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Extraordinary America

America has always been about freedom, opportunity, and the pursuit of happiness. However, most Americans are not free when it comes to the financial front. Most are under financial slavery due to losing their jobs, having stagnant wages due to outsourcing, inflation due to money printing, and debt of all kinds. Wealth and income inequality runs rampant across America while the middle class has all but disappeared! Where there is no freedom, there can never be opportunity nor happiness. Such a disconnect between who we are as Americans and our Financial reality cannot be allowed to continue.

Therefore, Extraordinary America is about the abolition of financial slavery. It is about the financial freedom of the 99%. It is about Americans awakening and unleashing the Extraordinary within themselves and setting themselves free!

The truth is Americans are Extraordinary. As immigrants and descendants of immigrants, they have overcome insurmountable obstacles and barriers with their pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit, and this time is no different. Americans should never give up or surrender to hopelessness and despair, no matter how bad the situation is, no matter how much the odds are stacked against them. Just as spring overcomes winter, Day overcomes Night, the light within us shall overcome the darkness around us. Its time for us to know that we are our own saviors, that there is an Extraordinary within us waiting to be unleashed, that freedom is our birthright and that we shall realize the American Dream!

The path to financial freedom is by educating and transforming ourselves into Entrepreneurs and Investors on the light side! In this podcast Cosmos Dar interviews Entrepreneurs and Investors who fought against the odds, and in many cases came from humble beginnings to attain financial freedom, to see how they did it. He hopes through all these stories that the Extraordinary within the audience shall awaken, that they shall take the actions necessary to abolish financial slavery from their lives and finally Realize the American dream!

Latest Episodes:

Sye White: Preview Apr 16, 2024

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Sye White shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings. As he transitions from restaurant management to pursuing his dream of transforming a family homestead into a resort, Sye reflects on the deep-rooted connection to Montana, drawing inspiration from his family's homesteading legacy and Native American heritage.

Sye delves into real estate education, offering valuable insights into building equity and developing a portfolio through self-education and strategic investment approaches like dollar-cost averaging. Through engaging anecdotes and lessons learned from the restaurant business, Sye provides practical advice for first-time homebuyers and navigating the ever-evolving real estate market.

Sye's personal stories and inspirational narratives serve as a beacon of motivation. They illustrate the transformative power of perseverance, education, and community involvement in achieving one's entrepreneurial aspirations and making a meaningful impact in both business and society.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday April 18th}

Understanding Taxes and Profitability with Andrea Bell Apr 11, 2024

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In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Andrea Bell, listeners are taken on a journey through Andrea's early interest in business, which stemmed from a young age and led her to pursue a career in accounting due to its flexibility and alignment with her passion for helping businesses manage taxes and finances. Andrea shares valuable insights into tax-saving strategies for businesses and individuals, including the significance of real estate investments for long-term wealth building.

Andrea addresses common misconceptions about tax planning and emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies for financial success at all income levels. Additionally, Andrea discusses the vital role of good bookkeeping in avoiding tax surprises and financial difficulties, drawing from her experiences of balancing business and family life.

The episode offers practical advice on overcoming the challenges entrepreneurs face. It encourages listeners to pursue entrepreneurial dreams by building confidence, seeking mentorship, and embracing strategic planning for time and financial freedom. Andrea also shares valuable tips for aspiring accountants and entrepreneurs looking to start their accounting firms, emphasizing the importance of education, mentorship, and niche services.

Andrea inspires listeners to embrace their unique paths to success and avoid comparison, focusing on incremental progress and staying true to personal aspirations.

Highlights:

{02:15} Early Interest in Business

{04:30} Journey into Accounting

{06:20} Tax Strategies for Success

{09:00} Tax Strategies for Different Income Levels

{15:00} Balancing Business and Family

{22:10} Overcoming Challenges

{27:45} Pursuing the American Dream

Andrea Bell bio:

Andrea Bell is the founder and CEO of Profitability, a full-service accounting firm dedicated to helping businesses scale and grow while achieving time and financial freedom. With over 20 years of experience in accounting, Andrea has assisted hundreds of businesses in scaling effectively and saving millions of dollars in taxes. Her passion for entrepreneurship led her to establish Thrive, a women's business community that supports female entrepreneurs in elevating their businesses to new heights while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

As a fun-loving mom of three beautiful children and a devoted wife, Andrea easily balances her roles as a foodie, DIY enthusiast, and business owner. In addition to her expertise in accounting, Andrea is a seasoned consultant, coach, author, and speaker. She is committed to empowering forward-thinking business owners to supercharge their businesses and achieve unprecedented profits. If you're ready to take your business to the next level and enjoy the fruits of your labor, Andrea and the team at Profitability are here to help you succeed.

Connect with Andrea:

Website: https://profitabilityco.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-bell-10b86987

Andrea Bell: Preview Apr 09, 2024

Show notes

In this insightful podcast episode featuring guest Andrea Bell, listeners are taken on a journey through Andrea's early interest in business, which stemmed from a young age and led her to pursue a career in accounting due to its flexibility and alignment with her passion for helping businesses manage taxes and finances. Andrea shares valuable insights into tax-saving strategies for businesses and individuals, including the significance of real estate investments for long-term wealth building.

