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What is it like to know that your bills will be taken care of for the rest of your life? Well...that's a question I can't answer. BUT I know some people who can and that's who we are talking to today. Two brothers who work in vastly different fields are here today to compete for the chance to win absolutely nothing in the new game show.... mogul talk hosted by your truly, Candice Kelly. If you listen until the end you will learn What day to day life actually looks like for a wealthy person The true secret sauce to give anyone the chance at success What it's like to be a pro athlete and get your first check One thing you can do today to boost your chances of riches If you were inspired by this episode feel free to leave a review on Apple Podcasts, it really helps out alot. Also for those of you who are ready to take your money mastery to the next level and reach Mogul status yourself, I'm offering a free call to all my podcast listeners to answer any money questions you may have and walk you through exactly what you need to do to increase your net worth and build wealth. Schedule your free call soon as this is a time sensitive opportunity.

"I would save more if I made more money"  "I'm using credit cards to get the rewards points"  "I work hard I deserve to get what I want" We have so many things we tell ourselves about why we aren't where we want to be financially. It's the economy, it's the job market, it's the bills. But what if the true culprit was the big pink blob between your ears? What if there was only one thing that you needed to change, just one domino that could start a chain reaction to get you debt free, have money in the bank and never worrying about finances. What is that domino...it's ya brain. In this episode you will learn: Why your bank account is empty after all your bills are paid How your beliefs (what you think of a common sense) are screwing you over What is your Money Personality and how it affects your spending habits Your immediate next step in building wealth Once you take the quiz and learn your money personality, you can download the PDF guide that goes deeper into each personality type, unpacking your common behaviors, how you behave in work and social settings and how to grow.

What were you taught about sex? Did you get that awkward "don't get pregnant" speech, have a few condoms shoved into your hands and that was supposed to be your sex education? What about money....did anyone ever talk about that at all? I remember my one burning question during sex ed was not about STD's or the inner workings of the female anatomy, I wanted to know how the heck do I DO it?!  Well today we are going to answer that question. How do you do it...it being money of course...this is your Money ED 101. In this Episode you will learn: Why money and sex are pretty similar The 3 steps to reach financial orgasm How to avoid FTD's (Financially Transmitted Dumb Ideas) If you want to learn more about your credit score you can check out creditkarma and create a free profile. To find out your Money Personality Take the Quiz Here

Do you find yourself repeating the same patterns with money, no matter how many classes or workshops you take? Have you ever considered that you money habits can be passed down to you based on your environment and upbringing? Dr. Ted Klontz is the director of the Financial Psychology Institute and had writen 6 books on the subject of our psychological attachment to money. Learn more about Dr.Klontz here:  https://www.yourmentalwealth.com In this episode you will learn: -How to recognize your financial triggers -The difference between a wealthy and a poverty mindset - The one thing keeping you from changing your financial situation for good - How to make more money and still be a good person Let me know what you think of the episode by emailing mentalcement@gmail.com, or heading over to facebook @MentalCement

Raven Solomon is THE go-to expert on all things Millennials, Gen Z and beyond. After becoming an executive with PepsiCo at only 28, she quickly found herself leading a team of employees literally old enough to be her parents. She realized their was a disconnect in how generational values are expressed and evaluated and sought to bridge that gap for other high achieving young people. As the President and Founder of the Center for Next Generation Leadership and Professional Development, Keynote Speaker and Millennial Coach, Raven is by far a bonafied "boss in a skirt" Learn more about Raven at:  https://www.ravensolomon.com/  In this Episode you will learn: - Why young people say one thing and the older folks hear something different - The most important value for Millennials and Baby Boomers - The biggest myths about younger generations at work - How to support a multi-generational team Let me know what you think of the episode and keep the conversation going over on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/ 

