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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:

Jerry Springer, Jay Leno, and Using Humor for Business with Jan McInnis Aug 06, 2026

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Ever wonder how humor can transform your business? In this episode of Extraordinary Americans, we sit down with Jan McInnis, a comedy writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Jerry Springer, and now a sought-after keynote speaker who's cracked the code on using humor in the corporate world.

Jan shares her incredible journey from marketing professional to comedy club performer to a keynote speaker for organizations such as the Federal Reserve Banks and Mayo Clinic. If you've ever felt stuck in your day job or wondered how to pursue your passion, this conversation is packed with practical advice and inspiring insights.

💡 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ How to transition from a stable career to following your passion

✅ The "throw your hat over the fence" method for committing to change

✅ Practical tips on using humor to diffuse tension and handle change in business

✅ Inside stories from writing for Jay Leno and Jerry Springer

✅ Why clean comedy can open more doors than you think

✅ How to use humor without becoming the office comedian

Chapters:

(04:16) Motivational factor or catalyst that pushed Jan into comedy

(11:54) Being a comedian is something that can be learned

(15:38) The genre of humor that works the most effectively in business

(23:24) Technology has changed the way comedy is seen

(33:37) Using humor to deal with tough situations is a skill set and an art

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Jan McInnis bio:

Jan is the author of "Finding the Funny Fast" and "Convention Comedian" and has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and The Huffington Post.

🔗 CONNECT WITH JAN MCINNIS:

Website: theworklady.com

Email: jan@theworklady.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tMuP5oKuTvs

Jan McInnis: Preview Aug 04, 2026

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Ever wonder how humor can transform your business? In this episode of Extraordinary Americans, we sit down with Jan McInnis, a comedy writer for Jay Leno's Tonight Show, Jerry Springer, and now a sought-after keynote speaker who's cracked the code on using humor in the corporate world.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, August 6th

Time, Location, and Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Strategies with Clint Harris Jul 30, 2026

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In this episode, we welcome Clint Harris, a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a medical sales career to success in real estate. Clint discusses his transition to managing Airbnb properties and ultimately focusing on self-storage investments.

He emphasizes the importance of achieving financial, time, and location independence and offers valuable insights into navigating the real estate market, especially during uncertain economic times. Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with actionable strategies!

Chapters:

(03:33) transitioning from medical sales to real estate investing to self-storage

(14:31) Adaptive reuse or cap rate arbitrage as a real estate investing strategy

(25:40) A recession is always coming

(31:27) What is the ideal portfolio that somebody should have to beat inflation

(39:24) You have a podcast called Truly Passive Income.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Clint Harris bio:

Clint is a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, and handles capital raising and investor relations at Nomad Capital. He owns Going Coastal Property Management and hosts the Truly Passive Income podcast.

With a background in medical sales, Clint built a lucrative multi-family real estate portfolio that converted into high-performing Airbnb Properties. Frustrated with management services, he founded Going Coastal Property Management.

For diversification, Clint transitioned to self-storage investments, eventually joining Nomad Capital as a general partner and buying old big-box retail buildings, converting them into self-storage. Having raised capital for over $150 million in stabilized assets, he aims to inspire financial independence for investors in both location and time.

CONNECT WITH Clint:

Text: 910-515-1785

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SXYeZugDX7w?si=Cz-Xyvl2piHT9ElN

Clint Harris: Preview Jul 28, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, we welcome Clint Harris, a professional real estate investor and entrepreneur, who shares his journey from a medical sales career to success in real estate. Clint discusses his transition to managing Airbnb properties and ultimately focusing on self-storage investments. He emphasizes the importance of achieving financial, time, and location independence and offers valuable insights into navigating the real estate market, especially during uncertain economic times. Join us for an enlightening conversation packed with actionable strategies!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 30th

Implementing Tax Strategies to Save Money with Mike Jesowshek Jul 23, 2026

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In this episode, we welcome Mike Jesoshek, founder of Tax Elm and host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast. Mike shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his passion for helping small business owners understand tax savings.