Andrea addresses common misconceptions about tax planning and emphasizes the importance of proactive strategies for financial success at all income levels. Additionally, Andrea discusses the vital role of good bookkeeping in avoiding tax surprises and financial difficulties, drawing from her experiences of balancing business and family life.

The episode offers practical advice on overcoming the challenges entrepreneurs face. It encourages listeners to pursue entrepreneurial dreams by building confidence, seeking mentorship, and embracing strategic planning for time and financial freedom. Andrea also shares valuable tips for aspiring accountants and entrepreneurs looking to start their accounting firms, emphasizing the importance of education, mentorship, and niche services.

Andrea inspires listeners to embrace their unique paths to success and avoid comparison, focusing on incremental progress and staying true to personal aspirations.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday April 11th}

Overcoming Cancer, Divorce, and Limiting Beliefs to Succeed in Business with Catherine Kontos Apr 04, 2024

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In today’s episode, Catherine Kontos, founder of RetreatBoss, shares her journey of founding and growing her renowned retreat planning company. From her early motivations to her greatest lessons learned, Catherine offers valuable insights into the transformative power of retreats. She delves into her own experiences and offers advice for those seeking more confidence and battling pessimistic mindsets. Throughout the conversation, Catherine's passion for helping others create unforgettable and life-changing experiences shines through, showcasing RetreatBoss as a beacon of excellence in the retreat industry.

Highlights:

{03:20} Catherine’s journey

{09:00} Catherin’s motivation

{13:00} Greatest lessons learned.

{15:30} Advice for people who need more confidence.

{22:00} The pessimist mindset

{34:45} The battle of the mind

Catherine Kontos bio:

Catherine Kontos is the founder of RetreatBoss, a renowned retreat planning company. With a steadfast belief in the transformative power of retreats, Catherine launched RetreatBoss in 2012 with the vision of guiding clients through unforgettable and life-changing experiences. Over the past decade, RetreatBoss has facilitated thousands of guests on memorable and transformative journeys. Today, Catherine's company is recognized as an award-winning leader in the retreat industry, serving as a go-to reference for the retreat community.

Connect with Catherine:

Website: https://retreatboss.com https://catherinekontos.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-kontos-60955662

Catherine Kontos: Preview Apr 02, 2024

Show notes

In today’s episode, Catherine Kontos, founder of RetreatBoss, shares her journey of founding and growing her renowned retreat planning company. From her early motivations to her greatest lessons learned, Catherine offers valuable insights into the transformative power of retreats. She delves into her own experiences and offers advice for those seeking more confidence and battling pessimistic mindsets. Throughout the conversation, Catherine's passion for helping others create unforgettable and life-changing experiences shines through, showcasing RetreatBoss as a beacon of excellence in the retreat industry.

{You can hear the full episode on Thursday, April 4th}

The Art of Storytelling and the American Story with Amanda Johnson Mar 28, 2024

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Amanda Johnson joins us for this captivating podcast episode. As the CEO and founder of True to Intention and the visionary behind Saved by Story Publishing, Amanda draws on her 20 years of experience to explore the profound impact of storytelling on trauma resolution and human connection.

Amanda shares insights on leveraging stories for maximum impact, unraveling the power of narrative medicine. Delve into the compelling narrative of the American Dream as Amanda, also known as the story alchemist, empowers a generation to challenge disempowerment with curiosity and love. With a unique blend of facilitation, storytelling, and strategic guidance, Amanda partners with emerging leaders to become unwavering change agents in their families, communities, and industries.

Highlights:

{02:45} Amanda’s journey

{11:45} We use stories to resolve our trauma and connect with people.

{20:30} How to make your story have maximum impact.

{26:45} The Story of the American Dream

Amanda Johnson bio:

Amanda is the CEO and founder of True to Intention, and Co. is the founder of Saved by Story Publishing. After 20 years of facilitating transformative experiences through story and literacy writing and narrative medicine, Amanda Johnson, a.k.a. the story article, is determined to empower a generation that challenges disempowerment with curiosity and love. as a speaker.

She is a facilitator, storyteller, strategist, guide, and Ally. She partners with emerging leaders to become uncompromising agents of change—their families, communities, and industries. Through her two businesses, true to intention and say by the story, she midwives, paradigm, changing brands, content, and more thought leaders and storytellers into the world with story, healing quests, and message manifesting retreats from inspiration to impact.

She and her team helped inspire souls, dissolve lives, and reorganize their sacred material. True to the intention with every piece of content they craft.

Connect with Amanda:

Website: https://savedbystory.house https://truetointention.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajohnson4

Amanda Johnson: Preview Mar 26, 2024

Show notes

Amanda Johnson joins us for this captivating podcast episode. As the CEO and founder of True to Intention and the visionary behind Saved by Story Publishing, Amanda draws on her 20 years of experience to explore the profound impact of storytelling on trauma resolution and human connection.

