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Ep 26How To Write A Nonfiction Book in 30 Days To 10x Your Business with Jake Kelfer

In this episode, we talk about: The time and financial investment it takes to write your own book! (We bet it’s less time and money than you think!) Resources + Links: Follow Jake on Instagram | @jakekelfer Message Jake on IG to get his book for FREE! Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Have you thought about writing a book? It can seem intimidating to go from idea to seeing your book in customers hands! In this episode, we’re excited to chat with author, book coach, and speaker Jake Kelfer! Jake breaks down the range it can cost to publish your own book, and we bet it’s less than you may have thought! With any investment, you’re going to want to know what the benefit is of becoming an author. Jake also shares multiple different ways he has been able to earn money, credibility, connections, and opportunities because of his books WHILE he was in the process of writing them! Have more questions about what it takes to publish your own book? Shoot Jake a DM on Instagram to get a free copy of his book to get started! 00:40 How much time and energy does it take to write a book? 03:00 What is the biggest thing that holds people back from writing a book? 06:00 What got you into writing 4 books by 30 years old? 10:30 Why did you choose to write your books at the time you did? 14:15 How writing a book can get you more speaking gigs. 18:30 Different benefits of writing a book. 20:00 What are you focusing on right now to sell your books? 24:40 What does it cost, all in, to create and release a book? 29:15 This is how to publish your book on Amazon! 30:20 What goes into the launch to promote your book? 31:30 The cheapest vs the average cost of releasing a book. 37:00 How do you think AI and things like ChatGPT will impact the book industry?

Jan 24, 202344 min

Ep 25How Your Environment is Impacting Your Success with Amy Ledin

In this episode, we talk about: The extraordinary benefits of building community Environment is stronger than willpower Amy Ledin’s 15 for 50! Resources + Links: Connect with Amy Ledin | Instagram | Podcast Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Your environment and the people you surround yourself with can be the biggest factor in your success. Putting yourself in rooms with like minded people who are going after their dreams gives you the support and drive to continue to go after your own! Amy Ledin talks with us today about how joining FF has helped her both professionally and personally. We also touch on how important community is and how cultivating one can catapult your business and development. Surrounding yourself with people who motivate and inspire you can help you grow in ways you never thought possible! Amy shares the ups and downs in her journey and what has helped her the most. She also gives us some amazing tips on ways to connect with people even if you can’t join a mastermind right now. 03:00 How did FF help Amy? 06:25 Environment is stronger than willpower. 10:40 What is Amy’s inspiration for her podcast? 15:00 FF Mastermind- get in the room 17:10 Community pushes you to go after your big ideas 20:50 You’re the most creative outside your comfort zone 24:30 How do podcasts create connections? 28:00 Amy’s go-to for inspiration. 31:40 How important is personal development for Amy? 34:00 Personal development helps your business too! 34:40 Amy’s 15 for 50! 37:00 Do the work for the long game!

Jan 17, 202341 min

Ep 24Ditch Limiting Beliefs About Money with Anita Aguilar

In this episode, we talk about: The power of mindset! Putting yourself in the room! You GET TO create your life! Resources + Links: Connecting with Anita | Instagram | TikTok Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Your mindset is your most powerful tool! Deciding that you GET TO create and live this life instead of having to is a good place to begin when changing your mindset. Today we talk with Anita on how changing her mindset and joining Fast Foundations has changed her life. She started in Virginia working multiple jobs and decided to take a chance on herself. She moved from Virginia to San Diego and chose to go all in on her dreams, no matter what it took. It was only then that Anita was able to change her life. There were no plan B’s and no turning back. She shares with us her story including challenges and fears that she faced as she built her life. Do you have limiting beliefs about money? Maybe you have a dream life that you want to pursue but don’t feel worthy of it. Listen in to hear Anita’s tips on manifestation and changing your life. Make this the first step in creating the life you have always wanted! 02:30 Where was Anita before Fast Foundations? 05:30 How Anita pushed through challenges & fear to change her life. 10:20 What would you be doing if money weren’t an issue? 13:00 Anita’s takeaways from Fast Foundations. 13:25 Get in the room with Fast Foundations 17:05 How is Anita serving her community now? 19:30 Anita’s journey into money mindset courses. 22:25 The power of mindset 24:45 You GET TO create this life! 27:00 Where does your subconscious guilt originate? 27:45 Anita’s tips on manifestation. 30:00 Where did your limiting beliefs begin? 32:35 Breaking the generational cycles

Jan 10, 202338 min

Ep 23How I Made 250K in 10 Minutes with R.T. Custer and Jim Carter

In this episode, we talk about: The percentage of people on the email list that bought a military edition watch on this launch. Resources + Links: Service Members! Use Discount Code MILITARY for 10% off https://vorticwatches.com/pages/military-edition-info Check out the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative https://www.foxnews.com/video/6102391489001#sp=show-clips Donate to the Veterans Watchmaker Initiative http://www.veteranswatchmakerinitiative.org/donate-now/ Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Want to know how to sell 250k in 10 minutes? It all starts with turning your potential clients into FANS of your work! In this episode, we share exactly how we’ve done both the 250K launch, and how we’ve built an audience of fans who were ready and excited to purchase when Vortic Watch Co released their limited military edition watches! To create fans of your brand, you need to be the BIGGEST fan of your brand, and show up via email and video content over and over and over again! Tune in to hear how our co-host RT Custer has created relationships (and fans of Vortic Watch Co) by showing up consistently in emails and quality video content! 01:00 What’s the story behind this 250k launch? 04:15 How the Veterans Day military edition watch came to be. 06:00 “Don’t you think it’s ambitious to charge 8k for something you used to charge 4k for?” 11:20 How does it feel seeing customers become fans of the art and history preservation you do? 15:15 Benefits of doing an online launch! 18:20 What has worked, and not worked, over the years as you’ve marketed this Veteran’s Day launch? 21:00 How to engage and follow up in email best! 22:00 Two things you need to do to connect, grow, and build trust with your customers. 26:00 Where can we learn more about these Veterans Day military edition watches?

