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Episode 169: Godfather of LinkedIn Video, Brian Schulman shares how Linkedin transformed his life and tips for becoming a top LinkedIn video creator. Guest Biography Known as the Godfather of LinkedIn Video and one of the world’s top video marketing experts, Brian has been on the Internet since it was green screen and chat rooms, and has 21 years of proven Digital Marketing experience strategizing with IR500 and Fortune500 brands across the globe. A Forbes Featured Entrepreneur and LinkedIn Top Voice, Brian is the Founder & CEO of Voice Your Vibe. He serves on a number of Boards and is a trusted Advisor and mentor to founders and companies across the world. Named a 2019 LinkedIn Video Creator of the Year and 2020 Top 50 Most Impactful People of LinkedIn, Brian is one of the pioneering Top LinkedIn Video and LinkedInLIVE Creators in the world, and is a sought after international speaker who does speaking engagements through the year. His LinkedinLIVE shows have been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global and Yahoo Finance, and in July 2019 he broke the #LinkedInLIVE record, broadcasting live for more than 4 hours. Through workshops and 1-on-1 mastery coaching, Brian teaches Founders and C-Suite Executives who want to find their voice, show up, and don't know how - how to voice their vibe, attract their tribe, and tell a story that people will fall in love with on LinkedIn through video. In this episode, you'll learn: How Brian's mission of inspiring one person a day was born out of his difficult childhood. How LinkedIn can transform people's lives. Five quick tips to become one of the world's top LinkedIn video creators. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/169 Find more from our guest: www.linkedin.com/in/brianschulman www.linkedin.com/company/voiceyourvibe Twitter Facebook Mentioned in the episode: Goldie Chan | LinkedIn Amy Blaschka | LinkedIn Fahad Mohammed | LinkedIn Fyiona Yong | LinkedIn Mike Morgan PhD | LinkedIn JAKE MELTON REALTOR® | LinkedIn Wendy Glavin Inspired Money 074 Always Finding a Way Ahead with Wendy Glavin Tune in to the live recording with Guy Kawasaki on December 3, 2020 Special Inspired Money ep. 171 - Miso Soup For The Soul with Guy Kawasaki Hālāwai - Maui Ola Gatherings Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 168: Wil Glavin discusses why the pandemic provided the best time to publish his debut novel “The Venerable Vincent Beattie,” side hustles, and investing. Guest Biography Wil Glavin was born in Philadelphia, raised in Manhattan, and graduated Tufts University in 2016, where he majored in English with a concentration in fiction writing and journalism. During his time at Tufts, he wrote nine short stories, 40 articles published in the Tufts Daily, two feature-length screenplays, and his piece, “Allie,” was awarded the runner-up prize in Tufts’ most coveted fiction competition: “The Morse Hamilton Fiction Prize.” He has spent his past four years working a variety of roles at Sony Pictures, ICM Partners, and Marvel Entertainment. Outside of work, he spends his time watching classic Hollywood films, playing both real and fantasy sports, traveling, playing poker, reading, and working on his second novel. He currently lives in New York City. You can connect with him on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram. In this episode, you'll learn: Climbing the entertainment industry ladder from unpaid intern to mailroom kid to full-time employee. Wil's crazy side hustles to pay rent . Tips for starting something big during the pandemic. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/168 Find more from our guest: www.wilglavin.com Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Mentioned in the episode: Escape Artists Books: Normal People by Sally Rooney The Venerable Vincent Beattie by Wil Glavin Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Why You Do Not Have to Take an RMD in 2020 [video] Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Flashback: Passive Income and The Art of Self-Publishing | Chandler Bolt Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 167: Conrad Edwards, COO at The Basement talks about giving, money, and navigating an advertising agency through the pandemic. Guest Biography Conrad Edwards, COO at The Basement, holds a degree in Architecture from the College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning at the University of Cincinnati. He has leveraged that background to craft a career as a big-picture thinker that can translate ideas into action and has worked at the intersection of technology, design and user experience for nearly 25 years. He has served as Chief Marketing Officer for Round Room and its subsidiary TCC, a Verizon retail