The Candy Valentino Show

Meet the Clever Investor, Cody Sperber. Cody is one of the most successful real estate investors and educators in the US today. Despite starting with no money, he worked hard to flip properties to a small email list he managed to put together, sitting at his laptop in his kitchen. After years of trial and error, he eventually cracked the code to success and has since flipped over 1,000 deals worth...

As I share my 44 life lessons with you on this special day, I also want to invite you to join me in making a real difference. Let's make a wish come true and help save the lives of dogs on death row! If you're moved by this episode or have ever found value in any of my content, please take a moment to donate whatever you can. Your generosity could help these animals get a second chance at life. Go...

Aside from cash, a debit card is most likely the very first form of payment that you used when you were a kid. You must be asking, “Candy, why wouldn’t we use our debit cards?” Well, the simple answer is debit cards just don’t do enough for you and your money! And today I am going to uncover everything you need to know about debit cards and why you should just stop using them.   IN THIS EPISODE, W...

Amy Porterfield is a successful online marketing expert, speaker, and educator who helps entrepreneurs build their online businesses through digital courses and marketing strategies.   Amy has worked with well-known industry leaders, such as Tony Robbins, and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. With her expertise, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and small...

Choosing to marry someone is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in many ways. It’s never a decision that should be taken lightly. However, people commonly don’t think about it in the realm of finances. The complexities of navigating through joint expenses, each other’s debt, not to mention spending (or saving) personalities can be difficult. It is important to carefully conside...

I know I say all the time that the only way to build wealth is through action. The truth is that before you start taking that action, you HAVE to believe that building massive wealth can be true for you. So today, I’m sharing several beliefs that you may have that are keeping you broke and actionable steps you can take to break these patterns.   IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why this economic do...

The OG beauty influencer Mally Roncal joins me on this episode to talk all about her journey from celebrity makeup artist to entrepreneur. Mally is the definition of a trailblazer. She paved the way for so many makeup artists to come out from behind-the-scenes when she launched Mally Beauty on QVC in 2005.  She shares how she carved out her niche in the industry and used her bold personality to ba...

There are three main ways you can make money and diversify your income in 2023: Sell your spaces, sell your services, or sell your skills. Under each category, there are endless avenues to bring in some extra cash using apps or your local network. I also share some tips about how to calculate your price and what to consider if you want to expand your side hustle.  We’re going deeper on this topic...

The star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict Nicole Curtis joins me in this episode to share some of her incredible wisdom about home renovations and growing as a leader. She highlights some of the common mistakes that she sees people make when they get involved in real estate, particularly historic preservation projects.  Nicole also talks about the key factors for her success, including being more open with...

There are a few key things you should be talking with your tax specialist about in the new year. In this episode, I highlight how you can reduce your taxable income through the Augusta Rule, utilizing your kids on payroll, and structuring your rental property income. There are so many ways to move money out of your business and put it into your pocket tax-free, so listen in to see how you can take...

Joel Weldon, Hall of Fame Speaker and Executive Speech Coach and Sales Trainer, has more than 45 years of professional speaking experience. In our conversation, Joel shares his journey to becoming a celebrated speaker and highlights how he acquired his skills. He breaks down the direct connection between effective speaking and business outcomes, and shares his top tips for getting comfortable in f...

When I was first introduced to Dr. Alex Hershaft, I was immediately inspired by his tenacity and passion. Not only is he an animal rights pioneer and founder of Farm Animals Rights Movement (FARM), but he’s also a Holocaust survivor.  In our conversation, he details his tumultuous journey from a Warsaw ghetto to eventually immigrating to the US alone at the age of 16. He shares how his early life...

In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Heather Monahan. Heather is a best-selling author, keynote & TedX speaker, podcast host and Board Member of Healthlynked Corporation. As a former C-suite executive in media, she was named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018. After an unexpected termination, Hea...

I’m joined by plant-based food pioneer Seth Tibbot, founder and former CEO of Tofurky, which is one of the first meat alternatives on the market. Seth takes us back to his bootstrapping days and describes what kept him going, despite receiving push back and skepticism from distributors.    We talk about the payoff of taking risks, following your instincts, and leading with authenticity. Seth also...

Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, health coach, and speaker, but most of all, she’s an amazing example of what’s possible when you turn your tragedy into your triumph. Just when she felt like her life was really falling into place, Amberly was hit by an SUV while riding her motorcycle, which radically changed the trajectory of her life.  In our conversation, we talk about how she courageously...

I’m joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author, and financial literacy advocate Sharon Lechter. She is the co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization. Sharon has always been a huge inspiration for me and it was an honor to be able to ask her about her career and perspective on building wealth. We dive into how hard work, focu...

Wealth Habits book launch is officially here! To celebrate, I’m giving you a sneak peek into Chapter 6 of my book: The Secrets to Building Multiple Streams of Income. This chapter is part of the third wealth habit, Earning Your Way to Wealth. I hear so often from people that they believe millionaires need to have seven streams of income, which actually isn’t true. Millionaires typically have four...

We’re a little over one week away from the Wealth Habits book launch, so I wanted to give a quick overview of the core elements of the book and what you can expect when you get your copy.  There are six proven steps that anyone can take to build a truly rich and fulfilling life, and I’m living proof of this methodology. In this episode, I give a sneak peek into how you can learn, grow, earn, save,...

I’m joined by Alli Webb, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Drybar. Alli pulls back the curtain and walks us through how she came up with the idea for a mobile blow-drying business for busy moms in LA. That simple idea turned into what is now almost 100 Drybar locations and an industry-leading hair care product line. Alli and I discuss how she and her business partners aligned with strategic...

If you’ve ever been a pet owner, I’m sure there have been many moments where you wondered what they’re thinking or wished that they could talk to you. Christina Hunger, a licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of The Talking Dog Movement, is making that dream a reality.    Christina developed a line of recordable buttons that you can program and teach to your pet. She’s also the NYT best...

I’m joined by digital fitness and media pioneer Cathy Savage to discuss all things branding and building generational wealth. We talk about how she created a supportive community for women in the fitness industry and really revolutionized the competition space. Cathy shares the foundational steps that every entrepreneur should take in order to build their personal and business brands, as well as h...

I’m joined by Jessica Zweig, the founder of The SimplyBe. Agency, author, and podcast host. We talk about the importance of building a business on the foundation of your core values, outside-the-box business metrics, and her strategy for creating authentic personal branding. Jessica illustrates what her life was like when she was stuck in a cycle of victim mentality and the tools that helped her g...

There are a ton of ways that you can generate money and create wealth, but real estate is by far my favorite. In today’s episode, I break down exactly how I research the market, find deals, and analyze the numbers. I explain how to figure out what to pay for a property and then what the process looks like for securing financing and funding. I detail how to calculate rental and renovation costs, an...

I’m joined by Lia Key, founder of Valencia Key Jewelry, to discuss overcoming generational poverty, creating opportunities, and focusing on millimeter choices. As a child, Lia’s mother always told her to never leave the house without earrings on because they represent the sparkling light inside of her. In our conversation, she describes how she embodied that wisdom and turned it into her hand-sket...

Investing in real estate is one of the main ways that Americans become wealthy, but there are three main questions that you should ask yourself before you sign on the dotted line. I break down what those three things are, the pros and cons of both short-term and long-term rentals, and some guidelines that can help you determine if an investment is likely to be profitable. I get into my own experie...