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Mastering the Wealth Formula

Buck Joffrey is board certified brain surgeon, entrepreneur, asset manager and podcaster. After finishing his residency training in 2008, Buck took a different route than most of his colleagues. Having witnessed the 2008 financial crisis and the affects it had on hard working professionals around him, Buck decided to take his financial life into his own hands. After starting a series of businesses in the health care, technology, and real estate sectors Buck became financially independent only 5 years after residency and made it his life's mission to provide financial education for hard working, highly educated professionals. Today, Buck spends most of his time as a professional investor and educator through his show, Wealth Formula Podcast. He is also the author the #1 best-selling book titled, "7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth." In it, he discuss outdated and dangerous investment paradigms that he believes will result in a generation of high paid professionals dying broke. During This Show We Discuss… How wealth relates to time What is the best way to not trade time for money? How to best define wealth Why it's important to create multiple income streams How important it is to create recurring income What you should really understand about investing before you invest Why it's important to only invest in things you can understand What you should know about investing in the stock market? Why stocks aren't real assets The types of things you should be investing in The 7 secrets of eternal wealth The paradox of the high paid professional and the golden handcuffs The danger in saving money The difference between good and bad debt Why do you think that leverage is the weapon of the wealthy? And much more…

Sep 25, 201836 min

Funding Through the Lifetime of Your Business from Startup to Expansion

During this show you will discover … Just how building business credit helps any company, at any stage of its existence – even startup ventures How the age and how profitable a business is will define the kinds of funding it can get How startups can leverage entrepreneurs personal assets for collateral … … or turn to crowdfunding Where angel investors and venture capitalists come into the picture How building histories with online vendors like Square, PayPal, and Fundbox can all pay dividends later How some businesses can get grants from the government Where unsecured business financing and unsecured bank lines of credit come into play How the 6-month milestone opens up new funding options Where a history with PayPal, Fundbox, and Square pays off How a year in business can lead to merchant cash advances … … and revenue lending What kind of funding opens up once a business starts to turn a profit and has tax returns How to qualify for term loans and lines of credit And how to get the coveted SBA loan And much more…

Sep 18, 201845 min

How to Easily Build and Nurture Your Network

Virginia Muzquiz helps six-figure solopreneurs build businesses that fuel their passions, fund their dreams, and have massive impact wherever they live and serve. With more than thirty years of teaching and business building experience, Virginia knows that creating and leveraging social capital is the most cost-effective way to build a business. Virginia grew the contract service division of a nationally-known education franchise from $0 to $2.5 million solely via word of mouth. As the owner of Gateway Referral Institute, Virginia distinguished herself as the #1 franchisee in the US and #3 franchisee in the world, earning her seat on the exclusive Executive Circle. Today, as the owner and Chief Connections Officer at Master Connectors, Inc and an Executive Director of two BNI (Business Network International) franchises, Virginia coaches 1400+ entrepreneurs on building their businesses using word of mouth best practices. She is also the host of the Passion + Purpose = IMPACT podcast. During This Show We Discuss… What social capital is and why you need it Why networking is a great form of marketing to grow your business 6 steps to mastering networking The best ways to grow and nurture your network How to segment your network into smaller groups for targeted marketing 4 ways to network your network Common mistakes entrepreneurs make mismanaging their networks How to capitalize on networking events Common networking group mistakes and how to avoid them How to get the best results at networking events 5 types of referral partners How important referrals are to growing your business The best methods to get referrals How to find the best referral sources who will send you business Whether you must refer customers back to expect them to refer prospects to you The essential steps with developing a referral strategy that works And much more…

Sep 11, 201842 min

Your Bank Credit Score

During this show, you will discover … Secrets to keeping your scores high and the pitfalls to avoid which can drag scores down The mathematical models used for consumer and business credit scoring What the credit reporting agencies really take into consideration when they calculate your business and personal credit scores The percentage breakdowns for TransUnion, Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and Equifax How to start building a good business credit score Why your business credit scores might differ among the credit reporting agencies What Dun & Bradstreet takes into consideration to calculate a PAYDEX score What is considered a good PAYDEX score A secret to keeping your PAYDEX score up What the scores and numbers really mean on a D & B report How Experian Commercial differs from D & B How Experian Intelliscore Plus works How long derogatory (negative) information stays on your Experian Commercial report Where Equifax gets its data from How Equifax predicts business failures What the FICO SBSS is How the SBA uses the FICO SBSS score How FICO combines data per a lender specifications – and why your scores for one might differ from your scores for a different lender What the FICO SBSS Credit Offer Index is and how it is used Everything that can lower a business credit score What bank credit scores are A secret to keeping your bank rating up How to keep your credit scores up How to keep your bank rating up And much more…

Sep 4, 201830 min

Saving Money with Currency Transfers

Daniel Abrahams is the CEO of one of the fastest growing financial technology (FinTech) companies in the world, CurrencyTransfer.com. With almost half a billion dollars traded on the platform CurrencyTransfer.com has helped over 10,000 businesses and private clients, in over 20 countries. Daniel started revolutionizing the space when he was just 24 years old. While implementing his vision to disrupt overseas payments, Dan has stayed true to his core principles: total price transparency, equal access, and customer choice. He has built an open and democratic marketplace from the ground up by hand-crafting a talented, focused, and committed group of financial revolutionaries. During This Show We Discuss… How to solve problems trading internationally How to save a lot of money from working with banks and brokers How things in the business world are different in Israel than they are in the United States How a business can develop a solid currency hedging strategy How to know when the right time is to transfer currency The biggest things happening in the currency transfer world now How to get transparency when trading currency Frictionless financing for your business Hedging rates on currency transfers to lock them in And much more

Aug 28, 201834 min

Unsecured Small Business Loans

Did you know that you can get unsecured financing for your business even if you are a startup or even if you have challenged personal credit? During this show you will discover how you can get unsecured financing for your business quickly, easily, and with little effort. You will uncover… The real difference in risk of unsecured versus secured financing… and what it means for you to get approved The best 8 business credit cards you can get for your business… and what types of rates, terms, and benefits they provide How you can use a little known about program called Unsecured Business Financing to get approved for 5 times the amount of money you will get applying on your own What unsecured accounts you can get that also help build your business credit… helping you get even more money than you might expect How to get unsecured business credit with 0% APR intro rates for up to 18 months How you can use guarantors to triple your approval amounts Unsecured cards you can get even if you do not have great credit… and how to get up to 5 times the amount you will usually get when applying alone How to get credit immediately even if you have challenged personal credit now and even if you are a startup business Which cards actually help you build your business credit even if you have none established now How to get store and Visa cash credit cards with limits up to 100 times that of consumer credit… even with no personal credit check or guarantee The secret to securing credit lines with limits of $50,000-250,000 for your business How to get an unsecured cash advance with a FICO score down to 500… and get your money within 72 hours with only a simple bank statement review The keys to getting NO DOC unsecured financing for your business And much more…

