Real Money Talks

With the number of hours you spend in the office, are there practical things you can do to stay healthy while in the workplace? My guest today, Tim Kessler, who is an expert in health in the workplace, says “yes” to this concern. With a background in personal training and health coaching, Tim gives some useful and practical advice on the things and activities you can do to create healthful habits...

While marijuana has been legal in Colorado for adult use since the beginning of 2010, it has been legal for medical purposes since the year 2000. Today’s guest, Genifer Murray, has been involved in the Cannabis market in Colorado since she established the first ever medical marijuana laboratory in the country in 2010. In today’s episode, Genifer talks about how she got the idea to create a cannabi...

What are the unexpected ways to sell your products? It might not be what you think. Whether it is a craft fair, market, or trade show, there are other unconventional ways to sell your products to the right audience. Today, I'm talking with real people - real entrepreneurs - about how to make your business succeed with a few simple tasks. One entrepreneur in particular, Gary, shares how he created...

Marketing undeniably plays a huge role in the success of your business. Even with exceptional products and extraordinary services, if your business stays overlooked because you don’t have the right marketing tools, expect delays and minimal progress in the growth and success of your business. In today’s episode, our guest is  marketing expert, Adam. He shares the essential marketing elements you s...

Discover how you can make money with wine tasting. Direct Cellars is a company that started out as a wine club and has now evolved into multi-level marketing. It is the first of its kind that gives its recipients a taste of the different wines from all over the world as they send out wines each month. Today’s guest Anna of Direct Cellars talks about how the business started 3 ½ years ago and how a...

If you are an entrepreneur who's thinking of launching a business in a foreign land, know that foreign entrepreneurs go through more complicated processes as you deal with stricter rules and various limitations. Doing this alone is not an option. Joining support groups and seeking cross-border help are some of the ways to make sure you’re moving in the right direction. Today’s guest Dave, a high-l...

There are many approaches and business models that entrepreneurs follow in the hopes to be successful in their industry. Having an engaging message both onstage and offstage is one of the sure-fire ways to capture your audience and make an impact on others. With this strategy in mind, our guest today, Scott deMoulin, founder of Destiny Training Systems , believes people need to be more strategic i...

Entrepreneurs need to know their purpose for doing what they are doing. Knowing what you are called to accomplish and how you can make a difference in the world are critical to your success in business and life. The question is how do you plan to figure these things out without getting lost in the sea of information and myriad of false promises? On today’s episode, my guest is Livia Caudell. Livia...

Today’s guest is Melissa Mackey, the founder of We Talks, a company that caters to entrepreneurs and focuses on the relationship between mental health and well-being to personal growth and business success. We Talks has done events all over Canada and in the different parts of the world. They are currently creating a mastermind group in Bali, Indonesia with the intention of expanding in Singapore,...

As a business owner, you make decisions every day that impact not only your business and the people around you, but especially you and the direction you pursue in life.  With this said, it is vital for you to know how you’re making those decisions and your bases in making them. Today, our guest is Alexander Ford, who has traveled all over the world with the great John DeMartini. He explains how cr...

Are you tired of losing money? Are you looking for a sure way to invest your money without the risk of losing it? Are you about to retire and want to use your money wisely that is guaranteed to come back to you? My guest today, Rob Cole, is an annuities expert. On today’s episode, Rob discusses the reasons why you should to have annuities in your portfolio - especially since a lot has changed in t...

Getting incorporated is, by far, one of the best ways to protect your money. As a business owner, you need to protect your personal and   business finances, and the best way to do that is by incorporating your business as an LLC, corporation, or other legal entity. My guest today is Tim Wagner. Tim has worked with LegalZoom for many years and he joins me today to share his knowledge on why it's cr...

One of the most popular ways to make money is by offering your products and services. Having a good product or an impressive portfolio is only the beginning. If you don’t know how to approach others and sell what you have the proper way, it may be too much to expect a positive cash flow on your end. How to can create a sales system is where Cory Comstock, a world-class sales consultant, comes in t...

Are you buried in so much work that you barely have time for your family and yourself? How is the progress and growth of your business with all the uncompleted tasks on hand? If you don’t notice it, know that there are adverse effects of having unfinished work. You’re stuck, and your morale is affected since you don’t have a sense of accomplishment. You are left overwhelmed and stagnant when you c...

How often do you fail to express what you want to say to your spouse, your children, or your co-worker because you want to avoid the complications that could go with it? What are the effects of failing to communicate accordingly and appropriately in your personal and professional relationships? Are you aware that there are people who can help you express yourself so you can have better and healthi...

Do you have great ideas but don’t know how to put it into writing? Is there something amazing you want to share with the world that you can express in 15 ways or chapters? Due to this generation’s busy lifestyle, many prefer to skim through their reading, whether it’s a newspaper or online article. With today’s fast-paced way of life, Itty Bitty Publishing offers an easy and affordable way for you...

Many people today are unhappy, worried, and miserable. There is a rise in suicide and depression rates that are caused by many factors. Some of these include a busy lifestyle, a lack of personal connection with others, or the inability to be joyful and see the brighter side of life.   In today’s episode, my guest, Debbie Harbinson, MHI, RN, HNB-BC, is a registered nurse who talks about the importa...

How does self-love, acceptance, and approval make you more money and become a more successful entrepreneur? Why is it important for powerhouse female leaders to connect with their inner goddess? My guest today is Orion Talmay, a love coach and transformative wellness expert and the founder of Orion’s Method . She helps “alpha women” awaken their inner goddesses and attract their soul mate without...

To make money – I’m talking serious money – you need a plan. In today’s business society, many small businesses, entrepreneurs, and startups tend to leave their business plan behind and “wing it” in their business and industry. What these business owners often don’t realize is that by not creating a sound business plan and sticking to it, they are ultimately setting themselves up for failure. That...

The truth is, tough times are going to happen . There’s no way to dodge it, run from it, or avoid it. It’s simply part of life; part of business. So how do you stay motivated, empowered, energetic and driven when you encounter these tough times? Many successful people have their own methods to staying motivated when hard, stressful times enter their lives. Today, I’m going to share with you severa...

On today’s episodes of Real Money Talks, I’m diving deep into what you need to do in order to keep the money you earn. As I’ve said many times, earning money is easy – the hard part for many people is often keeping that money and putting it to work for you. One of the best ways to manage and keep your money is ensuring you are doing your due diligence. Due diligence helps you identify risks, mitig...

Doug Walz found an interruption between presenters and their audience. This disruption led to the discovery of that crucial factor that is as essential as the lessons these presenters work on for their event. With this need, Doug founded his thriving business Text Me Leads where he and his team help generate mobile leads by providing SMS services to speakers, authors, and trainers. Doug joins me t...

Ben Jackson is a business and finance expert with a background in business development and venture capital. He has helped numerous companies grow from the beginning of its operation up to its full operational development. He specializes in the construction of general strategy in organizations that deal with financing and marketing. Today, Ben answers some common questions about the cannabis busine...

Genifer Murray founded a cannabis testing laboratory in Colorado as a result of an unexpected turn in conversation about exploring the active ingredients of cannabis as a pharmaceutical drug. She is the co-founder of Elevate Cannabis , one of the founding members of Women Grow, and currently a board member at Flowering H.O.P.E. , the latter being a non-profit organization that provides medicine to...

Growing up, your parents probably gave you an allowance each week. Perhaps if you cleaned your room or washed the dishes every night, you’d earn five or ten bucks. On today’s episode, I want to share with you why you should not give your kids an allowance, what you should be doing instead in order to truly prepare them for their future, and how you can begin teaching them financial literacy at a v...