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Retirement Starts Today with Benjamin Brandt Dec 07, 2021

Benjamin Brandt is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Founder/President of Capital City Wealth Management, He is also the host of the popular podcast Retirement Starts Today Radio and the accompanying blog. Benjamin was recently named as one of the top 40 financial advisors under age 40 by Investment News. An Iraqi combat veteran, who served in the North Dakota Army National Guard for 8 years, including a 15 month deployment to Iraq in 2003. You may have seen Benjamin featured in The Huffington Post, CNBC.com, Forbes, Business Insider, ClarkHoward.com, and many others. In his free time, Benjamin and his wife Kristen can be found on the weekends at the hockey rink, or on the gymnastic and wrestling mats, chasing their SIX (count 'em!) energetic children.

In this episode, Benjamin shares with us the importance of viewing wealth. That it’s not just about buying things, but it's also about creating an environment of abundance so that you can live the life that you want to live. And he also shares with us his journey from being a financial advisor to being a podcaster, and how he was able to use this platform to eventually grow his brand and his business. I hope you enjoy the show as much as I did and please let me know what you think.

[00:01 - 21:56] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
I introduce our guest, Benjamin Brandt
Benjamin shares about his money culture
- Money is scarce
- In order to have more, you “have to save more”
- Learning to look at things at the lens of abundance
Deciding to be foster parents
- Looking at the situation as an opportunity to be a service to the community
- Seeing the situation as an abundance of resources
Processing the adoption of triplets
- Fortunate to have abundance
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[21:55 - 48:08] Financial Advisor Turned Podcaster

How Benjamin transitioned into the podcasting world
- The goal was to grow the clientele
- Used podcasting as a wealth-building tool
Retirement Tax Podcast
- New show to watch out for
Marrying your CFP (certified financial planner) and your CPA (certified public accountant)
Starting the Retirement Starts Today Podcast
- Being visible online
- Using this platform to nurture people
Vetting financial advisors before hiring one
- Check their social media
- Do some research and find some key items

[38:09 - 40:32] Closing Segment

Watch out for the new podcast on December
Connect with Benjamin through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“And so I looked at my situation through this lens of abundance and said I don't have to spend less. I've got this time, latitude or longitude, to pursue other business activities so that I have this blue ocean of possibilities.” - Benjamin Brandt

“That's why I put less focus on spending less and more focus on earning more.” - Benjamin Brandt

Take the money quiz at www.moneyscripts.com

Connect with Benjamin on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn and listen to his podcast at www.retirementstartstodayradio.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Your "Mental Wealth" with financial psychology expert, Dr Brad Klontz Nov 30, 2021

Dr. Bradley T. Klontz, Psy.D., CFP® is an expert in financial psychology, financial planning, and applied behavioral finance. He’s an Associate Professor of Practice at Creighton University Heider College of Business, Co-Founder of the Financial Psychology Institute, and Managing Principal of Your Mental Wealth Advisors.

In this episode, Dr. Brad shares the money culture he grew up in and how this has motivated him to be rich and eventually study how rich people live. He also talks about how our money issues are generational and how this affects our money scripts. Lastly, we also dove deep into the gender disparity in money and the impact of raising boys and girls differently around money. This was a really fun and interesting discussion, so I hope you enjoy this as much as I did!

[00:01 - 08:51] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
I introduce our guest, Dr. Brad Klontz
Dr. Brad shares about his money culture
- Grew up in a low income household
- Being conscious and aware of not having enough money
- Teaching The psychology of money
- Helping people with money mental blocks

[08:52 - 35:58] Learning About Your Money Scripts

Developing a treatment program for people with money issues
Money issues being generational
Being aware of your money scripts
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Using social media as a platform to educate about money
Researching the psychology of wealthy people
- Learning that rich people are savers
- Having a mindset of always buying things won’t make you wealthy
- Learning the psychology of being a multimillionaire
The gender disparity in money
- We must stop raising boy and girls differently around money
- Financial health and empowerment of women is a family issue
- Women who make more money than their male partners, they report lower relationship satisfaction
- Money tied to gender as it comes to masculinity is so different

[35:58 - 31:51] Closing Segment

Start looking at your financial reality
Connect with Dr. Brad through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quote:

“The craziest money behavior makes perfect sense when you can identify the money scripts and where they came from.” - Dr. Brad Klontz

Take the money quiz at www.moneyscripts.com

Connect with Dr. Brad on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can also check out your videos on YouTube!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Understanding What You Are Made of with Mike 'C-Roc' Cirrocco Nov 09, 2021

Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco is the Co-Founder of Blooprinted, best-selling Author of ROCKET FUEL Convert Setbacks. Become Unstoppable and the powerhouse behind the "What Are You Made Of?" podcast. He is a performance coach, author, dynamic public speaker, visionary and thought leader. He has been featured by Yahoo! Finance as one of the Top Business Leaders to Follow in 2020 and is on a mission to build people. He is driven to Inspire others and he measures his success on how he is able to help others achieve greatness. C-Roc had a fire lit in him at an early age. That fire has ignited him with a fierce desire to compel people to see the greatness inside themselves using past life events to fuel their fire.

In this episode, Mike tells us about his story as a young kid and how his childhood experiences influenced how he invests his money today. He shares with us how he has made the choice to take the things that most of us would see as setbacks, and use them as fuel instead of baggage. Instead of putting it in his trunk, he instead put it in his fuel tank which eventually evolved into rocket fuel. I had a really fun conversation with Mike so I hope you enjoy this as well, and let me know what you think!

[00:01 - 08:16] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
Join the Micro Empires Facebook community
- See links below
I introduce our guest, Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco
Mike’s money culture
- Hoarder vs. Investors
- Taught to save, not to invest
- Living paycheck to paycheck
- Learned how to invest eventually

[08:17 - 26:08] Pursuing a “Higher Octane Fuel”

Mike talks about his financial journey
- Getting into sales
- Got into a mortgage business
Found his place in the tech industry
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Having a Noah’s Arc kind of gut feeling about his business
- Dealing with ridicule
- Using it as fuel to move forward
Mike gets real about “overnight success”
Writing a bestselling book
- Having a solid marketing strategy for the book
- Sharing stories that can impact people
- Focusing on giving instead of getting

[26:09 - 31:51] Closing Segment

The importance of being coachable
Checkout Mike’s new app
Connect with Mike through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I am inexorable, which means unable to be stopped, and yielding when I get on to something. And I just use all that as fuel.” - Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

Connect with Mike on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. You can also check out your videos on YouTube!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Making the Transition from the NHL to the Corporate World with Stu Grimson Nov 02, 2021

Athlete, attorney, author.... and my husband. Stu Grimson details how hard work and education helped drive him to create a career in the NHL for 14 years and then to pivot when he retired at 37. In the NHL, he was regarded as one of the fiercest enforcers that earned him the nickname "The Grim Reaper". We talk about Money Culture, dating in midlife, developing skills to serve you, and how to speak to your partner about money.

[00:01 - 19:05] Opening Segment

I introduce Stu Grimson to the show
Stu talks about his background and money culture growing up
- Grew up in a farm
- Living within your means
- Greatly influenced by his parents
Entering NHL at a young age
Stu talks about his experiences being a farm boy
Ability to reinvent yourself
- Continued to keep up with education knowing that hockey would end
- Education as a fundamental building block
Stu’s take on taking risks and owning mistakes
- Be bold and brash
- Be humble enough to self examine
The Dave Brown incident
- Stu talks about his experiences and the things he learned from Dave Brown
The Carolina Contract
- Stu shares a story when he signed a deal with the Carolina Hurricanes

[19:06 - 33:58] Financially Independent Couples

Stu talks about his partner preferences
- Somebody I really liked
- Somebody who is financially independent
I talk about my views on financial stability when dating
- Level of conservatism on money spending
Stu expresses how money cultures should be a commonality between couples
Stu talks about the impact of having a law degree
- Opportunity to choose from a broad range of opportunities
The Importance of public speaking
- Will be used in everything we do and will serve us well
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[33:59 - 51:04] Money Talks in Marriage

What’s yours isn’t all mine
- have independent resources
- Build a life of assets as a married couple
Prenuptial agreement
- Opportunity to hash out the fears in married couples
- Communicate and work through the concerns
Steps for couples to take
- Keep the end goal in mind and know what financial independence is
- - Stu and I talk about our interpretations on financial independence
- Divide and conquer
- - Share the work and the cost
Finding where the strengths lie in couples
- Partnership is about working together
I talk about the strategies I use when in crisis
- The 10-10-10 strategy

[51:05 - 53:05] Closing Segment

Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“We’re all wired in different ways. But at the end of the day, if we envision that we’re going to go on in our lives, we have to be equal parts brash and willing to be bold enough to take on something." - Stu Grimson

“If I can get over the baddest beat that a person in my situation can sustain, then I really have nothing left to fear.” - Stu Grimson

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Stu, you can visit his Linkedin or you can email him at stu.grimson@hotmail.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Stacking Benjamins with Joe Saul-Sehy Oct 26, 2021

Today, we re-visit my conversation with Joe Saul-Sehy.

"It’s not about being smart; it’s about protecting your blind spots and having someone in the corner to disagree with you". -Joe Saul-Sehy

Joe Saul-Sehy, is a former Financial Planner and the Founder and Host of the Award-Winning Podcasts The Stacking Benjamins Show and Money With Friends Podcast. With his years of experience and passion for finance, he has helped many people retire early and reach their financial goals.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about money, shame, why, and how to hire a financial coach.

[00:01 - 04:49] Opening Segment

I introduced Joe to the show
Joe and I talk about how we met
- I Joined the Stacking Benjamins Community
- Joe checked out Micro Empired Podcast

[04:50 - 15:20] The Podcast and Diverse Community

Joe talks about building a brand through the podcast
- Be a part of a community and the discussion
Joe talks about the perks of being in a Podcast Community
- Have friends around the world
- He shares about his experience meeting his audience for the first time
- The ability to add value and gain more knowledge
The art of being in the community is, you will find people that are like you and also those that are very different
Learning from diversity in the community
- Uncovering the society labels
- Fighting against the discrimination
Joe talks about the injustice and challenges that people of color have to face

[15:21 - 24:55] Work Smarter and Harder

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Joe talks about his money culture growing up
- Discussing money was considered taboo
- Credit card debt issues
- Having hard-working parents
Joe shares the story about the money talks he got with his neighbor
- In current culture, people tend to not talk about money or debt openly, but still spends alot
- It creates a deadly cycle life

[24:56 - 40:09] Finding The Right Financial Advisor

The smartest people that I know always surround themselves with smarter people than them
Joe shares his experience being a financial advisor
Surround yourself with the people that handle money well
- Don’t be emotionally invested in your goals.
Why does someone say, ‘Don’t have a financial advisor because they are corrupt.’
- Due to bad experiences and tainted impressions
It’s not about being smart; it’s about protecting your blind spots and having someone in the corner to disagree with you
Joe shares some tips for finding a good financial advisor
- Interview more people
- Ask about their credentials
- Fee-only advisors are a better way to go
Joe talks about being a good and successful advisor
Fee-only advisor vs. commission advisor
- Commission, only advisors, aren’t incentivized enough to make correct decisions 100% of the time
- He talks about Jane Bryant Quinn’s research
Joe talks about how some people look for financial advices from social media groups and the people that they never know

[40:10 - 59:00] The Money Culture of Learning and Shame

Every time you are about to make a financial decision, ask yourself, “Towards what end will this take me?”
The systemic culture of the fear of learning something new
- Create the learning culture for yourself
- It is okay not to be right.
- What am I going to learn next?
- Create your MBA for yourself
Don’t feel stupid for asking.
Being curious keeps you young.
It’s not about chasing the money but doing something that you love.
Joe talks about his coaches.
- Tony Stubblebine
- If you want to learn something fast, hire a coach

Joe talks about the Strategic Coach Program he had signed up for
- Learning from other entrepreneurs too
- At what age do you think you are going to die, and how do you want people to know you?
- Why do you have to wait to get to that age and not to live it now?

[01:00:00- 01:02:46] Closing Segment

Joe and I share some jokes about money and chicken
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s not about being smart; it’s about protecting your blind spots and having someone in the corner to disagree with you.” - Joe Saul-Sehy.

“The only way for your clients to win is for you to stay in business.” - Joe Saul-Sehy.

“The smartest people that I know always surround themselves with smarter people than them.” - Joe Saul-Sehy

Resources Mentioned:

The Stacking Benjamins Podcast
Money with Friends Podcast
Tony Stubblebine
Strategic Coach
The Personal MBA: Master the Art of Business by Josh Kaufman
Josh Kaufman

If you’d like to connect with Joel, you can find him on Linkedin and Twitter. You can visit his website at https://joesaulsehy.com/ or email to joe@stackingbenjamins.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Building a Network of Disruptors with Ralph DiBugnara Oct 19, 2021

Ralph DiBugnara is a nationally recognized real estate expert who serves as President of Home Qualified – the digital resource for buyers, sellers and real estate agents driving today’s millennial market; and Vice President at Cardinal Financial, a nationally recognized mortgage loan company behind $28 billions of closed loans. A frequent industry commentator, Ralph is considered one of the leading voices across the next big trends in real estate.

In this episode we are going to talk about the difference between how you invest when you've experienced losing everything you have, versus how you invest when you've never experienced losing everything, and why we think about the exit before we make an entry. We will also talk about Ralph's personal mission to empower the next generation of real estate investors to grow successful careers, live successful lives, and become future leaders. I hope you enjoy this episode!

[00:01 - 06:26] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
Join the Micro Empires Facebook community
- See links below
I introduce our guest, Ralph DiBugnara
Ralph’s money culture
- Taught to save every penny

[06:27 - 26:33] Rebuilding A Business

Ralph talks about his financial turning point
- How the great depression in 2008 affected
- Went from making a lot of money to not making any money at all
- Declaring bankruptcy
Talking to a professional when declaring bankruptcy
Discussing exit strategies
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Building a new business: Disruptors Network
Seek an advisor when starting

[26:34 - 40:22] Goals for Disruptors Network

Building more leaders in the community
Experiencing business growth during COVID
Refocusing and finding purpose
Importance of being prepared and taking advantage of the opportunities
Must always keep moving and not give up
- It’s never too late to get in
- No reason to not start now
- Keep innovating and improving

[40:23 - 41:59] Closing Segment

Connect with Ralph through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“It's always gonna be a compromise. What are you willing to compromise?/” - Ralph DiBugnara

“I wanted to show people that normal people can do anything as long as you put the work in.” - Ralph DiBugnara

“If you're willing to get in and start the work now, let's start taking one step in front of the other and go forward right now.” - Ralph DiBugnara

Connect with Ralph on Instagram, and Youtube. Or you can checkout his website at www.ralphdibugnara.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Smart, Stable, Financial Growth with Amanda Neely Oct 12, 2021

Amanda Neely is a small business and financial professional. She founded and ran Overflow Coffee Bar, L3C from 2008 through 2018. Now, she shares her experiential knowledge through podcasting and through developing personalized financial strategies for individuals and couples and profitability strategies for businesses. Her goal is to work with people to take charge of their cash flow, leverage their assets, and increase their profitability in ways that would make their grandma proud.

Today’s episode is very informative and interesting because Amanda walks us through her experience with money growing up and how this experience inspired the way how she runs her business today. She also tells us about the concept of a financial tool called Baking on Yourself. Make sure to tune in until the end because Amanda gives us all the details about it!

[00:01 - 10:04] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
Take a screenshot if you’re listening to this ep!
- Tag me on social media
Join the Micro Empires Facebook community
- See links below
I introduce our guests, Amanda Neely
Amanda talks about Grandma’s Wisdom
- Financial wisdom pre-1980s
Amanda’s Money culture
- Growing up with a scarcity mindset

[10:04 - 42:01] How Grandma’s Wisdom Started

Having a business to help more people
- Helping more people by building wealth
Asked help in implementing money learnings
- Profit first concept
- Using own money to do things
Starting a new business together
- Earning money from helping other people
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Bank on Yourself tool
- Going to yourself to borrow from yourself
- Having complete control over repayment terms
- How people can subscribe to this tool

[42:02 - 46:02] Closing Segment

Connect with Amanda through the links below
Final Words

Resources Mentioned:

Documentary - Banking with Life

Tweetable Quotes:

“We can help more people by building wealth.” - Amanda Neely

Connect with Amanda on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube. Or you can send her an email at amanda@grandmaswealthwisdom.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

LIVE Financial Therapy Session with Nicole Iacovoni Part 2 Oct 05, 2021

Welcome to Part 2 of the Live Financial Therapy Sessions with Nicole Iacovoni. In this episode, we are going to dive deeper into acknowledging Impostor Syndrome, understanding fear, and having the right to take up our own space and being our own advocate. Let’s dive in!

[00:01 - 01:28] Opening Segment

Welcome back to part 2!
Join our Facebook group
- See link below
Feel free to reach out through my socials and let me know what you think

[01:29 - 28:19] Dealing with fear and Impostor Syndrome

Impostor Syndrome is great because it is serving a purpose
- You want to examine it
- It shows that you care about other people
- Don’t let it stand between you and your potential
Fear keeps us alive
- Treat is as a guide
- Don’t make it an obstacle
Asking yourself if you are a fraud proves that you are not
- You have the awareness and you’re asking the right question
I share my story about Impostor Syndrome
Remind yourself that you are an expert in a million things
- Write down everything that you have done
Women in general find it difficult to charge because of patriarchy
- We were taught to be nurturing and selfless
- People are paying for the whole package, not just for your service
- They are paying for you--your experiences, your knowledge, personality
We were taught our entire lives to bury fear
- Fear is related to trauma
- Inheriting generational trauma
- Financial trauma exists and we need to dig in there
- Financial stress affects every part of your life
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Letting go for fear related to money
Recognizing money beliefs that no longer serve us
- Having the right to take up space and being your own advocate

[28:20 - 31:26] Closing Segment

Connect with our guest through the links below
- Download the Free Date Your Money guide in her website
Final Words

Resources Mentioned:

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker

Tweetable Quotes:

“We don't want to eliminate it [Impostor Syndrome], we just want to be aware of it and explore what's there.” - Nicole Iacovoni

“It's really hard for women to charge money for their gifts, and their skills and their service. Because you know, patriarchy and all has taught us that women are supposed to be giving and nurturing and selfless.” - Nicole Iacovoni

Connect with Nicole through here website www.nicoleiacovoni.com!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

LIVE Financial Therapy Session with Nicole Iacovoni Part 1 Sep 28, 2021

Have you ever thought of having date nights with your money? In today’s episode we have Nicole Iacovoni share how she was able to develop a healthy relationship with money by going on financial date nights with it! Nicole has 17 years of experience in psychology as a licensed psychotherapist and has spent most of her career in private practice providing individual and couple’s therapy to clients. Eventually, she took what she learned as a therapist and entrepreneur to help other women build businesses that are fun, successful, and make a positive impact in the world. All while helping them create money, freedom, and joy in their lives.

Be sure to tune in until the end because Nicole is going to walk us through how she went from being afraid of money, to having an almost romantic relationship with it. We are also going to be joined by a very special guest, Kelly Parsons, one of our listeners who agreed to be on the show and receive some live financial therapy. I hope you enjoy this episode!

[00:01 - 11:52] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
I introduce our guests Nicole Iacovoni
Nicole’s money culture
- Have to work hard to get money
- Tied self worth to her productivity
Nicole shares a little about her background
- Fell in love with social work
- Made a job for herself
- Made the mistake of growing too fast
- Applied framework in couple’s therapy to her relationship with money

[11:53 - 21:08] Money and Dating

Treating money like romantic relationships
Having date nights with money and making it fun
Approaching money with curiosity instead of judgment
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Making money a priority and changing the feelings toward it
Importance of working on the psychological and emotional aspect of money
Started offering Money Therapy
- Working on the emotional side of money
- Improving oney relationships
Empowering women by making money pleasurable

[21:09 - 21:08] Money and Dating

I welcome our special guest, Kelly Parsons
Kelly shares about her money problem
- Shares about her pivot back to grad school
- Dealing with Impostor Syndrome
Integrating two skill sets
Our money is in some way tied to our self worth
Knowing your worth and charging your worth

[31:52 - 33:32] Closing Segment

Stay tuned for the next episode for Part 2
Connect with our guest through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I would schedule weekly money dates for about an hour each week. I would make them sort of fun and flirty, like something I looked forward to instead of something I would dread. And then that would be a time where I approached my money with curiosity, not judgment.” - Nicole Iacovoni

“In my opinion, what it means to be an expert is that you have awareness of how little you know, and how much more there is to learn. Whereas a novice thinks they know more than what they actually do.” - Nicole Iacovoni

Connect with Nicole through here website www.nicoleiacovoni.com!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

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It's The Guys from The Money Guy Show; Brian Preston and Bo Hanson! Sep 21, 2021

Today’s episode was so fun because I had the privilege of interviewing the guys from The Money Guy show, Brain Preston and Bo Hanson on the fly! Brian Preston is the founder and host of the award-winning Money Guy Show, and has been broadcasting for over 15 years. He has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Bankrate.com, Newsweek, Kiplinger’s, Yahoo Finance, Forbes, and more. Brian has been recognized by Investopedia as one of the “Top 100 Most Influential Advisors”, by Nerd’s Eye View as “Top 50 Advisor Blog”, and by Brightscope.com as one of the “Top 100 Most Social Financial Advisors”.