partner as well as VP and Chief Experience Officer for Samsung Electronics America. Throughout his career, including stints at Motorola and Arthur Andersen, he has had the opportunity to work with and build teams in the UK, India, China and Korea, gaining valuable international management experience. Conrad and his wife Donna have 2 boys, one in college and one in high school, and a few dogs. Conrad is active in his community and supports non-profit organizations as a volunteer and board director. In this episode, you'll learn: The power of giving and why a nurse who took care of Conrad's dad impacted his life forever. Importance of authenticity in giving, work, and all you do Running an agency in the time Covid-19 Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/167 Find more from our guest: www.thebsmnt.com Instagram facebook Mentioned in the episode: Fidelity TD Ameritrade Charles Schwab Stash Robinhood Acorns Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Investing apps  Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Maker of the Week: Gret Glyer Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Toronto-based technology and media venture capitalist, G. Scott Paterson talks about money, giving, and information management company FutureVault. Guest Biography Gordon Scott Paterson, better known as G. Scott Paterson, is a Toronto-based technology and media venture capitalist and the Executive Chairman of FutureVault. In the 1990s, Paterson gained notoriety in the Canadian investment and finance world and served as "a prominent technology and media financier" during the technology boom in the latter half of the decade. Paterson has been the recipient of Globe & Mail's "Top 40 Under 40 Award" and, in 2007, was recognized by Newsweek magazine as one of the 17 people in its "Who’s Next in 2007" article. An active philanthropist, Paterson co-founded Toronto's Merry Go Round Children's Foundation in 1997 and currently serves as its Chairman. In this episode, you'll learn: Why Scott is not only an investor but an active philanthropist supporting his community and alma mater The power of not letting anyone outwork you Scott's four pillars to building a successful business and growing wealth Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/166 Find more from our guest: www.gscottpaterson.com Email: g.scott.paterson[at]futurevaultinc.com LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: www.futurevault.com LinkedIn Twitter Facebook Instagram Lionsgate Books: Art of Selling Intangibles: How to Make Your Millions Investing Other Peoples Money by Le Roy Gross Runnymede Money Tip of the Week What impact will the election have on your investments? Should you do anything? Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Maker of the Week: Roxanne B Williams Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 165: Medicare expert, Danielle Roberts explains how Medicare works, mistakes to avoid, and how to plan for healthcare costs in retirement. Guest Biography Danielle Roberts is a Medicare expert and the co-founder of Boomer Benefits, a licensed insurance agency that helps baby boomers navigate their entry into Medicare in 48 states. She is the author of the best-selling book 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can’t Afford to Make, which helps beneficiaries avoid critical but all too common Medicare pitfalls. Danielle is a member of the Forbes Finance Council and a past president of the Fort Worth chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters. She now serves on the state board as its Medicare chairperson. She has appeared on more than 100 podcasts, radio stations, and TV segments as a Medicare resource, and has over 580,000 followers on social media. In this episode, you'll learn: How Danielle became a Medicare expert A way to smoothly transition from employee to business owner You'll get a primer on Medicare, how it works, and what to know in order to plan for the future Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/165 Find more from our guest: www.tenmedicaremistakes.com www.boomerbenefits.com Facebook YouTube Instagram Twitter Mentioned in this episode: Texas Christian University Medicare Q&A with Boomer Benefits (free Facebook group) Books: 10 Costly Medicare Mistakes You Can't Afford to Make by Danielle Kunkle Roberts Runnymede Money Tip of the Week What if we remove one item each day for the next 365 days? Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Maker of the Week: Chuck Feeney Exclusive: The Billionaire Who Wanted To Die Broke... Is Now Officially Broke Secret Billionaire: The Chuck Feeney Story Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 164: Mindset performance coach Jarrod Haning says we can think at a higher level to achieve more while working less. Guest Biography You know how when you’re in the corn maze and you’re not sure if you should go left or right? But, when you step on a ladder suddenly the maze is no longer a mystery? That’s what Jarrod Haning does for business owners. By teaching them how to think at a higher level, they are able to see the whole picture and suddenly the obstacles that were blocking their growth no longer exist. Everything he teaches comes down to this one thing: “a breakthrough in your business will first happen as a breakthrough in your thinking” He is an award-winning speaker, has been featured on ABC Nightline, spoken on stages all across the country, has clients all across the world, delivered 4 TEDx talks related to Mindset Performance, and been chosen by TED global as the featured speaker of the week. He specializes in a Nobel Nominated process that teaches you how to think at a higher level and allows you to access different parts of your brain on demand. As a result of this training *most of his clients go on to double their income by purposely working half as many hours. His background as a classically trained musician has equipped him with a unique set of tools for leveling up your leadership. For recreation, you’ll find him flying, skydiving, or mountain bike riding. But his most prized accomplishment was winning the World Tickle Championship in the 5- year old category. In this episode, you'll learn: What it means to think at a higher level Changing your thinking to achieve better performance Thinking patterns of success Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/164 Find more from our guest: www.mindsetperformance.co Facebook Twitter YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Executive Summary of Thinking Patterns of Success, PLUS a quick start training on thinking at a higher level Robert S. Hartman Books: The Thinking Patterns of Success by Jarrod Haning Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Start a daily money minute habit Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Maker of the Week: Chris Curran Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 163: Best-Selling Author and Career Coach Dan Miller shares his entrepreneurial successes and failures and how he guided his children who also entrepreneurs. Guest Biography Dan is author of the New York Times best-selling 48 Days To The Work You Love  Over 140,000 people have subscribed to his weekly newsletter, his 48 Days Podcast consistently ranks in the top 3 under Careers on iTunes, helping those seeking to find – or create – work they love.  In this episode, you'll learn: How having a positive outlook has helped Dan get out of tight financial spots including once being $430k in debt The importance of planting seeds with our children Examples of people (Dan's kids) finding their zone of genius and finding their purpose Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/163 Find more from our guest: www.48days.com Special Landing page for Inspired Money Makers 48 Days Podcast 48 Days DISC Personality Profiles Facebook Twitter YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Zig Ziglar Dr. Wayne Dyer Earl Nightingale Brian Tracy Deepak Chopra Ray Edwards, a Direct Response Copywriter and Communications Strategist Michael Hyatt, Top Leadership Expert and Business Coach Pat Flynn, Smart Passive Income Tom Ziglar Mark Victor Hansen Books: 48 Days to the Work and Life You Love by Dan Miller A View from the Top: Moving from Success to Significance by Zig Ziglar Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Lean Startup: How Today's Entrepreneurs Use Continuous Innovation to Create Radically Successful Businesses by Eric Ries Blitzscaling: The Lightning-Fast Path to Building Massively Valuable Companies by Reid Hoffman and Chris Yeh  Chicken Soup for the Soul by Mark Victor Hansen Runnymede Money Tip of the Week This is when making a career decision based on money is a good idea by Anisa Purbasari Horton Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Inspired Money Maker of the Week: Lael Sturm of LPSS Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 162: Top 100 pop recording artist, SCHARA talks about working four jobs, finding a music label, and pursuing her childhood dream of global pop stardom.  Guest Biography Schara is a pop recording artist from Vancouver, Canada. Born to an East Indian mother and a Portuguese/ Scottish father, Schara was raised solely by her mother, a writer in Film and TV. As a young girl, her home was filled with eclectic music from Bob Marley, Marilyn Manson, Eminem, Nirvana, Enya, Loreena Mckennitt, Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, and many other artists.  From early childhood, Schara has only had one dream and that is to be an internationally renowned pop artist.  