Archive 3: 2018-2020

572: Real Estate, Communication and Work Ethic: What Home Buyers and Sellers Need to Know with Dallas Realtor Chris Bentley

July 20, 2018

Chris D. Bentley is a Dallas Realtor with over 15 years of experience in selling real estate in multiple states. He is a member of the Rogers Healy team, widely recognized as one of the premier real estate companies in the Dallas and Fort Work areas, and the author of 2 books: 7 Home Buying Misconceptions: What Every Home Buyer Needs to Know, and 7 Tips to get the Highest Value for Your House: What Every Home Seller Needs to Know.

Since Chris began his real estate career in 2003, he has been committed to providing outstanding service and value to buyers and sellers. In that time he has closed over 40 transactions, all an enjoyable experience! He is highly passionate about client satisfaction and his goal is to educate his clients so that they make the best possible decisions and get a great deal.
Chris survived the Real Estate Market Collapse in 2008 as well as a bankruptcy and being broke on multiple occasions. He has since transformed his hardship into success and is now sought after for his expertise on the current real estate market, fix and flip investment properties, and assisting first-time home buyers by providing them with honesty and service that is unmatched.
Chris’s experience and knowledge offers your listeners valuable information that will benefit them in their future home buying, selling, and investing endeavors.

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“I always recommend always being cash positive, and then go into the house, and then do whatever you want to do from there.” – Chris Bentley

“I deal with a lot of first-time homebuyers, so I come across all kinds of different scenarios, but the thing for me is that I tell everyone, just get in.” - Chris Bentley

“I'm in the game for long term. So even though I sold that person's house, I know they're going to be moving back at some point, and then they're going to rebuy the house. I want to be the first person that they think of.” - Chris Bentley

Takeaways:

02:09 First-time homebuyers should focus on getting into a home with minimal upfront costs while maintaining financial flexibility.

16:05 Always maintain a cash buffer of 6 months of mortgage payments to protect against unexpected financial challenges.

19:35 Real estate success depends more on understanding market dynamics and client needs than on flashy marketing.

25:14 Neutral home design and decor significantly improve resale potential and buyer appeal.

28:17 Prioritize long-term relationship building over short-term sales by providing exceptional, transparent communication.

Resources

571: Sound Through Music: Create a Product People Already Love, Proof of Concept, and Disclipined Persistence with Alicia Regyn Patterson

July 19, 2018

Alicia Reygn Patterson is the owner of Sound Through Music, a children's educational entertainment (edu-tainment) company that teaches science with the aid of musical theatre. She's a singer songwriter, play-write, local tv producer, and a mom of 5 as well as a NYC school bus driver. She's here to share her story about creating a YouTube series and public access show to teach science to kids in a fun way: how she developed the idea, marketed it, persisted and turned it into a reality.

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“If you don't know what you're doing, put your money aside and get somebody that knows what they're doing.” – Alicia Patterson

“When you're doing things, you have to set a deadline. You can't simply say, I'm going to do this or that. You must always give yourself a specific deadline and say, I'm going to do this, and I'll have it done by this particular day.” - Alicia Patterson

“You have to be persistent in life. If it's something you truly want, you can't give up. You must keep going and never stop.” - Alicia Patterson

Takeaways:

03:57 Science and learning are endless opportunities for creativity and exploration.

11:01 Finding what kids already love and adapting learning to their interests makes education more effective.

22:58 Successful projects require disciplined persistence and a clear, focused vision.

30:48 Hire experts for tasks you don't understand, especially in digital marketing and online presence.

35:01 Choose work that feels enjoyable, so it doesn't feel like work at all.

Resources

570: Increase Cashflow Using Bitcoin with Cryptocurrency Expert Casey Stubbs

July 18, 2018

Casey Stubbs is an expert on digital cryptocurrency, including Bitcoin. He's here to talk about how to educate yourself, continually invest, and have the correct money mindset.

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“Whenever you earn a profit, be grateful for it, and plan a new strategy to determine the source of your next investment.” – Casey Stubbs

“If you're just listening to one source, you're really missing the boat.” - Casey Stubbs

“I'm going to take this money and I'm going to invest it, because it's going to sow a fruit. I'm going to reap a harvest later on.” - Casey Stubbs

Takeaways:

11:03 Cryptocurrency is a digital-only currency that requires ongoing research and community involvement to understand and invest wisely.

14:48 Always invest only 90% of your income, using the remaining 10% to create additional revenue streams.

17:59 Choose investment paths that align with your existing knowledge and personal interests to increase your chances of success.

24:00 Surround yourself with people who are actively pursuing financial growth to expand your own opportunities.

31:28 Execution matters more than having multiple unfinished ideas or projects.