Bo Hanson on the other hand, is passionate about all things finance, and loves helping people make smart financial decisions. He knows it’s extremely fulfilling when solid financial planning “clicks” for the people he serves. He is also the co-host of award-winning podcast, The Money Guy Show, where he and Brian Preston share guidance and insight on topics ranging from clipping coupons to saving for retirement — and everything in between. He has been featured in and contributed to Fox Business, Bankrate.com, Time, Yahoo! Finance, Forbes, US News, World Report, and more.

I had so much fun talking to these guys as they shared their money culture, their advice for women who are building their wealth and relationships, and their thoughts on hiring financial advisors in the digital age. I learned so much from them in such a short time, so make sure to tune in and listen until the end!

[00:01 - 06:29] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
I introduce our guests, Brian Preston and Bo Hanson
Bo’s money culture
- Grew up in extreme poverty
- Knowing that his situation was different
- Thinking that poverty was the norm
Brian’s money culture
- Growing up with a lot of love but not a lot of money
- Growing up with limiting money beliefs

[06:30 - 18:21]

Empowering women to take control of their money
- Make use of the resources and equip yourself with financial knowledge
- Take nothing for granted in your roles
Encouraging spouses to be both involved in finances
- Providing equal access to financial resources
- Having a password management system to keep your finances safe
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When to Seek for a Financial Advisor
- When the value provided exceeds the cost of the financial advisor’s fee
- Explore free resources in the Internet
Now is the best time to invest
- So many resources are readily available
- So many free tools to help you invest

[18:22 - 23:38] Closing Segment

Growing personal wealth between couples
- Couples must respect the legal aspect of those assets that come in the marriage
- Turn the assets into ‘we're in this together’ on everything that's made within the relationship
- Make sure you have the same goals
- Always goes back to money culture
Connect with our guests through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I encourage that everyone should have a stake and understanding what's going on in financial life.” - Brian Preston

“The only time it actually does make sense to hire a financial advisor is when you are certain that the value they can provide will far exceed the cost that they charge a relative, sort of a losing proposition for you.” - Bo Hanson

“I always say keep life as simple as long as you can because success attracts complication.” - Brain Preston

“Whether you do everything jointly, or whether you do everything separately, you have to have an open communication about what's the whole purpose. Money is nothing more than a tool to allow us to do the things we want to do, so you have to arrive at the conclusion.” - Bo Hanson

Connect with Brian Preston and Bo Hanson on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube. Listen to their podcast, The Money Guy Show here!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Money and Mental Health...Why it Matters to Me Sep 14, 2021

I always say that you can't separate money from gender, money from marriage, money from family, and money from your own health. And so, for World Suicide Prevention Day, I want to take the time to talk to you about how these are all connected by sharing a little bit of my story.

In this episode, we are going to dive deep about how money is connected to our mental health, how we should be more open about it especially during the pandemic, and how I was able to cope with my struggles. Let’s dive in!

[00:01 - 03:36] Opening Segment

I welcome everyone to the show
I introduce the topic for today in lieu of Suicide Prevention Day
I talk about a study in American Journal of Epidemiology
- Research states who the financial strain is a significant factor for suicidal ideation and suicide attempts
- The pandemic can greatily impact economic suicide attempts
- How these facts need to be recognized
Money is connected to gender, marriage, family, and health

[03:37 - 26:21] Why Money and Mental Health are Connected and Why They Matter

I share about my story and why this is important to me
Experiencing the loss of someone special
My theory on money and mental health
- It strikes to the core of who we are
Thinking small or being as tiny as possible when struggling or facing a crisis
- Just remember to breathe
- Just remember to put one foot in front of the other
The 10 - 10 - 10 Method
- Think about what you can do in the next 10 minutes, the next 10 hours, the next 10 days
- Read about this method in my book called Pivot and Thrive
Coming up with healthy coping methods
- Sleeping as a healthy coping mechanism
- My emotional recovery nap
Writing down 3 things that you can accomplish today
Don’t be afraid to get help
Talk about it
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Find a champion
- Someone who holds your hand while you go through your struggles
Look for available resources
Learn how to handle bankruptcy and reach out to an expert
Don’t forget to take action

[26:21 - 30:38] Closing Segment

Advice for those who are not struggling with mental health
Proper way to approach a friend, a colleague, or a family member with suicidal thoughts
Important hotline numbers to take note of:
- Text ‘TALK’ to 274-1741
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- - 800-273-8275
  - Available 24 hours a day
- Call 911
Know that you are not alone
- Reach out to me through the links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“And happiness is a choice, but loneliness is not. You can be a happy person, you can choose to be happy. But that doesn't change your level of loneliness,” -Jennifer I. Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

From $30k in Debt to Quitting a 6-Figure Job with Diania Merriam Sep 07, 2021

Diania Merriam is the founder of The EconoMe Conference, an event centered around financial independence, also known as the "Ted Talks" of the FIRE movement. She's also the host of the popular podcast Optimal Finance Daily where she narrates articles from the best personal finance blogs on the planet. When she finally got out of debt, she was able to negotiate a remote working arrangement with her employer, take a 2 month sabbatical to walk 500 miles across northern Spain on the Camino de Santiago, and launch her own business.

Everybody wants to achieve financial freedom, right? In this episode, Diania is going to walk us through how she was able to get out $30k of debt in 11 months and used her newfound financial freedom to save 60% of her income and be on track to be financially independent by the time she’s 40 years old! I also have a special code to those who would want to take part in her conference, so make sure to tune in until the end!

[00:01 - 03:41] Opening Segment

Let’s welcome today’s guest
I talk about Diania Merriam’s background
- Misconception about the FIRE movement
Register for The EconoMe Conference
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[03:42 - 20:38] Diania’s Money Culture and the FIRE Movement

Diania’s money culture growing up
- “Never let a man take care of you”
- Focused more on the income and lack guidance on money management
Shifting from being in debt to saving 60% of her income each month
Stumbling into the FIRE movement
- Financial Independent Retire Early
- A common misconception is about frugality
- Increasing the gap between the income and expenses to build wealth by reducing expenses
Figuring out the level of frugality that works for you
Diania shares about the different “flavors” of FIRE
What frugality actually means
Importance of community when you’re on your financial freedom journey
Importance of learning your own money culture

[20:39 - 39:57] Diania’s Wealth Lifestyle to Achieve Financial Freedom

Diania’s move from New York to Cincinnati
Pitching a 2-month Sabbatical and significantly reduced housing cost
Not letting lifestyle inflation creep in
Wealth as a lifestyle
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Having the luxury to take a risk
Why Diania wants financial independence
The concept of “enough”

[39:58 - 49:33] Closing Segment

The EconoMe Conference
- A passion project about inspiration and community
- A party about money
- Learning from other people’s journey
Connect with Diania
- See links below
Final words

Resources Mentioned:

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you can't manage $1,000, you can't manage a million dollars.” - Diania Merriam

“One of the things I like to say about money and what I've learned about money, is that it's only as valuable as your clarity on how you're going to use it and your comfort level on how much is enough.” - Diania Merriam

“I think what unites us is the simple math behind early retirement, and just recognizing that it's even possible, and then really be kind of, I guess the mentality of you don't need to subscribe to the nine to five till you're 65.” - Diania Merriam

“If you look at your inner circle, and you're not inspired, it's not your inner circle. It's a cage.” - Mel Robbins

“Frugality is that it's not about being cheap, and never spending money. It's about only spending money on the things that actually really matter, and that are going to make a big difference in your life and your quality of life.” - Diania Merriam

You can connect with Diania Merriam through Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. Check out her podcast, Optimal Finance Daily and sign-up for her mailing list here!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Stock Market in Plain English with Tela Holcomb Aug 31, 2021

Is the Stock Market like a foreign language to you? My guest, Tela Holcomb, thought so! And that's why she now teaches anyone how to trade in the stock market in plain English. She's not a stockbroker but she's somebody who was able to retire at 29 by learning the stock market from the bottom up. As you will find out she has tons of content available out there for anybody to learn this process.

Tela Holcomb https://www.telaholcomb.com/.

Let's jump right in!

[00:01 - 05:45] Opening Segment

I introduced Tela to the show and talk about how we met
I share some of Tela’s amazing projects
Tela tells us about her background and childhood experience with money and budgeting
- Learning how to manage money at 14 from her mother
- Decided to get a job at 14 and started saving for things she wanted

[05:46 - 10:50] The Stock Market; What propelled Tela into the stock market

Tela talks about how she knew and got into the stock market industry in the first place
Tela shares her story about being a single mom and pushing into the entrepreneurial world
- Getting married, being fired from her job, and shifting gears to start trading in the stock market

[10: 51 - 14:49] Tela’s first journey in the Stock Market Industry

Tela talks about the first time she started to focus on the stock market and being at home with her daughter for 2 years to earn income
Tela shares her experience emotionally and how she decided to find purpose
- For 2 years she earned money from the stock market business but found herself in a sad situation with the lack of human interaction
- She got bored and decided to go back to work a 9-5 to look for the purpose she needed
Her co-worker asked her to teach her how to enter the Stock Market Industry
She shifts into teaching trading in 2015, started by creating a course
Tela talks about the best part of being in this industry
- The freedom of being able to live the way she wants
- The ripple effect on others as entrepreneurs and being able to see it in action

[15:00 - 19:59 ] Stock Market - How To Get Started

Tela shares some advice for people who are just getting started
How the market has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic
Decision has to be made based on your age and situation, and especially depends on your goals; all of that is going to determine what is good for you
Tela shares how she sees the shifting of the stock market in this COVID 19 situation
Trading is dating and investing is marriage. Trading is a short term decision, where investment is planning for the long run to increase ownership in the company.
Tela explains her free 7-day email course full of tips about the stock market.

[20:00 - 24:59] Content Queen : Engagement building journey

Tela talks about her experience in creating content and how to start gaining engagement
Her journey to find and build a brand within herself
Tela explains how her life journey became the kind of brand that sells and is relatable to people

[25:00 - 35:04] Closing Segment

Tela talks about the number of engagement she’s touched on various platforms
- Facebook Group : 15k
- Instagram: 30k
- Youtube: 10.5k
- Twitter: 2k
Tela talks about her 10 and 10 initiative. Her crazy ambitious goal in her “Trade your 9-5 program” to get 10 people able to create income through the stock market
Tela gives some books recommendation and reviews
- Profit First: Book by Mike Michalowicz
- The Big Leap: Book by Gay Hendricks
Tela shares about her mentor; Tiffany Aliche
How to get more from Tela?
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“keep going and keep sharing in the authentic way. It will grow if you keep going!” - Tela Holcomb

“Anytime it seems like something that people wouldn't expect me to do I've always been one to go for it.” - Tela Holcomb

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Tela you can find her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Learn more about Tela at https://www.telaholcomb.com/ for more information and free courses.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Untapped Potential in U.S. Prisons with Jordan Harbinger Part 2 Aug 27, 2021

Everyone has the ability to change and be a productive member of society. All they need is the right environment and the right push to help them find their place.

Welcome back to part two of our interview with Jordan Harbinger! Today, we are going to continue talking about the Jordan Harbinger Show, and how trust and vulnerability play a crucial role in building and strengthening your audience. Jordan will also talk about his experiences in helping inmates and the gravity of the lost potential in them. Listen until the end to catch my story about Gavin De Becker, another listener feedback, and some outtakes that prove that I’m still human!

[00:01 - 06:34] Opening Segment

I welcome back Jordan to the show
The Jordan Harbinger show
Trust and having a listener feedback
- Why the curated fake vulnerability in social media doesn’t work

[06:35 - 14:12] The Potential in Prison

Jordan shares about the wasted human potential in prison
Having a birthday in prison and helping inmates with their resumes
See links below to get in touch with Jordan
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[14:13 - 16:57] Gavin De Becker

I share how I got introduced to Gavin De Becker and his book

Quick fun chat with Jordan

[16:58 - 24:46] Listener Feedback

I share tips on building your credit score and history
- Finding a family member or a friend who can add you as an additional signer
- Go to your boss and qualify for a corporate credit card
- Submitting an expense report together with the booking receipts
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Tweetable Quotes:

“I would much rather do business with somebody that I trust but I didn’t necessarily like them because they were a little obnoxious or whatever, because I trust them.” - Jordan Harbinger

“It’s like a holding chamber of wasted human potential that's just sitting there, and nobody’s doing anything with it. They’re just trying to keep those guys from getting killed by other guys.” - Jordan Harbinger

You can find out more about Jordan Harbinger by visiting www.JordanHarbinger.com and his podcast The Jordan Harbinger Show. You can also get into his 6-minute networking course through www.JordanHarbinger.com/course.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

The Only Woman in the Room with Ashley Wilson Aug 24, 2021

What we need to do as a society is not only support women but elevate them alongside men so we have more role models that other women can look up to.

Today my guest, Ashley Wilson, is the Co-Founder of Bar Down Investments, LLC & HouseItLook, LLC, Best Selling Author of The Only Woman in the Room, and an active member of The Real Estate InvestHER Community.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about women empowerment in the business world.

[00:01 - 19:46] Opening Segment

I introduce Ashley Wilson to the show
Ashley talks about her background and money culture growing up
- Struggled financially growing up
- Driven to be financially free
- Work smarter, not harder
Ashley shares some of her past education and job experiences
- Medical school
- Became a temp at a Neuropsychiatry Division
- Transferred to corporate
- Glaxosmithkline
- Became director of global project management

Married to a professional athlete
- Moved over 40 times in 13 years
- Pushed Ashley to Work from Home
Pharmaceutical Company
- Ashley was in Europe when she launched the company
- Staffing resources provider for pharmaceutical companies

[19:47 - 32:28] The importance of STEM fields and Tips for Women

Ashley talks about the hurdles of being a woman
- Rate difference between men and women
- Encouraged careers for women
Investing is like building a house
- The foundation is the understanding of mathematics
- The support walls are the understanding finance concepts
- The roof is the ability to invest
Ashley shares the challenges she has found whenever she reaches out to women
- Women are at a deficit compared to men which causes reluctancy
- Women are naturally talented at investing
Elevating women alongside men
- Role models for women
Actions to consider
- Continue to educate yourself
- Take action. Don’t do nothing
- Seller financing
Self-directed IRA
- You can invest in things such as art, gold, real estate etc.
Partner with smarter people
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[32:29 - 47:37] BiggerPockets and The Real Estate InvestHer

Ashley shares how Bigger Pockets has helped her
- Free content, support, and connections
- Ashley gives back by providing live content on Bigger Pockets
Ashley talks about the contents of her shows
- Fundamentals of how to build a team
- How to select a market
Teaching is seeing in different perspective
- It challenges you to harness the information on a whole new level
Ashley also writes blog articles for BiggerPockets
The Real Estate InvestHer
- The Only Woman In the Room
- See links below
Ashley and I talk about some of our experiences
- Grandstanding and how women tend not to do those things
- Shame in normal aspects of life
- The more we share, the more we hear “me too”

[47:38 - 55:54] Getting Started in Investing and Best Advice

Plan your actions with a calendar
Investigate and figure out how to do the action
- Learn, study, and understand the when’s and how’s and the processes involved
Go back to the calendar, work backwards and plan
Partner with someone who is accountable and is willing to support you
Best advices
- I switched from being an astrophysicist to a real estate investor when I realized that what I can charge in rent is not dictated by my gender.
- When expectations don’t match reality there’s a discordance and that discordance leads to frustration.
- Three C’s: character, capacity, and competency
- Surround yourself with people who are smarter than you and allow yourself to absorb more strategies

[55:55 - 59:22] Closing Segment

How to connect to Ashley

- See links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“What we need to do as a society is not only support women but elevate them alongside men so we have more role models that other women can look up to.” - Ashley Wilson

“We’re women. We’re resilient. We’re able to multitask. We are so strong innately that we will be able to figure it out.” - Ashley Wilson

“Someone's propensity to invest is directly correlated to their comfort” - Ashley Wilson

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Ashley, you can find her on Facebook or you can visit her website www.badashinvestor.com. Check out her book “The Only Woman in the Room” on Amazon and Real Estate InvestHer

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

My Interview on the REI Clarity Show: Step by Step Building Your Micro Empires Aug 17, 2021

Welcome to another episode of Micro Empires Podcast season 3! This week I’m going to play for you an interview that I had with my friend Jeremy at the REI Clarity Show because the topics that we covered here are topics that I wish to talk about in this podcast as well. So instead of re-recording, I’ll share this one with you instead and I hope you enjoy this as much.

In this episode, we talk about how you create micro empires very specifically, what questions that you need to ask yourself, and how you can get involved in order to build one. His podcast is mostly about real estate, and real estate investors but I do hope that you will find this beneficial. Let me know what you think!

[00:01 - 8:52] Opening Segment

I talk about how I started my micro empire
The hard lessons I had to learn before becoming successful
Finding places where money can come in

[8:53 - 22:43] How to Create Your Own Micro Empires

I share my belief about having 3 streams of income
Assess your strengths and charge for it
The importance of shifting your mindset
Practicing consistency and focusing on moving the needle
Having the courage to just ask
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[22:44 - 37:58] My Real Estate Micro Empire

I talk about how my real estate micro empire started
Diversifying real estate in the middle of a pandemic
The importance of taking stock of your finances and resources before investing
The power of shifting your mindset
- Checkout my highly recommended books below
- Address your relationship with money
Taking action

[37:59 - 25:01] Closing Segment

Book recommendation
- The Gift of Fear by Gavyn de Becker
Conference recommendation
- Real Estate Investors of Nashville
Surround yourself with people who “look like you”
Final Words

Resources Mentioned:

Tweetable Quotes:

“So you always have to be prepared, not only to leap and go somewhere else, but you need to go where you're treated best and nothing's going to treat you better than your own creations of wealth, whatever they were.” -Jennifer I. Grimson

“it is not required that you quit your job to create other avenues of wealth.” -Jennifer I. Grimson

“I'm always open to anything that will generate a passive income. I never say no to opportunity.” - Jennifer I. Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

The Power of Asking with Mignon Francois Aug 10, 2021

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Mignon Francois. She is the Founder and CEO of The Cupcake Collection (TCC), a woman of God who started a multi-million dollar company off of $5 and faith.

In this episode we will get inspired by her passion to sow the seeds, the power of asking, believing in faith and taking small actions.

[00:01 - 15:45] Opening Segment

I introduced Mignon to the show and how we met.
Mignon talks about her background and her family
- Her childhood life and struggles
- Lessons she got from her mother
- Culture of money
Tithing Culture in her life and family

[15:46 - 24:45] The beginning of her motherhood journey

Mignon talks about how she found out that she was pregnant at 17 and her life journey ever since
- She talks about the changes her baby made within her family.
The struggle of being a mother and finish her degree
- She graduated in 9 years with 5 children
- How the marriage ended because of a huge gap in their culture of money
Being blessed to be blessings for others

[24:46 - 32:50] Culture of Money in Marriage

I talk about the culture of money and how it affects relationships.
Mignon talks about her kids natural financial understandings
- How her first daughter always prioritized family
- Her youngest son financial understandings and compounding interest
Working together with her family to Invest for their future

[32:51 - 38:35] The Power of asking God

Mignon shares the story of how a mortgage company wanted to take her house
Mignon talks about getting help from other people
- Her conversation with Dave Ramsey, and Chris Hogan to help her finding the solution
Mignon got to a point when her only option is to pray and ask God.
- Trials comes to make your strong and make patients grow
- Humbled herself to declare that she was in a mess in front of God
- The mortgage company suddenly changed their mind and refinanced her house

[38:36 - 45:59 ] Her Cupcake story

Mignon shares how she got the ideas about starting her cupcake shop, without any resource or skill at the first place
- Change the world one cupcake at a time by obeying God
Mignon talks about her struggles and journey in the beginning of her cupcake-selling business
- She had customers when the store was not even open yet
- Receiving consistent ordering basis, consistent following

[46:00 - 56:59] Do something different, to get something different

Mignon talks about her breakthrough to get something different
Mignon shares her first success story in the cupcake shop
- She received a big amount of order when she sat in the dark with only $5 and made 600 pcs by the end of the week
We talk about breaking the culture of Shame around money
Generational curse and blessings

[01:00:00 - 01:09:44] Being the Seed Sower and grow people

Mignon talks about her passion in helping others and growing people
- Tells a story about Tanisha her right hand and how she introduce her to instagram and facebook and how she sent her to soar
- Tanisha asks for the opportunity, that’s why she got it
- Honour people works equals their pay
Being a seed sower
- You don't have to wait for the opportunity arise ,but create the opportunity for yourself
Building a family culture in your company
- Always expect greatness

[01:09:45 - 01:13:04 ] Closing Segment

Mignon’s personal mission in life
- Leave joy for all of the people who experience mignon francois
- Being blessings for others
How to get more from Mignon?
- See links below
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“We ask God for such little things, and He says, I want to give you MORE!

stop asking me for what i’ve already given you the ability to do on the inside of yourself!

Ask me for what you can not do!”- Mignon Francois

“Everyone else will do the same things before you, with their own way. But God is asking you to do it your way, so when you put your own spin on it, it’s going to be a whole different sermon”- Mignon Francois

“Mistakes are necessary to get you from where you are to where you want to be”- Mignon Francois

“Success is not what you get, is what you give.”- Mignon Francois

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Mignon you can find her on Facebook, and Instagram. Learn more about Mignon and the Cupcake collection at https://www.thecupcakecollection.com/

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Go BIG: Why Playing It Small Does Not Serve You Aug 03, 2021

What benefit do you get from playing it small?

