to passionate. The big question is, how do we solve this problem? In this episode, we talk about the increasing pressure of consumerism alo...

How would you feel if you lost 55% of your net worth? What would you do? Where would you start next? My next guest worked for a fortune 500 company for over 30 years and an unfortunate divorce pushed his retirement back years if not decades. Thereafter he turned his attention to real estate investing and within 10 years, he earned everything back and more. Now in his 50’s he’s officially achieved...

Have you ever lost money in the stock market by listening to friends? My next guest did exactly that in the year 2000, during the dot-com bubble, but he hit the reset button and made some big changes 5 years later. In this episode, he talks about his strategy which includes starting with companies he knows followed by reading or listening to earnings reports. He states that earnings reports are no...

From rock band frontman to digital agency owner. My next guest shares his story of how he grew an agency that focuses on social media, SEO, copywriting, and website design. He talks about how they structure the business so employees can focus on what they're best at and how they scale a service business. He also provides some key social media marketing strategies that entrepreneurs can use in thei...

Did you know that one-third of the world's crops are pollinated by bees? Unfortunately, the bee population is dying off but my next guest created a business to help make a difference. In this episode, he explains how they are solving problems for both beekeepers and bees. He talks about how this business was started, where the demand is today, and where the business is heading in what happens to b...

My next guest is a high school dropout, moved to the US to work as an actress, then moved back to Australia to continue working as an actress, and then started a dog walking business. As she learned, the freelance journey can be a rocky road filled with inconsistent income streams. On top of that, she managed to rack up about $25K in debt by spending money on things she didn’t really need. I can r...

This next episode is an inspirational story of a father and son team who created an eCommerce company that sells socks! The company is built on the foundation of spreading happiness. They have a social mission to give back to others and demonstrate to other businesses what people with intellectual disabilities can do. In this episode we break down how and why the business was created, some of the...

How would you feel if you could earn an 800% return in one year? My next guest is a financial planner who shares some of his biggest investment mistakes but also some of the best investment decisions. He talks about the importance of doing your homework on companies before making an investment. As he states “an investor should have a strong conviction on the companies they invest in and they shoul...

How would you feel if you were one of the first employees in a fast-growing tech business like Apple, Netflix, or Amazon? My next guest isn’t the founder but he’s one of the first employees at a startup that helps other startups and small businesses manage their cap table. The company already raised $2M in a pre-seed round and is starting to get some global traction. In this episode, we break down...

Should you follow the investment advice of others or learn to invest on your own? My next guest started his investing journey following other people on Facebook and Youtube and ended up losing money. This caused him to hit the pause button, take a step back, and learn how to invest properly. In this episode, he talks about how much money he started with, how much he invests every month, and some o...

Day trading, swing trading, or investing. Which is best for you? My next guest started in the stock market at age 16 and he quickly learned which strategies work well and which is best avoided. In this episode, he shares his strategy, how much he invests every month, and how he generated a 35% return in 2020. Please welcome Austin  Bouley. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-bouley-0...

How would you feel if you faced troubling times for 10 days, 10 weeks or 10 months? My next guest didn’t have it that easy as she faced a consistent struggle for 10 years. Her business failed, she went through an employer lawsuit, went through a divorse, her father got cancer, her father passed away, and she lost her house. One dark patch after another with no end in sight. As she quotes “Resilien...

Tracking terrorists on the dark web, former ballroom dancing champion has a collection of over 400 cufflinks, has 3 degrees from MIT, and consulted with NBC on the platform known today as Hulu. Although he has a lot of great experience, he found there is one important skill most people fail to learn. That skill is leadership. In this episode, we walk through his background leading up to a business...

After being laid off when Covid-19 hit, my next guest decided to use the opportunity to become an entrepreneur. In this episode, he talks about his transition from management consulting, to creating an app that helps restaurants gain exposure after covid-19, and finally leading to a data analytics company. He also shares the exciting benefits of creating a 100% remote team which allows him to trav...

The choices we make can have a big impact later in life. My next guest decided to start investing 50% of his monthly income in his mid-20’s and by the time he reached 31, he could quit his corporate job and start a business with very little financial stress. In this episode, we learn about his investing strategies, mistakes, and successes. Please welcome Tristan Pelloux. LinkedIn: https://www.link...

My next guest has faced his fair share of challenges within the aviation industry. He had dreams of joining the US Airforce at a young age but due to his height, standing 6’4”, he wasn’t accepted. He also failed out of aviation college or was asked to leave 3 times but that didn’t stop him . Raised by entrepreneurs, he was 100% driven to create a business of his own. Although college wasn’t for hi...

Do you or someone you know have an interest in moving to Canada? This can be a confusing and intimidating process for most but what if you had someone help you through every step along the way? My next guest is an immigration consultant who helps people from all over the world move to Canada. In this episode we talk about the qualifications to get into Canada, the red flags that prevent you from g...

My next guest shares the story of paying off student loans within 5 years after graduating college by creating a plan and sticking to it. In fact, he put himself into a situation where he could travel as much as he wanted. He then took what he learned about personal finance and created a FinTech company that organizes all of your financials in one clean location and shows you where you can save mo...

From volleyball, to sales, to management consulting. My next guest shares the story of the transition from a semi-pro athlete, to a seasoned sales leader, and finally to finding his passion as a consultant. He eventually went on to write a book that helps chief marketing officers and sales leaders transition to chief revenue officer, a leadership role that encompasses all facets of revenue generat...