He discusses common mistakes business owners make regarding taxes, the importance of tax planning, and how to legally maximize deductions. With actionable insights and strategies, Mike aims to empower listeners to take control of their tax situations and enhance their business growth.

Chapters:

(00:00) Who is Mike Jesoshek

(05:40) Understanding tax strategies is key to helping business owners succeed

(17:12) Structuring business and also on tax saving strategy

(24:52) Managing the team and managing employees are key business lessons

(27:01) Mike Rhett exited his firm because he was getting burned out

(29:56) The greatest mindset shift

(35:32) Mike has a podcast called Tax Saving, Small Business Tax Savings Podcast

(36:45) Mike's book is called the Small Business Tax Savings Handbook.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Mike Jesowshek bio:

Mike is the founder of Tax Elm, host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast, and author of the Small Business Tax Savings Handbook. He's helped thousands of entrepreneurs legally reduce their tax bills through clear, actionable strategies and is on a mission to make tax savings simple, accessible, and stress-free. Mike is a true expert in making tax savings simple for small business owners.

As an entrepreneur, speaker, author, and podcast host, he's all about breaking down the complex world of taxes into easy-to-understand strategies. Having educated thousands of entrepreneurs nationwide, Mike's expertise makes navigating tax savings accessible, empowering business owners to take critical steps towards business growth and enhance wealth.

📫 CONNECT WITH Mike Jesowshek:

Website: https://taxsavingspodcast.com/About-us

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bIJwkRtjonk?si=e0Nlo6-8unVh1j15

Mike Jesowshek: Preview Jul 21, 2026

Show notes

In this episode, we welcome Mike Jesoshek, founder of Tax Elm and host of the Small Business Tax Savings podcast. Mike shares his journey as an entrepreneur and his passion for helping small business owners understand tax savings.

He discusses common mistakes business owners make regarding taxes, the importance of tax planning, and how to legally maximize deductions. With actionable insights and strategies, Mike aims to empower listeners to take control of their tax situations and enhance their business growth.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 23rd

How to Raise Capital for Your Business the Right Way with Karl Dakin Jul 16, 2026

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Want to know the REAL secrets to raising capital for your business? Forget what you've seen on Shark Tank!

In this powerful conversation, Karl Dakin—Capital Coach with over 45 years of experience—reveals the proven strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to secure funding. This isn't theory; it's battle-tested wisdom from someone who's helped hundreds of businesses raise capital.

💡 What You'll Discover:

✅ The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make when seeking funding (and how to avoid it)

✅ Why most businesses are "invisible" to investors—and how to stand out

✅ The truth about what investors ACTUALLY look for beyond just ROI

✅ How to find your "funding soulmate"—investors who NEED you to succeed

✅ Angel investors vs. Venture Capital: Which is right for your business?

✅ The Motivated Money Method: A proven framework for raising capital

✅ Why your business plan alone won't get you funded

✅ How to communicate with investors in a way that makes them want to write checks

Chapters:

(04:28) Businesses need to determine how much capital they need

(08:07) Choose between venture capital and angel funding

(10:53) Myth - every entrepreneur needs to raise funding

(14:05) raising capital and securing funding for a podcast

(20:52) First words to an investor candidate should be about outcomes

(23:21) common challenges facing small businesses trying to secure funding

(30:40) American identity is about freedom, and then we apply it to finances

(38:07) Carl Dakin offers a free consultation to anyone who has a capital raising challenge

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Karl Dakin bio:

Karl Dakin is the CEO and Owner of Dakin Capital, LLC, and author of "The Motivated Money Method." He's also the co-creator of Kapp, an AI-powered avatar designed to answer funding questions in real-time. His groundbreaking approach has transformed how entrepreneurs think about capital raising.

Whether you're launching a startup, scaling an existing business, or working on a community project, this episode is packed with actionable insights that can help you secure the funding you need to achieve your dreams.

📫 CONNECT WITH KARL DAKIN:

Website: https://dakincapital.com

Email: kdakin@daikincapital.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/g-x2QtdI8Mo

Karl Dakin: Preview Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

Want to know the REAL secrets to raising capital for your business? Forget what you've seen on Shark Tank!