Welcome to another episode of Micro Empires Podcast season 3! In today’s episode, I will be talking about the dangers of playing it small and how it actually hurts us instead of serving us. I will also be sharing some stories of people from the community who shifted from playing it small, to playing it big, and how this shift not only affected themselves as an individual, but also affected the people they’re surrounded with.

Be sure to tune in until the end because I will also let you in on some very doable practices that you can try to start playing big as well!

[00:01 - 3:43] Opening Segment

Welcome to Micro Empire’s!
I introduce today’s topic
I share a quote that encompasses our topic for today

[3:44 - 9:31] Why Playing Small is Hurting Us

Playing small affects other people
- Do it for yourself or for the people around you
It takes lesser energy to be around people who takes up their own space
What is the fear behind playing it big?
I share stories of playing it big from the community

[9:32 - 23:57] How Playing Big Worked For Me

I share my own story of playing big
I talk about being worried about other people’s comfort level
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Work with an accountability partner
- Speak it into existence
- Introduce other people the way I see them
- Share it on socials
Feeling resistance means you are close to something important

[23:58 - 25:01] Closing Segment

Share your story in our Facebook Community
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“If it feels safe, it’s probably not the right path. But if it's scary, then it probably is. The degree of resistance you have is probably proportionate to the amount of power that’s waiting to be unleashed on the other side.” -\Jennifer I. Grimson

“That’s how we grow--by swinging outside our comfort zone.” -Jennifer I. Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Creating 2nd Opportunities for Those Who Need to Rebuild with Augie Ghilarducci Jul 27, 2021

Everybody makes mistakes, however some of us end up going to jail for it. In today’s episode I have Augie Ghilarducci, Vice President of Training and Development for 2nd Opportunity, to share with us his experience in prison and how he has learned from his mistakes and used this experience to create opportunities for people who have been incarcerated.

We are going to talk about what he has been through that brought him to where he is today, and how he’s helping provide second chances to those who have similar experience as him. Let’s dive in!

[00:01 - 03:30] Opening Segment

Let’s welcome today’s guest
I talk about Augie Ghilarducci’s background

[03:31 - 34:50] Augie’s Money Culture and His Experience in Prison

Augie shares about his money culture
- His earnings became a representative of his value
- Money as an identity
- Living through scarcity mindset
Augie talks about the events leading up to his imprisonment
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Lessons learned from imprisonment
- Returning back to his faith

[34:51 - 27:09] Lessons Learned from Prison and Rebuilding Faith

Realizing his mistakes and learning from it
- Understanding himself better as a human being
- Finding his purpose in life
Returning back to his faith
- Volunteering to teach in prison
Challenge of returning back from prison
- Re-learning everything
- The importance of keeping relationships

[44:08 - 55:06] Creating 2nd Opportunities for Himself and for Others

Augie talks about his opportunities after prison
Creating opportunities for people who have been incarcerated
- Acknowledging mistakes and being honest
- Providing management tools to better understand incarcerated people
Providing programs that help learn in demand skills

[55:07 - 57:16] Closing Segment

See the links below to connect with Augie
- Send him an email at augie@2ndopp.com
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I learned through a process of understanding myself a little bit and understanding that as a human being, I am capable of a lot more than just how many widgets I can sell.” - Augie Ghilarducci

“We’re human beings that make mistakes. We have changed, and the mistakes we’ve made are in the past.” - Augie Ghilarducci

You can connect with Augie Ghilarducci through Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, or Twitter. Check out his website at https://www.2ndopp.com/ or reach him at 847 257 2713.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Is there a Money Tree in Your Back Yard? Finding Money in the Resources You Have Today; Plus, Listener Feedback! Jul 20, 2021

We always hear the saying “money does not grow on trees.” But what if it does?

Welcome to Micro Empires Podcast season 3! In today’s episode, I want to talk about the money trees growing in our backyards. These are the tools and resources that we already have and can help us find money where we did not think there was any. We will also be reading some listener feedback and questions that ties in directly with our topic today.

So be sure to listen until the end because you might just have your own money tree growing in your backyard.

[00:01 - 2:35] Opening Segment

Welcome to Micro Empire’s season 3!
- Join us in our Facebook Community
I introduce today’s topic
I read some of the messages from our listeners

[2:35 - 10:31] Discovering Some Money Trees in Your Backyard

Purchasing a house without cashing out your 401k
- Borrowing vs. Cashing out your 401k
Managing Long-Term Mortgages
- Paying off your mortgage is not always the best choice
- Consider pulling a home equity line of credit

[10:31 - 22:38] Closing Segment

I read reviews from the listeners
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“They say money does not grow in trees, sometimes it does.”

“Paying off your mortgage is not always the best choice.” -Jennifer I. Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

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TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

How to Take Action in Uncertainty with Beth Inglish Jul 13, 2021

Making tough decisions and taking action can already be difficult in itself. Now, imagine having to do both in the midst of a worldwide pandemic. In today’s episode, I will be following-up with artist, speaker, and content creator, Beth Inglish. She will be sharing with us her incredible transformation, from being an artist who did not know anything about sales, to pivoting and creating a whole new line of work that she is now excelling in.

We are going to talk about the tough decisions that she had to make and how being consistent and always showing up has led her to where she is today. I am so excited to do this follow-up with her, so let’s dive in!

[00:01 - 09:10] Opening Segment

Let’s welcome today’s guest
- Beth Inglish
Listen to Beth’s first guesting on Micro Empires
- Turning Fear into Joy
- The most downloaded episode as of this recording
Beth shares her growth from the summer of 2020 to today

[09:11 - 27:09] Making Tough Decisions and Taking Action

Beth talks about her personal learning experience
- Giving herself permission to change
- The importance of putting herself in situations where there’s room to grow
Being a different person after taking action
Beth shares about her signature keynote
- Nailing the sales aspect of Beth’s business
Impacts of leading a creative community
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[27:10 - 51:10] Embracing Your Own Sense of Creativity

Importance of bringing in the right energy
- The challenge of making your audience experience your experience
Hanging out with likeminded people
Exploring your own creative outlet
Presenting your authentic self
- Just showing up as you are
- Letting go and being willing to try new things
Researching and writing about the power of creativity
The power of learning sales
- Understanding the difference between a buyer and end-user
- The importance of having a compelling offer
- Believing in your own product

[51:11 - 57:16] Closing Segment

Acting as if
- Calling yourself an artist
- Believing you can
See the links below to connect with Beth
How you can connect with Beth
Final Words

Resources Mentioned:

Nashville Creative Group Community

Tweetable Quotes:

“You never make that leap until you're brought to the edge” - Beth Inglish

“Sometimes the things that seem so complicated to us, someone from the outside can be looking in and simplify it so much.” - Beth Inglish

“All you have to do is to just keep taking the steps forward, trying to stay on the path and eventually you’re going to end up in a new place.” - Beth Inglish

“I have this theory that our level of emotional intelligence, our level of creative intelligence, dictate our level of leadership intelligence.” - Beth Inlgish

You can connect with Beth through Facebook, Instagram, or check out her website at https://www.bethinglish.com/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Re-Broadcast: Turning Fear into Joy with Beth Inglish Jul 06, 2021

Beth Inglish is an artist and a speaker with one mission... for people to connect. This episode with Beth is the MOST downloaded episode in the podcast. WHY? Because people want to understand how to turn Fear into Joy...

I wanted to highlight this episode for those who may have missed it or those who need to hear it again!

In this episode, I interviewed an inspirational artist, leader, and speaker, Beth Inglish https://bethinglish.com/. She is also the founder of the Nashville Creative Group, a community established to connect, support, and share with thousands of local artists instantly.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about how she pivoted her business that led her to a phenomenal financial position and the blueprint on how to find joy.

[00:01 - 08:00] Opening Segment

I introduced Beth to the show and talk about how we met
I share some of Beth’s amazing life journey
Beth tells us about her background and her money culture she grew up in
- Money scarcity mindset
Beth shares about her journey and marriage
- Divorce and left with a lot of debt of someone else
Beth talks about the Nashville Creative Group
- Bring people together to lifts each other
- Finding joy through connection and community

[08:01 - 20:44] Turning fear into Joy

Beth talks about the Pivot she took to find joy
- Learn a lot of lessons throughout the way
- Create messages through art
- Finding Joy
Decide how to keep the machine going forward
- She hires me to help her boost her sales
- Working smarter not harder
- Asks people for help
Beth shares the story of how she faces the changes during COVID-19
- Money management
- Cutting expenses
- She shares the lessons and benefits she gets from the financial coaching course she takes

[20:45 - 31:09] Thrive through the Crisis

Beth shares about the rejections she experienced and how she overcome it
- Asking for what you want
- Don’t take no for an answers
- 5 answers for any problem
Beth talks about her current money story and the process she goes through
- Put everything on the table
- improve your credit score
- Tackling the debt
- Moving the needles
Knocking on doors to get sources
- Creating incomes
Be in the position of power as a small business owner
- Pushing forward
- Having a coach to guide and keep you going

[31:10 - 46:09] Business Epiphany

Take time to invest in yourself and your business
- Getting more in touch with herself
- Help more people beyond corporate virtual time
Beth talks about building community
- taking her life experiences to create digital courses
- Share something meaningful for people to keep moving
- Put your vulnerability in it
Beth shares about the lessons she got from You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
- Acknowledging the significance of money mindset in your life
Be realistic and take actions of your plans
- Visualized your plans
- Ask questions
Beth talks about creating joy through financial peace
- Keep working towards your joy

[46:10 - 35:04] Closing Segment

How to get more from Beth?
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“When I was started asking for help, that is when everything started to change.” - Beth Inglish

“Wherever you put your energy and focus on, that is what going to come up.” - Beth Inglish

“It is time to ask myself to help myself right now.” - Beth Inglish

“It is unbelievable to see what is unfolding before you if you just keep working towards your goals.” - Beth Inglish

Resources Mentioned:

You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero

If you’d like to connect with Beth you can find her on Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram. Learn more about Beth at https://bethinglish.com/ for more information and the blueprint to find joy.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Being a Financial Grownup with Bobbi Rebell Jun 29, 2021

Welcome back to the Micro Empires podcast! In today’s episode, I had the honor to speak with the host of the critically acclaimed Money Tips for Financial Grownups Podcast and author of How To Be a Financial Grownup, Bobbi Rebell.

Bobbi previously had worked at CNBC, CNN, and PBS’ Nightly Business Report. But in 2017, she left her job as a global business news television anchor, in order to expand her financial grown up brand. In this episode, we get a little bit into her background, and about what she's done over the years to educate folks, and the importance of creating financial grownups really, at whatever age you are. So I hope you enjoy this conversation, let’s dive in!

[00:01 - 05:37] Opening Segment

Let’s welcome today’s guest
- Bobbi Rebbel
Bobbi shares her money culture growing up
Pushing past the limiting mindset

[05:38 - 27:47] How to Be a Financial Grownup

Writing a book as a vehicle to create impact on people’s financial lives
The value of jumping right in and taking action
- Bobbie shares her story about producing her documentary
- How she also pursued podcasting with a partner
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Building a business from the ground up and doing it right
- Learning the ins and outs of Shopify to launch Gownup Gear

[27:48 - 39:13] Money Lessons from Bobbi’s Mother

Bobbi shares her relationship with her mother when she was younger
The importance of having the desire to earn for yourself
Bobbi talks about her upcoming book
- Parents’ responsibility to teach kids about money
- Influencing your children to make right money decisions

[39:14 - 42:54] Closing Segment

Bobbi talks more about the Grownup Gear designs
Final words from Bobbi and me
See the links below to connect with Bobbi

Resources Mentioned:

Tweetable Quotes:

“Nothing happens unless you actually do it.” - Bobbi Rebell

“I think if you're going to fail, the minute you realize it's failing, shut it down. Do not throw more resources.” - Bobbi Rebell

You can connect with Bobbi through LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or check out her website at https://www.bobbirebell.com/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Re-broadcast from May 2020 with Real Estate Ninja Brandon Rumbley Jun 23, 2021

Welcome back to the Micro Empires podcast! Today, we will be listening to an episode that I reported back in May of 2020 at the beginning of Covid with someone I call a real estate ninja or a deal structure ninja; his name is Brandon Rumbley.

Brandon purchased his first investment property to flip in 2007. Although the deal went horribly wrong as he made all the mistakes new investors are prone to make, he was hooked! Learning from his mistakes, he moved on to the next deal. After hundreds of subsequent deals, he now most enjoys the strategic side of real estate. Brandon co-owns Renew Real Estate Services. He owns nearly 100 rental units with his partners, builds 15-20 homes per year, has several vacation rentals, and loves to invest using self-directed tax-deferred or tax-free vehicles.

Let’s tune in and learn more about the foundational steps to get started in real estate.

[00:01 - 08:20] Opening Segment

Let’s welcome today’s guest.
- Brandon Rumbley
Brandon shares his background and the money culture he grew up in.
Re-train your brain on how to think about wealth and wealthy people.

[08:21 - 15:19] Building Business Around Your Dream Life

Create allies by sharing knowledge and help other people to succeed in real estate investing.
Build the business around your dream life.
- If money is no object, what are the top 3 things you would do?
Brandon shares the story of how he got into the real estate business.
The point where he got the financial freedom from passive income.

[15:20 - 29:30] Foundational Steps to Get Started in Real Estate

Brandon shares about his pivotal move and his projection on short-term rental investments.
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Foundational steps for beginners to get started in real estate investing.
- He shares the story of his mentor Pete Fortunato.
- Education is key.
- Take action!
- Become a mentee of someone.

[29:31 - 32:56] Closing Segment

Brandon answers my question, “if you had just $10,000, what recommendation would you make to somebody on how to use that money to start to build some wealth?”
- Take at least half of it, spend it on advertising, and get the phone ringing with motivated sellers.
Final words from Brandon and me.
See the links below to connect with Brandon.

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can’t spend too much time educating yourself; you have to take action!.” - Brandon Rumbley.

“The great thing about real estate is that even poor decisions that you make in real estate mostly time will cure those.” - Brandon Rumbley.

“Investing is a team sport, so I'm always happy to answer questions from people, even if I'm not going to benefit from it right now” - Brandon Rumbley.

You can connect with Brandon through email to Brandon@renewtn.com or check out his website at https://www.urbandwellhomes.com/about-us.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future, but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

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9 Steps to Succeed in The Real-estate Investing with Jeremy Goodrich Jun 15, 2021

The first thing you have to do in real estate investing is the clarity pillar, by learning from people who've done it before and going down this road of building your strategy knowing exactly what you're going to do.

Welcome back to the Micro Empires podcast! Today, I will be interviewing Jeremy Goodrich, one of the founders of Shine Insurance. Jeremy is an entrepreneur, real estate insurance advisor, & side hustle investor. He is a former school teacher before becoming an entrepreneur. He is also the host of a fantastic podcast called REI Clarity, where he helps people walk through the steps to be successful real estate investors.

[00:01 - 09:30] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest.
Jeremy Goodrich
Jeremy shares his background and the money culture he grew up in.
The career transition and money shift in Jeremy’s life.
The opportunity to help and make a difference in people’s lives.

[09:31 - 16:50] Rise by Lifting others

Rise by lifting others’ pillars.
- Hire people to lift up and give them a path to succeed financially as well.
The motivation behind the decision and the selection process
- Figure out who your ideal client is and add value to them.
Help people to have better money sense to make better money decisions.
REI Clarity podcast show.

[16:51 - 21:00] 9 Steps to Succeed in The Real-estate Investing

The framework of 9 foundational pieces to succeed in real estate investing.
Clarity pillar
- Listen to podcasts, read books, and gain more knowledge about real estate.
Connection pillar
- Make connections with our service team, sellers, and good sponsors.
Implementation pillar
- Take action on the strategy and connection that you have.
Shoutout to my podcast producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount!

[21:01 - 31:34] The Trust Piece in Insurance Business

Jeremy talks about the beginning of his insurance business
Partnership game and trust piece in the insurance world.
Two things that everyone wants from insurance.
The biggest mistake that operators make on insurance.
Three things you should think about when hiring an insurance advisor.
Visit https://reiclarity.com/ to download the REI Clarity Framework to get the nine simple steps to succeed in real estate investing.

[31:35 - 33:51} Closing Segment

Final words from Jeremy and me.

Tweetable Quotes:

“Rise by lifting others means hiring people that you can lift up and give them a path to succeed financially as well” - Jeremy Goodrich.

“Figure out who your ideal client is and add value to them..” - Jeremy Goodrich.

“The first thing you have to do in real estate investing is .the clarity pilar, by learning from people who've done it before and going down this road of building your strategy knowing exactly what you're going to do.” - Jeremy Goodrich.

You can connect with Jeremy through LinkedIn, or you can email him atjeremy@shineinsure.com. Also, check out his podcasts and website at https://reiclarity.com/

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy.

Finding Kindness in the Dark with Mike Morawski Part 2 Jun 08, 2021

There is a saying in prison that goes “you can do the time, or you can let the time do you.”. Mike Morawski did more than his time’s worth and has accomplished so much more.

Today, I welcome back Mike Morawski to dive deeper into the stories and turning points that he experienced inside the prison. This transitional phase really was a dark time, but Mike will share the people that have helped him pivot to who he is today. This includes books, ethics courses, case studies, and many more. His life in prison has taught him so much so let’s dive in and learn the kindness you can find in the darkest of places.

[00:01 - 7:59] Opening Segment

A quick recap of what happened the last episode
- Go and listen to part 1 if you haven’t!
Mike shares the events before and during the imprisonment
- The effects to his children and ex-wife

[08:00 - 16:05] The Prison Experience

I talk about how the entire family suffers when one goes to prison
- The lack of humanity in federal prisons
Mike shares his initial thoughts
- Your life goes on without you
- The effects of being in prison on a person

[16:06 - 22:16] Finding the Kindness: The Pivotal Point

Doing the time
- Mike shares a story of when a man pursued him to go to the gym
Going to college and getting a bachelors in theology
Writing books and courses
- Exit plan
- An ethics course
- Ethical Case Study
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[22:17 - 34:20] Mike’s Ethics and Case Studies

Mike shares the effects of being in prison on his ethics
How one bad decision could drastically change your life
Getting out of prison and entering the pandemic
Ethics and breaking the law

[34:21 - 38:39] Closing Segment

See links below to connect with Mike

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can do the time, or you can let the time do you.” - Mike Morawski

“You are faced with decisions every day that will affect the rest of your life. One bad decision, it changes like that.” - Mike Morawski

“Just because you act ethically doesn’t mean you break the law. But enough on ethical actions will cause you to break the law.” - Mike Morawski

Resources Mentioned:

Exit Plan by Mike Morawski

You can connect with Mike through LinkedIn, or you can email him at mike@mycoreintentions.com. Also, check out his podcasts “Insider Secrets” and “Multifamily Unplugged”.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

From Controlling $285MM to Federal Prison with Mike Morawski Part 1 Jun 01, 2021

We all make mistakes. Sometimes what leads to committing these mistakes is our negligence of what’s happening around us. In Part 1 of this episode of Micro Empires, Mike Morawski talks about his experience from building an enormous real estate empire to getting a 10-year federal imprisonment sentence. He’ll share his lessons on decision-making and relationships and why they are important in making sure that your business is on the right track.

Michael Morawski is a 30 plus year real estate investment veteran. He has controlled over $285,000,000 in real estate transactions. An entrepreneur, author, real estate trainer, public speaker, and personal coach. With a strong personal resilience and a deep desire to help others live an extraordinary life. He has coached hundreds of real estate investors to fulfill their dreams.

There’s so much to learn from Mike’s story, so join us and listen in!

[00:01 - 09:33] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest
What money meant to Mike in his early years
- What he learned from his parents
- Being mad about money as a young man
Running and selling a contracting business
Mike on the importance of observing successful people

[09:34 - 23:55] The Story Behind the Imprisonment

How he started in real estate
Mike shares what got him in trouble
- The events that led to legal troubles
Shoutout to my podcast producers: Streamlined Podcasts
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Mike on having accountability as a leader of a company

[23:56 - 31:17] Mike on Intuition and Believing Your Gut

Mike shares a story about his wife’s gut feeling before the legal trouble
Why it’s important to pay attention to what’s really happening
I share a principle from the book “The Gift of Fear”

[31:18 - 36:17] Closing Segment

Mike shares the process of breaking the news to his wife
A preview of Part 2

Tweetable Quotes:

“I always understood that success left clues, that if you went to successful people and did what they did, that your results of being successful will be greater” - Mike Morawski

“As the CEO, as the owner of the company, you take responsibility. No matter what ‘Johnny the janitor’ does, you take responsibility. It’s your company, you put those people in place.” - Mike Morawski

Resources Mentioned:

The Gift of Fear by Gavin de Becker

Connect with Mike via LinkedIn or visit his websites https://mikemorawski.com/ and https://mycoreintentions.com/team

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

A Deep Dive Into My Story with The Real Estate InvestHer Show May 26, 2021

Welcome back to another episode of Micro Empires Podcast! For today’s episode, we will go in-depth about my story from bankruptcy to $1.4 million in income-producing properties. This is a replay of an interview that I did on The Real Estate InvestHer Show with Liz Faircloth and Andressa Guidelli. They help women around the world achieve financial freedom, and my life’s story ties in with their values and steps to moving through crises.