Jan 3, 202331 min

Ep 22The Journey from Corporate CFO to Finding Flow as an Entrepreneur with Bridgette Boucha

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In this episode, we talk about: Bridgette’s journey from corporate CFO to entrepreneur, and how she went from burnout to finding flow and purpose in her business. Resources + Links: Follow Bridgette on Instagram | @bridgetteboucha https://www.instagram.com/bridgetteboucha/?hl=en Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Want to feel more fluid and flowy in your business, then get to know your numbers! In this episode we’re excited to have rockstar alumni and corporate CFO turned entrepreneur, Bridgette Boucha! Bridgette shares her story of climbing the corporate ladder, hitting burnout, and walking away from her title and identity of corporate CFO. She also shares how she navigated the time after quitting her job, and what led her to come back to being a CFO, only this time on her own terms, in her own way, as a fractional CFO for entrepreneurs. Whether you have a 9 to 5, or you're a business owner, the advice to know your numbers and show up as YOURSELF in your work is universal. 02:00 Meet corporate CFO turned entrepreneur, Bridgette Boucha. 04:15 What did your transition look like from corporate to starting your business as a CFO for entrepreneurs? 13:00 Who do you have in your life that are cheering you on in your business? 15:40 Did you burn the boats when you quit your corporate job? 20:15 When is the right time to hire a CFO? 22:00 Who do I need in my “financial success team” and where do I start? 24:40 Why you NEED to know your numbers in your business! 28:00 Using the skills in your business that you’ve gained all along the way.

Dec 27, 202232 min

Ep 21Contracts Every Business Owner Needs to Sleep Well at Night with Danielle Stead Blanton

In this episode, we talk about: Legal basics every business owner needs and questions you should ask your attorney! Danielle’s journey from quitting her corporate job as an attorney, to helping business owners with legal, systems, and more! Resources + Links: Follow Danielle on Instagram | @danielle.stead Find more resources + services on Danielle’s website https://www.daniellesteadblanton.com/ Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: In this mentor session, we have an attorney in the house! Legal can be intimidating for entrepreneurs, and it doesn’t have to be! Tune in as R.T. chats with guest Danielle Stead Barton about the things entrepreneurs need in place to sleep well at night, and know their business is protected! R.T. also shares a bit about his experience when one of his businesses was sued, and what he wished he knew and had in place to protect his business. Danielle makes legal less intimidating (think, if your bestie was also a business owner who understands your needs AND understands legal!) She shares what to prioritize first, and what the price range looks like for investing in what you need to build a solid legal foundation for your business! 00:40 The dangerous gamble of not investing or cutting corners with legal. 03:30 What led you to become a lawyer? 06:00 How Danielle pivoted from law to helping fitness businesses. 09:00 How do you describe yourself and the services you offer? 12:15 The things every business owner needs to sleep well at night! 17:00 What is something business owners need that they are missing? 20:30 How do you protect your intellectual property?24:15 When I receive contracts, what should I look out for or negotiate? 32:00 Lessons R.T. learned when one of his businesses was sued. 35:15 What is a good price range for investing in contracts and legal support? 40:40 What questions should we be asking when choosing the most valuable contracts to invest in? 43:15 Where can we learn more and connect with you?

Dec 20, 202246 min

Ep 20Working Through Imposter Syndrome with Mindset & Business Coach Shana Recker

In this episode, we talk about: How Shana has worked on her mindset and leaned on community who gets what it’s like to deal with imposter syndrome. What Shana’s journey looked like from her MLM business, to coaching, and finding Fast Foundations Mastermind. Resources + Links: Follow Shana on Instagram | @iamshanarecker Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Imposter syndrome is real, and it shows up at every new level you rise to. In this episode, I’m joined by Mindset and Strategy Business Coach, Shana Recker! Shana knows what it’s like to pivot and scale a business in different industries, and so much of creating that success has to do with mindset! Shana shares her own personal experiences in business, and what it’s meant to her personally, and the growth of her business to be plugged into a community. Tune in to hear more about how imposter syndrome shows up for all of us, and how to work through it! 01:15 Meet business coach, Shana Recker! 05:00 How did you evolve as you transitioned from your successful MLM business to coaching? 09:30 How has your network helped you scale your business? 14:00 What intention did you set going into Fast Foundations? 20:00 With strategy being your superpower, how would you run a mastermind? 23:20 What do you see hold business owners back from creating the success they want? 26:00 The power of investing in yourself as an entrepreneur. 30:00 Imposter syndrome is real, and it’s likely a sign you’re on the right track!