Aug 23, 201845 min

Using Outsourcing to Grow Faster and Radically Reduce Staffing Costs

Derek Gallimore started his first venture as a self-employed personal trainer at one of the worlds premier gym brands. He was only 17 at the time. This was Dereks first taste of business. He learned a lot, and he caught the entrepreneurial bug. Since then, Derek has been involved in the full spectrum of business – property development, and investment, traditional bricks, and mortar commerce, and of course, web and e-commerce. Derek almost has a religious zeal for business and entrepreneurship – and the benefits it can bring the world. He has experienced the highest-of-highs from business and scored some incredible wins. But he is also been through his fair share of challenges – hardship, and outright failures. This the ride, the roller coaster ride of business. Derek has been outsourcing since 2011 and realized the incredible power and opportunity it presented for business. He founded Outsource Accelerator in response to the growing need for an independent source of outsourcing information, education, and transparent marketplace. During This Show We Discuss… What outsourcing is and how to use it to grow your business Why outsourcing is so important The types of tasks that can be outsourced How outsourcing can help radically reduce staffing costs What you need to know about employment taxes and those who you outsource work to How to find the right person to outsource work to The best platforms for finding freelancers How to find the right freelancer to outsource to The questions that are best to ask to know if you have found a good freelancer How to manage someone remotely How to best train remote workers Which countries are best for outsourcing and why How to find great English speakers and writers in these freelancers Why the culture in the Philippines is perfect for outsourcing? How to know whether to hire someone or outsource And much more…

Aug 21, 201844 min

Free Leads Using LIVE Video Marketing Using Periscope, Facebook, and YouTube

During this show you will discover: What LIVE video streaming is all about and why it is the HOTTEST form of marketing What Periscope is… and how to get over 500 people on your live Periscope video for FREE How to get leads from your video chat into your funnel so you can convert them into buyers How Facebook Live works… and how to get people to your live feeds 1 thing you can do to get more people to your Periscope and your Facebook live feeds A special HACK that you can use to get 1k or more people to see your Facebook live videos How YouTube's new LIVE video feature works… and how I used it to accidentally get 5 times more people to a webinar than were expected… and how you can too How to get people from your live streams into your sales funnels… and how to convert them into sales And much more... LIVE video is rapidly becoming the hottest new form of marketing. And the best part is… it's 100% FREE for you to use!

Aug 14, 201848 min

Business Credit Reports and Scores

During this show, you will discover … How personal and business credit scores differ The really important credit reporting bureaus to follow Why a Dun and Bradstreet DUNS number is so important What a PAYDEX score takes into consideration Where to get a D&B report How to set up D&B credit monitoring through CreditSignal What CreditBuilder Plus reports show What goes into a standard Experian report What Intelliscore Plus does Where to get an Experian report How to set up Experian credit monitoring through Business Credit Advantage What a Profile Plus report will show What goes into a standard Equifax report What an Equifax Credit Risk Score measures Where to get an Equifax report How to set up Equifax credit monitoring through Business Credit Monitor What you can do at the Equifax Member Center page How to get business credit reports through NAV The differences between the Standard, Essential, and Premium NAV plans How to get a business credit report through CreditSafe The differences between the Standard, Plus, and Premier CreditSafe packages How to get a business credit report through CreditNet How quickly you can get a positive business credit score And much more...

Aug 7, 201828 min

Using Tech and Digital Transformation to Rapidly Grow and Scale Your Business

Technology is changing the very nature of work. The rise of automation appears to be both destroying old ways of doing business while unlocking our "human" potential - to be creative and connected, aligning our work to purpose. But navigating this new world comes with challenges. There are 1000's of options to systemize a business. With an extensive background in large scale IT and project management, Scott Gellatly, founded Scale My Empire after recognizing this growing overwhelm of solutions on the market and the need for smart, cost effective technology strategies for Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners. After many years of technology consulting and implementation, Scott has built a framework that can help any business owner to take control of the systems and scale up their business. During This Show We Discuss… What you need to know about digital transformation and digital disruption The different elements of digital transformation The systems that you help business owners the most What "the internet of things" is and what you should know about it How blockchain technology is changing the way businesses operate How artificial intelligence is changing the way we do business What automated and visual reality will mean for business owners How the user experience customers are having is changing with newer technology Types of automation every business should be using Types of digital platforms every business owner should be using The best "tech stack" a business owner should have The best CRM systems you should consider using How to remove barriers while trying to adapt new technology Simple steps to take to start systemizing a business How to prioritize what to systemize Unforeseen risks of changing to newer tech that you should know about The best way to introduce new systems and tech to an organization The core metrics that business owners should be tracking And much more...

Jul 31, 201835 min

Business Credit for Startups

During this show, you will discover … How taking steps to assure business legitimacy translates into far better chances of getting the business credit your startup needs How fast you can get business credit … and how you can use it to build your startup How building business credit benefits your consumer credit … and how keeping the two separate helps keep your consumer scores high Why your lender wants your startup to look and feel legitimate … and how you can give forth an aura of legitimacy from the very beginning How a business phone, fax, 411 listing, email address all matter to your lender … and how to easily give a lender exactly what they want and fewer reasons to turn you down How your website adds legitimacy and gives you control over the story your company tells your lender … and why learning about your company from your website is so much better than your lender getting it from your competitors How even your business email address factors into the impression of legitimacy … and why you shouldn't even think about using Gmail! How getting an EIN, a D-U-N-S number, and setting up a business entity foster feelings of legitimacy … and how these steps assure a lender of your commitment to your startup How your personal credit score matters … and why maintaining an excellent payment reputation pays dividends How Unsecured Business Financing can get you the cash you need now … and without exposing your company's assets as collateral How the Unsecured Business Financing process can get you 5 – 8 business credit cards with outstanding benefits and 5x the amount of your current highest limit account … and why working with a company specializing in obtaining Unsecured Business Financing gives you a far higher chance of success Why developing tradelines matters for building business credit … and even nonreporting tradelines help How you can move onto revolving store credit, fleet credit, and cash credit and how you can have excellent business credit in a mere 60 days Why your payment history is the most important aspect of your business credit score and how on-time and in-full payments make a substantial difference

Jul 24, 201854 min

Vendors Who Help Build Business Credit

During this show, you will discover … The names of three highly recommended true starter accounts which will help your company build business credit easily and quickly. You won't be turned down! How building business credit helps protect your personal credit scores Why lenders and vendors want your business to feel legitimate to them – and the steps you can take to do that. Where the IRS comes in – and how getting and EIN and choosing the best business entity will save your company money later The order in which to build business credit, so you won't be turned down How getting a D-U-N-S number is vital to getting your first trade credit and kicking off the credit building process Plus where to get your free D-U-N-S number The names of true starter accounts so you won't waste time hunting for them We even tell you where to find them online and how best to build credit with them How even non-reporting accounts can help your business How and why you want to monitor your business credit and make sure your company's business credit scores continue to improve, because good business credit scores make for better opportunities We even show you how to save money on monitoring How and when to move onto revolving store credit, cash credit, and fleet credit, and how all of these can help your business grow and thrive How responsible credit management will more effectively help your scores than just about anything else you can do And much more...

Jul 19, 201834 min

The Business Success Formula

Kyle Hayungs expertise in capturing opportunities by closing exclusive deals, creating and implementing marketing strategies, and building multi-million-dollar businesses has led to be recognized as Entrepreneurs Below 25 People to Watch. He has been nationally recognized for his sale's engineering by successfully raising over $25 million dollars in funding for new companies, as well as coming back from a troubled past to bootstrapping 3 companies in the last 5 years that have done over $10 million dollars in sales. Kyles company Aspire Payments is an ATM, high-tech kiosk and credit card processing franchise that utilizes 22 different revenue options, including blockchain technology. He also runs Merchant's Resource Group which assists small-mid size businesses in the areas of credit card processing, web development, custom software, marketing, sales development & automation, print, operating services, copyright and trademark IT development, and more. Past clients include: Coca Cola, Toyota, Singapore Airlines and Chevrolet. Kyle holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Vascular, General, and Obstetrical Sonography with a minor in Marketing. His philanthropy work focuses on veteran affairs, single mothers, first responders, and mentoring terminally ill and at-risk youth through organizations such as Beauty for Freedom, Ferrari Kid, Southwest Keys Program, ICON Talks and Living Beyond A Dream. During This Show We Discuss… How to overcome adversity and succeed The fundamentals that are essential when starting a business How to focus on running just one business at a time How to succeed with starting a business with little money The major components to focus on when growing a business How to grow a business with little cash How to raise funds to grow your business How to actively manage multiple businesses How to find the right people to grow and scale a business How to build a truly-effective team How important systems are in building a business Why it is important to give back and help others How to Franchise a business How to easily get your own franchise And much more...