This podcast is called “The Micro Empires'', but what does it really mean? What does it take to achieve financial independence? Let’s jump right in to find out how I did it!

[00:01 - 14:56] Opening Segment

The Real Estate InvestHer Show
Putting money in the bank and the emotional bank account
I talk about what motivated me into investing

[14:57 - 23:53] From Zero to 1.4 Million Dollars

Overcoming the emotional fatigue of financial dependency
- The 10-10-10
- Forgiving yourself
Rebuilding my credit and making my first investments

[23:54 - 36:47] The Micro Empires

What is a micro empire?
- If you’ve built it, then it’s your empire
- Making that empire work towards your goal
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Converting your home into AirBnB
- Getting comfortable with the uncomfortable

[36:48 - 46:47] What does the Future Look Like?

Being a passive investor
Knowing and being clear on your goals
Wealth is time and options
- Working less and making more
The idea of asking yourself what is important for you

[46:48 - 56:04] Closing Segment

“The Gift of Fear” as the most transformative book
Asking as the most important routine
The most inspiring women

Tweetable Quotes:

“You’ll never really know who you marry until you divorce them.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“I wanna work less and make more. I wanna have more time for grandchildren. I wanna have more time for just enjoying the rest of my life and being able to share what I've experienced and helped other women in that process.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“Not everyone wants to be passive and not everyone wants to be active. There’s no right or wrong, but you have to be clear.” - Liz Faircloth

Resources Mentioned:

Find out more about Liz Faircloth and Andresa Guidelli by checking out their podcast “The Real Estate InvestHer Show”.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Your Network is Your MVP with Jordan Harbinger Part 1 May 11, 2021

It doesn’t really matter how smart you are, or how diligent you are in working if you don’t have a killer network behind you.

Our first guest for season 3 is Wall Street lawyer and hit podcaster Jordan Harbinger. Jordan has featured various guests from different backgrounds such as Kobe Bryant, Matthew McConaughey, Danny Trejo, and many more. But before reaching this height of success, Jordan will share his journey from losing everything to building everything back up with the help of his network.

Let’s jump right in and start growing your network!

[00:01 - 12:16] Opening Segment

I introduce Jordan to the show
Jordan’s money culture growing up
- Saving up early on to buy a house
- Reading about the average American savings
- How money EQ is different from the rest of the things in your life

[12:17 - 18:58] Everything’s About Networking

Jordan shares what sparked him in starting networking
How good networking gets you ahead in deals
Having more time as an advantage of networking
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
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[18:59 - 27:39] The Jordan Harbinger Show

Jordan talks about being hammered into a job he doesn’t like and dragging dead weight
Getting fired and starting your own business
- Jordan shares how his network helped him in getting back up
ABG - Always Be Giving

Trust as the biggest factor in relationships
- Fake authenticity

[27:40 - 33:41] Listener Feedback and Closing Segment

Email from Melanie
What to do with money inheritance if you have a 401k and have paid all your debts?
Building up equity through real estate investment
Networking with financial advisors

Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you don’t get a million-dollar law deal from Bear Stearns or Goldman Sachs or whoever, it’s not because you didn’t look them in the eye and have a firm handshake. It’s because the other guy who’s deciding for the bank, plays racquetball with the other lawyer three times a week.” - Jordan Harbinger

“Dig the well before you’re thirsty.” - Jordan Harbinger

“Not giving the people the time of the day, giving people the short end of the stick, not answering people when you’re done with them...those are the cliche stories of people in Hollywood that are like disasters and go off the rails and end up in celebrity rehab.” - Jordan Harbinger

You can find out more about Jordan Harbinger by visiting www.JordanHarbinger.com and his podcast The Jordan Harbinger Show. You can also get into his 6-minute networking course through www.JordanHarbinger.com/course.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

Solo Episode: Financial Chaos May 04, 2021

Do you and your partner not share the same approach when it comes to money? Or do you find it difficult to go without having the nice-to-haves? Do you live with a sense of fear or dread around money? Do you feel you have no voice or power around money? If so, then you’ve come to the right place.

In today’s episode, I will talk about financial chaos and how you can detect it. Financial chaos, to simply put it, is when two people that are not on the same plane when it comes to financial matters. And this applies to ALL relationships!Also, we will have a “listener feedback” that ties in directly with what we will talk about today. So be sure to listen until the end and learn how you can deal with money chaos!

[00:01 - 3:58] Opening Segment

Welcome to Micro Empire’s season 3!
- What to expect this season
New E-book called “You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth”
- See links below
Contact me through my website for a 1-on-1 coaching session

[3:59 - 13:51] Financial Chaos

What is financial chaos?
- The light switch metaphor
Things to look for when identifying financial chaos
- Not having a shared approach to money
- Finding it difficult to go without the nice-to-haves
- Feeling sick when talking about money
- What does “Wealthy” mean to you?

[13:52 - 18:30] Signs in Relationships that Signify Financial Chaos

Lot’s of emotions tied to things
One saver and one mindless spender
Send me a “listener feedback”
- See the links below for my email

Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
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[18:31 - 25:46] Listener Feedback

We don’t have control over others, but we have control over our actions and reactions

It takes two to tango: how both parties should do the providing
My recommendations for Lisa

[25:47 - 28:53] Closing Segment

I share a story about my first husband
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“We’ve been trained that it’s impolite to talk about money, so it makes sense. But again, it’s a muscle. So we have to start to use that muscle. Use it with your partner, use it in work, use it with yourself.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“It’s not just about the money. It’s really about how it makes you feel and how your partner’s sense around money and use of money. It doesn’t show you the respect that you deserve.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“We have to put on our oxygen mask before we could save anybody else.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

I have created a NEW eBook called "You Don’t Have to be Wealthy to Build Wealth" Click https://micro-empires.com/how-to-build-wealth/ for a FREE copy!

A Whole Person Makes the Best Athlete: Lessons from the NFL with Yves Batoba Mar 30, 2021

Sports could be wild and exhilarating especially in the field, but its business side could be equally as fun and educational.

Welcome to the last episode of Micro Empires season 2! In today’s show, I’ll be talking with the vice president, player development, and marketing manager of Neostar Football, Yves Batoba. Yves has worked with various teams such as the Miami Dolphins, but today we will focus on how he transitioned away from the game and to his micro empires. He will also talk about how money culture affects athletes, and how he is helping them reach their full potential.

[00:01 - 12:34] Opening Segment

I introduce Yves to the show
Yves’s money culture growing up
- Growing up in a third world country
- Saving for the rainy day
Giving up security and comfort for the American dream
How the pandemic tested our foundations

[12:35 - 24:30] The Football Journey

Yves shares how he got introduced to football
Getting a scholarship from a football team
Learning how to be helpless
The plan B: getting into the student-athlete committee and the business aspect of sports
- How identity foreclosure played a role in Yves’ decisions
Getting to see the marketing side and the comprehensive development of athletes
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[24:31 - 41:40] Yves’s Micro Empires

Being let go as an opportunity to expand relationships
- Chance to see the full potential of your skillset
Personality assessments
- Staying true to yourself
Yves talks about how his podcast, “Good (Yves)ning” came about
Yves shares some experiences he had with wholesaling
- Little risk and very educational

[41:41 - 45:37] Closing Segment

See links below to see more of Yves
The importance of knowing your core values
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Whenever you’re a part of a team, people are telling you what time you have to be somewhere, how to dress when you get there… from an operational standpoint, it’s great for the team. Unfortunately for the individual, you never have to actually stop and think about that for yourself.” - Yves Batoba

“If the man’s not right, then the player’s not gonna be right.” - Yves Batoba

“People don’t actually take the time to actually do the self-work. Figuring out what your core values are, that’s what allows you to make quick decisions” - Yves Batoba

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Helping Former Athletes Transition with Hillary Seiler Mar 23, 2021

Imagine striving to be good at one thing your whole life, and then that suddenly disappears. What now?

In today’s episode of Micro Empires, Hillary Seiler will show us how she helps former athletes transition into new careers and manages their finances. As a professional financial educator and coach, she will share how she causes ripples of impact that push these athletes in the right direction. Money culture plays a big role as well in her methods and training programs. With that, let’s jump right in!

[00:01 - 12:29] Opening Segment

I introduce Hillary to the show
Hillary’s money culture growing up
- Pursuing sports vs. having a job
- Talking about ideas and money
- Hillary talks about the effects and the implications of her mom getting sick
Are college degrees really that important?

[12:30 - 22:04] Getting into the Athletic World

Hilllary shares how being a dancer led to the NFL
- Saving $100,00 a year
- Helping athletes in their finances with educational tools
Personalities and traits of athlete management

[22:05 - 27:50] The Relationships that Hillary Builds

Trusting each other
- Being a person factor
- Hillary’s team having experience in the finance world
Causing a ripple effect and making bigger impacts
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
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[27:51 - 39:27] Life After the NFL World

Hillary shares some data about what usually happens to athletes after their careers
- Complete shift in life
- Effects on married couples
The discipline of professional athletes and how this translates to the world outside of sports
Helping athletes transition to other careers
Talking about budgeting to athletes
- Budget as a financial strategy

[39:28 - 48:55] Role of Money Culture to Hillary’s Clients

Hillary talks about how fear and scarcity mindset plays a role in Money culture
Learning people’s money culture on a deeper level
- How they are introduced to money
How managing money matters regardless of how wealthy you are
Personalities that excel in Hillary’s program
- Caring about the finances
- Knowing and sticking to the training program
- Exercises that improve mental health

[48:56 - 54:12] Closing Segment

See links below to connect with Hillary
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You can make money without a degree.” - Hillary Seiler

“There’s not a lot of money on education. It is watching that guy say ‘I get it’. That’s why we do it.” - Hillary Seiler

“Everything starts with your budget. If you don’t know where your money is going, and you’re not paying attention, you’re not building wealth.” - Hillary Seiler

You can connect with Hillary through YouTube, Facebook, instagram, or you can visit her website www.financialfootwork.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

How Fear Taught Me To Act Mar 16, 2021

Fear. It can paralyze us. But, it can also force us to act.

In this solo episode, I will share with you how one incident has taught me how to overcome fear and act in the situation. Plus, an incredible letter from a listener with the most inspiring story! Lastly, I will share my thoughts on having a plan B and how it is completely unrelated to you valuing and believing in yourself.

[00:01 - 2:11] Opening Segment

Introduction to the solo episode
How fear keeps us from progress

[2:12 - 12:57] The Ski Hill Story

I tell a story of when me and my kids got stuck in the snow
- Alone with the kids without cellphone service and winter clothes
Fear can cause us to not move forward and just wait
- Acting now and using what I had
- Relevance of this in investing
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
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[12:58 - 25:14] Listener Feedback

Letter from Mariah
- Having the courage to reach out and give feedback
- Being protective and proud of your empire
Round table shows in the future!
Having a plan B
- Valuing and believing in yourself
- Putting yourself first

[25:15 - 27:21] Closing Segment

Subscribe to my YouTube channel
- See the link below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Fear keeps us from making that initial step: making the first investment, buying the first property, leaving the job, getting married, getting divorced, whatever it might be.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“You should always entertain that maybe right now is the right time. And what you have to work with right now is exactly what you need.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“You can make a micro empire out of being a stay-at-home mom. Be protective and proud of that.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

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If Writing is a Game, This is Your Mission with Honorée Corder Mar 09, 2021

Everyone can be an expert in something, but every expert has one thing in common: books.

In today’s episode of Micro Empires, I welcome strategic book coach and marketing strategist, Honorée Corder. While Honorée has written over 50+ books, she has also doubled her income streams by branching out to workbooks, mastermind groups, courses, all the while tripling her time off! She will also give some tips and strategies for people who are aiming to write a book or simply to those who are facing a block.

Let’s jump right in and learn the true power of words!

[00:01 - 13:25] Opening Segment

I introduce Honorée to the show
Honorée shares her money culture growing up
- Learning to respect money
- Scarcity mindset when it comes to money
- Growing up in an abusive environment
Reading is learning: how it all started

[13:26 - 21:10] Words and their Impact

Honorée shares how she became an author
- Influenced by Mark Victor Hansen
- Writing Honorée’s first book, “Tall Order!”
Honorée expresses how words can change someone’s life
Writing a book as a way to build brand

[21:11 - 30:56] You Must Write MORE Books

Honorée shares how she collided with Hal Elrod
- The law of giving and receiving
- Honorée shares all the works that she did with Hal
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Honorée talks about how she wrote, “You Must Write a Book”
Having a book is just the beginning
- Turning books into podcasts, courses, consulting and coaching

[30:57 - 38:24] Turning books to Courses and Mastermind Groups

Honorée talks about how writing books led to multiple businesses and income streams
Workbooks and courses: helping others write a book
Empire builder’s mastermind: for people who want more

[38:25 - 50:13] Closing Segment

How to connect with Honorée
- See links below
Honorée’s tips for writing in your own voice and getting past your writer’s block
- What are the questions that people ask you?
- What are the questions that you wish people are asking?
- The question I didn’t know to ask
- Having a team to crowdsource feedback
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Words are so powerful, and something that you can say in an off-handed comment or conversation with someone can legitimately change their life.” - Honorée Corder

“A lot of people can say ‘oh i’m the expert’ but every expert has one thing in common: books.” - Honorée Corder

“If you want something, you have to give it away.” - Honorée Corder

“Double your income and triple your time off” - Honorée Corder

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Honorée by visiting her website www.honoreecorder.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

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Her Personal Struggle Led to a Movement for "Impact Investing" with Julie Holly Mar 02, 2021

Being a member of the community and being a substantial citizen of the world is the way to creating an impact, but it’s not possible without that one basic thing: better housing.

I welcome Julie Holly from Three Keys Investments to show us what impact investing is, and how her journey has led her to the pursuit of creating this impact. In this journey, she will share this roller coaster ride of hard work, failure, and choosing to rise up and survive from an unhealthy marriage. We will also venture into the idea of turning empty commercial establishments into senior housing.

[00:01 - 9:18] Opening Segment

I introduce Julie to the show
- Quick fun chat
Julie’s money culture growing up
- Roller coaster of feast or famine
- Working for everything
- Being a spender and not a saver

[9:19 - 24:08] Julie’s Journey and the Role of Religion

Julie talks about how she worked at an early age
Being a teacher at 22 years old
- Moving out for the first time
Marrying someone else’s money culture
- Julie shares how she changed due to her unhealthy relationship
How the bad things have influenced Julie’s faith
- Embracing imperfection and choosing to live
Looking back at the rock bottom moments

[24:09 - 33:54] Find Your Freedom

Three Keys Investment being based on finding your freedom
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Julie shares how getting rid of fear led her to venture out to real estate investing
Helping people find their safety
- Moving to multifamily: Helping people live the life they want to live

[33:55 - 46:44] Impacting the Community through Business and Podcast

Julie walks us through her story of starting a business and a podcast
- Relentless pursuit of learning
How the pursuit of success led to Julie’s podcast
Opportunities as a testimony to growing your network
Taking the element of “everybody wins” a step further
Teaching investors how to create an impact to their community
Capital raiser and showing opportunities as Julie's primary focus
Micro empires: Being tied to a variety of pockets

[46:45 - 53:33] Closing Segment

I share an idea around the need for Senior Housing
- Turning empty malls and commercial buildings into senior housing
See links below to see more of Julie Holly

Tweetable Quotes:

“Most people don’t talk about their baggage, and that’s where your freedom comes. Your freedom comes with the vulnerability of sharing your story. Your freedom comes when you keep the closet wide open so that it doesn’t get cluttered and disgusting.” - Julie Holly

“In life, everybody gets where they need to go. As long as they’re pursuing it, they’ll get there. So just back off of everybody and let them breathe!” - Julie Holly

“Housing is paramount to someone having the security in order to be a substantial citizen in the world.” - Julie Holly

You can connect with Julie through Linkedin or you can visit her website www.threekeys investments.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Financial Security through Multifamily Syndications with John Fortes Feb 23, 2021

The investing world has a lot of jargon and terms that may seem daunting for the first-timer, but in today’s episode of Micro Empires, John Fortes will walk us through the different processes in investing. As the founder of The Fortes Company, John has helped families find opportunities in passive wealth and financial security.He also hosts his podcast called “The Passive Investor Show” where he discusses the different areas and nuances of investing in real estate. Let’s jump right in and learn how to be financially secured!

[00:01 - 14:26] Opening Segment

Fill up my investor form for investing opportunities at the links below
I introduce John Fortes to the show
John’s money culture growing up
- Save everything you have for a rainy day
- Buy the best quality
Evolution of John’s money mindset
- Raising money one time and buying real estate again and again

[14:27 - 26:45] John’s Turning Point in Investing

Joining a mastermind group and meeting people
Investing in a bunch of assets
Fund of fund vs. fund of real estate
John’s ideal investors
Minimum and maximum investment
The steps in investing

[26:46 - 33:14] Self-directed IRA vs. Cash

Sharing tax benefits through depreciation and cost segregation studies
Distributions go in as proceeds, not contributions
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K1 as cost-segregation benefit from investment

[33:15 - 40:58] Diversification and Deploying a 1031

Diversification as a safety mechanism when a deal goes ineffective
Beating inflation at 1% at a time
John talks about their focus on apartments
John talks about how he realized coaching

[40:59 - 48:47] Wealth as Time and Options

Wealth as means to get you where you want to be
Time as the most valuable asset
Creating a criteria of deals
The effect of money culture on John’s family

[48:48 - 53:40] Closing Segment

How to connect with John
- See links below
Final words
Join my giveaway of the book, “The Only Woman In the Room”
- Follow Micro Empires on Instagram and put in a dollar sign emoji below the picture of this book

Tweetable Quotes:

“When you’re young, you don’t listen to what people say until you actually go through it.” - John Fortes

“The investor doesn’t see what we invest. We just give them case studies from the previous opportunities that we had.” - John Fortes

“Time is the most valuable asset we all have, it’s not money.” - John fortes

You can connect with John by visiting his website www.johnfortes.com, and you can download a free investment tracker at www.projectedreturns.com. Also check out John’s podcast, “The Passive Investor Show”.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Are you ready to begin INVESTING in your future but you don't know where to start? Need more CONNECTIONS in the investing community? Sign up at https://micro-empires.com/investing-opportunities/ for investing opportunities!

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Solo Episode: My Money Culture and Listener Feedback Feb 16, 2021

We don’t get rid of fear completely—we just learn how to overcome and learn from the process. In today’s episode, it’s time to finally put myself in the spotlight and answer one of my staple questions in the show: what is your money culture? How did it evolve growing up?It’s a series of events that focus on fear, relationships, wealth, and attaining freedom. So, let’s jump right in and hear my story!

[00:01 - 5:35] Opening Segment

Listener feedback with Natalie
- Dealing with fear and the steps to take
Listener feedback with Eric
- Growing your wealth without being wealthy
Intake form feedback
- Picking a number that won’t keep you up at night

[5:36 - 19:08] My Money Culture Development

My background story growing up
- Fear and other pivotal moments
- Conservative background
I share stories about my first husband
- Financial chaos
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The 2nd relationship that I had
- Financial control

[19:09 - 23:25] My Current Stage of Money Culture

Having a home, an Airbnb business, and a corporate job
I share my relationship preferences and how it relates to my money culture
Meeting Stu Grimson
- Understanding my past when it comes to money
- Not leaving about our means
- Adapting to each other’s culture

[23:26 - 25:23] Closing Segment

My different money cultures when it comes to people
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“We always say ‘deep down blah blah blah’. Deep down is where all the good stuff is.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“If you want freedom from somebody, you gotta cut all ties.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Growing Community of Women Entrepreneurs with Liz Faircloth Feb 09, 2021

Women are still struggling to find their own safe space and voice, especially in today’s political climate. But in today’s episode of Micro Empires, Liz Faircloth will introduce us to the growing community that she has built alongside other women that offers empowerment through representation and relatability.The Real Estate InvestHER community helps other women become financially independent without having an intimidating environment. Let’s jump right in and learn how Liz has created a safe space for all women, wherever you may be!

[00:01 - 10:17] Opening Segment

I introduce Liz Faircloth to the show
- Co-founder of Real Estate InvestHER community and podcast
- We’re giving away a free copy of “The Only Woman In the Room”
Liz’s money culture growing up
- Grew up in a middle-class family
- Working hard for money and being frugal
- Having a spender partner

[10:18 - 22:02] Liz’s Micro Empires

Liz talks about how they got into investing and how they learned
Focusing on multifamily through syndication
Growing up and learning through investing

[22:03 - 30:17] The Real Estate InvestHER Community

I share how Andresa and I met and started the community
- Started a women mastermind group
- The start of Real Estate InvestHER Podcast
- Having a Facebook community and doing meetups
- - Creating a free community globally
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[30:18 - 43:19] Liz’s Avatar and Why Women Need a Separate Space

Liz talks about the uniqueness and openness of having a women-specific community
Liz shares the goals of having a women-focused group
- Get the competence, education, and support that women need
- The importance of representation
I share how men are starting to learn how to truly help women in their representation
Everyone can be a part of the solution to diversification

[43:20 - 50:26] The Only Woman In the Room

Liz shares the story of when they met Ashley Wilson and how it inspired the creation of the book
Compilation of inspiring stories of women from different places
I talk about the free resources from Real Estate InvestHER that I like

[50:27 - 57:04] Closing Segment

How to connect with Liz
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You don’t spend what you don’t have.” - Liz Faircloth

“With spending money comes a lot of responsibility. You’re investing in real estate, it’s not like this day-to-day in-and-out kind of thing. It’s a long term asset class, overall.” - Liz Faircloth

“It’s so easy to achieve a goal and then leave everything else unchecked: your relationships, and your health. I think women can achieve anything they want, but you’re doing it in a way that’s creating joy and peace in your life.” - Liz Faircloth

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Liz’s growing community through her website www.therealestateinvesther.com or through Facebook. Also, check out their podcast The Real Estate InvestHER.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Five Freedoms of Happiness with Maurice Philogene Feb 02, 2021

Traveling is one of the most longed for luxuries in the world for it not only takes you to a different place, but also different cultures with different people and different socio-economic status. Open your worldview in today’s episode with Maurice Philogene as he shares how he got not just financial freedom, but all five freedoms.As a real estate investor, restaurant owner, and police officer, he will share with us his motivations behind his love for working with the community and helping others succeed in life. Let’s jump right in and learn how to be free!