Dec 13, 202236 min

Ep 19The Power of Partnership with Co-Founders of the Bold Women Society, Caytie Langford & Amanda Cahill

In this episode, we talk about: How Amanda and Caytie decided to partner in their business, Bold Women Society from recognizing each of their strengths to signing contracts! Resources + Links: Follow Bold Women Society on Instagram | @boldwomensociety Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: If you’ve listened to 2 minutes TOTAL of this podcast you know we’re big fans of community and collaboration! This episode’s guests happen to be two women who quickly rose the ladder in their corporate careers and have decided to go into business together! Amanda Cahill & Caytie Langford each bring a unique perspective to their business and they’re here to share how they’ve navigated it all from leaving corporate to create Bold Women Society, to pitching to become a business partner alongside a corporate career! You’ve heard it here on the podcast, and probably felt it yourself, entrepreneurship can be lonely. Whether you’re a solopreneur or are building your business with partners, being part of a community who gets it can make all the difference as you’re leveling up as a collective! 03:30 What led you to make the decision to work together? 08:00 How each of us show up and bring different perspectives as business partners. 12:40 What did it look like to do due diligence when making the decision to be partners? 17:00 What it felt like pitching to become business partners and signing contracts. 22:00 Ways our business has been impacted by masterminds. 26:15 The power of being in a group of people who are all working to level up. 32:00 Our thoughts on what the Bold Women Society will become. 36:15 How we witnessed a community support a woman to write a children’s book!

Dec 6, 202244 min

Ep 18Leveraging Community to Navigate Career Moves with Arvin Anderson

In this episode, we talk about: How Arvin has navigated different seasons in life and business, with support of community! Ways to recognize and develop your zone of genius by stepping out of your comfort zone and into rooms that challenge you! Resources + Links: Follow Arvin on Instagram | @arvin_anderson Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: If there is a common thread in all of our stories, it’s the fact that life has seasons and we all better be ready to pivot in life and business as we grow! In this episode, we’re joined by another OG of the mastermind, Arvin Anderson! Arvin shared his candid feelings as he stepped into the room for the first time feeling like an imposter, to realize that everyone else felt the same way! Entrepreneurship can feel lonely if we let it. Which is one of the reasons we’re so passionate about being part of a mastermind or community that is on the same journey! You aren’t alone and you don’t have to navigate the different seasons of life and business alone! Tune in to hear Arvin’s story, and some of his different seasons from closing his gym, to becoming a speaker with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi, and what he’s up to now! 00:40 Meet another OG of Fast Foundations, Arvin Anderson. 01:30 What helped you make the decision to finally join a mastermind? 06:00 Facing the fear that you “don’t belong” in the room. 09:15 What advice would you share with those that are afraid to take the leap and invest in themselves? 13:00 The power of having community especially as an entrepreneur when building a business can be lonely. 18:40 How Arvin made the decision to close his gym. 20:20 Arvin’s journey to becoming a speaker with Tony Robbins and Dean Graziosi. 23:30 Are you intentionally adding value to the mentors you want to be in close proximity to? 25:40 What led you back to building your own business? 29:00 How are you intentionally creating experiences and connection with like minded people?

Nov 29, 202232 min

Ep 17Become a Master at Sales Before "The Close", with Jillian Murphy

In this episode, we talk about: You don’t need a website to start a business. Burn the boats and forget your plan B. Build a business on human connection! Push through the uncomfortable to succeed. Resources + Links: Connect with Jillian | Instagram Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: We are joined by the queen of sales herself! Jillian started in corporate America but was introduced to Fast Foundations by a friend. She lost her job due to the pandemic and started a Facebook group to help people scale their businesses by upping their sales game and has helped over 500 entrepreneurs in 2 years! She did all of this with no website or landing page. What an incredible accomplishment! She is here today to share with us what sales means to her and how to really master the “runway of sales.” We talk about the importance of marketing, content, nurturing your community and much more that many people overlook. Are you an entrepreneur with a plan B? Jillian tells us why you need to go all in and how your business will take off when you don’t allow any other options in your mind. It won’t happen overnight, and you definitely have to work really hard at it! If you are a new or aspiring entrepreneur you don’t want to miss all the nuggets of knowledge this episode holds! 02:20 How Jillian's business was started by accident! 06:10 Fast Foundations was built for the beginner entrepreneur 08:40 What does sales mean to Jillian? 13:20 Are you dedicated AND excited? 16:40 Building a business for sustainability takes time. 18:30 Jillian built her business with no website or landing page! 21:50 What are Jillian's biggest takeaways from Fast Foundations? 23:00 Your network is your net worth! 26:30 Jillian shares the true definition of a mastermind. 28:30 Are you playing small or going full out?

Nov 22, 202233 min

Ep 1610 Email Newsletters That Will Make You A Better Entrepreneur, with R.T. Custer and Jim Carter