She has passionately worked towards this dream since she was a child and continues to work towards it. This passion leads to Schara being involved in all different aspects of music. She excelled at voice, guitar, and piano lessons and sang in a children’s choir.  Recognizing her musical talent her second-grade teacher asked her to perform at several elementary school competitions.  Since childhood, Schara has been writing her own songs and honed this skill as an adult by working with various producers around Canada discovering who she is as an artist and writer. In this episode, you'll learn: Working many jobs to put towards a music career. What it's like as an indie artist vs signing with a music label. The business of music and trying to build a social media following.  Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/162 Find more from our guest: www.iamschara.com Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Chin Injeti Tom MacDonald Iris Hallow photography and videography Runnymede Money Tip of the Week How to save $1,400+ in one year. Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 161: Money coach Shell Tain says untangling your money knots are key to improving your relationship with money. Guest Biography Shell Tain, the Untangler, is a money coach who knows how to help people make changes. She knows that improving the way you are with money isn’t just about number crunching. Her coaching focuses on how your feelings, beliefs and attitudes about money affect your progress in fulfilling your goals. Working with Shell improves your confidence and effectiveness with money. Shell helps you find a way out of your money knot. In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's so hard to talk about money. Why we may need to look within ourselves to change our relationship with money. How language can help or limit how we manage our money.  Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/161 Find more from our guest: www.shelltain.com LinkedIn Facebook Mentioned in this episode: The Artist's Magazine How to Be Wealthy Starting at Just $500 per Month with Derek Sivers Books: The Psychology of Money Timeless lessons on wealth greed and happiness By Morgan Housel Runnymede Money Tip of the Week The Perfection Trap  by Shell Tain Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 160: Joe DiSanto seemingly had it all but chose to walk away from his lucrative business and critical acclaim in order to work less, save money, and spend more time with family. Guest Biography Joe DiSanto has built multi-million dollar businesses, produced critically acclaimed documentaries and an Emmy-winning TV show, invested millions in real estate, and semi-retired at age 43. Now he’s sharing a lifetime of fiscal know-how via Play Louder, an invaluable resource that helps individuals and business owners increase their net worth and plan better for their future. In this episode, you'll learn: How Joe paid off $70,000 to be debt-free. Starting a business when you're young and have less to lose. Why he left a lucrative business and critical acclaim behind for semi-retirement at age 43.  Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/160 Find more from our guest: Play Louder! LinkedIn Twitter Facebook YouTube Mentioned in this episode: Ray Kurzweil Transcendent Man: The Life and Ideas of Ray Kurzweil Sound City (film) Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways Free Courses Page Independent Contractor Taxes & How to Incorporate (to Save Money) Personal Itemized Budget Categories & How You Wrangle Them with My Budget Template Real Estate Strategy 101: Learn the Basics, the Lingo, and the Opportunities Books: The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology By Ray Kurtzweil Runnymede Money Tip of the Week The Financial Independence Mindset is Critical Join the Inspired Money 30-day Fear Challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 159: Jim Huffman, CEO of GrowthHit, shares lessons learned from losing $400,000+, getting COVID-19, and rebuilding his businesses. Guest Biography Jim Huffman is CEO of growth marketing consultancy GrowthHit and a growth mentor for the Techstars startup accelerator. He has led growth at three startups that went from idea to over $10M in sales and were featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, TechCrunch, and the TODAY Show. He has advised and taught digital marketing to brands that include Sephora, General Assembly, OREO, Hot Wheels, FedEx, and more. He is author of the Amazon best-selling book, The Growth Marketer's Playbook, a book that pushed Seth Godin off the #1 spot for 72 hours. Jim also leverages his experience by working with startup founders and marketing professionals at Startup Week Seattle and General Assembly NYC. Jim earned his bachelor’s degree from University of Kansas where he serves as a mentor to marketing and business students. Today, Huffman is based in Seattle, Washington, and is an active member of the ANA, Techstars and General Assembly. In this episode, you'll learn: What growth marketing and ABM (Account-Based Marketing) are. Why Jim thinks running a bootstrapped agency is better than working at a startup that's shooting for a lucrative exit. Lessons about digging your business out of a pandemic crisis.  Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/159 Find more from our guest: www.jimwhuffman.com Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Mentioned in this episode: GrowthHit.com Blog The Hardest Day of My Career (Losing $400k, Testing Positive & FROZEN 2) Andrew Wilkinson at Tiny Capital Eric Siu at Single Grain Tim Ferriss on Fear-Setting techstars General Assembly Books: The Growth Marketer's Playbook: A Strategic Guide to Growing a Business in Today's Digital World By Jim Huffman Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen Runnymede Money Tip of the Week YouTube: Inbox Zero at Google TechTalks Merlin Mann 43folders.com Join the Inspired Money30-day Fear Challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 158: Angela Jia Kim is a former concert pianist-turned-founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare, facial spa, and self-care journal brand inspired by Korean beauty rituals. Guest Biography Angela Jia Kim is a former concert pianist-turned-founder of Savor Beauty, a natural skincare, facial spa, and self-care journal brand inspired by Korean beauty rituals. The award-winning serums, creams, cleansers, peels, and masks are made sustainably and ethically by women in the Hudson Valley. The products are delivered fresh to its three New York spas for Savor Spa’s signature specialty facials, which have been chosen by editors from Allure, Goop, and Elle as “Best of NY”. Savor Beauty partners exclusively with select spa partners with a special interest in women-owned spas and estheticians. Angela Jia Kim is mom to daughter Sienna and a mini golden, Zoe. They reside in New York City's Upper West Side. In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of developing transferable skills, in case you ever change careers How to listen to your business, including diversifying your business’s revenue streams. How spreadsheets helped with her savings and financial peace of mind. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/158 Find more from our guest: www.angelajiakim.com Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Savor Beauty Facebook Instagram YouTube ASPCA - American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Audrey Hepburn Christy Turlington Burns Runnymede Money Tip of the Week How to Calculate Your Net Worth Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 157: The Inspired Money podcast turns three! Tune in to the first solo episode ever, and you're invited to participate in a couple of listener challenges. Summary We're celebrating three years of publishing the Inspired Money podcast. In this episode, you'll learn: What are the top, most downloaded episodes? A behind the scenes look at some of the interviews. Drop me a line if you know someone with an inspired money story who should be featured on a future episode. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/157 Andy's social media links: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Facebook Mentioned in this episode: Survey: What's your favorite Inspired Money episode and why? Email Andy a guest idea: www.inspiredmoney.fm/andy IM 065: How to Sell and Earn More Like a "Million Dollar Listing New York" Star | Ryan Serhant IM 073: How You Can Be An Everyday Millionaire with Chris Hogan IM 111: Retired at 41 and Tips for Financial Independence with Chris Mamula IM 087: Broke Millennial Takes on Investing with Erin Lowry IM 097: Real Estate Investing for Passive Income with Lane Kawaoka IM 118: How to Set Goals and Make Them Happen with Joe Pulizzi IM 142: How to Be Wealthy Starting at Just $500 per Month with Derek Sivers IM 007: An Actor's Spiritual Path to Success and Happiness | Linus Roache IM 036: "Ready Player One" Screenwriter on Enjoying the Process | Zak Penn IM 057: Healthier Means Wealthier With P90X | Tony Horton IM 012: Outspoken Advocate for Civil Rights in the Episcopal Church | John Shelby Spong IM 109: Moments in Your Life When You Just Know with Mari Smith IM 113: Using Creativity to Disrupt the Status Quo with Tania Katan IM 126: Pursuing a Career that Sparks Joy with The Sasha Group’s Maribel Lara Bonus: Adopting Kids from Overseas with Andrew Wang Books By John Shelby Spong on Amazon Join the 30 Day Fear Challenge