Jul 17, 201835 min

How to make a Profit and Loss P&L Statement

During this show, you will discover … How knowing your numbers gives you an honest assessment of your business … and how it sets your company apart from and above your competition What a P&L is and why you want one, even before a lender asks for it Where Net Revenue and Cost of Goods Sold come in What Gross Margin and Fixed and Variable Expenses are How to figure Earnings Before Taxes and Net Income How comparing P&L statements over time gives you a handle on the health of your business What Gross Profit Margin is, and its relationship to Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) How Operating Profit Margin measures company pricing strategy and operational efficiency How Net Profit Margin measures the % from each dollar of sales a company keeps in earnings How Operating Ratio shows how efficient management is … how rising operating ratios mean inefficiencies and falling operating ratios indicate efficiency How trend analysis can give you a handle on whether your business is moving in the right direction … or not And how you can use trend analysis to determine if your business needs a course correction How knowing your numbers gives you an honest assessment of your business … and how it sets your company apart from and above your competition

Jul 12, 201830 min

How to "Screw the Naysayers" and Have an Exceptional Life and Business

Tim Alison is a lifelong entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author and host of the Screw the Naysayers Podcast Show. At age 31 Tim walked away from a six-figure income and moved to a tiny fishing village in Nova Scotia, Canada. The naysayers laughed when he said he was starting an educational software company. They stopped laughing when sales topped $10 million. His life philosophy is simple- Know the Life You Want and Have the Courage to Live It. During This Show We Discuss… What is screw the naysayers all about The 7 attributes of a happy entrepreneur How to discover what truly makes you happy How to find out what you REALLY want in life Running a business is hard, how to do it and stay happy Why the system is rigged for most people to settle How important it is to live a life that aligns with your values What the education system is doing that holds people back The types of barriers that hold most entrepreneurs back The types of false beliefs that hold most entrepreneurs back How entrepreneurs can ignore the naysayers and press forward anyways How business owners stay objective The types of things that cause entrepreneurs to sabotage themselves And much more...

Jul 10, 201838 min

Where the Business Credit Reporting Agencies Get Your Data

During this show, you will discover … Where the CRAs get information on your business online … … and how you can help to put your companys best foot forward That all business credit reporting agencies have the same mission … … to measure if your business can pay its bills on time Why business credit scores are not identical but should generally be close Which public records the CRAs look at and why Which information they get from the IRS What creditors can voluntarily disclose What you, the borrower, can disclose voluntarily … … and how that information can help you What the D&B Rating is … … and why startups have such low D&B ratings Where shared data enters the picture How the CRAs get information on UCC filings and collections What the CRAs are looking for from the Federal government Where even news stories and press releases figure in How you give up information to the CRAs every time you enter your company information into a directory, or you register your business, or if you incorporate Where the CRAs get information on your business online … … and how you can help to put your companys best foot forward And much more...

Jul 5, 201830 min

The Loan Approval Formula

John Matheson is the CEO of Commercial Loan Success, a software and education platform designed to help small business owners and property investors make more informed financing decisions. Using the Commercial Loan Success loan analysis software platform, commercial borrowers and commercial lenders can communicate more effectively, and borrowers are able to approach commercial lenders more confidently, already knowing that their transactions are lendable. Through Commercial Loan Success, John hopes to provide the resources and educational materials that small business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors can use to confidently obtain financing and grow their businesses profitably, all without being at the mercy of the predatory lenders. John is also the managing member of J. Healy Development, LLC. The company specializes in developing new projects into sustainable properties. John has been in the property development business for 26 years, and has been involved in transactions for developing, permitting, and/or financing of completed projects totaling over $50 million. Through J. Healy, John focuses on making multifamily, mixed-use, storage, and other commercial development properties more green and sustainable, lessening a propertys footprint while increasing its value. During This Show We Discuss… The factors that affect a business owners ability to get loans Why most business loans are getting denied and how to get yours approved What business owners can do to show they are worth investing in What business owners can do to become more lendable The numbers and financials lenders are looking at most What within the numbers lenders are really looking for The types of metrics lenders mostly use to make lending decisions The banks that are lending more than others How important it is to have assets to get an SBA loan How important consumer and business credit are to qualify The type of financials and financial data lenders are looking at What lenders are looking at when it comes to investment properties What property metrics lenders are looking at How lender qualifying requirements change from a loan to a line of credit How important it is that someone know their lendability before they apply What business owners should be doing to build relationships with lenders before applying And much more…

Jul 3, 201840 min

Crowdfunding Decoded

During this show, you will discover … How to get your donors fired up to donate NOW and donate MORE What the basics of crowdfunding are, and what the fine print says The kinds of businesses which can do best with crowdfunding campaigns How to get your donors excited about your campaign Where your money should go if you are crowdfunding on a budget How to put together attainable goals and stretch goals What sorts of perks you should offer, and for how many levels The basics of what Kickstarter charges, and what they will and will not allow What Indiegogo charges, along with their why their fee structure will penalize you if you exceed your goal Two alternative crowdfunding platforms which might be a better fit for your business needs than the big two Plus how the law affects crowdfunding, and what sorts of questions might be litigated or legislated in the future

Jun 28, 201826 min

How to Master Facebook Ads to Get Leads and Close Sales

Ben Adkins is a Licensed Chiropractic Physician and the Founder of Closers Cafe. Ben grew his Chiropractic Practice using Facebook marketing and then went on to help other local businesses do the same with his agency. Ben created the Closers Café blog and mastermind when he realized that other local businesses around the globe also need effective marketing. Closers Cafe is a resource for those who are looking to build their own Facebook ad agency, so they can help their community thrive. Ben has been a highlighted keynote speaker at conferences all over the country including the ASK Method with Ryan Levesque, Traffic & Conversion Summit and Social Media Marketing World. During This Show We Discuss… The easiest way to get your first customer quickly from Facebook ads The easiest and fastest way to scale to get more customers Whether you should just start on Facebook, or advertise on Instagram as well The best way to choose the right content for a Facebook ad The types of images that work best with Facebook ads Whether static images or video work best with Facebook ads The type of costs there are to get a lead on Facebook What is most important when choosing which guide to give away to attract new leads What is most important to be on your landing page to get them to opt in The types of things that should be on your exit page once they do opt in How important it is to find a small offer for leads to buy on your exit page How important having a sales funnel is to converting leads into sales How you can build an effective sales funnel The core components of a great funnel The actions within a funnel that someone should take for a sales person to get involved How to get referrals and testimonials And much more...