In this episode, we talk about: A list of our favorite email newsletters for entrepreneurs to stay up to date AND learn from when it comes to building an audience YOU own online! Resources + Links: Subscribe to the email lists we mention in this episode: Stacked Marketer - Digital Marketing at a glance Charter - Workplace trends with chart visuals The Gig - For Freelancers Marketing Max - Growth Hacks Greatness.com - Good News The Hustle - Tech and Business News Product Hunt - Up & coming products in the tech space Follow Litquiduty on Instagram and Exec Sum for all things Wall Street & Silicon Valley Morning Brew - World News Roundup Tech Brew - Emerging Tech Vortic Watch Co. - The blog for your favorite American pocket watches restored to wristwatches! Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: If you don’t have an email newsletter, you’re missing out on MILLIONS! In a world where content is king, email newsletters are at the top of that list because it’s a way for YOU to own your audience! As an agency that provides this service as well as consumers and fans of email newsletters ourselves, we know the power of a good email! In this episode, we’re sharing a list of our favorite newsletters and what each of them do to offer value and grow their audience! Make sure to check out the Resources + Links section to subscribe to the newsletters that stand out most to you! Not only will it deliver you valuable content, but it will also give you the opportunity to see what you could be doing better to offer value to YOUR email list! 01:30 C&C are back! 04:30 Email content is King! 09:15 How Stacked Marketer breaks down upcoming marketing trends! 11:00 What we can learn about including visuals in our newsletter from Charter! 14:15 Add comedy and personality to your newsletters like The Gig newsletter for freelancers! 16:30 Get growth hacks from Marketing Max. 18:00 How Greatness.com is adding value by sharing good news of the week! 20:20 Why The Hustle newsletter sold for 30 million! 25:15 How Product Hunt has built a community around sharing up and coming tech, SAS, and products! 27:15 What we can learn from the way Litquidity and Exec Sum delivers investing news in a fun way! 29:30 Morning Brew 31:00 How can I work with Carter and Custer Agency for my own email newsletter?

Nov 15, 202236 min

Ep 15What Happens When You're Open to Receive, with Brianne Hoefelmann

In this episode, we talk about: The importance of applying advice from mentors! How to decide what to delegate in your business. Benefits of having a podcast! Resources + Links: Follow Brianne on Instagram | @briannehoefelmann @thegoodinmedia Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: How much faster could your business grow if you listened to advice from a mentor that has created the success you wanted and then applied it? Then rinse and repeat! In this episode, we’re joined by Co-Founder of The Good in Media, Brianne Hoefelmann! She and her husband co-founded their podcast agency together, and in this episode she is sharing the power of being receptive to personal development and mentorship! 02:15 Meet Co-Founder of The Good in Media, Brianne Hoefelmann. 05:00 How your business can change when you take advice from mentors. 07:20 What got you where you are isn’t going to get you where you’re going. 10:00 How did your business and life change when you truly began to delegate? 12:30 Advice for dividing and conquering with a business partner or with your team. 15:40 Do you know your core values? 20:00 Who is your niche clientele? 21:40 How have you seen podcasting benefit business owners? 26:15 NEW features coming in Fast Foundations! 31:20 Who is Fast Foundations for? 33:40 Do you have any funny stories from Fast Foundations?

Nov 8, 202237 min

Ep 14The Power of Social Media, with Kristina Bartold

In this episode, we talk about: How Kristina quit her 9 to 5 to go all-in on her social media agency! Tips for growing on social media. Benefits of starting a podcast and “buying” some entrepreneur friends! Resources + Links: Join Kristina’s text list for some social media tips 855-908-4688 Follow Kristina on Instagram | @kristina.bartold @thesocialsnippet Sign up for free resources and the latest in social media sent right to your inbox! https://www.thesocialsnippet.com/ Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: What happens when you get two fun no-bs personalities on a podcast? THIS conversation with Kristina Bartold, co-founder of The Social Snippet! Kristina shares what it really looked like quitting her 9 to 5 to go all-in on her social media agency, and what it means to surround yourself with other ambitious entrepreneur friends! Kristina’s gift is social media, helping you grow your community, and sell online! She is a genius when it comes to branding, and shares what can happen when you go all in on a side hustle and put yourselves around other business owners that think bigger! We’d love to hear your biggest takeaway and thank you for being part of this community here on the podcast! Tag us on Instagram with your biggest social media takeaway from this episode! 03:00 Meet co-founder of The Social Snippet, Kristina Bartold04:40 Where did the idea come from to start your own business as a side hustle? 10:30 The power of investing in others so you can buy your time back and grow faster. 12:00 Benefits of being part of a mastermind and having support from entrepreneur friends. 15:40 Debunking previous thoughts I had connecting with friends with similar businesses. 20:00 How has podcasting benefited you and your business? 22:30 Tips for starting your own podcast. 25:15 What is your goal in this round of Fast Foundations? 31:00 Tips to grow on social media.

Nov 1, 202235 min

Ep 13Chris Harder Mentor Session: You Don’t Need a Coach, You Need a Community

In this episode, we talk about: Why your NETWORK is your NET WORTH! Advice for business partners (especially when you are also romantic partners!) Lessons Chris learns from his friend and fellow entrepreneur Rob Dyrdek. Why we all need to be learning from an entrepreneur that’s further down the journey. Resources + Links: Follow Chris on Instagram | @chrisharder Subscribe to The Chris Harder Show Text DAILY to 310-421-0416 to get Chris’s daily positive money mantra Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: We have none other than the OG creator of Fast Foundations Mastermind, Chris Harder on the show! In this mentor session, Chris shares why your network is key to your success as an entrepreneur, advice for those that work with a business partner (especially when they are also your romantic partner) and why every integrator NEEDS an operator in their business! Something Chris is a big believer in, and you’ll see this is a common thread in the episode, is that your NETWORK is your NET WORTH. Chris shares lessons he learned from friends in entrepreneurship like Rob Dyrdek, what he’s gained from masterminds he’s been part of, and what it’s like building businesses with his wife Lori, his brother Nick, and his business partner he’s creating his new peer to peer lending app with. Just like Chris says in this episode, our goal is that Fast Foundations the mastermind and this podcast give you everything you need to build your business foundation and grow FASTER! Tag us on Instagram with your takeaways from this episode!! Chris drops some GOLD!!! 03:00 What got you, Lori, and Nick thinking about creating Fast Foundations? 06:15 The benefit of learning from another entrepreneur that is further down the journey from you. 10:30 What have you gotten from masterminds you have been part of? 12:15 Peer pressure is a good thing. 16:00 Who is an impact player in your life that has increased your belief in being part of an entrepreneurial community? 18:20 How is your NETWORK your net worth? 20:15 Advice for doing business with your romantic partner. 23:00 Learning how your partner wants to be communicated with. 26:00 What led you to make the decision to work with your brother? 29:00 What are you working on right now?