Amanda shares insights on leveraging stories for maximum impact, unraveling the power of narrative medicine. Delve into the compelling narrative of the American Dream as Amanda, also known as the story alchemist, empowers a generation to challenge disempowerment with curiosity and love. With a unique blend of facilitation, storytelling, and strategic guidance, Amanda partners with emerging leaders to become unwavering change agents in their families, communities, and industries.

{You can hear the full episode Thursday March 28th}

How to Increase Revenues and Sales in Business with Bryan McDonald Mar 21, 2024

Show notes

Dive into the world of sales and entrepreneurship with Brian McDonald in this engaging podcast episode. With over 23 years of experience in new revenue growth, Brian shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the importance of a client-centric sales strategy. Join the conversation as Brian dispels misconceptions about sales, stressing the need to understand customers' wants for effective business growth.

Brian, a partner at Purpose Growth, a coaching and consulting firm, specializes in helping entrepreneurs build sales systems that predictably boost revenue. Uncover the secrets to success as Brian discusses the right mindset and addresses the fear of success.

Highlights:

{03:10} Brian's journey

{06:15} Misconceptions about sales

{11:30} You need to know what your customers want.

{16:00} Increasing revenue.

{19:00} Marketing vs. making a better product.

[29:30} Getting the right mindset.

{32:30} The fear of success

Bryan McDonald bio:

Brian has spent his 23-plus-year career in new revenue growth and focused on a client-centric sales strategy that created a track record for success by serving instead of selling people, graduating from Penn State University in 2001.

Brian went into sales in a corporate position and quickly realized that the roles he could be entrepreneurial in were the ones he wanted and built. He's a partner at Purpose Growth, a coaching and consulting firm that serves entrepreneurs with ambitious yearly or multi-year revenue goals.

He helps entrepreneurs build sales systems that predictably grow revenue, as well as communication practices and strategies that are superior to traditional sales tactics or practices. He has served entrepreneurs by helping them go from as little as AS75K in revenue to $1,000,000 plus in 6 to 18 months, using the strategies, tactics, mindsets, and frameworks he and his partners have put together.

Brian also helps run an economic development nonprofit called the Fox Valley Entrepreneurship Center. As the board president, the FVC serves business owners in the Fox Valley region of Chicago that are past. Startup base and need to accelerate.

They're focused on growing the revenue of businesses and adding jobs and opportunities in the communities that businesses are in.

Connect with Brian:

Website: https://www.onpurposegrowth.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcdonaldbryan

Bryan McDonald: Preview Mar 19, 2024

Show notes

Dive into the world of sales and entrepreneurship with Brian McDonald in this engaging podcast episode. With over 23 years of experience in new revenue growth, Brian shares insights from his journey, emphasizing the importance of a client-centric sales strategy. Join the conversation as Brian dispels misconceptions about sales, stressing the need to understand customers' wants for effective business growth.

Brian, a partner at Purpose Growth, a coaching and consulting firm, specializes in helping entrepreneurs build sales systems that predictably boost revenue. Uncover the secrets to success as Brian discusses the right mindset and addresses the fear of success.

{You can hear the full Episode on Thursday, March 21st}

Pausing and Reflecting from Within with Haseena Jackson Mar 14, 2024

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Haseena, a seasoned author, trainer, speaker, and certified coach, shares her remarkable 30-year journey in leadership and management. Discover the driving forces behind Haseena's motivation and her profound insights into finding one's purpose.

With Faith, Hope, and Spirit LLC, her business dedicated to helping others turn dreams into reality, Haseena provides valuable advice for those seeking their purpose. She emphasizes the impact of faith on one's inner voice. Haseena delves into her most significant life lessons and offers heartfelt advice to her younger self.

As the founder and executive director of Ava's Pathways, a nonprofit supporting women facing life's adversities, Haseena's wisdom shines through in her commitment to empowering others. Tune in for a soul-nourishing conversation on growth, development, communication, leadership, and the pursuit of happiness.

Highlights:

{03:00} Haseena’s Journey

{06:00} What motivates Haseena?

{08:15} Advice for others who want to find their purpose.

{20:00} How faith influences your inner voice.

{24:45} Biggest lesson learned.

{31:30} Advice for your younger self

{38:15} Pursuing Happiness

Haseena Shaheed-Jackson bio:

Haseena is an author, trainer, speaker, and certified coach. She has spent 30 years in positions of leadership and management, where she developed the skill of helping others make the invisible visible and turn their dreams into real-world possibilities through her business—Faith, Hope, and Spirit LLC.

Haseena offers training, coaching, and speaking in growth, development, communication, and leadership. She's also the founder and executive director of Ava's Pathways, which is a nonprofit organization for women supporting women who face traumas and adversities of life. She also authored three books: Created to Soar, Messages from the Spirit, and Reflections. She says we should not allow anyone or anything to place us in a corner to be forgotten and cause us to believe we are insignificant.

Connect with Haseena:

Website: https://hsjackson.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haseena-shaheed-jackson-273b9325/overlay/contact-info

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