Podcast
1482: Garden for Everyone: Create a Calming, Productive Space and Gain Confidence with Author and Gardening Enthusiast Susan Bernauer

Susan Bernauer, author of Gardener’s Journal: Journey into the World of Gardening, shares how anyone can begin growing plants, whether on a small balcony or in a large backyard. She explains that gardening is less about expertise and more about curiosity, patience, and observation. Her book offers practical guidance for beginners, covering seed starting, soil care, composting, and how to record plant notes to remember what works year after year. She emphasizes that gardening can be both educational and therapeutic, helping people reconnect with nature and relieve stress.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Susan talks about how gardening evolved from a childhood pastime into a lifelong passion focused on shade gardens and succulents. She explains how to choose plants that fit your space and lifestyle, avoid common mistakes, and turn your gardening into a creative project instead of a chore. Her spiral-bound version of the Gardener’s Journal even allows you to cut out pages and create a custom notebook to track your plants, making it a hands-on guide for personal growth through gardening.
Quotes:
“If you’re caring for a plant, you’re already a gardener. It’s about learning and trying, not perfection.”
“Gardening is a journey. Even advanced gardeners don’t know everything. You learn through trial and error.”
“When life gets stressful, working in the garden helps you relax and reconnect with yourself.”
“Write down what works for you. Next year, you’ll be ahead instead of starting over.”
Resources:
- Connect with Susan Bernauer on Facebook
- Get "Gardener's Journal: Journey into the World of Gardening" Amazon
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1481: Mobile Home Park Investment: Build Recession-Proof Wealth and Passive Income with Real Estate Investor Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson, co-founder of Vintage Capital and host of The Alternative Investor podcast, left traditional real estate to focus on mobile home parks, a niche that has brought him over $3.3 billion in closed deals. His approach centers on creating recession-resilient, tax-efficient investments that also add value to communities through affordable housing. By bringing professional management and capital to underperforming properties, Brad helps improve neighborhoods while generating consistent investor returns. His experience highlights the importance of understanding supply and demand, managing risk, and focusing on stable, long-term growth rather than short-term speculation.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Brad shares the principles that drive his success in real estate and business. He explains how to identify the right markets, avoid red flags such as flood zones and volatile economies, and invest with a focus on downside protection. Brad also talks about lessons from his own setbacks, the importance of diversification, and how calculated risk-taking leads to lasting success. He emphasizes focus, endurance, and reverse engineering your goals to design a life and career that compounds in value over time.
Quotes:
“Not taking any risk is actually a giant risk, because you can live a very mediocre life if you don’t take any risk.”
“We focus on not making mistakes, because the upside in this space takes care of itself.”
“If you feel about 70% ready, that’s usually the time to move forward. Waiting for perfection just slows you down.”
“Focus and endurance win over time. The longer you can stay in the game, the more powerful compounding becomes.”
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1480: Caregiver as a Minister: Transform Life and Faith Through Compassion and Empathy with Author and Certified Nursing Assistant Eduardo Advincula

Eduardo Advincula, author of King Jesus Christ, Nursing Assistant: My Life Story as a Caregiver, shares the profound journey of his 31-year career as a certified nursing assistant, highlighting faith, resilience, and compassion. Surviving the COVID-19 frontline and a major heart attack, he reflects on how these experiences deepened his spirituality, strengthened his empathy, and solidified his commitment to caregiving. Eduardo emphasizes that caregiving is not just a job but a ministry, where kindness, empathy, and gratitude transform lives, both for patients and caregivers.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Eduardo discusses the lessons he’s learned from patient care, his reflections on the challenges of frontline work during the pandemic, and the importance of prayer, journaling, and mindfulness. He shares how feedback from readers and viewers inspired him to continue writing, acting, and advocating for caregivers. Eduardo encourages younger caregivers to embrace empathy, love, and dedication, reminding listeners that their work is both meaningful and sacred in the eyes of God.
Quotes:
"Caregiving is never easy, but with God's help, I strive to give my best to every patient, regardless of who they are or where they come from."
"Empathy is the most powerful tool a caregiver can have; it allows us to understand and connect with those we serve."
"Surviving COVID and a major heart attack reminded me that life is precious, and my calling to care for others is far from over."
"Caregiving is not just a profession; it is a ministry where compassion, kindness, and commitment define the work we do."
Resources:
- Connect with Eduardo Advincula on Facebook
- Get "King Jesus Christ’s Nursing Assistant: My Life’s Story as a Caregiver" on Amazon
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1479: Build Generational Wealth Through Real Estate: Grow Passive Income and Long-Term Returns with Real Estate Investors and Syndication Experts Sam Farman and Joseph Escamilla