[00:01 - 11:20] Opening Segment

I introduce Maurice Philogene to the show
- Quick chat with Maurice
Maurice’s money culture growing up
- Working a full-time job and saving up
Maurice shares his higher educational background and what prepared him for his future
- Mechanical engineering, air force ROTC, and football varsity
- Greatly influenced by a book on personal finance

[11:21 - 17:13] Maurice’s Micro Empires

How being a national guard gave Maurice the opportunity to start an investing career
The five freedoms
- Financial, time, geographic, purpose, and relationship
Maurice shares how he started his micro empires and achieved his freedoms

[17:14 - 28:06] Being a Police Officer and a Person of Color

How being a police officer made an impact on Maurice
- Meaningful way of impacting the local community
Maurice shares what it takes to be a police officer
Maurice’s take on the George Floyd incident
How the police should be viewed as a community protector
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[28:07 - 35:42] Traveling Not As Tourists

Maurice shares the importance of travel and how it helped his micro empires
- Complete immersion with local communities in countries with different socio-economic issues and cultures
- Consumerism as a block to financial freedom
How traveling has changed my worldview
Maurice shares how he managed traveling continuously

[35:43 - 43:16] Closing Segment

What is Maurice up to now?
- Articulating these 5 freedoms through Quattro Capital
- Connect with Maurice through the links below
Breaking the cycle with freedom of purpose
- Seeking out and making connections
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“(being a cop) is a very unique way to impact your community with a significant amount of authority, assuming it’s used the right way.” - Maurice Philogene

“Instead of law enforcement, as if we’re constantly hammering down on people, I wish it would say ‘community protector’.” - Maurice Philogene

“When you go to other countries, typically, people are doing more of the work-to-live than the live-to-work mindset. They don’t need as many things as we seem to need here to be happy.” - Maurice Philogene

Resources Mentioned:

Quattro Capital

You can connect with Maurice through LinkedIn and Instagram.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Long Distance Real Asset Investing with Billy Keels Jan 26, 2021

Surrounding yourself with the right people and learning with them is the way to succeed—aside from having the right educational foundation, of course! Listen to Billy Keels’s journey from a hard-working upbringing, to climbing the corporate ladder, and finally to setting himself free through real estate investing in today’s episode of Micro Empires Podcast. He will share with us how he got to challenging conventional wisdom and helping others who are willing to succeed. Let’s get into it and learn how we can also gain control of our financial life!

[00:01 - 11:22] Opening Segment

Quick fun chat with guest
I welcome and introduce today’s guest, Billy Keels
Billy’s money culture growing up and how it affected him
- Hard work pays
- No concept of investing
- Learning the money game

[11:23 - 30:40] Incorporating the Culture of Investing

Summary of Billy Keels’s background
- What Billy has learned from his work
- Impacting people’s life
Billy talks about the shifts in his money culture
- Trip to Spain as a paradigm shift
- Started working in a company based in Missouri
- Shifting money cultures based on different currencies
- The importance of networking
- Going to the top of the work chart
What led Billy to pursue investing
- Wanting to gain more control over his financial life
- Learning with other people
- Finding your tribe and immersing yourself
Successful people want to help
- Helping people who want to take action

[30:41 - 47:43] The World of Real Estate Investing and Coping with the Changes

Billy’s first move outside the corporate world
- Billy shares his mistakes in managing properties
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Building your own tribe and sharing with them
Cultural effect of what Billy has accomplished to his family
- Skepticism from family
- Tangible money as a common ground
Billy talks about his podcast, ‘Going Long Podcast’
- Having a team: attracting the right guests and being responsible for the post-production
- What to expect on his podcast content

[47:44 - 51:26] Closing Segment

How to connect with Billy Keels
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Life is not just about money anymore. It is part of evolution.” - Billy Keels

“You do what you want to do. Just get the right educational foundation and surround yourself with the right people, and it can be possible.” - Billy Keels

Resources Mentioned:

To know more about Billy, you can visit his website www.billykeels.com. You can also schedule a quick conversation with him by visiting bit.ly/speakwithbilly. Also, visit www.growyourmoneythesmartway.com to know more about long-distance investing!

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Retired at 27 with $15k/mo in Passive Income with Rachel Richards Jan 19, 2021

Millennials, known as the stereotyped generation, are actually the ones suffering the backlash of today’s economic crises. Get out of this trap with today’s episode with Rachel Richards. Rachel is a full-time real estate investor who "retired" 27. As a millennial, she will share with us the pressures of her childhood and how she overcame society’s imposition towards her and her generation. Let’s jump right in and learn how to become financially independent at such a young age—without a trust fund!

[00:01 - 9:27] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Rachel Richards
- Passive rental income
- Best selling book ‘Money Honey’
Rachel’s money culture growing up
- Being poor and surrounded by Wealth
- Sparked by the feeling of not fitting in
Fear as a motivator and a mindset change
- Fear of not having enough money
Abusive boss as a turning point to take action
Women should not be abused anywhere in any form!

[9:28 - 22:37] Getting Started as a Millennial Female or Older

Two levels to establish before venturing out
- Tracking your expenses
- Creating a budget plan
Having financial education crisis while being expected to know how to survive
Being a full-time investor
- Being retired and financially independent as an interchangeable term
Rachel talks about her other passive incomes
Lessons learned from COVID-19
Income diversification to safeguard your finances
Rachel talks about her other income streams that contribute to Diversification
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[22:38 - 39:22] Keeping it Cool During the Pandemic and the Foreseeable Future

Rachel talks about the effects of the pandemic on her investments
Having multiple properties with multiple tenants
“Live below your means” attitude
Real estate as a means to an end
Rachel talks about how the economy is dying and how passive income could serve as an alternative
Getting started in real estate investing
- House hacking
- Wholesaling
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable: Sacrificing time, money, or comfort

[39:23 - 49:25] Social Media and Millennials

Rachel shares her insights on social media and its effects
- Glamourous life’s pressure
People’s prejudice especially on women when it comes to finances
Hard work and determination
Having wealth as an opportunity to create impact
- Spreading knowledge and helping others

[49:26 - 51:07] Closing Segment

How to connect with Rachel
- See links below
- Download a free passive income starter kit

Tweetable Quotes:

“We are truly in a financial education crisis. At no point in our lives are we taught how to manage our money, and then we are left as young adults to figure it out all on our own.” - Rachel Richards

“Having a salary in a full-time position does not equate to income and job security.” - Rachel Richards

“When you become wealthy, you are giving yourself the opportunity to make a difference in the world.” - Rachel Richards

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Rachel through Instagram and you can find her books Money Honey and Passive Income, Aggressive Retirement on Amazon. You can also get a free passive income starter kit by visiting www.moneyhoneyrachel.com/bonus.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Breaking the Financial Bondage with Damion Lupo Jan 12, 2021

We are stuck in a system where we are always cheated into thinking that we are investing in our future. Break your shackles and come listen to today’s episode with Damion Lupo. Damion Lupo will teach us the strategies of the eQRP and how it will get us out of the loop by providing us with control over our retirement money. He will also talk about the future of the economy and how the current monetary institutions will drive us towards it. Let’s jump right in and learn how to use the faulty system to our advantage.

* Opinions and statements regarding the Black Lives Matter movement by the guest are not representative of this show or the opinions of Jennifer Grimson.

[00:01 - 11:23] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s guest, Damion Lupo
How Damion and I met
Damion’s money culture and background growing up
- Damion expressed his dismay towards the snowflake culture
- Frustration towards poverty consciousness
Anger as a driving force
Making the mindset shift
- Damion shares stories of his past investing mistakes
- Returning phone calls
- The rewiring process

[11:24 - 22:47] Damion’s Micro Empire

Focusing on one thing until it grows
Damion tells a story about his past mistakes in risk mitigation
Personal development as the most powerful investment
Damion’s work in those four years
- The three C’s of clarity: credit card, calendar, and cash
- The billion people impact: contribute and circulate
Freeing people from financial bondage
- The fraud in the investing space
- The manipulative system that keeps people stuck
- People are mad because of the fake money system
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[22:48 - 35:43] The Enhanced Qualified Retirement Plans

The system that set investors to fail
- Limited options in retirement plans
Taking total responsibility with eQRP
Having a team with specialized knowledge
eQRP having limitless contributions on the client-side
Everyone with a business is qualified to invest

[35:44 - 4:24] The Future of the Economy

Damion talks about how the modern monetary institutions crumble the current state of the economy
Inflation vs. Deflation: How supply and demand affects productivity and the amount of money printed
Being an entrepreneur as a solution
- Niching down and solving problems
Solving small things is still a contribution to society

[4:25 - 50:34] Closing Segment

How to connect with Damion
- See link below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Following people’s rules when you’re an entrepreneur is usually a death sentence. It’s never gonna work.” Damion Lupo

“We can’t think our way to wealth—we gotta take action and gain momentum.” - Damion Lupo

“The most powerful investment you’ll ever make is in yourself. It’s your personal development growth.” - Damion Lupo

Resources Mentioned:

The QRP Book

You can connect with Damion through Twitter or you can visit www.damionlupo.com. To know more about eQRP, you can visit www.eqrp.co or through Linkedin. Text the word EQRP to 72000 for a 15-page report on the eQRP and a free copy of the QRP book.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

By Podcasters, For Podcasters with Karl Sona Jan 05, 2021

We as podcast hosts try our best to connect with our listeners by delivering the best and most helpful content we can think of. Karl Sona made it possible to do this by taking care of the back end work and living out the “by podcasters, for podcasters” mindset through his company, Streamlined Podcasts. Also a fellow micro empire builder, Karl will share with us his journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship alongside the pieces of literature that influenced him along the way. We will also hear how he is focused on amplifying the voices of the minorities and how a small audience could render you a more intimate and loyal listener base.

[00:01 - 15:35] Opening Segment

I welcome you to season 2 of Micro Empires Podcast
I introduce today’s guest, Karl Sona from Streamlined Podcasts
We talk about how we got connected
Karl’s money culture and background growing up
- Middle-class family
- Effort opens up possibilities
- Keeping an eye on where you want to go
Karl talks about the effects of financial instability during his childhood
- Being less afraid of rock-bottom
- Swinging big rather than playing small

Quick overview on Karl’s early experiences

Influence of the book, “Lives of the Stoics”
Karl talks about how he experienced millennial crisis

[15:36 - 33:04] The Beginning of Karl’s Micro Empires

Karl shares some stories on how he got introduced to his businesses and entrepreneurship
- Solar company
- Stories from Tony Hsieh’s “Delivering Happiness”
Foundation of NGC Capital
- Focuses on the corporate experiences of minorities
Karl’s introduction to the podcast world
- Influenced by Lifetime Cash Flow Through Real Estate Investing
The Free Time Podcast
- Proportioning the wasted time with the productive time
We talk about the perks of audible learning
Helping fellow podcasters with Streamlined Podcasts
- Appreciating more the audience of the podcast
- Appreciating the internal team
- Karl shares a story of his early podcasting experiences
- Making podcasters focus on the content and not on the back-end work
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[33:05 - 45:16] Podcasting as a Tool

We talk about how accessible podcasting is and how it possesses so much potential
- Untapped space with an endless variety of possible topics
Podcasting as a way to market and advertise your business
Karl talks about the benefits of having a small yet genuine audience
- Less about the numbers and more about the quality of engagement
The intimacy of engaging content through podcasts
Karl talks about his next podcast, “Dear Black CEO”
- Will focus on the minorities
- Mentorship and resources
- Will also highlight the less glamorous yet more tangible businesses

[45:17 - 51:51] Lightning Round

Best advice you’ve ever received
- Pray about who you choose to get into a committed long term romantic relationship
Worst advice you’ve ever received
- Your perceived weaknesses are your strengths
Recommended book
- Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey

[51:52 - 53:35] Closing Segment

How to connect with Karl Sona
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“At the end of the day, it’s not a matter of where you are now or your current circumstances. It’s more a matter of where you wanna go.” - Karl Sona

“If you can help people get what they want, you’ll get what you want.” - Karl Sona

“Focus on those people that are tuning in, no matter what that number is. Those people that are willing to trade time and their attention to listen to your message, that is so precious.” - Karl Sona

“Inaction is just not a very fun place to be especially when you have this message burning within you that you wanna share with people, so our goal has always been to try to keep it very simple.” - Karl Sona

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Karl through LinkedIn or you can check out his website www.karlsona.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

2020: Bye, Felicia! Dec 29, 2020

This year may have been a rough ride, but there are still things that are worth celebrating—you, my listeners. In this episode of Micro Empires Podcast, we will look back at how I transitioned to becoming the captain of my own ship, the things I've learned, the people I met, and the things that you’ve taught me through the listener feedback. So let’s end this year with a bang and see what’s in store for 2021!

[00:01 - 3:56] Opening Segment

Making it through 2020
- Brief background of Micro Empires Podcast
- - Taking over the wheel
  - Lessons that were learned
  - The connections that were made along the way

[3:57 - 8:08] Micro Empires Podcast

Being organic

- Delivering messages that are accessible
Challenging myself to do more
- Free e-book
- Booking an appointment with me
- More products and services coming in 2021
Quick segway to my investment partner: Rocket Dollar
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES to get a discount on the signup fee
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[8:09 - 12:52] What 2020 has Given Me

Ability to ask beyond my comfort zone
- Asking to be a guest in a show
- Asking people to guest in Micro Empires Podcast
- Getting down to nitty-gritty
Thinking bigger
- Getting the word of the show out there
I share what I ask people before guesting in my show
Being committed to the audience
Promoting to act on scale
- Picking a number that doesn’t terrify me
I share how I find my team players
- Start with people who can identify with you

[12:53 - 14:08] Closing Segment

Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I am the best captain of my own ship.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“Taking control was important and it was the only way I was gonna figure out how to do this, how to drive it, and what was needed from the audience. Letting someone else run that was never gonna get me where I wanted to be.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Virtual Asset Protection with Jennifer Gligoric and Brian Price Dec 22, 2020

Bypassing the trip to a law firm could save you thousands of dollars in the future. But how is that possible if we need legal advice? For the first time in the show, I welcome the two founders of Leafy Legal Services, Jennifer Gligoric and Brian Price. Jennifer and Brian may have very different upbringings, but they are certainly a dynamic duo when it comes to providing legal services virtually. They will share to us the perks of consulting with a more diverse workforce, and how their structures are more streamlined towards the client’s end. They also have a podcast called “Leafy Podcast” that ties in with their mission as a company.

[00:01 - 16:50] Opening Segment

Listener feedback with Mary
- Take stock of what you have
- How much to survive, survive and breathe, and survive and thrive
I introduce today’s guests, Brian Price and Jennifer Gligoric from Leafy Legal Services and Podcast
Quick fun chat with the guests
Brian’s money culture and background growing up
- Work ethics and treatment to the team
Brian tells a story where he lost money because of bad advice
Jennifer’s money culture and background growing up
- Two extremes: the power of entrepreneurship and horrible childhood
- Jennifer talks about the skills that helped her during her teenage years

[16:51 - 26:26] Brian and Jennifer’s Leafy Legal

Brian tells the story of how he and Jennifer met

- Online marketing company
Jennifer talks about her role in the marketing company and what happened to the two after they left
- How the legal community led to Jennifer and Brian founding the Leafy Legal Services
Helping entrepreneurs get the right legal structure
- Anonymity protection
- Asset building
- Streamlined structures
Jennifer shares the effects of having multiple LLCs
Quick segway to my investment partner: Rocket Dollar
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES to get a discount on the signup fee
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[26:27 - 34:00] Perks of Leafy Legal’s Structure

Providing structures without having to go to a law firm
- In-house counseling with attorneys
- Virtual experts
Diverse workforce due to working at home
- More talents
- Different management
Jennifer shares their target clients
- Real estate investors
- Business owners that need anonymity
- Peace officer
- High profile people
I share how single-family properties or properties a residential area can only be named after the owner

[34:01 - 36:10] Closing Segment

How to connect with Jennifer and Brian
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Money should be thought of as this flowing thing: sometimes you have more and sometimes you have less, and it’s there for us to be able to use as we need. When you think about it differently, you’ll get out of your scarcity mindset.” - Jennifer Gligoric

“You don’t have to do it alone. If you have the right structure ahead of time and you operate anonymously, you can be a lot safer in the very beginning of your startup business.” - Jennifer Gligoric

“The best thing to do is get advice. That’s why we built Leafy Legal the way it was so we can find the network of people we’re not just sending around ourselves.” - Brian Price

Resources Mentioned:

You can connect with Jennifer and Brian through Linkedin and Instagram or book a free consultation by visiting www.leafylegalservices.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Empowering Woman in Sports and Entrepreneurship with Sharrona Reaves Dec 15, 2020

In a world of the social and political divide, representation for women and people of color is a big step in making a change. Coach, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and activist Sharrona Reaves believes that women could dominate the world given that we’ve got each other’s backs.

In this episode, Sharrona Reaves will walk us through her journey from being a coach to an advocate for women. She will share with us the struggles of divorce, being a woman, and how she got through all of those with the help of other women.

[00:01 - 10:57] Opening Segment

Listener feedback with Iris
- Slowing down and focusing on the day ahead
- Connecting with people through various means
I introduce today’s guest, Sharrona Reaves
Sharrona talks about her money culture and background
- Grew up in a good work ethic environment
Sharrona’s career path and experiences
- Coaching job as her first job

[10:58 - 20:00] Being a woman in the Sports Industry

Sharrona shares her experiences in coaching

- Moving to various states
Athletic administration
- Compliance: Rules and regulations
Sharrona shares the time she finally went back to coaching
- Number one ESPN recruiter in the country
Sharrona talks about the expectations in her field
- Having and not having a family in the 90’s versus now
Being passionate about anything that you do
- People appreciate passionate people

[20:01 - 36:15] The Married and Post-Divorce Life

Conflict in work ethic
- Sharrona shares how she carried her married life
- The importance of having a conversation about money
Sharrona shares the struggle of starting over after a divorce
- Coping and adjusting to the divorced life
Forgiving yourself: a mindset shift
- Sharrona talks about how forgiving herself got her back on the road
- Getting the job back
Quick segway to my investment partner: Rocket Dollar
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES to get a discount on the signup fee
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount
Considering the money culture in dating
- Sharrona expresses the importance of having a common work ethic with a partner
Foundation of These Three Things
- All about passion, work ethic, and women empowerment

[36:16 - 53:35] Women Supporting Women

Sharrona shares how religion has helped her
- People as signs on the way
Sharrona expresses her appreciation to the women she met
It’s doesn’t matter what the genre is; it’s about the message
What is next?
- To see These Three Things to various cities and host conferences, workshops, etc.
- Create an atmosphere of trust among women
Importance of women coming together and how there’s room for everybody
Sharrona’s best advice
- Trust your instinct
- Living in the “deep down”

[53:36 - 57:24] Closing Segment

How to connect to Sharrona
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Society doesn’t teach or train us to live in the deep down. Society teaches us and trains us that you get an education, you get a good job, stay on the job, pay your bills, and take care of your family. It doesn’t always teach us to live your dream. Living deep down is where your joy is.” - Sharrona Reaves

“Relationships with women is something that I have always been super passionate about because I feel too many times, we don’t value our relationships with each other. And I think that If women could ever grab hold of that fact, together, we could run this world.” - Sharron Reaves

Resources Mentioned:

These Three Things

If you’d like to connect with Sharrona, you can check out her Facebook and Instagram. For her podcast “These Three Things”, you can visit Facebook and Instagram for updates.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Leaving the 9 to 5: A Calculated Risk with Chad Sutton Dec 08, 2020

Providing jobs and housing might be a daunting task for an investor. After all, it is and should be the government’s work. In this episode, Chad Sutton, an expert real estate investor and property manager, details the steps and the appropriate mindset when venturing into the field. He will talk about the risks and how we can overcome them through partnerships, having structured plans, and learning about the tax code–all of this while still having a day job. So let’s jump right into it and learn how you can start now!