Finding a career that is fulfilling is a goal for many but sadly does not feel like an obtainable reality for people. Transformational coach & speaker Tori Stevens is here to shed light on how we discover personal fulfillment within our career and self journeys. Tori has worked in higher education and corporate for 12 years and has interviewed, hired, and managed thousands of people. Now as a coach who focuses on career exploration and growth she teaches others how to become the master versus the joker of thoughts and habits. Learn more about the amazing work Tori is doing in the professional community at: https://www.evolyoution.net/ The "nuggets" you will hear in this episode: - The difference between achievement and personal development - Why your self worth is not defined by a performance review - How to be present today for your future to show up for you - Think. Talk. Walk. Confidence. Communication. Connection. If you havent checked out Mental Cement TV you are missing out on a treat. Wath the first few episdoes here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uajNv8f7YLw&t=4s As always, send me your thoughts and connect with the community on Facebook at:   https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/

Telling stories is fun. Telling a compelling story on a digital medium that converts into sales is a whole different feat. Communicating authentically on a blog article or social media post is a surefire way to attract a loyal tribe. Our guest Eboni W has been in the health and wellness space for years and is using her wins and losses to teach other wellness professionals how to build brands that are as profound as they are profitable.  Find out more about Eboni here:  https://www.facebook.com/fitt.eboni/ https://www.thefittteam.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fitt.eboni  If you haven't already, go ahead and book your call with me and let me know how Mental Cement can be of service to your business. Even if it's just an idea you've been toying with for a while, I want to help you gain CLARITY and build a road-map for your next steps moving forward.   https://calendly.com/mentalcement/business-chat?month=2019-07 

So here's the truth... most people only focus on aspects of their business that others can see such as the logo or pricing or website. But as today's guest is going to share, branding and marketing are all pointless if the internal business operations are not in order. I'm excited to share my conversation with Chris McIntire because he is a true veteran to entrepreneurship. Having built and sold 4 businesses, he has identified the core principles that all business owners will eventually need to master to build a profitable and sustainable company. He calls them the 7 Gears and we are going to break down each one in today's episode. As a special treat, you can visit his website and take a quick quiz that will assess where your business is on each gear and how you can improve. Visit:  www.7thGearCoaching.com  If you are ready to chat about your existing business, or business idea, let's schedule a call and see how I can help you:  https://calendly.com/mentalcement/business-chat?month=2019-07 

How do you feel about your body? What needs to happen to improve the relationship you have to it? Today's guest is all about loving the YOU as you are and she's sharing the one thing you can do today that will make all the difference tomorrow.   Michele Laine is a Certified Neuro-Transformational Coach, Brainspotting practitioner, Motivational Speaker, and Best-Selling Author. She also co-owns two additional businesses with her husband. They've shared an amazing and adventurous  27 years of building businesses together. When a perfect storm of personal and business loss hit five years ago, Michele saw an opportunity to re-invent herself.  She felt a bigger calling to leave behind her previous work of accounting/finance management and  follow her passions into the coaching world of health, wellness, and mindset.  She now works with clients to help them transform and breakthrough limiting beliefs, make internal shifts to improve their mental, physical, and emotional well being, so they can live a healthier life.Through her coaching, speaking, workshops, and wellness retreats, she emphases the importance of managing stress, living a healthy lifestyle, following passions, and up-leveling self-discovery and self-love every day. Find out more about Michele here:   www.michelelaine.com https://www.facebook.com/coachmichelelaine/ https://www.instagram.com/coachmichelelaine_ Be sure to check us out over on Facebook!  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement 

What's up friends! This is a really cool episode because our guest today is ME! This episode is sponsored by my 5-week course How to Start a Badass Podcast which you can find out more about here:  https://badass-podcast.square.site/  Question: Why haven't you started your show yet? What is that little voice in your head telling you? I bet it's saying "I'm not ready yet" or "I still need to learn all the steps". But the truth is that the one thing that is keeping you from getting started is also keeping you from folling through with your plans. We are going the CRUSH that little voice today!  Be sure to join the conversation over on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/ 