Jun 26, 201847 min

7 Pitfalls to Avoid When Choosing Your Business Entity and Name Which Can Cost You

During this show, you will discover … How your choice of company name can sometimes be the difference between getting business funding… or not How the IRS treats sole proprietorships, partnerships, and types of corporations … … and how they tax these entities Plus how those entities fare when they are (often inevitably) sued How shares are divided up and who owns what in a partnership, an LLC, and more How the choice of your company's name matters Why a too-generic name turns off your potential customers How mashed-up and misspelled names look amateurish Why some made up company names work, and others fail miserably How your company name can flag you as being in a high risk industry … … and you can lose out on funding that way … and how you can fix that Why considering what your business's name looks like as a URL matters to future customers and when it comes to building company legitimacy which lenders like And much more...

Jun 21, 201839 min

Decoding Blockchain, Crypto Currencies, and ICOs

Sami Rusani is the Chief Revenue Officer at ShipChain, a blockchain based solution provider for the transport and logistics industry. After a successful $30 million raise in a week, they are now building a platform that will disrupt the multi trillion-dollar industry. As a serial entrepreneur, blockchain advocate/investor, and talent manager, Sam has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world, such as Sony, Fender, Virgin, Universal Music, Ogilvy, Heineken, VISA and Mercedes. During This Show We Discuss… What blockchain technology is Why blockchain is so important to our future Examples of how blockchain are being used today How blockchain is at work in your business now How blockchain will change the future What ICOs are and how they work How ICOs are changing the world of fundraising The types of businesses can best benefit from ICOs How to use ICOs to get money for your business What all the hype is about with crypto currencies What ShipChain is and how it's disrupting logistics and transportation And much more...

Jun 19, 201835 min

Why You Want a DBA

During this show, you will discover … How having a DBA can protect your personal assets if your company is ever sued or goes bankrupt What a DBA actually is, and how it keeps the general public informed … … and why the general public has a vested interest in who owns which business How a DBA helps to distinguish you from your business … … even if you have a sole proprietorship How you often need one to open a business bank account … … which is one of the first steps toward building business credit not tied to your Social Security number How your clients might even require that you have a DBA … … in order to do business with them at all How the IRS views a DBA The various means of filing for a DBA … … which differ from state to state How having a DBA can protect your personal assets if your company is ever sued or goes bankrupt How it even protects corporations and prevents confusion by creditors and the general public How you can use multiple DBAs to build your own business empire … … and the businesses don't even need to be related to each other in ANY way And much more...

Jun 14, 201828 min

How to Invest in Apartments with No Money Down

Lance Edwards is living proof of his mantra that you do not have to "graduate" from single family to multifamily – you can start with multifamily, just like he did. Lance purchased his first deal (a four-plex apartment) in March 2003 with nothing down. Over the next 2 years, he went on to purchase 50 properties with nothing down on a part-time basis, while working his full-time corporate job. In July 2005, investing in apartments allowed Lance to retire from his 20-year corporate career to start a full-time real estate business that acquires and flips multifamily properties. In 2007, he added his training business to teach others how to create faster financial freedom by investing in apartments using none of their own money. Lance has been speaking on how to raise private money and multifamily real estate investing to large and small groups around the country since 2005. And he continues to aggressively invest in apartments while teaching others to do the same, all with no money down. During This Show We Discuss… Why apartment investing can be better than residential home investing The types of returns you can make when investing in apartments How to find the right property to buy? How to know you're getting the best deal The tactics that work best with buying apartments with no money down How to find investors where you don't need to put money down How to make money on apartments without taking ownership The price range of apartments that is best to work with How many units an apartment should have to consider investing How to this to go from smaller apartment complexes to bigger ones What MAPS is and how it helps you become a better investor When to know it's best to buy and hold versus fix and flip How to find buyers when you decide to sell Whether you should self-manage your apartments or hire a management company How to find the best management company How to get around needing to make expensive repairs And much more...

Jun 12, 201840 min

Angel Investing Decoded

During this show, you will discover … How you can find angel investors who may be interested in investing in your company Why angel investing can be a smart funding choice for startup companies The differences between angel investors and venture capitalists Where the term 'angel investor' comes from Just what angel investors expect to get out of their association with you The sorts of risks and rewards angels can expect What angels are looking for when they consider whether to invest in your company The percentage return they are seeking from their investment The risks they are taking on when they invest in your company What the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has to say about angel investors … … and which types of investors are covered by federal regulations How to find affiliated and unaffiliated angel investors for your company Online resources for locating angel investors The names of the largest angel investment groups in the United States And much more...

Jun 5, 201828 min

Business Funding

During this show, you will discover … How creative funding methods not only save your personal credit … … they also actively help your business get off the ground How bootstrapping can harm your personal credit … … and how building business credit and company legitimacy can save it How to properly build business credit and get it right the first time The difference between angel investors and venture capitalists … … so you can see if either is right for your business How invoice factoring can help your small business build relationships with creditors The ins and outs of getting a loan through the SBA, or a microlender, or a bank How you can get business credit cards The secrets of crowdfunding and how to run a successful campaign... … which includes saving time, money, and your sanity whether passing out perks or creating a pitch video How unsecured business financing can be another way to fund your business … … which depends on your consumer credit score but does not lower it And much more...

May 31, 201854 min

Smart Real Estate Investing

Chris Prefontaine is a bestselling author and real estate investor with over 26 years of experience in the field, including 18 years as a builder, realtor, broker/owner and investor. He has always been an entrepreneur even when he did not know it. When he used to drag his wagon up to the street corner and sell junk from his closet or when he used to purchase gum by the pack and sell by the slice in middle school. In 1991, Chris began building homes and built 100 homes before starting his own brokerage. He then become a broker/owner and was selling 100 homes a year with his small team. Since the 2008 debacle he realized he needed to reinvent his business so that he no longer had to use his own money or credit. After years of coaching independently, Chris founded Smart Real Estate Coach in 2014. The company coaches investors on how to scale & automate their business throughout the US and Canada- all without using their cash or credit. Chris and his team, which includes his kids, have done over $80 million in real estate transactions. They mentor, coach, consult and have Associates around the country doing exactly what they do. On top of that, they run their own buying and selling business so they are in the trenches every single week. Between their existing Associates around the Country and their own deals, they are still doing 5-10 properties every month and control as of now between $20 million -$25 million of real estate with little to no money down. During This Show We Discuss… How to get started with real estate investing The types of ROI you can earn 3 ways to buy property with no money down The best ways to start making revenue and profits quickly with real estate investing How new investors build cashflow quickly The challenges novice beginners face going against experienced investors and how to overcome them Strategies to get leads of buyers before properties hit the MLS The best ways for investors to access money to initially invest What it means to "buy and sell a home on terms" How to find sellers who are willing to do owner financing How to take over properties with tenants When to know if you should buy and hold, or fix and flip How an investor knows if residential or commercial is a better fit for them How an investor knows if homes or apartments are a better fit for investing Whether you should use agents and the MLS to sell What expired listings are, and how do you get them from realtors Tactics to maximize profits on each deal How many deals new investors should consider working with in their first year How to work with rent-to-own buyers The types of events investors should be attending to sharpen their skills The types of coaching and mentor programs that are available And much more...