[00:01 - 14:50] Opening Segment

Listener feedback with Vierra McCoy
- I share the many ways to do cold calling and networking
- Engaging in any way is networking
I introduce today’s guest, Chad Sutton
Chad talks about his money culture and background growing up
- Do it right the first time and work hard
- Working-class family
Going off the book
- Politics of the corporate world
- Rising family expenses

[14:51 - 27:27] Calculated Risk

Stepping into the investment world
- Chad talks about his first time investing
- Being a Bigger Pockets subscriber
- Doing businesses with family
Chad shares how he takes big calculated risks
- What’s perceived is a lot bigger than what it looks like
Chad’s structured path before making big decisions
- It’s all about the net
- Reduce the expenses and debts
Chad talks about the staircase analogy

[27:28 - 32:30] The Tax Code

Tax for income earners versus investors
- Learning the tax code without evasion
Chad talks about how the government lacks in providing some of the basic needs
- Jobs and housing
- Real estate investors having tax benefits
Taking advantage of whatever’s available
- There are always options
Quick segway to my investment partner: Rocket Dollar
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES to get a discount on the signup fee
Shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: MICROEMPIRES and get a discount

[32:31 - 50:48] Taking Risks with a Partner

Starting a partner group
- Bigger property, less risk
- Syndication
- Joint venture
The deferred sales trust
I express the importance of having a partner that has your back
Things to consider when it comes to loss and crisis
- The humanity aspect
- Problem-solving path
Having crises sometimes end up in good things
- Learning more about the partner
- Might end up with a better investment
Perks of group investing
- Bigger assets
- Team mentality
- It’s fun!
Green time versus gold time

[50:49 - 55:32] Closing Segment

Book that made a huge impact
- The honey Bee by Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro
How to contact Chad
- See links below

Tweetable Quotes:

“With family, at the end of the day, those people have your best interest at heart.” - Chad Sutton

“I know there’s a staircase to get there. I can see the first three steps and I’ve walked up those. But sometimes you have to have the guts to take the next step and trust that it’s going to materialize right before your foot extends there.” - Chad Sutton

“It’s amazing what you can create if you have the desire to do so.” - Chad Sutton

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Chad, you can call him through 6158920250 or you can email him at chad@nextgenrealcapital.com. Also visit www.quattrocapitalrei.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Use Your 401k to invest in Real Estate with Mike Todd Nov 24, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today my guest is Mike Todd, a very passionate and enthusiastic real estate investor and also the business development manager of IRA Innovations. In this episode we will talk about how you can move an old 401k into a fund without taxes or penalties and use that fund for investing in real estate and stocks.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about the investment vehicles for positive returns.

[00:01 - 11:51] Opening Segment

I introduce Mike to the show
Mike talks about his background and money culture growing up
- Live within your means
- Conservative investor
Mike talks about the self directed model
- A marketing term
- The investor being in control
- The custodians are just administrators
- Proceeds go back to the IRA
Limitations around the IRA
- Investors won’t have access until their retirement

[11:52 - 16:15] How to use your IRA

I share my personal experience with self-directed IRA
Real estate investing
IRA as a private money lender
- Can be rendered like a bank
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: JIVES and get a discount

[16:16 - 23:44] Solo Member 401(k)

Simplified 401k for small businesses that have no employees
- Setup underneath the business plan
The employer/employee can contribute up to 25% income into the plan
Lowers adjusted gross income and lowers the tax bracket
The 195 employee deferral is applied across all the 401k’s
Mike talks about the borrowing capabilities of 401k’s
- Create a plan document to describe the terms of how the plan will operate
- Select the ability to borrow against the plan
Fair market rates
- You can’t pay yourself back in excessive or reduced amount

[23:45 - 27:21] Closing Segment

Mike’s financial advice for people
- Live below or within your means
How to connect with Mike
- See links below

Tweetable Quotes:

“When we say self-directed, we simply mean you are 100% in control and you have to go find your investment.” - Mike Todd

“Live within your means.” - Mike Todd

Resources Mentioned:

IRA Innovations

If you’d like to connect with John, you can email him at mike@irainnovations.com or you can call him at 615-794-8961.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The True Meaning of Wealth with John Manes Nov 17, 2020

John Manes had it all; a great job, great wife, great car and home... and then he checked himself into the hospital for suicide. Why? Because he needed to learn the true meaning of wealth. John started over, from nothing. Building the a life of true wealth: financially, emotionally and spiritually.

Self storage, real estate, investing, networking.

[00:01 - 18:34] Opening Segment

I introduce John Manes to the show
John talks about his background and money culture growing up
- Grew up financially unstable
- Using brains, not brawns
- Poverty mentality
John talks about his past hospital check-ins
- His turning point to work himself up in retail
Codependents Anonymous
- John’s realization on his lack of control towards people
John’s counseling sessions
- Virginia Satir Method
- “Your Money or Your Life”
John’s custom-made jacket from Shinesty

[18:35 - 40:44] Self-Storage: An Investment Strategy

John landed a job as a district manager in Self-storage
- Compounding
Being paid every mileage
- John talks how he earned 10 thousand dollars by just driving a Nissan
- John’s 10-acre house
HARP (Home Affordable Refinance Program)
- Built John’s net-worth
- John bought his first self-storage property
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: JIVES and get a discount
Sometimes your bank is at fault for you debts
- Let the customers make you wealthy
Storage as a recession resistant asset class
- John talks about how other people’s things and how they are attached to it pays for his mortgage
- People will use storage spaces in good and bad economies
COVID-19 and the retail centers
- John expresses his fear on what may happen to retail centers in a couple of years

John’s coaching of retired athletes
- Take that same million dollars and buy a cash flowing asset like storage
- Go buy a house with the generated income

[40:45 - 48:31] Breaking Out

John talks about how he always wakes up with a glass half-full
He landed a COO job in a Self-storage company
- The bully environment got John fired
John talks about some of his past bosses’ red flags
- John getting fired because of partnering with his boss’s competition
- Inferiority complex from the superiors
- Seeing this as a big opportunity
Ex athletes as an example
- They grew up being told what to do

[48:32 - 56:44] Getting Started in Self-Storage and Best Advice

Not being greedy and not expecting something in return
Four components to building a deal
- Find the deal and lock it up
- Raise the money
- Being able to sign on the loan
- Operating the deal
Best advices
- I disagree with the saying that “looks will never get you anywhere”.
- Having a presence about yourself. looks do get you somewhere.
Resources that made an impact
- Micro Empires Podcast
- The Will Smith Podcast
- BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast
- Networking and getting involved with people

[56:45 - 58:53] Closing Segment

How to connect to John
- See links below
Final Words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Money is just a tool to get things done.” - John Manes

“When the economy is good, they store. When the economy is bad, they store. Unlike any other asset class, it does well.” - John Manes

“Self-storage is a business inside of a real estate play.” - John Manes

“Anybody can get involved in any deal right now. You just need to know what your strength is, focus on your strength, and then you’ll figure out where to look. Once you’ve figured out where to look, it’s amazing how the doors just open right up.” - John Manes

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with John, you can visit www.pinnaclestorageproperties.com and go to the contact us page. You can also call 210-818-1496 or you can email him at john@johnmanes.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Money and Faith with Yonah Weiss Nov 03, 2020

It’s not just what you can do with money, but how you feel, how you are, and what it creates for you.

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today my guest is Yonah Weiss, a cost segregation expert, and a master networker. He is the founder of Real Estate Connections and is also the host of his podcast called Weiss Advice. In this episode, we’ll talk about how money and faith work together.

[00:01 - 12:14] Opening Segment

I introduce Yonah Weiss to the show
Yonah talks about his background and money culture growing up
- Shaped by religion and faith
- Encouraged to work and pay for his own things at a young age
Yonah talks about how faith affects him today and his changing attitude towards money
- Connecting with the Creator
- Emulating the Ultimate Giver
- Withholding the blessing
I share my past thoughts on financially independent people
- Buddhism’s Eightfold Noble Path

[12:15 - 22:00] Journey to Cost Segregation and Self Evolution

Yonah talks about his journey to becoming who he is now
- Living with bare essentials as a student and as a teacher for 15 years
- Being a hard worker and a quick thinker
- Wake up call caused by a health issue in the family
- Having a financial mentor and loaning
Yonah’s Realizations
- Yonah learns much faster on the job than in the classroom
- Real Estate is an industry you can succeed in, even without formal education
Madison Commercial Real Estate
- Cost Segregation
- Helping people save taxes
- Networking with people
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: JIVES and get a discount

[22:01- 28:47] Definition of Wealth

Yonah shares his views on wealth
- It’s not just what you can do with money, but how you feel, how you are, and what it creates for you
- It’s not about what you have. It’s about how happy you are with that
Yonah’s first lessons with a billionaire who got in an accident
- All wealth meant nothing
- Living life with fulfillment and purpose
I also share my views on wealth
- Time and options
Yonah talks about how faith gives a sense of contentment with life
- Not being driven by fear

[28:48 - 37:06] Cost Segregation & Starting Weiss Advice

I share my thoughts on cost segregation
- Advanced tool that people can use to avoid taxes
Yonah shares his realizations with cost segregation
- Helps people
- Promotes networking with people
- Opportunity to teach people

Yonah’s talks about his podcasting idea and how he started his own show “Weiss Advice”
- Majority of the podcasts that he have been on have a very similar space with real estate
I share an episode from Weiss Advice about starting your own podcast
- Using Linkedin

[37:07 - 47:03] Closing Segment

Yonah shares his first time investing and how it failed

Yonah talks about the best and worst advice that he received
Best Advice: If you don’t expect anything from anyone, you’ll never be disappointed
- Don’t let that be the source of your unhappiness
Worst Advice: none
- Yonah filters out the bad ones that’s why he couldn’t remember any
Seven Habits of Highly Successful People by Stephen Covey
- Stephen Covey helped Yonah look at things more systematically

How to connect to Yonah
- See links below

Tweetable Quotes:

“It’s not just what you can do with money, but how you feel, how you are, and what it creates for you.” - Yonah Weiss

“It’s not about what you have. It’s about how happy you are with that.” - Yonah Weiss

“Don’t push to do something that you’re not good at and passionate about just because you think you might make a lot of money out of it.” - Yonah Weiss

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Yonah, you can find him on Linkedin or you can visit his website www.yonahweiss.com. Listen and subscribe to his podcast Weiss Advice.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Be More Courageous Everyday with Jillian Johnsrud Oct 27, 2020

You do not have to be perfect to make progress. Just be a little more courageous every day.

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today my guest is Jillian Johnsrud, an inspiring Writer, Creator, Speaker at Montanamoneyadventures.com, and host of her podcast called Everyday Courage. Her life journey has brought her from massive debt to becoming financially independent by the end of her 20s. Now she runs a fantastic lifestyle business, helping others grow businesses while creating financial freedom.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about reaching financial independence without having to have a large paycheck.

[00:01 - 07:45] Opening Segment

I introduce Jillian Johnsrud to the show
Jillian talks about her background and money culture growing up
- Scarcity mindset
- Lived in a small town with little economic opportunity
- Fear of generational poverty
- Had $5500 debt at 19
Jillian talks about her mindset transition journey
- Watched Oprah through grad school
- Had a sense of hope, no matter where you come from and what you have experienced, that you could change the trajectory of your life
- Started to saved up and bought a camper
- Being in a huge amount of collective debt after marriage

[07:46 - 14:00] Money Talks in Marriage

Jillian talks about her money discussion in her marriage
- Oppression pain point
- Her husband had credit card debt
Money could create options and freedom
When people can’t change
- Either because people don’t have the ability or they don’t care enough
You are able to change, but the cost is extremely high, and the work is difficult
Jillian talks about her money mindset shift after she adopted children from foster care
- Having a big disagreement with her husband
From $50.000 debt to financial independence in 10years
- You can be in the same spot or start moving towards your financial independence

[14:01 - 25:05] Financial Independence Movement

Jillian shares about the beginning of her financial independence movement
- Saved up half of their income at the beginning of their marriage
- Pressing down their spendings
- It took about 7-8 years to reach independence
Jillian talks about the biggest influence in her financial journey
- Regrets of not having a finance community and support
- Read some books about finance and budgeting
Fighting the perception of reading and buying books is a waste
- Went to the library to gain information about budgeting and finance
- Reading a book a week
The shift that prompted her to start the Everyday Courage Podcast
- Found her passion for personal finance
- Started to coach people and shares about financial knowledge
Taking a year off after reaching her financial independence
- Do more writing and started her blog
Earned a spot in new communities
- Finding like-minded people
- Developing personal relationships

[25:06 - 33:00] Be More Courageous Everyday

Jillian talks about how she started her podcast show
- The underlying theme of her journey
All of our growth comes outside of our comfort zone
- Taking the risk to success
We need to be more courageous everyday things
- People making progress in being courageous in the simple things
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: JIVES and get a discount
Jillian talks about the goals in her podcast
- Provides steps for people to follow
Jillian shares the advice on how to talk about money to the people surround you
- Start with the end in mind
- Design your financial planning

[33:01 - 42:40] The Changes and Affect of COVID-19

Assess where you are right now
Defensive steps
- Emergency funds
- Know where you spend your money
- Where do you want to be in the next three years
- Be aware of the new opportunities that have been created
In times of crisis, a lot of new doors are opening
- Switching your mindset to be more strategic and creative
Jillian talks about the FIRE (Financial Independence Retire Early) movement
- Became overly popular after the 2008 crash
- Most people are playing by the rules and still lost a lot
- People becoming more open and assertive
The Analogy of a wedding planner
- Put as much planning, thoughts, and money in our lives
- How do we line up our finances, time, and habits to reach out goal
Have someone alongside you to help you to organize your plans

[42:41 - 46:31] Closing Segment

How to connect to Jillian
- Join her free ten-day of Intentional Living Course at www.jillianjohnsrud.com/intentional/
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You do not have to be perfect to make progress, but just be a little more courageous every day.” - Jillian Johnsrud.

“There is a sense of hope, no matter where you come from and what you have experienced, that you could change the trajectory of your life.” - Jillian Johnsrud.

“All of our growth comes from outside of our comfort zone and taking the risk for success.” - Jillian Johnsrud.

“Put as much planning, thoughts, and money into your goals, just like planning a wedding.” - Jillian Johnsrud.

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Jillian, you can find her on Linkedin, Instagram, and Twitter. You can visit her website at www.jillianjohnsrud.com/ and Join her free ten-day of Intentional Living Course at www.jillianjohnsrud.com/intentional/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Monetize your Podcast with Rob Walch Oct 13, 2020

Everybody should have a voice. No matter who you are or where you come from, we should all have the right to tell our story.

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. In this episode, I interview the VP of Podcaster Relations for Libsyn, Rob Walch. He is also the Co-Author of Tricks of the Podcasting Masters. With a deep passion for podcasts and the democratization of audio, he’s an expert in the industry with 16 years of experience under his belt.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about the deeper meaning behind podcasts and how to monetize it.

[00:01 - 07:39] Opening Segment

I introduced Rob to the show and talk about how we met
- My bad experience with the RSS feed
Rob talks about the first thing people should know when they got into Podcasting
- RSS feed is the core and soul of your show
- If they control your feed, they also control your audience
Rob talks about Libsyn
- Giving podcasters freedom and creative liberty

[06:30 - 15:45] The Passion for Podcasts

Rob talks about the beginning of his Podcasting journey
- 16 years in the industry
- The first podcast about podcasting
- Turn podcasting from a hobby into a fulltime job
- Got a job offer from Lybsin
Rob shares about the working-culture of Libsyn
- Everybody in the company is passionate about podcasting
- No bandwagoning
- Democratization of audio
- Accessible to everyone
Shares the reality of the situation, not the hype of the situation
- He shares the story of how some people lied about their numbers

[15:45 - 19:30] Monetize your Podcast

Rob talks about having the right reasons to start a podcast
- Don’t start to jump into the podcast just for the money
You have to get to a certain level to be able to monetize your podcast.
Most people who make money from podcasting do not make it from advertising
- Promote your brand and yourself as a speaker
- Building a reputation in a certain market
- Advertising is the smallest percentage of monetization
Rob talks about finding your Niches on Podcast
- You can make more money with good podcast content, not huge audiences
- Your Niches are not the issues
Know the values in your Podcast
- Determines by the content, not the money it makes
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: jives and get a discount

[20:30 - 40:09] Family and Community

Rob shares about his family situation and how he got to Nashville
Rob talks about the importance of finding the right school for your children
How sports could affect the development of people
Rob talks about the “Y’all bucket” he has at home
The community in Nashville
- How Network is playing a significant role in achieving more
Rob talks about the community he built and ran in Kansas City
Rob shares about the effect of COVID-19 in his daily life
- False alarm of the symptoms
Rob talks about his experience with the hockey game events

[40:10 - 44:50] Closing Segment

How to learn more about Libsyn and Podcast from Rob?
- See the links below for his email and website.
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Democratization of audio was it and everybody should have a voice. No matter who they are, they all should have the same opportunity.” - Rob Walch

“Share the reality of the situation, not the hype of the situation.” - Rob Walch

“If you are getting podcasting because it is something that you are passionate about or you want to build a brand and reputation in a certain market, that is a great reason to start.” - Rob Walch

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Rob, you can find him on Linkedin and email him at rob@libsyn.com to know more about podcasting or Libsyn.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com. You can call or text 213-973-7206

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

What’s your Micro Empire?

To know more, visit our website https://micro-empires.com/ and I’ll see you there!

Radical Generosity with Vicki Saunders Oct 06, 2020

How do we create conditions for people to do things that they never thought was possible for them to thrive and reach their true potential?

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. In this episode, I interview the founder of SheEO and #radical generosity, Vicki Saunders. She is a Canadian entrepreneur, author, award-winning mentor, and change maker.

She has created a network of 3,000+ women across four countries who felt called to create a better world for female entrepreneurs and positive transformation in the world with her heart for people.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about redesigning a system to support women through radical generosity.

[00:01 - 07:39] Opening Segment

I introduced Vicki to the show and talk about how we met
I share some of Vicki’s amazing current project
Vicki tells us about her background and her money culture she grew up in
- Grew up in a middle-class family
- Moved to a farm in the country when she was 9
- Abundance scarcity flow and financial instability
Vicky shares a story about how having three brothers in an entrepreneurial family affected her
- Her parents were very entrepreneurial
- Started with a strawberry farm
- Innovation from the family dinner discussion
- Community spirited
You don’t have to have money to get people to be excited about things.

[07:00 - 12:54] Red Threads to be the Catalyst of Entrepreneurship

Vicki talks about her journey and seven different ventures that got her to where she is now
- Following the energy of what she was curious about next
- Starting new things
Vicky shares her unlocking moment
- She was in Prague, Eastern Europe right after the wall fell
- The excitement of being free to do anything
- Got to reinvent herself
- Be the catalyst for entrepreneurship at home
Vicki talks about the result of the winner takes it all mentality.
- Almost everything has to be redesign, tweak, and change
- The manipulation of our system, the monopolies of everything
- We can do so much better.
How do we create a thriving, excellent life and sustaining society?
- Re-think of how we do things
- It can be uncomfortable to change
- Creating a positive change

[12:55 - 23:59] SheEo and the shift of business narrative

Vicki talks about SheEO
- The experiment to try a completely new approach
- Funded 68 amazing women ventures across the world
Together we can change anything, but if we are isolated and separate, we’re toast
We are not here to serve the economy; the economy is here to serve us
Vicki talks about the concept of SheEO
- Social Entrepreneur; businesses with a high and positive impact on the society
- She explains impact investing
The shift of business narratives in the world
- Focus on community
- Get a better result
Vicky talks about how SheEo runs
- 100 women/country and contribute $1100
- Go online and vote
- Discovering new unique ideas together
- Funding at tuition with loyalty points
The online community that helps each other across countries
- Build more relationships
- Global connections
- The Yield is triple-digit revenue growth

[24:00 - 33:05] Redesigning a system to support women

Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: jives and get a discount
Vicki talks about the system that we are living in
- Not designed for women to thrive
- Creating a system to support women
- We are not here to win. We are here to transform
Building a community with the speed of trust
- Trust happens at the speed of relationships
New Innovations need to have diversity of thought and collective intelligence
- Diversity in culture, race, and ages
Vicki talks about the application process of SheEO that defies the current culture
- Asking applicants “Why you and why now?”
- Ten simple questions in the form
- No pitch deck, no attachment, and no jargon
- Heart-centered
- Gets personalized feedback from every voter
- Find Funders and advisors just by applying

[33:06 - 40:19] Radical Generosity

Changing the environment to help people to thrive
- Develop emotionally and reach our potential
- The environment that will stimulate great innovations
- Changing the vocab into warm and caring words for success
Generosity is the unlocking factor
- Generous people give some space for imperfections and growth
Vicki talks about her mothers’ influence in her life
- Deeply demonstrated how important caring is in human development
- Super hardcore yet loving and kind
- Goddess of lists and organized
- Pass down the strength of a great women

[40:20 - 43:35] Closing Segment

How to learn more?
- See links below for our website
- Monthly open calls to experience radical generosity and get a chance in
- Applications will be available on the website
- No matter what’s your background and age, you can be the activator
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“You don’t have to have money to get people to be excited about things..” - Vicki Saunders.

“Innovation needs to have diversity of thought and collective intelligence.” - Vicki Saunders.

“We are not here to serve the economy, the economy is here to serve us.” - Vicki Saunders

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Vicki, you can find her on Facebook, Linkedin, and Instagram. Learn more about Vicki and his project on https://sheeo.world/ and her website at http://www.vickisaunders.com/

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to hear more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Stepping Out On Faith with Joshua Mundy Sep 29, 2020

Taking a leap of faith and pivot into a new ground can be scary, but it is what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur.