Sam Farman and Joseph Escamilla are the co-owners of Generational Wealth Partners, a real estate syndication group that helps lower the barrier to entry for individual investors. They focus on long-term, principled investing in multifamily properties, offering investors voting rights on major equity decisions. With backgrounds as college soccer teammates and experience in mortgage lending and property management, they’ve grown their own portfolio from single-family homes to 24 units in just a few years. Their approach balances risk with strategy, combining action with careful analysis to ensure sustainable growth.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Sam and Joe share their journey from first deals to creating a syndication that allows passive investors to participate in real estate without the daily management. They discuss lessons learned from mistakes, the importance of trust in partnerships, and strategies like the BRRR method and 1031 exchanges. Listeners will gain insights into scaling a portfolio, understanding real estate as a long-term investment, and building generational wealth through multifamily properties.
Quotes:
"Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant.”
“Those who can tolerate the most uncertainty are the ones who eventually succeed.”
“Real estate is a long-term game; patience and persistence are key to success.”
“If you haven’t started on your dreams yet, ask yourself why, then put one foot in front of the other.”
Resources:
- Connect with Sam Farman on LinkedIn
- Connect with Joseph Escamilla on LinkedIn
- Cash flow and forced equity through long-term multifamily real estate investments in the Northeast.
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1478: From Awful to Awesome: Give Clear, Memorable Talks and Reduce Anxiety with Public Speaker Coach Don Franceschi

Don Franceschi, award-winning public speaking coach and author of From Awful to Awesome, shares how anyone can overcome fear and deliver powerful presentations. With experience as a TEDx coach, Toastmaster, and state trainer, Don explains why speaker anxiety is normal, how to manage it, and what preparation really means. He lays out his core principles for speaking with confidence and reminds us that it’s never about the speaker—it’s about the audience.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, you’ll learn how to manage stage fright, prepare effectively, and make every talk memorable. Don breaks down the difference between a regular business presentation and a high-stakes safety presentation where lives can depend on how well the message lands. His advice on preparation, clarity, and emotional connection helps anyone become an engaging and effective communicator.
Quotes:
“It’s okay to be nervous. Even the best speakers in the world feel it. The goal isn’t to eliminate anxiety; it’s to manage it.”
“It’s not about you. It’s about the audience. You’re giving them a gift—your knowledge, your experience, your perspective.”
“Uncertainty creates anxiety. The more prepared you are, the less anxious you’ll be.”
“Take the process seriously, but don’t take yourself seriously. Have fun, but do the homework.”
Resources:
- Visit Don Franceschi’s Website
- Connect with Don Franceschi on LinkedIn
- Watch Don Franceschi on YouTube
- Get From Awful to Awesome on Amazon
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1477: Mindful Body Reset: Resolve Chronic Pain and Strengthen Body-Mind Connection with Yoga Therapist and Bodywork Pioneer David Scott Lynn

David Scott Lynn is a yoga therapist, bodywork specialist, and creator of Myo-Structural Bodywork. For over 45 years, he has helped people resolve chronic pain and avoid unnecessary surgeries through deep relaxation and mindful movement. His approach blends yoga, massage, and emotional intelligence, showing that muscle tension is often the hidden root of long-term pain. He teaches people to reconnect their minds with their bodies to restore health, balance, and awareness.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, David explains how most physical and emotional issues share the same source—disconnection from the body. He breaks down the myths around yoga, explains why real mindfulness starts with physical awareness, and shares simple, practical ways to reduce tension and stress in daily life. Listeners learn how relaxation improves not only performance and focus but also emotional intelligence, creativity, and resilience in business and life.
Quotes:
“Most pain comes from excess muscle tension. When you relax the muscle, you release the problem at its root.”
“Your emotions live in your body. You can’t think your way out of tension—you have to feel your way through it.”
“Real yoga isn’t about poses or flexibility. It’s about awareness in motion.”
“When you slow down and reconnect with your body, thinking quiets down, and action becomes effortless.”
Resources:
- Visit David Scott Lynn’s Website
- Connect with David Scott Lynn on LinkedIn
- Connect with David Scott Lynn on Facebook
- Follow David Scott Lynn on X
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1476: Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World: Make Money While Making a Difference with Transformpreneur Shel Horowitz

Shel Horowitz, known as the “Transformpreneur,” shows businesses how to profit by solving global problems. As a consultant, copywriter, and coauthor of Guerrilla Marketing to Heal the World, he helps companies grow through sustainability, fairness, and social responsibility. Shel proves that green practices can boost profits by lowering costs and driving innovation, sharing examples from small businesses to major corporations like Walmart, which doubled the market for organic food.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Shel reveals how businesses can turn purpose into profit by focusing on regenerative, not just sustainable, practices. He explains why the smartest entrepreneurs start with small, high-impact changes, how conscious choices create ripple effects, and how thinking differently about marketing, energy, and consumption can both save the planet and build stronger brands.
Quotes:
“All of us can make a difference, even if it starts with something as small as buying a fair-trade chocolate bar.”
“Going green isn’t just affordable; it can be the most profitable choice you make.”
“Sustainability means running in place. Regenerativity means making progress.”
“Impossible is not a fact; it’s an opinion. Impossible is temporary.”
Resources:
- Visit Shel Horowitz’s Website
- Connect with Shel Horowitz on LinkedIn
- Subscribe to Shel Horowitz’s Newsletter
- Read Shel Horowitz’s Personal Blog
- Connect with Shel Horowitz on Facebook
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1475: Truth About Gold: How to Protect Your Money and Build Real Wealth with Brandon Thor