Oct 25, 202233 min

Ep 12It's All About Who You Know, with Lindsay Roselle & R.T. Custer

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In this episode, we talk about: How Fast Foundations has impacted Lindsay and R.T.’s businesses, making them more profitable! The conversation that led to R.T. and Jim buying Fast Foundations, and WHY it was so important for R.T. personally. Resources + Links: Follow Lindsay on Instagram | @lindsayroselle Tune in to Lindsay’s podcast MotherLoad with Lindsay Roselle Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: We have none other than who R.T. affectionately calls Baby Mama, Lindsay Roselle on the podcast! Lindsay is Fast Foundations alumni, and podcast host who is passionate about helping other ambitious mom’s like herself go after their big goals in business while being devoted and present mothers! Lindsay also happens to be R.T.’s partner, and mom of their two boys! If you’ve listened to previous episodes you may have heard that it was Lindsay’s idea to buy Fast Foundations, carrying on the impact from Chris and Lori Harder who started the mastermind! Both Lindsay and R.T. share how a DM to Lewis Howes and grabbing coffee with Chris Harder turned into joining Fast Foundations, and some of the biggest lessons they gained from investing in that room back in 2019. Tune in as we talk about building the foundation to be profitable, how Lindsay pivoted from brick and mortar to online businesses, and designing your business around your life and strengths as an entrepreneur. 02:00 Meet Fast Foundations Alumni, podcast host, and R.T.’s Baby Mama, Lindsay Roselle. 04:40 The DM to Lewis Howes that turned into joining Fast Foundations. 09:30 How we met with Chris Harder for the first time. 11:30 How our mindsets shifted when we invested and showed up at Fast Foundations. 15:00 What are the benefits of finding your tribe? 18:15 The support I received that I needed in my business and in life. 21:00 How to make the most of the connections and speakers you learn from at events. 26:20 What do you think is different about Fast Foundations compared to other masterminds you’ve been part of? 31:00 Do you have the foundation of your business set up to be profitable? 35:15 One thing R.T. implemented from the mastermind that made a million dollar impact on his business. 39:20 How Lindsay made the pivot from brick and mortar businesses to online business. 43:00 The conversation that turned into Jim and R.T. buying Fast Foundations.

Oct 18, 202255 min

Ep 11How to Get 0% APR Financing for Your Business, with Jim Carter and R.T. Custer

In this episode, we talk about: The myths about financing, and thoughts about “good” and “bad” debt. Our favorite credit cards and the difference between a line of credit and a credit card! Resources + Links: Check your credit score: Creditkarma.com Myscoreiq.com R.T.’s personal favorite credit card - United Explorer Card Jim’s personal favorite credit card - The Apple Card Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: How would your business grow if you had more resources to invest in it? What would you do if you were able to get a business loan? There are so many creative ways to get financing for your business, and we’re here to talk about them! From sharing personal experiences, to general knowledge you can put into action for your own personal and business finances, we’re not holding anything back! We cover topics like the difference between a line of credit and a credit card, how to increase your credit score, benefits of credit stacking, and what our personal favorite credit cards are! Let us know if you have used any of these types of financing before, and if you had an A’ha moment during this episode! 02:15 Researching the best way to get short term financing! 04:00 What is the Federal Prime Rate in the United States right now? 07:00 R.T.’s experience with crowd funding! 10:15 What do I need in order to get a loan for my business? 16:00 What are different lines of credit? How are they different from credit cards? 19:20 Information your bank will need for you to open a line of credit. 22:15 Benefits of choosing a line of credit over a loan or credit card. 25:00 Why it’s best to work with a business relationship manager at your bank. 30:00 Do you think credit cards are a good financing option for business owners? 33:40 The credit cards R.T. recently opened for all 4 of his LLC’s. 36:15 The 5 ways your personal credit score is impacted. 44:00 How can I increase my credit score? 48:40 What options are there if you need cash quickly? 52:30 How to check your credit score! 54:00 Ways to turn your credit cards into CASH! 56:20 How Jim’s parents utilized credit stacking to get out of debt. 01:00:30 What is your favorite personal credit card? 01:13:00 What if I’m in Canada?