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. In this episode, I interview one of the most inspiring native Nashvillian entrepreneurs with a huge heart for the community, Joshua Mundy. His passion and visionary skill set have developed him into a serial entrepreneur with the ability to think of many incredible ideas and quickly take action to set a goal to meet the needs of the community.

Let’s dive right in as we talk about how he took his leap of faith into the entrepreneurial world and pivot with a fresh foundation.

[00:01 - 07:39] Opening Segment

I introduced Josh to the show and talk about how we met
I share some of Josh’s amazing current project
Josh tells us about his background and her money culture he grew up in
- Grew up in a rather poor family
- Hustling to make money since he was in a very small age
- Savings mindset
- The late encounter of investment and stock exchange

[07:40 - 14:29] Coachable Mentality

Josh talks about his early entrepreneurial mindset
- Risk-taker mentality
- The eager to create something out of nothing
- The lack of Mentorship
- Learned everything the hard way
Josh talks about the importance of gaining and sharing knowledge as fast as possible
- Especially in the African-American community
- Learn from others mistakes
- Having the Coachable Mentality
- Learn to be coachable
- Even though it is your risk to take
- The solution to helping you move forward
Josh talks about the Park Center company where we were working for
- A place that helps the individual with mental illness get skills to get employment
Starting his own Janitorial company while working for someone else

[14:30 - 28:39] Stepping out on faith

Josh talks about him stepping out on faith
- He talks about a sermon he got about Peter walking on water
- He took the pivotal moment to focus on entrepreneurial
- Been 17 years working for himself
Sold his Janitorial company at 24 and starting a coffee shop
- Facing a huge mess
- Open for 45 days only
- Lost a huge amount of money
- Spending 2 years to recover
Trying to create several companies and failing several times
- Landscape company
- Maintenance business company
- Buying some property
Josh shares the story about signing a lease when he doesn’t have any money
- Starting a dry cleaner company in the middle of the recession
- Grew his business
- Struggle in the first 5 years
- Expanding his reach

[28:40 - 49:31] Planting the seed in the community

Create an organization called “The inner Circle”
- An entrepreneurial community to share information
- Fighting against the struggling mentality in the community
Joining an entrepreneurship center
Open The Lab Nashville in 2017
- A creative co-working space
- Incubated some of the best company
- Occupied the whole building with 3 different companies
Josh talks about the Leadership Connect he was a part of
- Meeting once a week to talk about different issues
- The lack of diversity in the tech field
- Getting the African-American community out of the ‘affordable box’
- Went to Austin to learn about the infrastructure
Quick shoutout to my Podcast Producers: Streamlined Podcasts
- Use promo code: jives and get a discount
Revelation to start a Tech School in 2019
- The Philosophy of “I Just Go”
- Approached by Juan Clark to mow his brand called ‘hood geek’
- Came out with a name “Pivot Tech School”
- Start to recruit people and instructors
Helping people to get opportunities by training them with skill sets
Investment in the education sponsorship
- Engage with your investment and follow it
- Mentoring program from the sponsor
- Setting people up for success

[49:32 - 01:11:41] Pivoting to a Fresh Foundation

Josh shares the story when the building got hit by a tornado on March
- Watching the building got ripped off
- Losing 3 income streams in a second
- Dealing with the shock
Building a company from a fresh foundation
- Revelation to pivot
- Spent a month to process the loss
- Starting in the fresh foundation
- Got prepared for COVID19
Pivoted to the virtual classroom
- Start the virtual classroom
- Expanded the growth model
- Opening the door for everyone
Josh shares the story about Deandra, a girl who got the scholarship
- She did not have the money for a deposit
- Diandra used her talent to fund her pivot and create her way
The goal to get a thousand minorities to get six figures in 3 years
What is the one thing that you would need to be a successful entrepreneur?
- Be willing to take a risk and to fail
- Develop a tough skin
- Be willing to bet on your self

Innovation is created in the pressure
- Have the mindset of winning

[01:11:42 - 01:13:08] Closing Segment

How to get more from Joshua?
- See links below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Public opinion around failure is what paralyzes people from taking that leap into entrepreneurship.” - Joshua Mundy

“You can really achieve what you put your mind into.” - Joshua Mundy

“ If you want to be a successful entrepreneur, you have to be willing to take a risk and to fail.” - Joshua Mundy

“You have to conquer your fear of failing because innovation is only created in the pressure.” - Joshua Mundy

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Josh you can find him on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Learn more about Joshua and his project on his website at https://www.joshuamundy.com/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Listen Again: Inclusion and Diversity Sep 17, 2020

Welcome back to Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will be sharing with you about my experience with racial disparity and upheaval, throughout my life and how it affects me lately.

This episode was originally recorded just after the murder of George Floyd on May 25, 2020. I wasn't sure what or if I could contribute anything to the discussion about systemic racism and brutality in our society. But, I felt compelled to, at the very least, share what and how my life has been exponentially improved because of my relationships with POC.

Let’s jump right into this episode and find out what we could do to improve the current circumstances.

[00:01 - 01:30] Opening Segment

I talk briefly about what this episode is all about

[01:30 - 06:26] Minorities and Discrimination

I share my experience with people in minority and discrimination
- Women, LGBT, and people of colors
- How I was drawn to these people
- Being Welcome by the minority group
Pursuing amazing friendships and relationships
- Skin color and sexual identity does not matter
- Content of their character
I talk about Systemic Racism in our country
- Discrimination does exist around us
I share my experience being a minority
- when I just move to California and being a minority in my former school
- Studied international relations and Russians
- Went and lived in a communist country

[07:25 - 22:50] Inclusion and Diversity

I share some examples of the kindness I received from other people of color
Going to an African-American Majority church and being accepted
I share my experience being protected by a black man while I was putting oil in my car in East Nashville
I talk about my experience when I was helped by a neighbor that is a person of color, regardless of how I look
I share the story of my friend Lisa, a person of color, and how I was accepted and loved by her and her family
- The norm of the relationship that I always have with the people of color
I share the story of my friend Chrystal and her act of strength
- How she teaches her children that most white people are good people, but you don’t really know until you get to know somebody
- Go out to the world, assuming that everyone is good, but giving it some time until you get to know somebody
- The direct racism that she experiences and how it made her did not feel safe
I share the story about my other friend Nashville friend, Tommy, and how we protect his son from seeing a swastika flag across my house
- How he and his family have added so much value to my life
I talk about the priceless opportunity I had to interview a lot of amazing women of color on my podcast
- How amazing and incredible their story is.
I talk about Mignon Francois, How I admirer the way she lives her life and the message that she brings
I share the story about Lesley Batson, an incredibly talented and motivated woman.
- She has the courage to put together a group of people of all color talk have a conversation about discrimination
I talk about Tella Holcomb, with her passion to make people understand about the stock market in a plain English
Amanda Abella, an incredible woman who has been helping millennials create success with work and money

[22:50 - 29:20] I am not A Safe Haven for the Narrow-Minded

I share about my latest revelation and realization this week
- How I am not doing enough and being vocal enough to against racism
I am not A Safe Haven for the Narrow-Minded
- Realize that there is a problem with racism around us
- Being a resource to anyone who needs more information
How I need to double down my support for women of color
- How to help other women
- Support and
Seek more meaningful relationships with people outside of our bubble
See every person as a human first, knowing that they’re a human before any demographic
Actively seeking more guest who can talk about financial independence from the point of view of the people of color
- Looking sponsors that want to partner and help produce series that talks about money culture, race, gender, marriage, and single
I talk about the statistic of discrimination against women, people of colors, and minorities in financial

[29:21 - 31:27] Closing Segment

I talk about the invitation if you want to broaden your scope , open your heart and mind to the people that have a different background of you.
- It will open your mind and heart
- Making you a better person
I express my gratitude for the people who have welcome and love me and my family
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"Seek more meaningful relationships with people outside of our bubble and see every person as a human first, knowing that they’re a human before any demographic ." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“Teach your children to go out to the world, assuming that everyone is good, but giving it some time until you get to know somebody ." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empire.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Courage Pivot and Learn with Amanda Abella Sep 08, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Amanda Abella. She is an award-winning content creator, keynote speaker, and business coach who specializes in helping business owners make more money. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Huffington Post, Business Insider, Univision, and many more.

Amanda is also an Amazon bestselling author of "Make Money Your Honey" and has created a community of over 60,000 people across social media channels. She has been helping others to develop a relationship with their personal finances and guiding them on how to better manage their money.

In this episode, we will get inspired by her amazing journey and her amazing mindset of money.

[00:01 - 11:19] Opening Segment

I introduce Amanda to the show and how we met
Amanda talks about her background and her family
- She shares her struggles as an immigrant family
- She talks about the grit and resilient she was got from her family
Amanda talks about how she enters the entrepreneurship in 2010
- She had to take a medical leave of absence on college
- Graduated and could not find a job
- Starts a business

[11:20 - 23:19] Find a problem to fix and be Rejection proof

Amanda shares how she survived and keep pushing on her business during the pandemic
- Uplevel and get out of your own feelings and emotion
- Took time to shift and focus on the process in advance
- Be preventive and make the system investment
Amanda shares about how we can survive and prosper during this pandemic
- Find the problem to fix
- Be the solution to someone else’s problem
there's no such thing as failure, learn how to do it better or learn how to Pivot
Be rejection-proof
Don’t make any decision that triggered by emotions
Freedom doesn’t come from money, it comes from your skillset

[23:20 - 35:45] The Language of Money

What is financial independence and wealth means to you
Be comfortable to discuss and talk about money
The language of money issue among millennials
The shifting of money,
- The survival mode
- Passive income
- Change the idea of help
- Don’t be afraid of failure
- Don’t seek validation of other people
Conserving vs Expanding
- Business dept
- Manipulation of money
- leveraging credit

[35:46 - 47:37] The importance of Connections and Mentoring programs

The importance of connections
Amanda talks about how she started to write Make money your honey book
- Connections and the power of talking to people
How people can reach to her website coaching
Amanda talks about her main offerings
- Mentorships and coaching in sales, marketing and branding
Marketing vs sales
Amanda talks about her mentors in the sales process, system, and team
- Michael Burt
- Gina Devee
- David Nagle

[47:38 - 55:45] The Courage to Pivot and Learn

Infinite possibilities and options
Not Putting your security in money
Surrounding yourself with those who got the same mindset
Amanda talks about her book club
Amanda talks about Grant Cardone
- Take the values of people
- Take efforts and make yourself better than everyone else

[55:46 - 01:04:53] Closing Segment

What’s to focus on, especially in this situation
- Don’t try to fix the entire world
- There’s always money out there, it's just a matter of us getting over our own Egos, conditioning our own preconceived notions and then we can have it
- Take this time to reset and figure out how you want to live
Getting the CEO mindset
- Think bigger and plant the seed
- Ask a better question and have the authorship over your life
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“there's no such thing as failure, learn how to do it better or learn how to Pivot .” - Amanda Abella

“There’s always money out there, it's just a matter of us getting over our own egos, conditioning our own preconceived notions, and then we can have it.” - Amanda Abella

“Plant the seed and think bigger, it makes all the difference. ” - Amanda Abella

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Amanda you can find her on Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram. Or you can visit her website on https://www.amandaabella.com/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Money Mindset with Allison Bohen Sep 01, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Allison Bohen. She is an amazing woman who went through a total shift in the culture of money and has a great money mindset.

She is now building her own micro empire which includes creating accountability groups, private money lending and helping lots of other women understand money through games.

In this episode we will get inspired by her amazing money mindset and her passion to help others through it.

[00:01 - 18:39] Opening Segment

I introduce Allison to the show and how we met
Allison talks about her background and her family
- Her childhood life and struggles after her parents divorce
- Culture of money
Allison talks about her relationship with money in her teenage years
Allison shares the story of her teenage pregnancy
- Her struggle to choose to keep the baby over adoption
- How she had to leave her job
- Welfare and other financial support
- Managed to graduate with a degree in business management and psychology and her working journey
Allison shares the story of her second pregnancy when her daughter also got pregnant at the same time

[18:40 - 29:39] The Journey of Her Culture of Money After Her Family Implosion

Allison talks about how she faced the transition on money culture through her marriage journey
Allison shares the story about her financial situation after her divorce
- Joining real-estate investors group
- Decision to build her micro empires
Allison talks about how the book ‘ Rich Dad Poor Dad,’ changed her perspective of money
Allison shares the story about her huge transformation after she hired a guru and spent money on education

[29:40 - 37:09] Finding The Right Tribe and Community

Allison shares her journey of re-finding herself
- The importance of having guidance from the right people
- The willingness to spend and the cost of education
- Finding her vision and passion to educate others about money and real estate
Allison talks about the impact of having the right tribe and community
Pursue the right people and have the courage to ask

[37:10 - 47:29] The Money Mindset and Multiple Streams of Income

Allison talks about her money mindset
- Dave Ramsey approach
- The benefits of multiple streams of income
- Her journey in having multiple jobs
The importance of having passion that keeps you going
- She talks about her passion to help women and youth through Robert Kiyosaki’s CashFlow game
The art of negotiation and the courage to ask
Allison shares the story about her accountability group
- The needs for accountability in life
- Stretch yourself and grow
Allison talks about her values in life
- How to be comfortable with having value

[47:30 - 57:30 ] Real-Estate Rental and Private Money Lending

Allison talks about her real-estate-rental business
- How she got her capital from Self-Directed IRA

Allison shares her story about private money lending
- How she started her private money lending
- How she joined an organization that has private equity funds
Comparison between private money lending and bank loans
What attracts people to do private money loans

[57:31 - 01:08:42 ] Closing Segment

Biggest financial mistake?
- Turned over her financial independence during the marriage
The largest impact on the achievement of Financial Independence?
- Pausing, and letting things unfold
Favorite financial independence resource?
- Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki and Sharon Lechter
Best piece of advice?
- Go find somebody who's doing something amazing in your world and just ask, ‘how did they do that?’
- Look around you and be patient with yourself, don't give up!
- Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you and keep asking
Common myth around women that limit their success?
- Being small and apologizing just to make other people feel comfortable
The things that you are not good at?
- Being organized
- Content writing
How to get more from Allison?
- See link below
- Cash Flow: find her on Facebook at Allison (Bohen) Hoadley
- To join an accountability group text “getfocus” to 31996
- Email Allison at allison@propertyrecycle.com or www.propertyrecycle.com
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Money can only buy you two things: options and time. That’s it. Not love nor happiness,” - Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

“Multiple streams of income is always a good idea.”- Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

“Find something you enjoy doing and invite people to do it with you, and amazing things can happen.” - Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

“You really have to have a passion that keeps you going.” - Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

“Go find somebody who's doing something amazing in your world and just say, ‘how did you do that?’” - Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

“Surround yourself with people that are smarter than you and keep asking.” - Allison (Bohen) Hoadley

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Allison you can find her on Facebook, Linkedin and Instagram.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com.You can call or text 213-973-7206.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Infinite Banking with Lesley Batson Aug 18, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Lesley Batson founder of Rebel Rock Wealth. Lesley learned to ask the right questions that led her to diversify savings and figure out investment strategies beyond just the stock market, and now she wants to share that knowledge with you!

Would you rather pay yourself than just line someone else’s pocket? Let’s jump right into this episode and hear from Lesley how we can use Infinite Banking to leverage our money and achieve FI.

[00:01 - 7:37] Opening Segment

I introduce Lesley to the show and how we met
I share some of Lesley’s amazing accomplishments
- Rebel Rock Wealth
- Infinite Banking
Lesley tells us a bit of background and how she started on this path
- Decided to take her finances more seriously by talking to an advisor that didn’t give unique info
- Decided to take things in her own hands by starting with Real Estate Investing
- Infinite Banking - using whole life insurance policies to build up savings

[07:38 - 30:05] Infinite Banking - Why Do It

Lesley talks about buying Term Life Insurance and investing the rest
- This idea came from one company to make people feel like it’s easier
- Whole Life Insurance was left to the side
Benefits of Whole
- With Term it rarely takes effect, with Whole you have the option to build up cash value account
- Infinite Banking allows you to leverage this cash value
I talk about my experience with Term policy
Advantages of doing this
- With the government losing money, there are less reasons why costs will go down
- Once you put your money into Whole Life Policies it is protected from ongoing fees and taxes
- Simple interest and pay back at your own schedule when you borrow against it
- Your limit is your own cash value
- Each year when you put money in the “death” benefit that also grows
- By deferring taxes today (like in 401K), you pay more tomorrow

[30:06 - 34:41] Infinite Banking - What Is It

Lesley talks about what Infinite Banking is
- Borrowing from your policy instead of a loan and use it to pay cash then use the rate to pay yourself back
- The difference is what YOU are saving
- You’re continually borrowing against your own policy instead of external
Lesley talks about the compound growth
- Infinite growth and infinite borrowing
Think about who you want to pay

[34:42 - 41:09 ] Infinite Banking - How To Get Started

Lesley talks about how to get started
- Reach out to someone who is experienced and licensed
- Set your objectives
- Application process
- You can do this with Leslie at Rebel Rock Wealth
Lesley shares her process
Lesley talks about the difference between investments and infinite banking
- Saving rather than investing
- Infinite Banking can be leveraged for investments
- Wealth building tool
Your insurance should be secure

[41:10 - 47:48] Closing Segment

Biggest financial mistake?
- Lesley talks about a business partner running off with around 100,000 of her money
- Always cover yourself
What has the largest impact on your path for FI?
- Soak up knowledge and take action
- Get control over your own income
How to get more from Lesley?
- Links provided below
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Some people read and read, listen and study and they will never do anything.” - Lesley Batson

“Am I waiting for someone to dictate to me what my salary is gonna be or when I’m gonna get a bonus or pay increase? Or am I gonna start to do other things to make sure I have control over income that I’m bringing in.” - Lesley Batson

“Insurance should always be the most secure asset that you hold…” - Lesley Batson

Resources Mentioned:

25 Benefits to Whole Life: Infinite Banking

If you’d like to connect with Lesley you can find her on LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. Learn more about Lesley at https://www.rebelrockwealth.com/ for more information and to schedule your free consultation. You can email her at lesley@rebelrockwealth.com, and be sure to check out her new podcast Rebel Rock Money Talk for more content.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Culture of Money vs Financial Independence with Becky Heptig Aug 10, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Is 50 too late to start your path to FI? No! Becky Heptig, owner of startedat50.com, and her husband found themselves in debt and with no savings at the age of 50. When they realized they couldn’t live this way anymore, they turned it around and retired EARLY!

If you’re tired of the typical culture of money and want to turn it all around to achieve Financial Independence no matter where you are in life, this is their story!

Note: Today’s episode was previously recorded last November of 2019

[00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment

I share the importance of today’s topic
- The culture of money and Financial Independence
I introduce Becky to the show

[04:56 - 13:18] Becky’s Wake Up Call

Becky shares a bit about her journey
- Drifted through life financially
- Engaging in typical American Consumerism
- Becky realized she didn’t have enough to save after having to cut her salary
Becky talks about how her family hit rock bottom
- Moved to Boston for her husband’s job
- Returned to Texas in worse shape after her husband was laid off his job
- Sold off their liabilities
- No safety net
Becky realized this couldn’t continue

[13:19 - 24:59] Shifting the Culture of Money

Becky shares about the steps they took
- Becky’s husband closes his business
I share my thoughts on the culture of money
Becky talks about the change of mindset they had
- Realizing the things you think you need to do are not that important
- She started listening to Dave Ramsey
- Changing the mindset of consumption
- Based on financial principles on biblical principles
How the situation turned around
- Becky’s husband got a job paid in bonuses
- Using her new financial knowledge to manage the new income

[25:00 - 38:20] From Digging Out to Growing

I talk about how Becky’s story can relate to everyone
- It doesn’t take a lot of money to make a difference
How Becky dug out
- First learned frugality and saving
- Changed spending habits completely
- Took their money to an Edward Jones advisor
- Began investing
How Becky began to grow
- Becky realized they can use their knowledge and add to it
- Moved their money to Vanguard where they learned more financial tips
- Listening to ChooseFI Podcast
- The pain was useful and profitable
I share my final thoughts on this topic

[38:21 - 49:03] Closing Segment

Favorite resource?
What is the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?
- To be sure to live life while you’re on your path to FI (Financial Independence)
Becky’s advice to those in debt
- Spend some time to figure out where you are
- Forgive yourself
- Get a mentor and accountability
- Formulate a plan and move forward
We briefly talk about the value of budgeting
Final words from me and Becky

Tweetable Quotes:

"It doesn’t take a large income to make a difference, anything you do today can make a difference.” - Becky Heptig

“I’m encouraging people to just start as soon as they can, because every little bit that you do will make your future more comfortable and less stressful.” - Becky Heptig

“I don’t ever want to go back and live through what we did… but it took that extreme pain to turn us around.” - Becky Heptig

Resources Mentioned:

If you’d like to connect with Becky you can find her on Facebook and email her at bheptig@gmail.com . Learn more about Becky by visiting her website startedat50.com.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Let Go To Grow With Gigi Butler Aug 07, 2020

Today's episode of Micro Empires Podcast is with Gigi Butler. This episode was originally recorded last February, 2020 and happened during a live event at the entrepreneur center in Nashville. Gigi became an entrepreneur for the first time at the age of 7, when she started selling eggs door to door. So, when she opened Gigi's Cupcakes in 2008 only having $33 to her name, she never flinched. Instead, she thought, "Why not me?". Within 5 years, that $33 turned to $33million.

Alright, Let’s jump into this episode and hear from Gigi about how sometimes your recipe for success is just simply let go to grow. This is her story and the announcement of her new venture!