Resources

569: Build Wealth Through Franchise Opportunities and Replace Your Income with Mariel Miller

July 17, 2018

Mariel Miller has 27 years experience in the franchise sector. She uses her rich background to provide franchise-related advice and coaching to potential entrepreneurs and educates them on thoroughly vetting franchise opportunities through her firm The Franchise Advisor. Her in-depth coaching is free of charge for the curious to the serious candidate. Popular with those seeking semi-passive, scalable and quality of life opportunities, she expertly guides clients through a personal yet efficient discovery process, education and franchise search.

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“The worst thing, I believe, is living with regrets and reaching a point where you say, ‘If only I had paid attention to that.” – Mariel Miller

“Ninety percent of the time, people end up in a business they would never have uncovered or considered on their own, something they might have avoided or overlooked entirely.” - Mariel Miller

“Franchising is only a way to get somewhere. We need to know where you're looking to go.” - Mariel Miller

Takeaways:

01:35 Franchising offers a faster, more supported path to business ownership compared to starting from scratch.

04:43 Franchising can be financially accessible, with investment ranges from $75,000 to $750,000 and often requiring only 10-30% cash injection.

14:08 Successful franchise exploration requires understanding personal goals, lifestyle preferences, and potential income expectations.

28:11 The franchise selection process is methodical, involving personal assessment, objective research, and careful validation of business potential.

32:34 Franchise opportunities exist in over 70 different economic categories, far beyond traditional food and retail sectors.

Resources

568: The Income Incubator: Commit to Taking Action, Fill the Convenience Gap, and Fail Fast with Jeet Banerjee

July 16, 2018

Serial entrepreneur Jeet Bannerjee from The Income Incubator knows what it takes to commit and take action. He unpacks how to have fearlessness and foolishness, fail fast, find the disconnect gap that your business fills, discover your strengths and weaknesses, build a team that excels, stay uncomfortable, chunk out your day, and achieve massive online business success.

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“Life will never be perfect. As you grow older, challenges increase, so stop waiting for the ideal moment and start taking action right away.” – Jeet Banerjee

“Men lie, women lie, but numbers don't.” - Jeet Banerjee

“Some people really want to do something, but they just never end up taking action.” - Jeet Banerjee

Takeaways:

05:43 Hearing "no" repeatedly is part of the entrepreneurial process, and persistence is crucial to finding your first "yes".

11:28 Playing the numbers game means making enough calls and not getting discouraged by initial rejections.

15:23 Getting too comfortable with current success can stop business growth; always strive to push beyond current limits.

18:03 Waiting for perfect circumstances will prevent you from starting; the best time to begin is now.

33:33 Starting entrepreneurial efforts early provides invaluable experience and opportunities for learning.

Resources

567: Translate Your Message into Money: Automated Webinar Funnels, Strategy Sessions, and Serving Your Audience with Jeremy Slate

July 14, 2018

Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which helps entrepreneurs live the lives they know they were meant to. He studied literature at Oxford University, Specializes in using podcasting and new media to create celebrity and was ranked #1 in iTunes New and Noteworthy and #26 in the business category. After his success in podcasting, Jeremy Slate and his wife, Brielle Slate, found Command Your Brand to help entrepreneurs get their message out by appearing as guests on podcasts.

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“You have to be willing to serve the audience. You have to be willing to serve in the way that that host needs you.” – Jeremy Slate

“You have to ensure, first and foremost, that you're niched down enough, as larger podcasts might not always be the best fit for you.” - Jeremy Slate

“As long as you have a great product and consistently deliver it, increased sales will allow you to hire more salespeople to manage those leads effectively.” - Jeremy Slate

Takeaways:

06:36 Podcast guesting requires a strategic approach with three key components: personal story, clear message, and a focused call to action.

17:11 Consistently appearing on podcasts (1-2 per week) increases your chances of being discovered and gaining visibility.

24:48 Smaller, niche podcasts often provide more engaged audiences than large, generic shows.

26:47 Always promote your podcast appearances to help both yourself and the podcast host.

28:11 Having a team or support system can help manage the podcast guesting process more effectively.

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566: Don’t Quit Your Day Job: Break the Hustling Habit, Pay Off Debt, and Get to a Place of Abundance with Cash Flow Expert Chris Miles

July 13, 2018

Chris Miles the Cash Flow Expert is BACK to tell us how to get our money right, as entrepreneurs. In order to achieve abundance, you must live below your means, model what works, pay off debt, and make your money work for you. Chris explains his insights about relaxing, being confident, playing the numbers game, and gratitude.