Oct 11, 20221h 21m

Ep 10The Power of PR and Podcasting, with Lauren Salaun

In this episode, we talk about: Tips for multi-passionate entrepreneurs for creating success in multiple different businesses. Why every business owner should leverage PR and promote themselves through podcasting. How to pitch yourself for podcasts or speaking opportunities. Resources + Links: Follow Lauren on Instagram | @laurensalaun Download Lauren’s FREE pitch page HERE Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Is your audience super clear on what you do? Today’s guest Lauren Salaun is a fellow multi-passionate entrepreneur and shares about a time someone in her life wasn’t sure what it was she did. This helped her focus on each of her businesses, clarify her messaging, and skyrocket her success! Lauren shares her personal journey and why she joined 3 rounds of Fast Foundations Mastermind, setting goals in 3 different areas each time! This episode is all about getting clear on your business and message, so you can promote yourself! Tune in to hear it directly from a podcaster and PR expert so you can get YOU and your business in front of more eyes and ears that need your services! 02:00 Meet PR expert, podcaster, and Divine Feminine Embodiment Mentor, Lauren Salaun! 06:15 Does your audience clearly understand what you do? 08:00 How being in community helped Lauren during a career pivot. 10:00 The different focuses Lauren had in each round of Fast Foundations. 15:20 How has entrepreneurship become easier as you’ve focused on one business at a time? 21:00 How we’ve built success as multi-passionate entrepreneurs. 25:00 The power of growing your business through doing a podcast tour. 28:15 The benefits of promoting yourself on a podcast vs traditional media. 30:00 What should business owners have ready when promoting themselves on podcasts? 33:00 What to include on your pitch page! 39:15 How to stay consistent with your podcast and have the support you need. 42:15 Skip the line, and get the shortcuts by being part of a mastermind.

Oct 4, 202246 min

Ep 93 Tips to Sell More, with Laura Sinclair

In this episode, we talk about: 3 things you need to do to sell more online! What Laura found she needed in her life and business to grow to the next level! Resources + Links: Follow Laura on Instagram | @laurajanesocial.co Learn more on Laura’s website https://www.laura-sinclair.com/ Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Do you have a corporate job, online business, or a brick and mortar? Today’s guest has experience in all 3! Laura Sinclair is the founder of Laura Jane Social, and is passionate about helping businesses make more money online! With over a decade of experience in public relations and social media marketing, as well as experience owning a gym and now a social media agency, Laura knows what it takes to market a wide range of businesses! In this episode, Laura shares what she found she needed in her life and business when she came across Fast Foundations Mastermind, and the 3 things you need to do to sell more online! We’d love to hear your biggest takeaway from this episode! Tag both Laura, and Fast Foundations with the 1 thing you are going to implement in your marketing strategy! 01:50 Meet social media marketing expert, Laura Sinclair! 04:30 How did you go from corporate to finding a community for you as an entrepreneur? 10:15 The fears that we all feel when we step and invest out of our comfort zone. 16:20 Literally getting a seat at the table with entrepreneurs like Chris Harder. 21:40 3 tips you need to do to sell more on social media. 26:15 Are you building a community around the services you offer? 31:00 Where can we learn more and connect with you?

Sep 27, 202234 min

Ep 8The Journey to Discovering Your Greatness, with Kyle Depiesse

In this episode, we talk about: The quality Kyle has seen in those that have the most successful experiences in Fast Foundations, and in entrepreneurship in general! How Kyle was able to launch a new business after years of having the idea. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: We have another Fast Foundations OG in the house! In this episode, I’m joined by author, podcaster, husband, father, coach, and Founder of Guys Trip, Kyle Depiesse! Kyle shares his experience joining Fast Foundations in 2019, and what it has been like staying involved as a coach since! He shares the quality he has seen in those that gain the most traction and success not just during the mastermind, but in entrepreneurship in general! Kyle also shares how he was able to launch a new business during the mastermind, and what it meant to have community during successes and “failures” during his time participating in Fast Foundations! 02:00 What inspired you to join Fast Foundations in 2019? 05:15 What commonality do you see in people who are successful in Fast Foundations? 08:30 The business Kyle launched during his first round of Fast Foundations. 14:00 What are the benefits of having a podcast? 17:20 The power of having the support of a mastermind as Kyle had a “failed” event launch. 22:20 What would your life be like if you hadn’t said yes to investing in yourself. 25:00 How to grow your business FASTER! 27:30 Why we’re looking forward to the in-person events!

Sep 20, 202229 min

Ep 7Let’s Get Nerdy: All things Website, Hosting, Affiliates, and Automation with Jim Carter & R.T. Custer

In this episode, we talk about: The different plugins and services we use for our website and WHY we chose them! This episode is about creating a website that can scale with you! Resources + Links: Techy Resources we talk about in this episode: Wordpress.com Wpengine.com Wpastra.com Elementor Woocommerce.com Affiliatewp.com Pixel Cat Userway & Accessible.com Postmarkapp.com Rankmath.com CheckoutWC nitropack.io Sign up for the Fast Foundations Affiliate Program! Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Let’s get nerdy! In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite plugins and services we use to make our website run smooth as butter! Discussions like this are exactly what masterminds are about! Having conversations about what works for us in our business with YOU, another entrepreneur! Helping each other grow our businesses by sharing our different experiences and solutions we all gather along the way! Giving the next person a shortcut! We’re here to share these resources with you and why we decided to give them a try in the first place! Make sure to check out the “Resources + Links” right here in the Show Notes for all the goodies! 01:40 What we built and automated when we created the mastermind!05:00 The importance of asking yourself what your business will need in the long term. 07:50 Why we chose Wordpress. 09:30 How to choose where to host your website. 13:15 Where would you like to point your DNS (Domain Name Servers)? What does this mean? 16:00 How did you choose your website theme? 18:15 What is the benefit of creating a Wordpress website vs going with something like Squarespace? 21:15 How to make decisions in your business by considering what you need in the future. 23:15 What do you use to collect payments? 27:40 Navigating what you need to collect payments for monthly subscriptions. 31:40 What we use for our affiliate program! 36:00 What would you add to your Wordpress site to optimize it? 42:30 How do you make your website accessible? 45:20 Email services you need in your life! 52:00 Why does it matter that your website is faster?