http://inspiredmoney.fm/challenge Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 156: Kevin Carter shares his path as an investor and entrepreneur who founded EMQQ, The Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF. Guest Biography Kevin Carter is the Founder of EMQQ the Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF and Chairman of the EMQQ Index Committee. Prior to EMQQ, he was the Founder & CEO of AlphaShares, an investment firm offering five Emerging Markets ETFs in partnership with Guggenheim Investments. Previously Kevin was the Founder & CEO of Active Index Advisors acquired by Natixis in 2005 and the Founder & CEO of eInvesting acquired by ETRADE in 2000. Kevin received a degree in Economics from the University of Arizona and began his career in 1992 with Robertson Stephens & Company. In this episode, you'll learn: Different approaches to investing - growth vs value, long vs short, active vs passive. Thinking like an investor when looking around you for opportunities. The opportunity and rationale for investing in emerging markets. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/156 Find more from our guest: The Emerging Markets Internet & Ecommerce ETF (EMQQ) LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: Trump: The Art of the Deal by Donald Trump Boone by T. Boone Pickens, Jr. A Random Walk Down Wall Street: The Time-Tested Strategy for Successful Investing by Burton G. Malkiel Robertson Stephens Burton Malkiel Peter Lynch One Up On Wall Street: How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market by Peter Lynch The Arithmetic of Active Management by William F. Sharpe Bershire Hathaway Shareholder Letter 2016 Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Have you ever bought a stock? Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 155: Dan Chan left pre-IPO PayPal to become Silicon Valley's favorite magician who performs for tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Guest Biography Dan Chan is an internationally renowned, award-winning magician who is referred to as the “Billionaire's Magician” having performed for 187 billionaires to date. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, he is regarded as one of the nation's top corporate magicians and performs at events for thought leaders and influencers worldwide. Chan's world-class sleight of hand, playful pick-pocketing, and thoughtful sleight of mind have been called "the perfect entertainment solution for savvy corporate audiences." Buzzfeed named him Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician and his act includes routines that integrate smartphones and iPads. Dan's signature cultural Bian Lian performance is a legend among tech billionaires and Silicon Valley elite. Chan is often seen performing at the exclusive Magic Castle in Hollywood, Bay Area society, and corporate events internationally. His extensive roster of clients includes the 49ers, Adsemble, Airbnb, Apple, Bank of America, Baidu, BitTorrent, Buzzfeed, BMC, Breathometer, Charles Schwab, Chevron, Cloudflare, CISCO, Deloitte, DOCOMO Innovations, EA, Ebay, Exabeam, Facebook, Falconstor, Golden State Warriors, Google, HP, IBM, Intel, Kaiser Permanente, Kleiner Perkins, KRON4, KTSF, Marriott, Merrill Lynch, Novartis, OneLogin, Open AI, Oracle, Paramount Pictures, PayPal, Pfizer, Pitney Bowes, Quora, Radio Disney, Red Hat, Ritz Carlton, Roche, Sequoia Capital, SF Giants, Shutterfly, Sony Play Station, Specialized Bicycle, Thumbtack, Twitter, USCG, USMC, VISA, Viv, Wells Fargo, Wild Aid, Yahoo, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. In this episode, you'll learn: Pivoting a live magic show to a virtual experience on Zoom Why walk away power is important in negotiating Dan's unique stock buying strategy. He invests in every company that hires him. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/155 Find more from our guest: www.danchanmagic.com Online Zoom shows on Airbnb Experiences facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Mentioned in this episode: David Copperfield Chris Kenner Jim Steinmeyer Gerald Joseph Criss Angel David Blaine Cyril Takayama Warren & Annabelle's Magic Buzzfeed: Meet Silicon Valley's Favorite Magician The Hustle: Silicon Valley’s favorite magician reimagines his act in the age of Zoom Business Insider: For $500 you can book a Zoom magic show with 'Silicon Valley's favorite magician,' whose client list includes Google, Apple, and Airbnb Business Insider: A day in the life of a 'billionaire's magician,' who's hired to fly around the world and entertain the elite Runnymede Money Tip of the Week A magical money tip: earnings matter! Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 154: Maricela Soberanes shares her inspiring story of growing up poor in Mexico City and coming to the United States where she gained financial independence as a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist, real estate investor, and founder of a non-profit.  