Brandon Thor walked away from managing $400 million on Wall Street to launch Thor Metals Group, a company built on education and transparency about gold and silver investing. He exposes how traditional finance and government debt have distorted the true value of money and why gold remains the most reliable measure of wealth in history.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Brandon breaks down how the U.S. moved off the gold standard, why the dollar’s strength is fading, and how economic shifts and global alliances are reshaping financial security. He explains why most Americans overlook precious metals, how crypto distracted investors, and why he believes owning gold and silver is critical for protecting real wealth today.
Quotes:
“Gold and silver have never gone to zero, and never will. You can’t print them, and that’s exactly why they hold value.”
“Crypto was marketed as digital gold, but it’s the opposite. Gold protects your wealth. Crypto gambles with it.”
“If you believe the government will pay off its debt and the world will live in peace, don’t buy gold. Otherwise, you might want to think again.”
“The system hates investments where you’re the only one who benefits. That’s what gold and silver represent—sovereignty.”
Resources:
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1474: Faith and Foster Care: Help Children in Crisis and Bring Hope through Compassion and Action with Dr. John DeGarmo

Dr. John DeGarmo is a leading authority on foster care, an international consultant to legal agencies, and founder of The Foster Care Institute. He has taken in more than 60 foster children and turned two decades of experience into books, talks, and training for families and professionals. He shares the realities behind America’s foster care system, addressing trauma, abuse, neglect, and the urgent need for reform. Listeners learn what it truly takes to be a foster parent, why support systems matter, and how anyone can make a difference for children in crisis.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Dr. DeGarmo explains how he turned personal tragedy into purpose after witnessing child neglect and human trafficking in his community. He describes the emotional and logistical challenges of fostering, the gaps in the system, and why compassion fatigue is real for both parents and caseworkers. Most importantly, he offers simple, practical ways that anyone can help, from donating supplies to mentoring local youth. This conversation is a call to awareness, empathy, and action for the next generation.
Quotes:
“Foster parenting is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, but it’s also the most rewarding.”
“Within a mile of where each of us lives, there’s probably a child crying out for help.”
“Not everyone can be a foster parent, but everyone can help a child in some way.”
“I can’t change the world, and you can’t change the world, but for those children we help, their world has changed.”
Resources:
- Connect with Dr. John DeGarmo on LinkedIn
- Visit Dr. John DeGarmo’s Website
- Connect with Dr. John DeGarmo on Facebook
- Follow Dr. John DeGarmo on X
- Watch Dr. John DeGarmo on YouTube
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1473: Quantum Leap to Success: Reprogram the Subconscious for True Abundance with Transformational Teacher Oxana Lovich

Oxana Lovich is an international author, transformational teacher, and former actress who turned her life struggles into a mission to help others heal. Coming from a difficult childhood and a successful but unfulfilling acting career, she found her true calling in psychology and subconscious reprogramming. Through her bestselling book “Abundance: A Fulfilled Path to Success” and her online course “Quantum Leap to Success,” she guides people to overcome limiting beliefs, rewire their subconscious minds, and live with purpose, confidence, and spiritual alignment.
In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Oxana shares how rapid transformational therapy and hypnosis helped her break free from old patterns of pain and self-doubt. She explains how to identify and replace hidden subconscious blocks that sabotage growth, success, and happiness. Listeners will learn to tune into their intuition, dissolve childhood-formed beliefs, and step into a mindset of abundance, fulfillment, and control over their life direction.
Quotes:
“Once you heal the subconscious mind, life stops feeling heavy and starts feeling like freedom.”
“The faster you transform your beliefs, the faster success becomes natural.”
“Your trauma does not define you; it prepares you to rise higher than those who never had to struggle.”
“When you remove what doesn’t serve you, you discover your true purpose and start living fulfilled success.”
Resources:
- Follow Oxana Lovich on Instagram
- Get the bestselling book “Abundance: A Fulfilled Path to Success” on Amazon
- Connect with Oxana Lovich on Facebook
- Watch Oxana Lovich on YouTube
- Watch and follow Oxana Lovich on TikTok
- Be Subconsciously Programmed to Create Success
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