May 29, 201841 min

Money for Real Estate Investing

During this show, you will discover: Why real estate investments are booming … Why banks and credit unions won't provide traditional financing … Why the SBA can not help … How to access up to $150,000 in unsecured credit Which kinds of funding you can get with bad credit … Which types of funding you can get when you're a startup How to get 72 hour funding with business revenue lending and cash advances How to get cash flow financing without a credit check How to get merchant cash advances with only $5000 in deposits How to leverage your stocks and bonds to get securities-based lines of credit How you can use your 401(k) as loan collateral How you can use accounts receivable financing to get 80% of your outstanding receivables NOW … How you can get house reseller financing for up to 100% of the funds you need Learn simple steps to build business credit that you can get started with right away Learn how to get vendor credit and use it to your best advantage … Why trade references matter when it comes to improving your business credit score How to leverage home improvement store credit to help with your real estate investments and rehabs How fleet credit can work for your business How you can qualify for cash credit How to get HIGH-limit credit cards in your business name The difference between business credit cards and business credit lines How crowdfunding can work for your real estate investing How to find and apply for government grants at the federal, state, and local levels to help pay for your real estate investing with money that you don't have to pay back

May 24, 20181h 0m

The Master Formula for Adding Zeros to Your Revenue

Perry Marshall is one of the worlds most expensive and sought-after business consultants. Clients seek his ability to integrate engineering, sales, art and psychology. He launched two movements in modern marketing. His Google AdWords books laid the foundations for the $100 billion Pay Per Click industry, and techniques he pioneered are standard best practices. He wrote the world's best-selling book on web advertising, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords. More recently, he's turned "80/20" into a verb. 80/20 is not just a fact about your business, it's action you take on your business. 80/20 is the central lever for every great strategy. His book 80/20 Sales & Marketing is mandatory in many growing companies. His books are course material in several business schools. During This Show We Discuss… How the 5-step master-strategy to ruling your kingdom can radically transform your business How to build a multi-million-dollar business by mastering marketing, equity, scale, moat, and castle The recipe a winning "star" business has that other businesses do not The roadmap to rapidly grow a business Mastering your Unique Selling Proposition like Uber has Benefiting from network effect Creating feedback loops and understanding power laws Determining whether you are a price or proposition simplifier Why self-sustaining networks are the key to owning a business that can sustain through tough times What 80/20 time is and how it can help you earn $1,000 per hour at least an hour a day The best way you can make your products irresistible How you can carve out a niche to be #1 in any industry What the Espresso Machine principle is and how it can transform your business How to find small things to change in your business that have a large impact on revenue and profits And much more…

May 22, 20181h 3m

Getting Approved for an Apple Credit Card

During this show, you will discover … How to increase the credit limits on all of your business credit cards, including Apple and Dell How business credit really works The benefits of building business credit effectively How to get started in building a credible business which can help you get credit How to get your business set up with credit reporting agencies How to get going with starter vendor credit The names of four great starter vendors Your requirements for working with starter vendors How to move onto revolving store credit How to get a Barclay card Visa with Apple Rewards Everything you need to provide to get a Barclays Visa card How to get revolving credit with Dell Everything you must provide to get revolving credit with Dell How to get your credit limits raised with Dell and Apple (Barclays) How to move onto fleet credit and cash credit Where unsecured business financing fits in How quickly you can get high limit store credit with both Apple and Dell

May 17, 201857 min

How to Start and Retain a Super-Star Team

For the last 20-years, Steve Lowiz has become a globally-recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and educator. He is no stranger to leading conferences and symposiums to share his insight on entrepreneurial best practices and team management and individual development strategies From day one, Steve made it his mission to disrupt the HR, Recruitment and Personal Development industry for the better—for good. He continues to make a difference by honing his efforts on proactive and humanistic recruiting strategies, development, and retention. Over the years, Steve has consistently shared his expertise with countless colleagues, associates, and fellow partners. He has also engaged with leadership teams at Starbucks, Whirlpool, Coca-Cola, Cisco Systems, Miller, Walgreens, among others. In addition, he frequently contributes to leading publications regarding entrepreneurship, recruiting, and strategies to strengthen professional leadership. Steve founded Qualigence International, the largest recruitment research firm in the U.S., in 1999. Due to the firms explosive growth, Qualigence was named a Top 50 Company to watch. During This Show We Discuss… How much you should expect to invest to get a good hire The best process to follow to hire someone? The types of things you should be looking for in an interview with a potential hire How important what someone wears is to an interview How many interviews should you should conduct How often you should conduct employee reviews The best ways to motivate employees How hiring and training will change with the newest generation of workers The best technology to use when acquiring new talent What is most important, experience or cultural fit The best ways to retain top talent The types of performance reviews you should be conducting How performance review should be conducted How to go about deciding on potential pay raises The types of feedback loop you should have for team members The reasons people leave organizations and how to get them to want to stay The best things employers should to do retain top talent And much more...

May 15, 201841 min

12+ Credit Lines You Can Get for Your Business Even as a Startup or with Challenged Credit

During this show you will discover: What true lines of credit are, how they work, how they can give you the flexibility you want and need to grow your business … and how and where to get them 6 types of credit lines you can get at conventional banks with super-low rates … and the specific purposes for each so you'll know which ones work best for you and how to get approved The fastest way to get a low-interest credit line up to $350,000 for your business, even when you can't qualify for conventional bank financing How to get credit lines from private investors and alternative funding sources that few know about … and how to get long terms and low rates even when banks say "no" And much more...

May 10, 20181h 36m

How to Use the X Factor to Rapidly Grow Your Digital Marketing

Thomas F. LaVecchia, MBA is a Digital Marketing Strategist, Author, Influencer and Founder of X Factor Media and New Theory Magazine. Tom started out his career in sales and quickly became a top-performer in his industry. He was awarded with over 10 national sales awards in his 15-year sales career. When his outstanding corporate career was suddenly disrupted, Tom found himself jobless and not sure what to do. He wrote a book, The X Factor Selling System, that quickly became a best-seller. He then founded X Factor Media and has been helping others increase their reach through his marketing agency. During This Show We Discuss… What the X factor is and how to use it in your business The steps a business owner can take to find the X factor in your business How important content is to your digital marketing strategy The best ways to use one piece of content many places How to use infographics to expand your marketing How to use video effectively to market your business The types of videos that perform best The type of investment that is required to create production-quality videos The best digital platforms to use to promote your brand The top 3 things every website should have The essentials to get your site to show on Google searches How SEO can be used for reputation management? The best ways to retain customers How to really get engagement on social channels How social media influencers can help grow a business social media channels How press-releases can help grow a business exposure Other types of PR that you can use to grow your business on a budget When you should get your own app, and how much does it will cost What Google 360 is, and how to use it to grow your business And much more...

May 8, 201845 min

7 Ways to Get a Credit Line for Your Business… Even when You Can't Get a Bank Loan...

During this show, you will discover … The best way to get a high limit credit line for your business What a credit line actually is The advantages of a business credit line How you can get other financing, even if your business is a startup The details behind SBA CapLines Different kinds of SBA CapLines for seasonal businesses, general contractors and more The documentation you will need for the SBA Express program How to get a high limit credit line from a private investor or lender The documentation you will need for a high limit credit line How to use your inventory for collateral for business financing How to get unsecured business credit cards The approval requirements and rates for unsecured business credit cards The many advantages of unsecured business financing The kinds of approvals and rates you can get for unsecured business financing What your personal credit should be like in order to get unsecured business financing The differences between consumer credit cards and business credit cards, even if they seem similar How the qualifications differ for unsecured business financing How to get an unsecured bank line of credit from an alternative lender The rates and credit score you will need for this newer type of financing How to get a revenue credit lending line The documentation and profit margins lenders want to see How to get an accounts receivable credit line The documentation and profits lenders want to see How to get corporate credit lines How to get financing for a semi-truck How to get backlist financing for a bookstore or publisher And much more…