Guest Biography Maricela Soberanes is one of nine siblings, who grew up in Mexico City. Her single mother with no formal education struggled to provide essentials such as food and shelter. Maricela earned a scholarship to attend high school while working as a nanny to supplement expenses. After high school, her good grades and hard work earned her a scholarship to college. After a failed business, she moved to the United States, not knowing anyone, with $100.00 to her name. With a heart full of relentless perseverance and a mind full of dreams, Maricela studied English as a Second Language and earned a GED (General Education Diploma). With five degrees including a Master’s degree and a Doctorate degree, Maricela became a CRNA (Certified Registered Nurse Anesthesiologist). In 2003, she joined the Military and was commissioned as a Naval Officer practicing military medicine in the United States, overseas, and many Central American Countries while volunteering on medical missions. As a side gig, Maricela has been in the Real Estate business part-time for over 16 years. When she first saw the opportunity to invest in Real Estate, it was partly because of the desire to provide housing to families and also because it fed her entrepreneurial spirit. She and her husband founded Up Plex Living and manage a rental portfolio of 35 doors. Their big goal is to conduct Community Wellness Outreach events focused on financial literacy, basic medical, and psychological checks to communities that lack the resources to obtain those services. Their passion is to teach better money behaviors to those who want to gain financial independence.  In this episode, you'll learn: The importance of developing a creative and innovative mindset Foundational tips for achieving financial independence Why Maricela established a non-profit, 100% veteran-owned business to help people in other countries with financial literacy and healthy living education. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/154 Find more from our guest: www.fromfinancialsurvivaltofinancialindependence.com facebook From Financial Survival to FI Instagram LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: Robert T. Kiyosaki Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Benefits of 401(k) plans for business owners  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 153: Brent Henningson talks about how a defined benefit plan can help business owners to accelerate retirement savings and reduce taxes.  Guest Biography Brent is the Chief Executive Officer of Saber Pension & Actuarial Services, a third party administration and actuarial firm. Using Defined Benefit Plans, Saber Pension helps business owners reduce their tax liability while they save for retirement. They assist clients all around the United States. Brent has over 15 years of experience working with Defined Benefit retirement plans. Throughout his career, he has consulted with organizations ranging from one-person businesses to publicly traded companies with multi-billion dollar pension plans. Over his career, Brent has saved his clients millions of dollars through the use of innovative and timely strategies related to plan design and implementation. He also has extensive experience in the ongoing administrative and compliance requirements of retirement plans. Brent has a Bachelor of Science in Statistics from Brigham Young University. He is a fellow of the Society of Actuaries, the Society’s highest designation, and an enrolled actuary. Outside of work, Brent enjoys skiing, traveling and spending time with his wife and three daughters. In this episode, you'll learn: If your income allows for it, how to save up to $3mm in retirement savings Differences between 401(k) retirement plan and a defined benefit plan Professionals needed to set up and maintain a defined benefit plan Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/153 Find more from our guest: www.saberpension.com facebook LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: The Side Business Defined Benefit Plan. When a Solo K Isn’t Enough. TD Ameritrade Road to Retirement Survey Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Benefits of 401(k) plans for business owners  Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 152: Michael Trefel talks about his transition from lone wolf on Wall Street to a mindset of collaboration, growth, and fulfillment.  