Sep 13, 202255 min

Ep 6How to Have SUCH Clear Messaging That People Sell FOR YOU, with Alex Street

In this episode, we talk about: If you’re confused about what your story is, so is your audience! How to build momentum in your business by clearly defining and sharing your story. Alex’s personal story of joining Fast Foundations, the friends he went in to connect with, and how it’s changed his life and business. Resources + Links: Follow Alex on Instagram | @streetsays Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: If you’re confused about what your story is, so is your audience! You want your story and the message of your business to be so clear that people either know your service is for them, or they know someone in their life that needs what you do! In this episode, I’m joined by friend, fellow podcaster, storyteller and refiner extraordinaire, Alex Street! Alex share’s his story of pursuing acting, and how that natural AND developed gift has transferred into his business today teaching about storytelling! You are your brand! Rewind and repeat that..YOU ARE YOUR BRAND. Sharing your story and the story of your business are what build your personal brand, help people connect with you and want to buy your product or service from you! You may have heard the popular saying “People do business with people they know, like, and trust.” All of those things come back to you sharing your story. When people know who you are, like you, trust you, and know how to describe what you do to others…that builds some serious momentum! 02:20 The time Alex street quit his job to go all in on his business. 07:00 How many rounds of Fast Foundations have you done? 10:15 Are you putting the consistent steps in to create momentum? 13:30 The power of getting clear on your message so you can show up and share what you do! 17:50 Why you need to share your story so people can connect with you, your product, and your brand. 21:00 Are you confused about what your message is? Then so is your following. 22:30 What is your favorite part about your own experience in Fast Foundations? 27:00 How to learn more about Alex and learn how to clarify your message.

Sep 6, 202228 min

Ep 5Invite Yourself to the Table, with Jessica Jovanovich

In this episode, we talk about: How Jessica gained clarity on who she served and how to market her business. Ways to make the most of participating in a mastermind. What has helped Jessica’s clients move the needle in their own businesses. Resources + Links: Connect with Jessica on Instagram | @Jessica.jovanovich Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: How do you know the investment will be worth it when you’re looking at joining a mastermind? In this episode, we’re joined by someone who is not only an alumni of Fast Foundations, but she also holds masterminds for high level business owners herself! Jessica Jovanovich is a business strategy and soul coach, bringing together the things that will strategically move the needle in your business AND making sure it feels in alignment with what you want for yourself along the way! We get real about what it feels like to step into the RIGHT room that is going to challenge you to grow, and how to make the most of it while you are there so you will reap the benefits long after the 6 months of Fast Foundations are over! 03:40 Meet strategy and soul coach for digital entrepreneurs, Jessica Jovanovich! 06:00 How to shut down excuses and get out of your own way. 08:15 Where were you before you joined the mastermind? 11:00 How has your business grown from joining Fast Foundations to running your own masterminds? 13:40 What are the needle movers in your clients' businesses that join your mastermind? 18:40 If you’re uncomfortable walking into a room that stretches you, you’re on the right track! 21:00 Why is it important to invest in yourself? 27:30 Advice for making the MOST out of participating in a mastermind to grow your business. 32:00 How experiences and lessons will benefit you long beyond the 6 months you’re in the mastermind.

Aug 31, 202234 min

Ep 4Foundations Aren't Always Sexy, with Regina Lawrence

In this episode, we talk about: The power of having mentors that can teach you what you don’t know (yet) about business! Regina’s journey from being an attorney to multi passionate entrepreneur. How making entrepreneur friends can make or break your experience as a business owner! Resources + Links: Follow Regina on Instagram | @reginaallawrence Gain access to Breathwork with Regina from ANYWHERE breathewithregina.com Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Cheers to the bossy kids who have become bosses! I’m joined by my business bestie, and one of my all around favorite humans, Regina Lawrence. Coming from her background as an attorney and now having built multiple successful businesses, Regina has the brain to break down strategy and help you focus on what is going to move the needle forward in your business. This isn’t her first rodeo as a coach in Fast Foundations and she’s sharing some of her approach for helping the next class of entrepreneurs that join the mastermind! Tune in to enjoy our banter and fun stories as friends in business, why it's so important for you to find your own business besties, and how the coaches in the mastermind are here to support and guide you in your business if you join us! 01:15 Meet one of my business besties, Regina Lawrence. 02:00 What made you decide to join Fast Foundations? 04:30 What is your approach as a coach to help entrepreneurs grow their business? 07:15 The journey from Attorney to creating multiple businesses as an entrepreneur. 12:00 Cheers to the “bossy” kids who have become BOSSES as adults! 14:30 What are the reasons you’ve continued to be part of masterminds? 16:15 What is your favorite thing about being in Fast Foundations? 20:00 The benefits of breathwork in life and business. 22:15 What could YOU gain in your life and business by joining Fast Foundations?

