LifeBlood

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about how to trust your instincts, experiencing extreme hardship and emerging on the other side, finding work that you’re called to do, recognizing your innate talents and abilities, and having the courage to pursue them. How we all get nudges and have instincts we should be following, but it’s been conditioned into us to not do so, how business problems are often related to health problems which are in turn related to money problems. The danger of getting married to ideas and then no longer looking for additional information which could contradict your position, now the most successful people among us are constantly seeking information to disprove their current thinking, how to continue that pursuit of truth while ignoring shiny objects that can distract, and why the best things in life need not be the hardest to get with Sheevaun Moran, Founder of Energetic Solutions, and a Spiritual Warrior for business success and growth. Listen to learn how to find the right answers to your questions, not just accurate ones! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:44!You can learn more about Sheevaun at SheevaunMoran.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about how to become an investor, Preston’s career path, his passion for the financial industry, how he was taught money concepts by his parents, how he’s done many roles in the financial industry and how that prepared him for his current role. We talked about his experience starting a Financial Planning program at a University, the interest level of students in the field, and how young people are feeling about the financial world in general. We discussed the impact of financial technology companies on the world of investing, and how that plays into someone’s overall financial plan. We talked about the importance of trust, the need for investors to have a good understanding of risk and return, and how tech is having the effect of commoditizing some aspects of the financial planning process. We talked about how it’s possible to find success and consistency as a trader, but it takes time, effort and attention with Dr. Preston Cherry, CFP, a Your Life Money Balance Financial Planner, the Founder and President of Concurrent Financial Planning, a Speaker, Professor, Researcher and cool uncle. Listen to learn how to become grittier and the role it can play in our overall success!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 21:11!You can learn more about Preston at ConcurrentFP.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about coming to the recognition of just how important sleep is to our overall health and wellbeing, how it’s often ignored and deserves to have a lot more attention placed on it, the current state of American’s sleep quality.How to train our body and minds to turn off at the end of the day, how sleeping well makes everything better, what it means to be a good sleeper, how it’s relative, how life events can carry into our sleep forever if we’re not aware.How emotional, physical and mental issues chip away at our sleep, what factors go into a good night’s sleep, the three “buckets” people fall into, the importance of having a consistent schedule, creating a sleep buffer, and the danger of alcohol on our sleep with Devin Burke, International speaker, best-selling author, coach and Founder of Sleep Science Academy. Listen to learn what kind of sleeper you are and what you can start doing immediately and get better and improve your overall health!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:50.You can learn more about Devin at DevinBurke.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about how the experience of hurricane Katrina changed so many lives and brought us together as a country. How dropping everything and moving to New Orleans to help with the relief effort motivated a career change. How the relief effort led to many positive structural changes for the community and created a new network of support and how an experience with a widow motivated him to make the switch from representing the insurance company to representing the policyholder. The partnership in 1996 that created a negative trend in the way insurance companies handle and ultimately pay claims and the ripple effects still present today, and how to identify when it could be happening to you. How the vast majority of claims paid by insurance companies are not fair, what a “fair” claim means, the purpose and use of deductibles, and the laws in place to protect consumers and how they sometimes have the opposite impact with Galen Hair, Attorney and owner of Insurance Claim HQ, a firm fighting for the rights of policyholders who have experienced a loss due to fire, flood, hurricanes or the insurance company not keeping their word. Listen to learn why it could make sense to work with expert counsel as early in the insurance claims process as possible!You can learn more about Galen at InsuranceClaimHQ.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood MAXIMIZE: We talked about bringing employees back to physical offices as we slowly come out of the pandemic, how it’s wise to ignore the prevailing media messages of “don’t screw this up” and instead to be excited about the opportunity to unlock people’s potential, how to think empower them to be creative in how they’d like to work moving forward.How our perspective on technology has dramatically changed over the past two years and how to embrace the changes that will certainly continue coming.How to ask the questions “what are we doing well” and “what do we need to change,” how to help people clarify their purpose, how to think about and create rituals around work to find success in a hybrid work environment.What it means to give aspects of your day beginning and ends, and how to make management in this environment work with Michael Teape, Training Consultant and CoFounder of Teape Training International. Listen to learn why orgs should ignore the negativity of bringing employees back to work the “wrong” way and focus instead on how to unlock their people’s potential!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:47.You can learn more about Michael at TeapeTrainingInternational.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