Guest Biography Michael Trefel is an executive coach, entrepreneur, husband, dad to two amazing girls, and an eternal optimist who believes that together, through coaching and consulting, people can achieve anything and change the world in the process. He was one of the youngest executives at Lehman Brothers, creating and leading one of the top teams in the strategy field, consistently ranking in the top 3 in the US by the All American Institutional Investor Survey. Following more than 10 years in Banking and an executive MBA from NYU Stern School of Business, Michael left Wall Street to form Trefel Consulting, focusing on developing the leaders of tomorrow. This work led him to some of the best people in the industry, becoming a member of the John Maxwell Team as well as train with MAPS and Tony Robbins. In the past 10 years, he's built multiple successful teams and businesses as well as enabled multiple clients to break through their limitations and build their own success stories. In this episode, you'll learn: How your mindset can impact what you see. Gratitude practices that can help improve your mindset. Why teaching and helping others can bring more fulfillment to your life. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/152 Find more from our guest: www.trefelconsulting.com facebook LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: Despicable Me (2010) - IMDb Zig Ziglar Reticular Activating System (RAS) Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine by Mike Michalowicz Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Three tips for a better money mindset. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 151: Go-getter Mayly Tao transformed her family's Santa Monica donut shop and gives back to her community and beyond. Guest Biography Mayly Tao is LA’s self-proclaimed Donut Princess, owner of DK’s Donuts & Bakery in Santa Monica, CA and Donut Princess Los Angeles, a donut bouquet delivery concept. She is the host of her podcast Short N’ Sweet. You can find her ”Securing the Box” at @maylytao, @donutprincessla, @dksdonuts, @foodfortheclout. She is very heavily involved in community work, such as completing the building of a temple in Cambodia and creating her new initiative, Lunchboxes for Love, to help feed front line health care professionals in Los Angeles during COVID-19. She is currently a social media marketing consultant, helping others create revenue through social media and branding. In this episode, you'll learn: The history of Cambodian immigrants owning donut shops in Southern California. Innovating new donut varieties and using social media to build a community. How Mayly is adapting the business during COVID-19 and giving back. Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/151 Find more from our guest: www.dksdonuts.com facebook LinkedIn Twitter Email: hello[at]donutprincessla.com Mentioned in this episode: The Donut King - The Movie www.gofundme.com Lunch Boxes for Love Monica Lin Fisher House Salvation Army VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System Short N' Sweet: A Donut Princess Podcast by DK's Donuts Instagram - DK's Donuts Instagram - Donut Princess LA Instagram - Mayly Tao Instagram - Food For The Clout TikTok Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Ways to give back during COVID-19. Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.

Episode 150: Brian Winch says you don't need a lot of money or an expensive education to start a business. He shares how he turned his side hustle of picking up litter into a lucrative career. Guest Biography Brian Winch is the author and creator of Cleanlots, America's Simplest Business. Brian has been involved in all aspects of the parking lot litter cleaning business since 1981. He can teach you how to start and operate a simple business based from home and make money from a green service that's almost as easy to do as going for a walk! In this episode, you'll learn: The business progression from part-time to full-time as an owner/operator to hiring employees What types of customers Brian serves Factors go into pricing parking lot clean up Show notes: http://www.inspiredmoney.fm/150 Find more from our guest: www.cleanlots.com facebook LinkedIn Mentioned in this episode: What Would You Do? (ABC) CleanLots Operations Manual by Brian Winch Runnymede Money Tip of the Week Considering a side hustle? Visit www.inspiredmoney.fm/cleanlots Thinkific.com Teachable.com Thanks for Listening! To share your thoughts: Leave a note in the comment section below. Share this show on Twitter or Facebook. Join us at the Inspired Money Makers groups at facebook and LinkedIn To help out the show: Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser.com, or wherever you listen. Your ratings and reviews really help, and I read each one. Email me your address, and I'll mail you an autographed copy of Kimo West and Ken Emerson's CD, Slackers in Paradise. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Special thanks to Jim Kimo West for the music.