May 3, 201835 min

The 5-Step Process to Rapidly Grow a Highly-Successful Business

An entrepreneur, Angel investor and founder of Build Live Give, Paul helps corporate escapees to build their dream business. Paul learnt the importance of thinking global and acting local during his 18-year career at Coca-Cola. But at the height of it, he needed to take control. See Paul's inherited condition and corporate didn't mix. For five years he worked alone - under delivered financially. This took a huge emotional toll. He was desperate and joined a mastermind - it worked. Paul's self-journey inspired him to create the BLG community, helping corporate escapees to wipe off years of struggle in rapidly growing their dream business. During This Show We Discuss… The things that need to be in place for someone to leave their job and grow their own business 4 powerful questions and answers every entrepreneur should know How to get over the fear of taking the leap to start your own business How your business can benefit from outsourcing 4 things you need to outsource right now to be a more effective leader How to discover how your perfect customer really is How to master the art of selling How to develop a high-performance team How to radically increase your personal productivity The best places to go to find talent to outsource to How to you pay people you outsource to The types of tasks outside contractors can do to help your business The most-effective ways to develop and train a team 3 qualities great leaders should have The biggest lessons learned from managing teams of 200+ What's most-effective in boosting sales The tech platforms that are the most-effective to grow your business How to surround yourself with the right people And much more…

May 1, 201840 min

How to Get a Business Loan Even with Bad Credit

During this show, you will discover … Funding options which do not require good personal credit Sources of business funding which go beyond the traditional lender like a bank or the SBA Options for funding which are attainable even with bad personal credit How cash flow financing and business revenue lending can allow you to leverage good cash flow to your business How to tap into your 401(k) for financing What a microloan is, and where to get one How to qualify for government grants at the state, federal, and city levels Secrets of crowdfunding and why it won't work for just any business How to get business credit cards How to build good business credit – we break down the steps How the credit reporting agencies use trade references How many payment experiences you need at each level to move onto the next one for building business credit Where to get even more trade accounts

Apr 26, 20181h 2m

How to Find and Retain Top Talent

Roy Barker, has spent his career working with businesses of all types to improve their sales and marketing strategies. He believes that any company can improve their financial position through revenue optimization, expense management, managing employee turnover, and operational efficiencies. For the past 19 years, Roy has consulted with Senior Living Communities to improve their resident services and optimize operations. He has proven to be instrumental in helping communities increase their occupancy by refining their sales processes, marketing strategies, marketing team development, and prospect seminars. During This Show We Discuss… The most common reasons people leave organizations The real cost to an organization to lose a team member The best methods to retain employees How to best determine if a team member is not happy where they are The types of feedback loops that should be in place to get real time feedback from team members How to keep employees engaged, and happy in their positions The types of quarterly or annual reviews you should be doing When an organization should consider raises for their team, and how much to consider How to create a culture where team members want to stay The types of employment contracts you should use Whether you should, or should not have team members sign a non-compete If a team member is not happy where they are, should you or should not you try them in another position How to attract great talent The types of things that are musts during interviews Whether personality tests be given to new potential hires, and if so what these reveal How to know if a potential hire is a good cultural fit The type of onboarding and training process that works best And much more…

Apr 24, 201834 min

27 Mistakes that Will Get You Denied for Business Credit and Loans… And How to Get Approved

During this show, you will discover 27 mistakes that most business owners make when applying for financing that gets them denied, and see the exact steps you should take to not fall into this trap. You will discover: EXACTLY why business owners get denied for credit and loans and how to easily get approved The secrets to getting lender and credit issuer computers to automatically approve you for both credit and loans 7 reasons your business name can get you an immediate decline without the lender even looking at your actual application The 2 entity types that lenders and credit issuers find most credible and that reduce your personal liability 8 things you should know about your business address that will get you denied for funding 6 things you must do on a credit application with your phone number to get approved Why your website and email address can get you "flagged" by lender computers and get you an immediate denial How lenders really gauge how long you have been in business (no, it is often not the day you setup your entity) The checks lenders will use to look up your business with the business credit reporting agencies… and how your credit quality and scores are used to determine your approval 5 business credit reports reviewed to see what lenders see on the reports that got the applicants denied 3 types of credit lenders look at to determine approval… and which types of lenders look at which types of credit, so even with bad personal credit you can still be approved The "lendable" formula to see if you re lendable now with a simple 3-step check And much more…

Apr 19, 201857 min

Mastering Digital Marketing to Rapidly Grow Your Business

Joe Kashurba grew the freelance web design business that he started in high school into a digital agency with a virtual team and clients around the world. He went from building $300 websites to building $30,000 websites and managing 6-figure digital advertising budgets for some of the largest manufacturing and construction companies. Joe now advises and mentors other freelance web designers and digital agency owners on how to develop and scale their businesses. Joe has been interviewed for numerous podcasts and talk radio shows including the Conscious Millionaire podcast and the School for Startups Radio show which is broadcast across the country on AM/FM radio. Joe graduated summa cum laude from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Information Science and a minor in Computer Science. During This Show We Discuss… What is hot right now in the world of digital marketing What you should know about Facebook ads, but probably do not What the future looks like when it comes to Facebook ads Social media strategies that are killing it right now The most effective strategies you should be using for Google AdWords Strategies you can use now to get your first few clients from digital marketing The metrics you should be tracking to get your best ROI The biggest mistakes to avoid when it comes to digital advertising How to find the right virtual contractors to work with Tips to train and work with a virtual team The best website elements you should have on your website now Effective strategies to get ranked high in Google And much more...

Apr 17, 201839 min

5 Critical Factors that Determine your Business Creditworthiness

During this show, you will discover … Our practical tips on how to increase your companys creditworthiness to get the credit your business needs to grow Just what creditworthiness is, and why it can be the difference between a loan or credit with favorable rates … … or no loan or credit at all How the business credit reporting agencies use your credit score to determine if extending credit to your business is worth the risk Just how vital your repayment history truly is Where the length of your credit history comes into play Why derogatory information is carefully inspected by creditors … and how responsible credit management can prevent some kinds of derogatory entries from EVER showing up on your business credit reports Just how long derogatory information stays on your business credit reports … because without being subject to the Fair Credit Reporting Act, there is no required date for derogatory entries to be removed! How you can be creative with collateral to increase your chances of getting loans and credit … and why creditors want collateral, particularly from startups Where your business cash flow comes into play Just what a creditor is looking at on your balance sheets … and what all those numbers mean … and how to calculate them … and improve them Plus practical tips on how to increase your company creditworthiness to get the credit your business needs to grow

Apr 12, 201851 min

How to Successfully Break into Real Estate Investing

Matt Theriault is a Marine Corps "Desert Storm" Veteran who enjoyed 15 successful years in the music business as a record producer and label owner. When the digital download killed the record store, he found virtually everything that he had built become obsolete in a matter of months. The demise of his music business was swift and unforgiving to the point that Matt was forced to start life, personally and professionally, from square one at the age of 34. The transition from a 7-figure year to $7-an-hour bagging groceries was a humbling one, to say the least. When the most unlikely of mentors, the grocery store manager, shared with Matt the wisdom "real estate is the final frontier where the average person has a legitimate shot at creating real wealth," he embraced it, ran with it and has never looked back. Matt, now an accomplished real estate investor and mentor have built a cash flowing real estate portfolio of 100+ units over the last 10 years, is enjoying his financial independence, continues to build his portfolio and has discovered a new passion for creating systems and showing others how to replicate his results. You will find that his approach to real estate investing is conservative, simple, to the point and efficient. During This Show, We Discuss… How to make your initial purchases with limited funds The best-proven strategies to invest with limited money to do so How to obtain funds to invest if you have credit issue Whether you should focus on a fix and flip or a buy and hold strategy Why so many want to break into real estate investing, but so few succeed The best strategies to find the right property How to know the deal is right to consider buying The price ranges to buy that are better than others The types of systems to have in place to help you succeed The types of relationships that are essential to succeeding in real estate investing The types of inspections you should have done so you know of potential issues How to best discover what price you may sell a property for down the road The trends that are developing with real estate and real estate investing Tricks you have learned that help you sell properties quickly if you need or want to How to quickly build a portfolio of properties What you should know about buying homes versus apartment complexes What you should know about buying residential properties over commercial properties And much more...