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“Find your own unique voice—one that truly sets you apart and resonates with others, drawing them to appreciate and connect with you.” – Chris Miles

“Principles are eternal. They never change—creating value for people, focusing on adding value, and doing what's right remain constant.” - Chris Miles

“Abundance attracts money where scarcity repels it.” - Chris Miles

Takeaways:

03:53 Prioritize breaks and rest to maintain peak productivity, avoiding constant hustle.

10:31 Build your business while keeping your day job as a financial safety net.

33:06 Find and express your unique business voice instead of copying others.

42:42 Approach business with an abundance mindset, not from a place of desperation.

44:34 Focus on delivering genuine value to clients rather than forcing sales.

Resources

565: Embrace the Messy: Increase Your Funnel Traffic Through Retargeting with Facebook and Twitter Ad Expert Gavin Bell

July 12, 2018

Gavin Bell is a Facebook ad expert who's here to share his story about how he was able to build a huge following through content creation (weekly vlogs), retargeting, and creating shareable content. He also explains his ad strategy and thought process when it comes to setting ad goals, creating content, and targeting your audience.

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“I'm a big fan of what I call embracing the messy. If you start creating videos now, you might not be great on camera, but you're accepting that. You're saying, ‘I’d rather have a few grammatical errors and still get something out there.” – Gavin Bell

“At the end of the day, it has nothing to do with Facebook ads. It’s all about human psychology, communication, and relationship building.” - Gavin Bell

“We engage through multiple touch points to understand people better and prefer to hear more from them before deciding to make a purchase.” - Gavin Bell

Takeaways:

06:47 Creating perfect content is outdated; getting something out quickly matters more than endless revisions.

11:18 Make content that strangers would want to share, not just content about yourself.

20:35 Facebook ads aren't magic; they still require understanding human psychology and building relationships.

23:46 Successful Facebook advertising starts with clear goals, targeted content, and knowing your audience.

27:51 A basic advertising funnel involves creating content, retargeting interested viewers, and nurturing leads through email sequences.Resources

564: Task and Project Management Using Asana, PipeDrive and Slack with Business Productivity Consultant Paul Minors

July 11, 2018

Paul Minors has a lot to say about productivity, business, self-improvement, automation, optimising your time and income to live life on your own terms. He’s a “virtual consultant” and helps businesses setup and use tools like Asana, MailChimp, Pipedrive and Zapier. He's here to explain how to transition from an unorganized "slap-dash" email-based system into a tool like Asana, how to train your team to use it AND roll it out.

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“When you have too many projects, it becomes much harder to track who is doing what, as you need to check more places.” – Paul Minors

“You’ll never have everything—like the structure or details—perfect from the start, so you might need to let things evolve as you go.” - Paul Minors

“Business productivity and efficiency increase when communication is integrated directly with the work that needs to be done.” - Paul Minors

Takeaways:

01:30 Communication should be tied directly to specific work tasks to improve overall business efficiency.

03:36 Rolling out new software requires a strategic plan, not just dumping tools on a team without guidance.

10:58 Project management tools like Asana can replace email communication, creating clear accountability and transparency.

18:05 Having an internal "tool champion" can help teams successfully adopt and use new productivity software.

24:14 Sales CRM tools like Pipedrive help businesses track lead conversion rates and understand their sales process more effectively.

Resources

  • Paul Minors (Official site, Asana/PipeDrive/Zapier/MailChimp Consultant)
  • Asana (Task Tracker)
  • PipeDrive (Customer Relationship Management System for Sales)
  • MailChimp (Email Marketing Platform)
  • Zapier (Workflow Automation)

563: Create an Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition By Being Uncopyable: Innovate, Disrupt and “Steal” Genius with Steve Miller

July 10, 2018

Steve Miller is the author of the Amazon #1 best seller, UNCOPYABLE: How to Create an Unfair Advantage Over Your Competition. He's the guy who teaches small to mid-size businesses how to get people to give them money, and he's here to tell us how to innovate and disrupt our industry by doing what others can't (and won't) do.

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“Bad marketers are just marketers who look at their competition and copy what they're doing.” – Steve Miller

“The way to get new ideas is to force yourself to be observant of other experiences.” - Steve Miller

“A lot of success is through testing, but I certainly wouldn't bet on basically going off in a direction that is a complete 180 direction from where we've been.” - Steve Miller

Takeaways:

02:02 Lazy marketers compete on price, while innovative businesses create unique experiences that can't be easily copied.

05:25 Look outside your industry for marketing inspiration and "steal genius" from unexpected sources.

17:52 Focus on maximizing your current business lane before expanding into new areas.

31:20 Before making big changes, always ask your customers what they think to avoid confusion and potential backlash.

36:45 Writing a book is the best marketing tool to build credibility and open new opportunities.

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