In this powerful conversation, Karl Dakin—Capital Coach with over 45 years of experience—reveals the proven strategies that successful entrepreneurs use to secure funding. This isn't theory; it's battle-tested wisdom from someone who's helped hundreds of businesses raise capital

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 16th

Having the Right Financial Education to Create Generational Wealth with Kimberly Spencer Jul 09, 2026

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From selling glitter water at 5 to building million-dollar businesses | The Truth About Generational Wealth & Entrepreneurial Success

What happens when you watch your parents build a million-dollar company while battling addiction? For Kimberly Spencer, it became the blueprint for understanding that success is about mindset AND skillset—not just money.

In this powerful episode, award-winning coach and TEDx speaker Kimberly Spencer breaks down the real secrets behind building sustainable wealth, running multiple businesses while raising three kids, and why the second generation loses 70% of generational wealth.

🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

✅ The critical difference between inheriting money vs. inheriting an entrepreneurial mindset

✅ Why "secure" corporate jobs are riskier than entrepreneurship in 2024

✅ How to balance multiple businesses with family life (practical strategies)

✅ The art of pivoting when your "dream" doesn't fulfill you

✅ From screenwriting for Netflix to a 7-figure coaching empire

✅ Building resilience through calculated risk-taking

✅ The subconscious structures needed for business success

Kimberly's journey is proof that making your own mold beats conforming to someone else's. Featured on Netflix, Forbes, CNBC, and ESPN, she's revolutionizing how visionary leaders leverage their voices and build lasting impact.

Chapters:

(10:54) Three children run multiple businesses simultaneously

(14:45) How do we go about creating generational wealth in today's world

(22:40) Profit first approach

(33:09) A lot of financial courses that teach entrepreneurship tend to be scams.

(36:43) What Americans should do in terms of educating themselves about business and entrepreneurship

(51:32) Kim discusses generational wealth and financial education on the Cosmos podcast.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Kimberly Spencer bio:

Kimberly Spencer is a dynamic 16+ year entrepreneur, subconscious success strategist, Amazon #1 bestselling author, and TEDx speaker. As the founder of Crown Yourself® and CEO of Communication Queens Agency, she empowers leaders to transform self-limiting beliefs, rewrite their personal stories, and achieve holistic success in business, relationships, and life.

A former Miss Congeniality, certified Pilates instructor, screenwriter (with her film BRO acquired by Lionsgate), and multifaceted achiever in fitness, entrepreneurship, and pageantry, Kimberly draws from a journey marked by overcoming childhood challenges, including family addiction, bulimia, perfectionism, and chronic self-sabotage. Despite early successes across diverse fields—from running a Pilates studio and starring in London theater to pitching on Shark Tank auditions and building e-commerce ventures—she recognized that internal patterns of fear, codependency, and not-enoughness were undermining her wins.

This realization sparked her pivot to mindset mastery, blending neuro-linguistic programming, somatic practices, breathwork, and high-performance habits with practical entrepreneurship strategies. Today, she helps hundreds of visionary leaders clear unconscious blocks, align their mindset with messaging, amplify their visibility (including through podcasting mastery, as detailed in her #1 bestseller, Make Every Podcast Want You), and build empires rooted in freedom, fulfillment, and authenticity.

A health enthusiast fueled by green juice and espresso, a devoted mother to two boys, and an unsinkable optimist who believes in miracles, Manolos, and the profit in mistakes, Kimberly champions the idea that everyone can crown themselves sovereign by choosing a powerful new story.

🔗 CONNECT WITH KIMBERLY SPENCER:

Website: https://www.crownyourself.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform

Or watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kodVzk2mxRc

Kimberly Spencer: Preview Jul 07, 2026

Show notes

From selling glitter water at 5 to building million-dollar businesses | The Truth About Generational Wealth & Entrepreneurial Success

What happens when you watch your parents build a million-dollar company while battling addiction? For Kimberly Spencer, it became the blueprint for understanding that success is about mindset AND skillset—not just money.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, July 9th

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