Apr 10, 201841 min

7 Reasons You Should Establish Business Credit and 7 Ways To Do It

During this show, you will discover... Why business credit gives your company an edge against your competition What business credit is, and how it can help your company grow while at the same time protecting your personal credit How business credit protects you from personal liability, even if your business goes into receivership Why business credit gives your company an edge against your competition How establishing an early, excellent business credit history can help you in lean times or even make it possible for you to take advantage of opportunities when your competition just plain can not How treating your business like a business aligns with how the IRS sees your company How trade credit can help – and business credit can get you loans Why building business credibility pays dividends when building business credit How your EIN and D-U-N-S numbers help you build credit for your business How building your business credit in the specified order makes the process go more smoothly and minimizes and can even eliminate setbacks Why monitoring your business credit and disputing errors helps keep your scores up How to qualify for revolving store credit, fleet credit, and cash credit How unsecured business financing can be the best solution for your business

Apr 5, 20181h 1m

Insider Secrets to Buying and Selling Businesses

Carl Allen is an entrepreneur, investor, and corporate dealmaker who has worked on transactions worth over $50 billion, which includes over 250 acquisitions and sales, together with more than 100 capital fund raising projects. In a 24-year career, Carl has analyzed thousands of businesses, big and small, in 17 different countries and across nearly every business sector, including technology, pharmaceuticals, transport and logistics, engineering, manufacturing, aerospace, consumer goods and services, business services, retail, professional services, finance, packaging, and corporate clothing. Carl has a solid reputation as an investor and corporate dealmaker, having worked for Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard, Forrester, and Gartner. He has advised some of the world largest corporations on investments, acquisitions, disposals, and restructuring, Carl has also assisted hundreds of business owners in raising both equity and debt finance. Carl walks the talk, having acquired and sold numerous businesses for himself. Carl is one of the world premier experts on buying and financing small business acquisitions and coaches more than 700 entrepreneurs all over the world to buy small businesses rather than starting new ones. During This Show We Discuss… The value of buying a business rather than founding one How to decide what kind of business to buy How to buy a business without using your own money Which industries to focus on, or avoid How to discover businesses that are for sale How to make initial contact with potential business owners who are looking to sell How to evaluate whether a business is worth buying The factors to look at to find the right deal The factors in the owner you should be looking for How to best determine the value of a business How much industry affects value The factors in the financials you should be looking for to buy a business Things business owners should focus on to make their business worth more The steps a business owner should take before trying to sell And much more...

Apr 3, 201842 min

10 Easy Ways to Get Financing For Your Business

During this show, you will discover... How to run a crowdfunding campaign with the best chance of success at reaching – and exceeding – 100% financing How unsecured business financing can get you high amounts without having to give up equity or fulfill time in business requirements … … and creative ways to get collateral for unsecured business financing How you can use your 401(k) or any securities you own for financing Why using inventory or accounts receivable can be a smart way to qualify for business financing Ways to finance new equipment for your business The ins and outs of crowdfunding … … which pitches work … and which do not … which projects are likely to be funded … and those which are not … the decisions you'll need to make before starting a crowdfunding pitch … what works in a pitch video … and what does not How to run a crowdfunding campaign with the best chance of success at reaching – and exceeding – 100% financing How to make an emotional connection with crowdfunding donorswhich will encourage them to fund your project How to qualify for SBA loans, and the kinds of loans out there How to qualify for a government grant at the federal, state, or local level How business credit can be just the ticket for financing Why business credit works better than personal, and even protects personal credit The secret and successful organized steps you can take to build good business credit … … and get more funding for your business What invoice factoring is, and how it can help your business become more nimble and open to more opportunities How microloans work, and why they can be another way to fund your business if you don't need too much

Mar 27, 201856 min

How to Build and Lead a High-Performance Team

By the age of 35, Jeffrey Davidson had been both director at a start-up and president of a multi-million-dollar sales organization. Despite his reading, teaching, and different roles he had filled, he did not consider himself to be a good leader. None of his teams came close to reaching their potential, and due to his frustration, he gave up on management and became a consultant. Real leadership began when a client asked Jeffrey to build a team of analysts. He started by hiring good people. And keeping an unrelenting focus on learning and improvement. Within 2 years the team was the envy of the organization. Eventually Jeffrey realized he had not taught people how to be a good team, the team had taught Jeffrey how to lead. Jeffrey took his hard-won knowledge and went back into consulting, rescuing high-impact projects. In every instance there were at least two problems — and one of them was always teamwork. You have probably notices that the world is more connected, complex, chaotic, and faster than ever before. It feels like these forces are trying to rip your business apart. Jeffrey s here to speak about the need for responsive leaders and adaptive teams. More, he is going to lay out the steps it takes for leaders to get teams from mediocre to High-Performance! During This Show We Discuss… Questions that employees think about that should be answered, but questions they rarely ask How a great leader converts a team from mediocre to amazing The key to getting a team to work cohesively The biggest obstacles leaders face when building a winning team How often leaders should huddle with their team Methods to enhance performance of individuals on the team Things leaders can do to enhance overall team performance The difference leadership style makes to a team The best ways to motivate a team How to make sure your team is pursuing a common goal The best ways to setup team feedback loops The top characteristics of a high-performance team How to become a leader that others want to follow How to best empower your team How to best recognize the natural talents of a team member, and maximize that for the overall team And much more…

Mar 20, 201833 min

Explosive Marketing, SEO, and Website Strategies to Rapidly Grow Your Business

Ken Tucker is the founder of Changescape Web (www.changescapeweb.com), a Small Business Marketing and Website Design Agency specializing in comprehensive integrated marketing strategies and campaigns for small and mid-sized businesses. Specialties include search engine optimization, website design, reputation management, social media marketing, lead generation, and marketing automation. Ken is a Master Duct Tape Marketing Certified Consultant, an Inbound Marketing Certified Professional (since 2010), and an SEO for Growth Consultant (stlouis.seoforgrowth.com). Ken is the author of Social Media Marketing for Restaurants and co-author of Reputation Management (Marketing Guides for Small Businesses). This compact guide explains how to create and protect your online reputation. Ken created and taught one of the first college credit Social Media Marketing classes in the US at St. Charles Community College. He has taught a course on Content Management Systems. He serves as Co-Chair of the St. Charles County Chambers of Commerce Technology Committee. During This Show We Discuss… How powerful social media marketing can be for your business How effective social media marketing is for businesses who advertise locally and nationally The best marketing strategies for local businesses What business owners can do offline to grow their business Great strategies that combine both online and offline marketing What duct tape marketing is, and how it works The most effective ways to market in today s business environment The keys to having a great website 3 things every great website should have… but most do not How effective SEO and SEM are when it comes to increasing search engine traffic Basic things everyone should do on their site to improve SEO How you can get a free review on the strength of their website SEO now The importance of having a positive online presence when it comes to your company s reputation And much more…