We all have had the feeling of being pumped about starting a new diet or routine only to get a week into it and call things off. Our guest today Dr.Erin Baker is a transformational leadership coach and social psychologist. She works with top performers in corporate and private settings to design more passionate, purposeful, and mission-driven lives. Her approach draws on her expertise in psychology and neuroscience, her leadership experience at Facebook and Microsoft, and her own psychological transformation from social chameleon to unapologetically authentic. Learn more about Dr.Erin by vising her website at:  https://www.erinmbaker.com/  Today she is sharing with us: 1. The five step framework to set goals and stick with them 2. How small habits can lead to big change 3. The most important habit that you should incorporate into your daily practice starting today! Check out my article of goal setting and how it almost killed me:  https://nickkieandco.com/2019/06/09/how-setting-goals-almost-kills-me/  Be sure to connect with me over on Facebook and let me know your thoughts on the episode:  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/ 

Where do you draw the line between business partners and romantic partners? How do you balance supporting a partners outlandish dream and keeping them grounded in reality? What do you do if you have to choose between a successful business and a successful marriage? There are no easy answers to these questions but we can learn a few things from a couple that has been mixing business with pleasure for over 10 years.  Today's guest, Chelsea Wedmore is the wife of 7-figure entrepreneur James Wedmore. James grew his empire by teaching business owners how to leverage visual storytelling and online video. His team offers online courses, high level masterminds and live workshops all across the country. He also host the Mind Your Business Podcast where he teaches simple mindset shifts that can transform your business.  Learn more about James and Chelsea Wedmore by visiting  https://www.jameswedmoretraining.com/ or subscribing to the Mind Your Business Podcast  http://mindyourbusinesspodcast.com/   Your challenge for this week is to speak out-loud that fearful thought that has been taking up roots in your mind. When we keep our fears a secret they keep gaining momentum like a snowball. Saying it or writing it down allows us to escape from "what if" land and realize how small our fears really are.  Head on over to our Facebook page and let me know how it goes!  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/ 

One of the hardest things for new entrepreneurs is promotion. We want to tell people about our amazing services but there are so many factors that go into creating a profitable launch it can be overwhelming.  RRCA Certified Running Coach and ICF Certified Health and Life Coach Whitney Miller is here today to share her best strategies for creating and executing a promotional launch. She is going to break down the 4 essential components for creating a dynamic program, identifying your audience, crafting your offer, creating a promotional calendar and confidently asking for the sale. Be sure to check out the new Mental Cement TV channel on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS5gvldQVXs&t=7s  Learn more about Whitney and her company at:  www.transcendhealthandwellness.com   I would love to connect with you to learn what program your launching and how I can be of service. Send me a message on Facebook or via my email at mentalcement@gmail.com    https://www.facebook.com/CandiceMentalCement/ 

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As a business owner there always seems to be a never ending list of demands on your time. But if you ever find yourself constantly ripping and running and still struggling to make sales, our guest Mickey Coffino can help! She went from being a hair dresser and single mother of twins to making milions with the 6 companies she currently owns. Mickey is the Queen of making #monemoves and is sharing with us today - why it's important to focus on money making activities  - how financial freedom allows you to increase your impact - investing money to grow your business - managing multiple income streams For more information about Mickey visit  https://www.amm3.org/ 

As some of you know I am finishing up my senior year at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Last week, on April 30th 2019, a tragedy struck my campus as two students lost their lives in a campus shooting. It's one of those things you never think will happen to you...until it does. I am still trying to process everything and prepare for my graduation next week. Thank you to all those who have offered their support.  Grief expert and intuitive coach Andrea Moore joins us this week as we discuss the impact grief can have of families and communities. She is working on her third book and today she's breaking down the different types of grief we experience and sharing strategies on how to support a grieving friend or family member. Learn more about her by visiting the link here:  https://www.andreaamoore.co/from-grief-to-grind-presents  My challenge for you this week is to go out of your way to support someone you know. If they are going through a time of grief, transition, heartbreak, or you just haven't spoken to them in a while, don't wait for them to come to you. Invite them out to lunch, call them up just to chat, write them a hand written note, a little gesture goes a long way when someone is in pain. We will be back again next week and in the mean time I would love to connect with you over on Instagram! Slide in my DM and introduce yourself and tell me how I can support you in whatever you are going through this week.  https://www.instagram.com/mentalcement/  As always, keep building that Mental Cement!