On this edition of the Book Club, Grant Sabatier talks about his book Financial Freedom: A proven path to all the money you will ever need.You can learn more about Grant at MillennialMoney.com, GrantSabatier.com, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.Listen to hear about Grant’s personal lived experiences that helped to form his beliefs and philosophies about money and led him to the success he’s enjoying today. We talked about what financial freedom really means, why there’s so much misunderstanding about money and how it works, how financial success is closer than most people think, why Grant feels people respond to him the way they do, why he values time more than anything, and how long it took him to write the book. Get a copy of his book HEREIf you’d like to take part in our discussion group, you can learn about it here as well as MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

In this episode, George reflects on the first 20 years of his career, how to become successful and shares some exciting news about upcoming changes to the show!Click here to find the blog post. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

We talked about what avoidance behavior is, how getting into fitness helped gain confidence and grow stronger, how a push from his mom helped him get started and how mentors and outside influences can make all the difference when doing hard things. How decisions get harder to make when there’s money involved and how people need support and guidance through that process. How to recognize your self-worth and address limiting beliefs head on in order to charge what you’re worth. How knowing your key business metrics is imperative to growing a sustainable business and why people resist it, and why investing in coaching can make a massive difference with Ryan Obernesser, CEO of OB Training Inc, Gym Profits LLC, and the creator of the Take Back Your Life six week challenge program. Listen to learn how to identify the stories we’re telling ourselves and others which serve as excuses for not doing the important things we need to be doing! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:16! You can learn more about Ryan at RyanOB.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood MAXIMIZE: We talked about how this could be a great opportunity to question how organizations work through the dynamic of work/life integration. The value and benefits of a results-only culture, how to get back to the passion that owners had when they started their businesses, and how to overcome the fears that naturally come up when thinking about making big changes. The importance of giving every employee a voice, why orgs consider getting rid of job descriptions in the name of empowering employees, and how to implement a system for helping employees live and work more connected to their goals both personally and professionally, and how to roll out that system no matter how big the organization with Jennifer Goldman, business transformer, guiding executives on change strategy and management while transforming business operations for scalable growth and culture. Listen to learn the potential benefits and massive impact that implementing a results-only culture could have on your organization and how to get started! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:47. You can learn more about Jen at JenniferGoldmanConsulting.com, Twitter and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood COMPLETE: We talked about what it was like growing up in a hard working environment, having the desire for something more and different, pursuing acting and film, and eventually moving to Hollywood. The challenges presented by the movie business, the hustle it takes to make one’s way there, and coming to the understanding of loving the artistry but not the industry. The excitement of finally getting the opportunity to be a producer on a movie which eventually led to working on Peanut Butter Falcon, an experience that changed his life. How he struggled with physical pain and getting consumed by the apparatus of western medicine, making the decision to break free and the awful experience that led to him getting his health back. Figuring out what he was put on this planet to do, breaking down the walls and barriers that we construct, embracing unconditional love and stepping in to the lives we truly want to live with Aaron Scotti, movie producer whose worked on films such as the Peanut Butter Falcon, turned spiritual leader with the Awakened Soul. Listen to learn why now could be the best time of our lives to be leaning into change and uncertainty, and how to capitalize on it!For the difference making time, scan ahead to 24:15.You can learn more about Aaron at TheAwakenedSoul.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about how to tell your story, the pandemic may have been the first time in history that we’re all going through the same experience. How as humans, we’re not just one story, we’re a combination of many different stories. How our story is informed from our ancestors, our parents, as well as our lived experiences. How conflict arises when our stories are challenged by the stories of others, and how to recognize when it’s happening to us. Understanding that there are different stages of the beginning, middle and end; not just the beginning, middle and end of the story itself. How the “messy middle” is where real growth and learning happens and how to embrace it. How a great story causes us to lean in and the value of that. How truly connecting with others requires that we know and understand our own story, and how to go about learning that and how to get started with Mary Alice Arthur, story activist, author of 365Alive and the host of the Story Dojo podcast. Listen to learn some powerful questions to ask to better know ourselves in order to get better at telling our own stories! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:44!You can learn more about Mary Alice at GetSoaring.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about how our work can be an outpouring of our souls, having a caring heart, how to figure out the problems we’re solving for our customers and building our brand around that. Figuring out how people want to engage with our brand and building it to make that happen. Making sure that you’re self-aware and cognizant of the success or shortcomings of your messaging. How we become what we repeatedly do, being intentional about being aggressive with our marketing and not relying on one or two pieces of content to get our message across with Rob Davidson, Founding Partner of the Triangle Company, a marketing and consulting firm helping businesses create a community of new and returning customers. Listen to learn why thinking about your business as if it were a person can help you to better connect and serve your customers! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:57!You can learn more about Rob at TheTriangleCompany.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about getting to the root cause to fix the problem, the all too common trap of pursuing a life we thought we wanted, getting it and then realizing it doesn’t bring us the happiness we were expecting. Hitting rock bottom and what to do should you find yourself there. The value of being able to take in a lot of complex information and distill it down into digestible bites. How so many of our problems as adults stem from our childhoods. Why something we perceive to be small as adults can be a really big thing for kids. How all trauma, no matter how big or small, needs to be addressed. Why it’s valuable to ask yourself how happy you are on a scale of 1 to 100, then figure out how to increase the number whatever it might be. How our mental health requires ongoing exercise, just like our physical fitness, and how to get started with Paul Cope, problem solver, coach, author and former lawyer. Listen to learn whether or not you’re in a position to improve the level of overall happiness in your life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:23!You can learn more about Paul at Paul7Cope.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood DEFI: We talked about the future of cryptocurrency, what makes Bitcoin unique, what gives it value, how governments are likely to treat it, how it’s taxed, and how to position yourself for success with it with Brian T. Bradley, Asset Protection Attorney. Listen to learn if Bitcoin has what it takes to be here for the long term!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:21.You can learn more about Brian at BTBLegal.com, Facebook and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood DEFI: We talked about the future of cryptocurrency, the current state of crypto, Bitcoin’s energy consumption, social media and meme culture, the value of not having all your assets tied to a single country, and how to become better informed with Zak Killermann, Associate Publisher at Finder.com. Listen to learn how to think about and evaluate if crypto is a good investment option for you! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:24. You can learn more about Zak at Finder.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about early childhood experiences staying with us and the impact they can have. The danger of making a bad financial decision and circumstances when the stakes can be high like selecting pension payouts. How access to financial professionals has exploded, but that doesn’t necessarily translate to more people using them effectively. The value of perspective in making financial decisions. How and why money can be intimidating to people and how that impacts our behaviors. The reality that it’s never too late to get started with proactive financial behaviors. How to make financial conversations approachable and more comfortable. How small amounts of money everyday can make a giant difference long term, and how to get started with Kim Dyer and Pam Prine, Co-Owners and Financial Advisors with Keystone Capital Management, an organization helping clients lay their financial foundations. Listen to learn how to become more aware of how our life experiences growing up can impact how we interact with money as adults! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:24! You can learn more about Kim and Pam at KeystoneGroupAZ.com, Facebook, LinkedIn and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood REI: We talked about real estate syndication, the importance of having an internal drive to create value, how to do your due diligence on potential deals, and how to get started with Steven Pesavento, entrepreneur, real estate investor, mindset coach and podcast host. Listen to learn a process you can follow to set yourself up for success as an investor! You can learn more about Steven at InvestorMindset.com, VonFinch.com, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about reducing bottlenecks and creating efficiencies, what companies can do to make the vendor negotiation process less time consuming, and why it’s important to begin with the end in mind when solving problems with Edmund Zagorin, Founder and CEO of Bid Ops. Listen to learn about a technology that is helping companies streamline and automate the bid process!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 14:15!You can learn more about Edmund at BidOps.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about how to get healthy and stay healthy, the mineral deficiencies that so many Americans suffer from, how self-medicating with alcohol and coffee makes matters worse, why multivitamins come up short, how it becomes difficult to be optimistic when we’re not optimized, how our nutrition become our personality for better or for worse, how mineral deficiencies are often responsible for listlessness, fatigue, poor sleep and a lack of attention, and how we don’t know how bad we’re really feeling until we start feeling good with Barton Scott, Chemical Engineer, Nutritionist and Founder of UpgradedFormulas.com. Listen to learn the first step to fixing your health and living a better life and happier life!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:46.You can learn more about Barton at UpgradedFormulas.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.Enter "george" at checkout for 15% off.Learn more about Money Alignment Academy and bringing Financial Wellness to your organization. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about taking physical art and selling online. Making the transition from all your business being doine a festivals to eliminating some of the dates in favor of online sales. Learning and understanding the world of internet marketing, The power of social media and ad targeting. How to figure out who your ideal customer is and what they want from you. How to show up authentically for the people who are interested in you and your product. And the power of live video and wh sometimes you’ve just got to go for it with David Emmons, artist and online marketing expert. Listen to learn how to determine if what you do can successfully be sold online and how to get started! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:57!You can learn more about David at ArtistMarketingBlueprint.com, Facebook and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about critical thinking, why it’s more important than ever, how to get better at it, how to become a better consumer of news and information, and why it’s harder than ever to do it.We discussed the idea of information literacy, why it’s harder today than in times past to be able to trust our news sources, the reasons behind that, and how to become better consumers of news. We talked about critical thinking, how it has been taught in Universities for a long time, and how it’s value and the need for it is bigger than it’s ever been, how the Stoics thought about it and applied it. We discussed the Stoic virtue of justice, how to apply it to the biggest problems and issues were facing today like vaccines and abortion, how it’s really important to go far beyond rhetoric and talking points if you really want to form an opinion on these issues, and how to engage in civilized discourse on difficult issues. We talked about how to avoid binary thinking, how to appreciate and consider nuance, why it’s essential to consider motivations and how to pursue truth with Dr. Gregory Sadler, philosopher, speaker, author, podcaster, consultant, coach and content creator. He’s the Editor of Stoicism Today, a Professor and the CoOrganizer of STOICON. Listen to learn why history doesn’t repeat itself, but it certainly rhymes, and how to be cognizant and mindful of that reality!You can learn more about Greg at ReasonIO.com, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.Get your ticket to Stoicon HEREThanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about knowing and being able to articulate what success and happiness means to us, why it’s specific to you as an individual, the role shame and embarrassment play, and how to start living that life with Becky Morrison, attorney, author and happiness coach. Listen to learn a simple exercise to help you answer these important and challenging questions! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:08!You can learn more about Becky at UntangleHappiness.com and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood REI: We talked about commercial real estate investing, the necessity of being able to speak the language of your profession, recognizing a void in the market and filling it, and working to help Americans become financially independent.We discussed Jesse’s motivation for going to West Point, how he served two tours of duty in Iraq, leading 120 men in combat and retiring as a Captain in the the United States Army. We talked about his experience leaving the military and transitioning to a new career, getting his MBA while working full time, learning to speak the language of his industry and how he got into commercial real estate investing. We discussed how he was able to learn an immense amount, become an expert and how he recognized the danger of jargon when communicating about a potential opportunity, and the need to speak in a way that is relatable and understandable. We talked about how he was frustrated by the high minimums to invest in commercial real estate and how he went about starting a company and democratizing the process of doing so, and how others can participate with Jesse Prince, Founder and CEO of HappyNest, a commercial real estate investment app allowing people to invest in commercial real estate with as little as $10. Listen to learn why adopting a lifelong learner mentality will immediately serve you and will continue doing so for the rest of your life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:11!You can learn more about Jesse at MyHappyNest.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about business exit planning, the fears that stop us from doing it, the potential upside of having a clear plan, what’s required and how to get started with Brooklyn Brock, CFP, CEPA, ChFC, CKA and Founder of Ellevate Advisors. Listen to learn the important variables to keep in mind! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:44! You can learn more about Brooklyn at EllevateAdvisors.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Enter ellevate10 for 10% off all purchases here! You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood REI: We talked about the value of education when matched with a supportive community, navigating the emotions around major purchases, and balancing costs versus value with Monika Jazyk, Wealth Builder and Founder of Real Property Investments. Listen to learn what resources you need to make your next real estate transaction a success! You can learn more about Monika at RPIEducation.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood REI: We talked about the value of education, creating systems and checklists, reviewing what went right and what went wrong, and how to get started with multi-family syndication with Joshua Ferrari, MultiFamily Syndicator and host of the Creative Capital podcast. Listen to learn that while there are no guarantees in life, it is possible to create certainty! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:44! You can learn more about Joshua at GLCap.CO, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about the recent history of mining and metals, what the future may hold, why it’s challenging to directly invest in mining companies, the typical life cycle of a mine, and how to start investing with Kyle Floyd, Founder and CEO of Vox Royalty. Listen to learn how to evaluate the right way to invest in precious metals and miners!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:01!You can learn more about Kyle at VoxRoyalty.com, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about how the pandemic changed life coaching, what the future holds for the career, what it takes to be successful, and how to get started with Frank Macri, Founder of Thriving Coach Academy. Listen to learn how to determine if life coaching is a viable profession for you! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:09!You can learn more about Frank at ThrivingCoachAcademy.com and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about the financial planning process, the value of combining intellectual curiosity with matters of the heart and the importance of being a leader in one’s community. Comprehensive financial planning and all the different variables and components that go into an effective plan. How to take in constant information while still maintaining a long-term viewpoint, particularly when thinking about financial matters. How and why people overthink the goal setting process. Why financial literacy is lacking and why it’s an essential part of someone becoming financially successful. How once you’ve set your goals, they become your new benchmark which is why it’s so important to make sure your goals are what you truly want. Why data is essential when making decisions, but it’s also important to take into consideration intimate details. How reading is a life hack and why you need to stay focused while at the same time not miss out on opportunities. And how to get started with Bryan Koslow, MBA, CFP, CPA, CFF, PFS, Principle of the Clarus Group, an Investment Advisor. Listen to learn a process for thinking about and setting your goals that’s simple and actionable!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:38!You can learn more about Bryan at ClarusFinancial.com and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about how to ask customers for reviews, the differences between local and national SEO, how to refine your approach for success, how to utilize different mediums for content, and the value of great customer reviews with Eric Edelist, Founder and CEO of Bizooy. Listen to learn how to get more positive customer reviews! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:09! You can learn more about Eric at Bizooy.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about the challenges of entrepreneurship, how to implement practical and usable systems, why making changes like this will take time, and how to get started with Mark Rockwell, Business Coach. Listen to learn what steps you can take to break through when you feel like you’ve hit your ceiling! You can learn more about Mark at CoachRockwell.com and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood NUMBERS: We talked about the Supreme Court case that changed the rules for ecommerce and state taxes, how to determine your potential tax liability, and what to do if you haven’t been paying taxes up until now with Jason Parr, CEO of Peisner Johnson, a state and local tax consulting firm. Listen to learn how to ensure unpaid state taxes don’t erase your margins! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 13:22!You can learn more about Jason at PJ.Tax and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about health for life, how the cause of disease is deficiency, bioelectronic chemistry, how to bring our bodies back into proper balance, and how to get started with Dr. Darrell Misak, Naturopathic Physician, Pharmacist and Founder of VI-Telometry. Listen to learn about a process that helps you lead a longer and healthier life!You can learn more about Darrell at PittsburghAlternativeHealth.com, Facebook, DocMisak.com, YouTube and LinkedIn.Learn more about Money Alignment Academy and bringing Financial Wellness to your organization. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood CREATE: We talked about winning at SEO, the history of internet marketing and SEO, how to dominate search rankings, how to stay nimble and maintain success in a changing environment, and how “why” is the most important question with Ken Knorr, CEO of That Company. Listen to learn how to think about changing business strategy and focus!You can learn more about Ken at ThatCompany.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about the impact of small businesses on the lives of stakeholders, the importance of documenting ownership takes, how to be proactive versus reactive, and how to get started with Carine Schneider, President of AST Private Company Solutions. Listen to learn how to be thinking about and managing ownership in a private company!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 15:15!You can learn more about Carine at Astrella.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about sharing your success vision with the world, value-based leadership, the importance of surrounding yourself with people who want you to be successful, the role accountability plays, and how to get started with Cory Lee, entrepreneur, business builder and coach. Listen to learn how to think about and create a vision for your life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:05! You can learn more about Cory at CoryLeeLeadership.com, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about navigating healthcare options, the role medicare plays in retirement decisions, why personal choices matter, and how to advocate for yourself with Jeff Smedsrud, healthcare veteran and CoFounder of Medicare Guide. Listen to learn how to become a better consumer of health insurance!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:57!You can learn more about Jeff at HealthCare.com, MedicareGuide.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.Click here for the results of their Medicare study!You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about the many factors that keep us from eating the right food, how it’s important to take an individualized approach to nutrition, and how to have a healthy and integrated lifestyle with Karen Mayo, Board Certified Integrative Health and Lifestyle Coach. Listen to learn four things you can start doing immediately to live healthier!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:11.You can learn more about Karen at KarenMayo.com, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.Learn more about Money Alignment Academy and bringing Financial Wellness to your organization. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about how the financial planning process, how to overcome discomfort when talking about money, why following a planning process is key to financial success, how to systematize saving, and the value of scheduling financial conversations with Michael Soroko and Zach Zenda, Financial Advisors with Emeritus Wealth Group. Listen to learn how to align your goals and your money!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 14:30!You can learn more about Zach and Michael at EmeritusWealthGroup.com, LinkedIn and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about performance-based marketing, the importance of knowing your client acquisition cost, having the right creative, organic versus paid traffic, and how to get started with Kevin Urrutia, Founder and CEO of Voy Media. Listen to learn if you should be marketing yourself and your business on TikTok! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:07!You can learn more about Kevin at VoyMedia.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about overcoming addiction, the importance of being able to identify with others who have been where you are, the flows in the current system, and the role talking about your experiences plays in helping yourself and others with Adam Vibe Gunton, Founder of Recovered on Purpose, Best-Selling author and speaker. Listen to learn how to help others overcome addiction! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:29!You can learn more about Adam at RecoveredOnPurpose.com, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about our personal experiences with 9/11, we compared and contrasted the United States then and now, talked about the value of diversity, how to successfully navigate the never-ending onslaught of information and events, and how to have real conversations.We discussed the value of differences, the importance of sharing a common belief in an ideal, and embracing both.We talked about the challenge of dealing with one seemingly existential crisis after another, the role perspective plays in our lives and how to get a healthy one and hold onto it. We discussed the importance of having critical thinking skills and actually using them, having the courage to personally examine and think about the major issues of the day, question our existing beliefs about things, and how to enter into conversations with others with curiosity and a genuine desire to learn and grow with Sentari Minor, Head of Strategy at evolvedMD, storyteller, strategist and social impact advisor.Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well. You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about how to scientifically measure engagement and enjoyment, how to circumvent biases, and how to deliver great experiences to our end users with Paul Zak, Professor, Speaker and Founder of Immersion Neuroscience. Listen to learn how to truly and completely get proof of concept on your next great idea!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 20:15!You can learn more about Paul at PaulJZak.com, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about how to get healthy and stay healthy, the dangers of a stressful and sedentary lifestyle, why an exercise program isn’t always the answer, why the small actions you can take make a huge difference, and how to get started with Stevyn Guinnip, wellness coach and Founder of Grow Wellthy. Listen to learn why you are probably sitting for too long everyday and what to do about it!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:37.You can learn more about Stevyn at GrowWellthy.com, Facebook and LinkedIn.Learn more about Money Alignment Academy and bringing Financial Wellness to your organization. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood ENGAGE: We talked about what is success and answering that question for yourself, the value of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations, figuring out what you truly want and creating space for it, learning to let things come to you, and how to get started with Keyen Lage, Emotional Intelligence Coach. Listen to learn why it’s imperative to address your issues head on! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:25!You can learn more about Keyen at KeyenLage.com, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood MAXIMIZE: We talked about developing a change management plan, why some systems and companies collapse while others sustain, how the future’s already here but it’s unevenly distributed, what org’s can do to position themselves for success, and how to get started with Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva, Reinvention Guru and author. Listen to learn why we’re never going to get back to “normal!”For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:14.You can learn more about Nadya at Learn2Revinvent.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about how to invest your 401(k), self-directed brokerage accounts in 401(k) plans, the pro’s and con’s of these accounts, and how to find out if it’s an option for you with Renee Pastor, Founder and Wealth Manager with the Pastor Financial Group. Listen to learn how you can start investing your 401(k) in whatever you want!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:30!You can learn more about Renee at ThePastorGroup.com, Facebook and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood MAXIMIZE: We talked about culture building, the role standards play in culture, why letting it sort itself out is a dangerous strategy, how having a great culture is easier than you think, and how to get started with David Friedman, CEO of High Performing Culture and author. Listen to learn how to align culture’s importance with your behaviors!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:42.You can learn more about David at CultureWise.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood BE WELL: We talked about clearing negative core beliefs how and why humans carry past traumas through our entire lives, how it’s possible to rewrite our histories and move on to a better future, and how to get started with Mary Schneider, Resonance Repatterning Expert. Listen to learn a process for overcoming past trauma and limiting beliefs For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:39. You can learn more about Mary at RePatternIt.com, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. Learn more about Money Alignment Academy and bringing Financial Wellness to your organization. You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].

LifeBlood: We talked about the differences between financial professionals, how technology and innovation is changing financial advice, and how to think about and evaluate investment opportunities with Gil Baumgarten, President of Segment Wealth Management and author. Listen to learn what you should be expecting out of a financial professional!For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:38!You can learn more about Gil at SegmentWM.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.You can learn more about the show at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or contact George at [email protected].