Mar 13, 201844 min

Developing a Winning Brand and Exploding Growth Using Digital Marketing

Sheri Fitts has more than 25 years of experience in digital leadership and brand marketing. As the founder of ShoeFitts Marketing, she has helped thousands of advisors and industry influencers convey their messages, create meaningful connections, improve sales performance and scale their digital leadership. Sheri regularly speaks about digital marketing and social media at financial services industry events, has been quoted in numerous publications and is the author of Deconstructing Digital. She has received awards and recognition from the Plan Sponsor Council of America, the National Association of Government Defined Contribution Administrators, the International Association of Business Communicators and Pensions and Investments. 401kwire.com named her one of the "most influential people" in the defined contribution category. During This Show We Discuss… Understanding the mathematics of marketing The most effective forms of marketing that business owners are using right now How to best understand branding The biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes branding How to truly build a passion-powered brand How a company s culture fits into branding Why it is important to build your personal brand, as well as your business brand How to easily build your personal brand What social selling is, and how it works How to build a tribe of loyal subscribers and followers The best success strategies for digital marketing right now The opportunities most business owners are missing when it comes to using social media How to not just post, but get engagement on social media How often you should be posting on social media, and the types of posts you should be using How to find the right social media channels that are right for your business How social media can be used to help retain clients, not just attract new ones Creative ways that business owners can use social media that most do not know about

Mar 6, 201842 min

Insider Secrets to Hire and Retain Top Talent

For the last 20-years, Steve Lowisz has become a globally-recognized entrepreneur, speaker, and educator. He is no stranger to leading conferences and symposiums to share his insight on entrepreneurial best practices and team management and individual development strategies From day one, Steve made it his mission to disrupt the HR, Recruitment and Personal Development industry for the better—for good. He continues to make a difference by honing his efforts on proactive and humanistic recruiting strategies, development, and retention. Over the years, Steve has consistently shared his expertise with countless colleagues, associates, and fellow partners. He has also engaged with leadership teams at Starbucks, Whirlpool, Coca-Cola, Cisco Systems, Miller, Walgreens, among others. In addition, he frequently contributes to leading publications regarding entrepreneurship, recruiting, and strategies to strengthen professional leadership. Steve founded Qualigence International, the largest recruitment research firm in the U.S., in 1999. Due to the firms explosive growth, Qualigence was named a Top 50 Company to watch. During This Show We Discuss… The Core 4 Principles of Production and Purpose The best places to look to hire good candidates What you should expect to invest to get a good hire The personality tests you should be using before hiring The process you should follow to hire a new team member The best types of questions to ask potential hires What to look for in an interview with a potential hire How important what someone wears to an interview is How many interviews with a single candidate should you conduct The best books you recommend on hiring Whether you should ask for and call references of a potential new hire How often you should conduct employee reviews What is important to retaining excellent talent The best ways to motivate employees How hiring and training will change with the newest generation of workers, Millennials The best technology to use when acquiring new talent

Feb 20, 201843 min

The 8 Steps to Build Business Credit with Your EIN not Linked to your Personal Credit

During this webinar, you will discover … How to finance your business based on its credit history and reputation without touching your personal credit or providing a personal guarantee The advantages of building business credit, and how it can help protect your consumer credit scores How to start building business credit by first establishing your company as a legitimate business Which steps – many of which are FREE – help your company show it is credible How the IRS can help your business as you get an EIN and select a business entity to best address tax issues and any future liability issues How to get your free D-U-N-S number from Dun & Bradstreet, and how that matters to D&B s recordkeeping – and the consequences of not having a D-U-N-S number How to check Equifax and Experian for any records they might have on your business How to get started with trade credit – and a few examples of highly recommended true starter credit – you can get started quickly and easily and you will not be turned down How even non-reporting trade accounts can help your business as you enhance your reputation in the business community at the same time that you build business credit How and why to monitor your business credit – and how to save money doing so! How to qualify for revolving store credit, and why following our steps virtually assures you ll get revolving store credit easily and quickly How to move onto and use fleet credit for your company s vehicles How to move to cash credit and qualify for MasterCards and other widely accepted cards for your business – and based on your EIN and your business credit scores, not your Social Security number and your consumer credit scores How to build business credit with unsecured business financing – and why UBF should interested you if you have got a startup or your business is in a high-risk industry How an unsecured business credit program works and why it may be right for you Just how important responsible credit management really is, and how it can save your company money

Feb 13, 201859 min

How to Achieve Rapid Success with Network Marketing

Romacio Fulcher is a well-respected international leader, trainer, speaker, coach and much sought-after mentor. He tried the traditional college path and quickly found it was not for him. Instead he began as a cold-caller getting leads for a mortgage company. Under the mentorship of the owner, with his hunger for learning and his success mentality, he mastered the business and ultimately went on to start his own mortgage and real estate company becoming a self-made multi-millionaire by the age of 25. About 10 years ago, he was introduced to his MLM mentor and the industry of multi-level marketing. Once again he was a sponge, soaking up knowledge, applying what he learned and quickly became a top leader and earner. Romacio strongly believes in having a good mentor and attributes the speed of his success in real estate and network marketing to those great mentors. For 8 years, he was directly mentored by #1 MLM earner, Holton Buggs, made it part of his DNA, and continues to create success at higher levels, while paying it forward by teaching others to do the same. Romacios forte is creating systems AND teaching others how to do the business. He has a knack for finding the key vital elements to success, creating a simple to follow system, and teaching others. He worked side-by-side with his MLM mentor to create the system that is still in use today and propelled that company to $1 billion in sales in 6 years. Romacio is now playing a key role at his company influencing and shaping the direction of the field while driving explosive growth to take the company to the next level. His vision is to create an opportunity for people to earn significant income using a simple proven system. During This Show We Discuss… What network marketing is and how it works A review of the most well-known network companies out there How to choose the right company to grow with How someone can truly make six-figures or more The keys to growing a network marketing business The secrets to lead a large team, or "volunteer army" The best strategies to get people in the networking business under you The best way to mentor, and help those under you succeed The types of people who have the best chance of success What you should know about mentorship To find the right mentor How to approach the right people to be mentors in the marketing business How to develop a winning mindset for success And much more...

Feb 6, 201841 min

2 Easy to Qualify for Unsecured Credit Lines Exposed

During this show, you will discover… Just how a 0% Credit Program gets you 5 – 8 cards at 5x the amount of your current HIGHEST LIMIT account … and how their low introductory rates will save your company money What a line of credit is … and why unsecured is better than secured for your business The advantages of credit lines … and how they can be reused How 0% Unsecured Credit Lines can work for startups … and why you do not need to show assets as collateral How to get credit cards that only report to the business credit reporting agencies … and why this helps protect your consumer credit rating Why it costs less to take cash out of credit lines than from credit cards How a 0% Credit Program really works … and how you can use it to your greatest advantage How a 0% Credit Program gets you 5 – 8 cards at 5x the amount of your current HIGHEST LIMIT account … and how their low introductory rates save your company money Why you can get higher limits with more cards … and how to request an increase in your credit limits How you can qualify for a 0% Credit Program … and how a poor payment history and other derogatory items can cost you money The fees for success with this program … and how you will not have to pay up front How some companies jeopardize your reputation with illegal methods … and how to tell legit 0% Credit Programs from the wannabes What AR or Revenue-Based Credit Lines are all about … and how to speed up the approvals process We provide a case study a lot like your company … and show you how we were able to get our client .5% instead of 30%! How to qualify for 0% Credit Programs … and a host of other kinds of credit lines so you can choose what is right for YOUR business

Jan 30, 201856 min