Many entrepreneurs start from scratch and try to introduce a new idea or concept to the market. But some savvy entrepreneurs choose to not reinvent the wheel and start from scratch and instead find a business model that works and make it better. That is exactly what our guest today did, she took her winning strategies from owning a Massage Envy Franchise and translated it to now owning multiple Joint Chiropractic franchises in NC, VA, DC and more! This mother and wife is breaking down the barriers of what a "successful woman" looks like all while inspiring young girls along the way. learn more about the Joint here:  https://www.thejoint.com/  In this episode Mia Thornton shares how she took The Joint from a failing concept to a money making machine by changing the entire corporate price structure. She opens up about hitting that rock bottom point where it was either sink or swim and reveals the mindset she had to adopt in order to stay afloat. Be sure to connect with Mia on social media:  https://www.facebook.com/mianicole.fields  If you enjoyed this episode I would love to hear your thoughts on social media! Tell me what resonated with you and what your big business idea is. As always keep building that Mental Cement friend!   https://www.facebook.com/candykay.redrobin   https://www.instagram.com/mentalcement/ 

So you have an idea...kind of...you aren't quite sure what to do next. Should you network? Should you start a Facebook page? Is your idea even good enough to start a business?  We have all been there where we are in the space of the unknown. Not sure what steps to take.  Today's guest brings 23 years of experience in the insurance and corporate training space. She has helped others up level their personal growth througght her coaching and mastermind programs and has captured what she calls her "toolkit of awesome" for all to read in her book Your Extraordinary Self. Tammie Kip is sharing how to define success on your own terms and the action steps you need to take to get there. Learn more about Tammie at her homebase  www.tammiekip.com  I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode, and let me know who you'd like to hear from!  https://www.facebook.com/mentalcement/

Back with the second half of this amazing and hilarious conversation with Chris Elmore, founder and evangelist for Avidxchange a 1.4Billion dollar startup that is changing the way companies issue invoices around the world. This week Chris is sharing some of the traits and habits that can help anyone become a billion dollar salesman and the 2 mistakes you may be making that could be killing your business. We also touch on the curse of knowledge and why those who are most likely to innovate tend be be newbies like you.  Be sure to connect with Chris on all social media  @TheChrisElmore and also check out his companies page here  https://www.avidxchange.com/  I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode! Head on over to  https://www.instagram.com/mentalcement/  or  https://www.facebook.com/candykay.redrobin to send me a message and see if we can build something awesome together! 

Ever wondered what it would be like to talk with Steve Jobs or Mark Zuckerberg about their best business strategies. Well today's guest is no Zucks but he did co-found a tech startup back in 2000 that is currently valued at 1.4  Billion, with a B! Not only is he able to break down automating the accounts payable process into an easy to understand process, but he is an extremely humble human being who deeply cares about mentoring the next generation of disruptors.  The Chris Elmore is sharing how he knew he had the entrepreneur "bug" even from childhood and the importance of supporting entrepreneurship in children. He also shares why keeping it simple can be your "secret sauce in business.  To learn more about how Avid can save your company 8,000 hours of work time by automating the accounts payable process, or to apply for open positions, visit https://www.avidxchange.com/  Send me a DM on Instagram and let me know what you thought of the episode and who else you want to hear on the show!  https://www.instagram.com/mentalcement/