Aug 23, 202227 min

Ep 3Success is One Connection Away with R.T. Custer

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In this episode, we talk about: The time R.T. slid into the DM’s and got involved with Fast Foundations. The full circle moment of going from bartering to join the mastermind, to owning it! How tapping into community helps everyone win. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: Your next mentor, investor, business partner, or business bestie is just one connection away. I’m so excited to dive in with my co-host R.T. Custer. Tune in as R.T. shares his full circle moment of going from bartering to join Fast Foundations, to owning the damn thing. It all started in the DM’s! We chat about everything from the beginnings of his watch business, to how he got involved with Fast Foundations and the reason he finds so much fulfillment in being a connector himself. Our friend and mentor has been known to say “Everything you need is in this room or 1 connection away.” Tune in to hear more about the topics we’ll cover on the podcast, and why it matters to intentionally connect with other entrepreneurs like you! 04:15 How did you find Fast Foundations? 08:00 The full circle moment of going from bartering to join the mastermind to owning it. 10:30 What does a mastermind mean to you? 14:20 How has Fast Foundations helped you most in your businesses? 19:00 Relationships Jess created in Fast Foundations that have impacted her life and business. 22:40 How did joining Fast Foundations with your “Baby Mama” help you grow together? 26:00 How we’ve continued to invest in masterminds as we level up. 33:30 Do you stay in touch with other friends you made in Fast Foundations? 37:15 The power of community and helping each other win! 42:40 What topics will we be covering here on the podcast? 47:30 What is the difference between this podcast and the Fast Foundations community?

Aug 9, 202251 min

Ep 2Leveraging Community to go from “Good” to “Great” with Jim Carter III

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In this episode, we talk about: How Jim’s life and businesses have changed since investing in masterminds. The “secret sauce” that makes people successful. How you can go from “good” to “great” by tapping into the right community. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: When your back is against the wall there is urgency to make changes in your life and business, but what about when things are “good” and you desire to go after something greater. Clearly, knowing you’re listening to this podcast, you are someone who dreams BIG. In this episode, my co-host Jim is sharing his own experiences of joining Fast Foundations and some major benefits that come with tapping into the right community. Collaboration, accountability, and surrounding yourself that have different skills than you goes a long way as you navigate from “good” to “great”. We say it in this episode, and you’ll hear it again and again, participating in community is the biggest game changer for your business. Check out the links to learn more about our in person events and how you can tap into one of the greatest assets you can have. 03:00 How has Fast Foundations impacted your business? 07:15 What it felt like making the leap and investing in ourselves. 10:00 How Jess’s life changed when she went from “good” to “great”. 14:50 What are the reasons most people join masterminds? 20:30 What is the “secret sauce” that makes people successful? 24:00 How we went from participating in Fast Foundations to buying it. 28:40 Specific lessons I learned from the mastermind. 32:00 The power of connecting with people that have different skills and strengths than you. 35:00 How Jim and R.T. met in the mastermind and merged their businesses together. 41:15 Who is the mastermind for? 43:40 Let us know your questions about the mastermind!

Aug 9, 202248 min

Ep 1The Mastermind That Skyrocketed the Growth of Our Businesses, with Jess Burgio, Jim Carter and R.T. Custer

In this episode, we talk about: What changed for the 3 of us in our lives and businesses when we found the right community. Topics we’re covering to help you avoid mistakes and grow your business FASTER! The options we have for you to join us in Fast Foundations, the mastermind! Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster Text PODCAST to 310-496-3389 Join our next in person event! Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ Subscribe to the podcast on YouTube! This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency Show Notes: What is keeping you from scaling your business? If you’re anything like we were as new entrepreneurs, there were so many things we needed along with that looming thought of “I just don’t know what I don’t know”. Most of the answers we needed came down to one thing, community. The creator of Fast Foundations Mastermind has been known to say “Everything you need is in this room or one connection away”. The “this room” he was referring to was Fast Foundations Mastermind. In this episode, the three of us hosts are giving a peek into what Fast Foundations is, and how joining that mastermind for the first time ourselves went from feeling like stretch, to leading us to build multi-6 and 7+ figure businesses. Tune in to hear how we’re showing up to support you through the podcast, and the options we have for you to grow your business with the community and mentors of Fast Foundations, the mastermind! 02:15 Why are we even doing this podcast and helping the next generation of entrepreneurs? 07:30 How R.T. went from joining Fast Foundations to building a 7+ figure watch company. 11:15 The benefits of having a community of entrepreneurs. 12:40 What changed for Jim when he found Fast Foundations? 16:30 What do YOU want to hear on the podcast? 18:40 How Jess went from “just” a hairdresser to salon owner, coach, and speaker. 21:15 What is Fast Foundations Mastermind? 23:15 The different levels of support and coaching we’re offering with Fast Foundations!

Aug 4, 202225 min

Welcome to Fast Foundations, the podcast!

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Learn the fastest way to scale your business from experts in entrepreneurship! Brought to you by https://fastfoundations.com Do you have an amazing product that just isn't selling? Are you unsure of how to scale your side hustle into a thriving business? Are you isolated from a network or just don't know where to start? If so, you're not alone! In fact, our hosts know what it's like to be in your shoes. For years they poured time, energy and resources into their businesses, battling failure over and over again. It all changed in 2019 when they met in a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and Industry leaders to mentor them! That community was a mastermind called Fast Foundations! Originally created by multi-7 figure entrepreneur Chris Harder, our hosts Jim and R.T. have gone from being mentored in the mastermind, to owning it! Giving the next generation of entrepreneurs the tools, guidance, and community to scale! Just like in the mastermind, this podcast is where you'll gain access to our knowledge and network of experts. So you can take action in your business that will actually move the needle forward. Helping you build the business you dreamt about in the first place. Resources + Links: Connect with us on Instagram | @fast.foundations Follow our hosts on Instagram! Jess Burgio | @jessicaburgio Jim Carter | @causehacker R.T. Custer | @rtcuster → Join our next in person event! → or text FAST to Jim at (310) 496-3389‬ for questions Check out upcoming events and opportunities https://fastfoundations.com/ This podcast is brought to you by Carter & Custer Agency

Aug 4, 20221 min