[00:01 - 07:46] Opening Segment

I introduce guest Gigi Butler into the show
- Quick plug to Gigi’s book “The Secret Ingredient”
Gigi talks about her background before Nashville
- She was born in Oklahoma but raised in California
- God always has your back so keep going
- She wanted to be a singer and moved to Nashville
- Opened her own business, "Gigi's Cleaning Company"
- Her biggest lesson in life, "being able to transition"

[07:47 - 12:59] Gigi's Cleaning Business

Gigi shares a story about Taylor Swift
- She was cleaning for Taylor Swift at one point of her life
You have to let your dream die sometimes
- What am I gonna do for the rest of my life?
Gigi talks about rebuilding herself
- Read a lot of books on how to become better
Gigi pivots to the cupcake business
- "Why Not?", "Why Not Me?"

[13:00 - 21:36] Gigi's Recipe For Success

Gigi talks about her transition to the cupcake business
- The importance of not giving up
- She took $100 thousand cash advance on her credit card
Believing in yourself
- If it doesn't work out, that's okay. You will be okay.
How Gigi realized that her cupcake business was a success
- A lady yelled at her because she ordered cupcakes that were not in the menu
- Her customer wanted consistency from her
Gigi's franchise business during the 2008 recession
- Providing people a little bit of happiness through cupcakes

[21:37 - 30:28] Let Go To Grow

Gigi talks about what these cupcakes meant to people back then
- People love that the cupcakes were homemade
- The smell takes people back
Gigi talks about her episode with Undercover Boss
Gigi sold her company in 2016
- If you want to grow, you have to let go
The process of launching something brand new

[30:29 - 40:30] Closing Segment

Gigi's big announcement
- She is selling her original store
- She will start a new business
What are a few gut checks that you would tell people to have before signing the dotted line?

“Get a good lawyer. Don't lean on someone just because you are afraid”

How do you find the balance between going "All in" and "Start small"?

“There's value in starting small because you can learn what makes you special”

How did you stay fit being around with such goodness for so many years?

“It is a balance. 2 Cupcakes a week and I work out 6 days a week for an hour and a half. I drink a lot of water.”

Final words from me and Gigi

Tweetable Quotes:

"Don't lean on someone just because you're afraid." - Gigi Butler

"If you want to grow, you have to let go." - Gigi Butler

"The women who really take off are the ones who took it in their own hands." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

Resources Mentioned:

The Power of Broke by Daymond John
The Secret Ingredient by Gigi Butler
Gigi on Undercover Boss (Gigi’s Journal)

If you’d like to connect with Gigi you can find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Learn more about Gigi and her new business venture at https://gigibutler.com/

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Creating an Employee First Culture with Sherry Deutschmann Aug 05, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I had the pleasure of speaking with the incredible Sherry Deutschmann founder of Letter Logic, a company she sold at $40,000,000 and Brain Trust, a project dedicated to helping women in business. Sherry attributes all this prior success to creating a unique culture of putting the employee first before the customer or the shareholder.

Alright, Let’s jump into this episode and hear from Sherry about how to create this culture in order to empower others and ourselves.

[00:01 - 7:55] Opening Segment

I introduce Sherry and how we met
I share some of Sherry’s amazing accomplishments
- Lunch With Lucy - Sherry’s book
Sherry tells us a bit of her story and how it started her on her path
- From cleaning houses to owning houses

[07:55 - 25:20] The Employee First Culture

Sherry talks about the start of her venture into Letter Logic
- Realized the customer service in her job was lacking so began her own business in her basement
- Sherry had to sell all her belongings to build the company
The success of a company begins with the employees
- Take care of the employees and they can focus on taking care of the customer
- Sherry talks about employee benefits including a profit-sharing plan
- Creating an “employee-first culture”

Sherry talks about the short-sightedness of not investing in listening and transparency
- Listening to people is free
- How Sherry started “Lunch with Lucy”
- Publishing meeting minutes
Developing empathy for your employees and co-workers
- Let your people know their value to the company and to themselves
Briefly talking empathy in Sales

[28:53 - 39:45] Empowering Women in Business

My “What would a man do” question
- Sherry talks about valuing diversity and asking for the right things
- Women Don’t Ask - Linda Babcock
- Sherry tells a story of her experience with sexism in sales

Sherry talks about her start with Brain Trust
- Creating small-group sisterhood to get to the million-dollar mark in their business and their net worth
I break down some statistics about women in business
Sherry challenges women about thinking bigger and differently
- Create something investable

Don’t be afraid of investing in yourself
Sherry talks about having “Imposter Syndrome”

[39:45 - 51:15] Closing Segment

My questions for Sherry
- Biggest financial mistake
- The biggest impact on your financial independence
- Favorite book
- - Essentialism - Greg Mckeown
- Common myths for women in business
Sherry takes questions from the audience
- Messages for the readers of “Lunch with Lucy”
- Sherry’s mentor and husband
- Game-changing habits
- Where you should focus your energy in the first year of business
- The moment Sherry realized she pulled the business trigger
Trivia for the audience and book give away
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I just thought if I take really good care of the people and if I focus on them, then they can focus on taking care of the customer. And the customer will be more dedicated and loyal to us because we are providing extraordinary service. They’ll be willing to pay more for that and that will satisfy me - the shareholder.” - Sherry Deutschmann

“There’s nothing that will give you a better R.O.I.(Rate of Investment) than investing in your people.” - Sherry Deutschmann

If you’d like to connect with Sherry you can find her on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Learn more about Sherry and her book at https://sherrydeutschmann.com/.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empires.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Sales 101 For Entrepreneurs Aug 03, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will talk about the basic principles you should really focus on to become a great entrepreneur, whether you’ve been selling your product for some time or you’re just starting out. I will also be giving you advice on these principles using plenty of examples from my own experiences.

Alright, Let’s dive into this episode right away so you can start asking yourself the right questions to get the right answers.

[00:01 - 3:00] Opening Segment

I introduce the theme for today
- I talk about a speech I gave that inspired this topic
- I speak about why this will be important and give you 5 steps to approach this topic

[03:00 - 15:07] Sales 101 For Entrepreneurs

Figuring out the three WHO’S
Who is your customer and who is your buyer
- I talk about an event I spoke at including an example of the difference between these two things
- Sometimes finding a buyer may be more valuable than finding a customer
- Solve the problem of the buyer and use it to find your customer or "end-user"
Who is your avatar
- I give examples of this process
- Giving your pitch and making it strong
- I talk about the value of giving your listeners numbers within your pitch
- I talk about the questions to ask to find out who your avatar is
- Who is your business and what problem do you solve?
Who are you
- What this really means for you and your business
- Identify what your good and terrible at
- I wrap up this segment

[15:07- 25:55] How much should you charge for what you're selling

Know your end goal
- I give you some examples
- My own end goals and a big dream
Think about the basics
- I breakdown the kind of things you should think about and the questions you should be asking yourself
- Compare that number to your price point and make sure it matches your goal
3 streams of income - One action should equal multiple products
- Breaking down what this means and how this looks providing you with examples
- Figure out what you do well and sell that
Ask yourself, how many people do you need?
- This is what I needed in my case and how I figure that out
- I talk about how you only need "1 person"
- I wrap up by linking my last thought back to the 3 streams of income

[25:55 - 27:16] Closing Segment

These are the tips to start thinking about sales
- Perfect for startups and entrepreneurs
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“Talent and success aren’t necessarily linked.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson.

“You don’t have to be boring to be a great leader.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson.

“Just think as big as you can possibly think and then when you think you can’t go any bigger, think bigger!” - Jennifer Ives Grimson.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empire.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

What’s your Micro Empire?

To know more, visit our website https://micro-empires.com/ and I’ll see you there!

Tweetable Quotes:

"My quest for financial independence is based on fear. It still is. And many of us live with that." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

"The key is to find something that you are already good at, and start doing that for money." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Building A Micro Empire In Your Job Aug 01, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Our theme for today is based on a question from a listener about how to build a micro empire even within your job/company. I’ve mentioned this concept in an older podcast but today I want to give you practical steps on how you can get this done, and YES! It can be done.

Why don’t we dive right in so I can help set you up for success within the company you're in now.

[00:01 - 2:11] Opening Segment

I introduce today’s theme using a question from a listener about building a micro empire within your job
- I give an introduction to the upcoming answers with an example of my own story in sales

[02:11 - 11:40 ]The steps to take to build your empire while in your job

I talk about how to focus on productivity
- Setting up blocks
- Organizing your personal calendar with colors
- Knowing exactly what time you work on your company
Managing your social media and personal relationships
- What I learned from The Four Hour Work Week
- Getting people used to the way you communicate with them
I talk about creating a task list
- I share about choosing my Non-Negotiables
- Choosing what you get done no matter what
Looking for the untapped market within your company
- My story about how I accomplished this within my job in correctional health
- How I moved the needle
- Making sure you sell your product and yourself

[11:40- 14:53] Closing Segment

I talk about how this information may pertain to you
- I wrap up the concept of time blocking and its importance
Thanking my listener for her question
Call to Action

Tweetable quotes:

“You teach people how to treat you and what to expect from you.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

“I just wanted to be the best in my area. I just wanted to deliver and over-deliver and I wanted to work on giant projects.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empire.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

4 Things To Make the Most Out of A Conference Jul 27, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Do you think conferences are a waste of time? Don’t worry, so many people, including entrepreneurs, do but they don’t have to be! Today I will talk about the 4 things that will take your conference experience to the next level.

Let’s go through my advice on how to make the most of your time at a conference so that it benefits you and the people you meet there.

[00:01 - 2:45] Opening Segment

I introduce the theme for today based on an article I wrote
- Let’s talk about 4 things that will have the most impact in a conference

[02:45 - 18:06 ] 4 Things To Make the Most Out of A Conference

Having a plan
- Figuring out your audience
- Getting a list of attendees
- Knowing how to use this to identify your goals and map your out your session
Developing an "elevator pitch"
- Why it's important
- This is what I did for my pitch along with some other examples
Being focussed on effective networking
- Be memorable
- Make a statement and stand out
- Have your Pitch, Story and Ask (PSA)
- - I give you my PSA and how it works for me
- Skip the photo-op or book-signing
- - My opinion on why meet and greets aren’t very beneficial and what to do instead.
Giving back and thanking the presenters
- I briefly discuss the importance of thanking the people you meet with

[18:36- 21:53] Closing Segment

I finish off with the last point - Remembering you are the brand
- I talk about the attraction of confidence
- This is "my authority"
You need to "act as if"
- I give you an example with celebrities
Call to Action

Tweetable quotes:

"Hone down who you are and be ready to deliver it." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

"What makes you special? Why are you the authority in whatever it is you have to offer?" - Jennifer Ives Grimson

"Sometimes you need to just "act as if" you have already written that book, you've already got thousands of subscribers and listeners, you've already launched your product and made millions...borrow that confidence." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you. Also, feel free to shoot me an email at jennifer@micro-empire.com

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The One Year Mark Jul 21, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will be taking this chance to memorialize my One Year Mark, the moments that have occurred after quitting my job back in November of 2018, and the things I’ve learned along the way.

Let’s jump right into this episode, and I hope you can learn a thing or two from what I’m going to share.

[00:01 – 06:28] Opening Segment

I share a recording of the day I decided to quit my job
- How I felt about my job
I talk about not knowing what I wanted to do
- Wanted to pursue my dreams, but didn’t know what it was at the time

[06:29 – 18:40] What will my next steps be?

I talk about the type of job I had
- 40 to 50 hours a week and traveled all the time
Relaxing
- Hanging out and traveling with my husband
- Spending time with my grandchildren
Wanting to share the message of my story
- Wanted to be a public speaker
- - Joined a speaker’s group
  - Hired a speaking coach
- Podcasting
- - Joined a podcasting group
  - Searched resources about podcasting
  - Found out about Podcast Movement from Nashville Podcasters Group
I joined Podcast Movement 2019
Started recording the first five episodes for my podcast after the conference
- Talked to VOCAL MEDIA about my demo episodes

[18:41 – 20:28] Writing A Book

A book publisher approached me about potentially writing a book.

[20:29 – 27:04] Remembering the things that have gone wrong

My three houses sat empty for three months after quitting my job
The city council of Nashville set up rules designed to drive small investors out of business
- Allowed opportunities for giant investors
Letting go of the houses
Pivoting and investing in other ways
- Hard money lending
- Stocks, etc.

[27:05 – 33:02] Things I’ve Learned This Year

Didn’t know how I had a job in the first place
Women have very specific needs regarding investing, salary, etc.
My experience and skills in sales were utilized in ways I didn’t expect
I don’t burn bridges
- I don’t believe in quit your job and take a leap and jump off
- I’m a believer in never closing those doors

[33:03 – 35:07] Closing Segment

Resources I would like to leave with you
- The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you don’t make the space for someone else to come in your life, then how can that happen?” – Jennifer Ives Grimson

“What I’m trying to communicate is the opportunity to create your own path and create more wealth is not limited to just the wealthy; it’s available to anybody who wants to get in and learn it.” – Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

4 Keys To Successful Networking Jul 20, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will share with you the FOUR keys for successful networking. I have been in the sales industry for over 25 years, and there were a couple of things I’ve learned along the way that are very effective for success in the networking space.

Let’s jump right into this episode and find out how you can build your network and get in front of the right people.

[00:01 - 03:11] Opening Segment

I talk briefly about how you can be successful in the networking space
- I've been in sales for 25 years
- I thought all salespeople were slimy
Working as an extrovert when you're an introvert

[03:12 - 05:28] First Key: You Are The Brand

The skills you've learned and acquired are portable
Take good care of your brand

[05:29 - 20:37] Second Key: Effective Social Media

LinkedIn is an amazing networking tool
- Use your profile to tell your story and attract
- Have a professional photo of JUST YOU on your social profiles
- Have brand-continuity
- Follow companies/organizations in your niche
- Be careful until you have established your network
My approach to how I break into a new market
- When your connection is accepted, leave a voicemail the next day
- Do not connect with someone and then send a canned email; No one likes spam.
- I make my phone calls at night

[20:38 - 30:02] Third Key: To Be An In-Person Kind of Person

I attended Podcast Movement 2019
- I researched who will be there and established a contact
- I got the chance to talk to my idol, Jordan Harbinger
- I planted a seed that I plan to harvest in the future
Ask A Relevant Question
Be smart, be funny, be memorable; at least be one of these three
I asked the panel, how do you get in front of a network?
- I was approached by Westwood One, Sticher, and Lemonada
Be Interested To Be Interesting
Don't ask for anything until you've earned it

[30:03 - 34:12] Fourth Key: Act As If…

Don’t fake it 'til you make it. You have to be HONEST
- Speak it and believe it
- Find a way to deliver your message
I create business cards; I use Moo.com
- Include a photograph or memorable image
- The goal is for them to keep your card long enough that they would add you on their contact list

[34:12 - 36:15] Closing Segment

Resources I would like to leave with you
- Jordan Harbinger Website - Grab the FREE 6 Minute Networking Course
- Importance of body language and social skills
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"Your pitch, your card, your questions should be like a great resume. You want to leave them wanting more. Never tell your whole story. Make them wanna follow up and ask you questions; more about you, more about your story, more about what you're doing." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Growing Pains Jul 17, 2020

an update on the podcast, growth and what's next!

My Story Jul 17, 2020

Welcome back to Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will be sharing with you my story about how I had to rebuild my life TWICE because of what had happened between me and my ex-husband.

Let’s jump right into this episode and find out how I overcame these obstacles in order to build my own micro empires.

[00:01 - 01:24] Opening Segment

I talk briefly about what this episode is all about

[01:25 - 06:26] My Story

My husband and I got a divorce
- I married my first boyfriend and we had two kids
I started my Rebuild journey
- I moved back with my mom
- I got a job, but the attorney’s fees from the divorse kept draining my account
- My ex-husband kept suing me as well as my mother and siblings
I filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy

[06:27 - 09:40] Building My Micro Empires

I moved in with my new boyfriend
- I quit my job
- I filed for chapter 13 bankruptcy again in order for my ex-husband to finally stop suing me
I had no real income
- I only had my 401k
I rebuilt my finances for the second time
- This time, I created small pockets of investments

[09:41 - 11:29] Closing Segment

I was just an ordinary person trying to create wealth late in life
- I had to rebuild from nothing
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"Never ever ever turn your financial well-being over to another human being." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

What’s your Micro Empire?

To know more, visit our website https://micro-empires.com/ and I’ll see you there!

3 Streams of Income Jul 17, 2020

Welcome back to the Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will talk about how powerful it is to have 3 streams of income if you are on a quest for financial independence.

My journey wasn’t easy and there were a LOT of bumps along the way, but I never gave up because I am on a mission.

Let’s jump right into this episode and find out how life would like IF YOU have multiple streams of income.

[00:01 - 04:13] Opening Segment

I talk briefly about my personal rule of having 3 streams of income
- I love the freedom that money gives me
- I considered my work to be my social life
The importance of having multiple streams of income
- I can immediately generate money
- It gives me options and I'm less scared

[04:14 - 06:47] Producing Streams of Income

Things that I did to produce income:
- Writing Resumes
- Work involving restaurants
- Art commissions
- Consulting jobs
- Live model
- Real Estate Investing
- Hard money lending
- I worked on Linkedin

[06:48 - 11:30] Why I love having 3 streams of income

There's never a shortage of things that you can do to earn money
- Find something you are good at and make money out of it
I talk about my resume writing career
- This is something that I can fall back on if I needed it
My 3 streams of income
- Rental Property
- Art Business
- Hard Money Lending
You can go to online platforms and do work at home
- Upwork
- Fiverr

[11:31 - 13:50] Closing Segment

Today's takeaway
- “Take stock of what you're good at and how you can start making money off of that.”
Resources I would like to leave with you
- The 4-Hour Workweek by Tim Ferris
- You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"My quest for financial independence is based on fear, it still is, and many of us live with that." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

"The key is to find something that you are already good at, and start doing that for money." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Never Ever Evers Jul 17, 2020

Welcome back to Micro Empires Podcast! I’m your host, Jennifer Ives Grimson. Today I will be sharing with you 10 things that you should never do when building wealth. I have been through these 10 things already and trust me, it didn’t turn out well for me.

Let’s jump right into this episode and find out what exactly you should avoid so you don’t end up going through the same hardships that I did.

[00:01 - 01:12] Opening Segment

I quickly go over some key lessons from this episode
I encourage you to listen to the last few episodes to hear my full story about how I found myself without any money, no job, and no place to live twice in my life.

[01:13 - 15:18] 10 Things You Should Never Do When Building Wealth

1: Never turn your financial well-being over to someone else
- You have to be responsible for your own financial independence
2: Never let others dictate what and how you spend or invest
- Stand firm on what you are comfortable with
3: Never invest more than you can lose
- Invest in an area that you are comfortable with
4: Never value opinions over experience
- Talk is cheap and opinions are easy to throw out.
5: Try not to be the most interesting or smartest person in the room
- Surround yourself with people that challenge you
6: Never partner with someone who has no skin in the game
- When investing with partners, make sure they have monetary incentive
7: Never abandon yourself
- Stick by yourself and be your own best friend
8: Never take a payday loan
- Stop it right now!
9: Never live above your means
- Choose your sanity over your vanity
10: Never lease a car or buy a new car
- A car is not an investment; it depreciates the moment you drive it out of the dealer’s
11: Never leave the house without these 3 things
- Id
- Credit Card
- Cash

[15:19 - 18:04] Closing Segment

Resources that I would like to leave with you
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

"Your financial independence, your growth is yours, and no one else gets to dictate that. You have to be responsible for your own financial well-being." - Jennifer Ives Grimson

"You are only as good as the average of 5 people you spend the most time with." - Jim Rohn

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story; whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

The Launching Pad Jul 17, 2020

Today I will be sharing with you the first steps that I took in building my micro empire. As we go through this episode, we’ll also be tackling the theme “to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” Do you want to know more? Let’s get started.

Let’s dive right in and find out how I started and built my micro empire.

[00:01 – 02:44] Opening Segment

I talked briefly about the things you can take advantage of in this episode
I encourage you to listen to the first few episodes of my podcast to know the context of where my story is at
A recap of how my journey began
The three goals I set in 2013
- Make my full-time job a micro empire
- Increase my streams of revenue by building my art business
- Learn how to invest and grow my money

[02:45 – 23:37] The First Steps to Making My Micro Empire

Step 1: Find or build a tribe of like-minded people
- Learn as much as you can from them
- Don’t be afraid of being the dumbest person in the room
Step 2: Use the investment tools I already have
Step 3: Be comfortable with being uncomfortable
Step 4: Take action
- Not taking action is worse than making a mistake, which is tricky, because humans tend to hesitate
Step 5: Live below your means

[23:38 – 25:02] Takeaways for this episode

Learn from my mistakes
You are the only person responsible for your financial wellbeing
Secure your investments when you can
Maximize the benefits of your 401k

[25:03 – 27:34] Closing Segment

Resources that I would like to leave with you
- Speak with your 401k administrator and learn about your loans. Do as much research as you possibly can.
- Research about acquiring a HELOC on your primary home of residence
- Join an investors’ group
- Find your tribe (like-minded people)
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you can’t give up things that make you comfortable, maybe it’s that high car payment or a high house payment or trips to Fiji, or whatever it is, I would argue you’re probably not gonna be able to build wealth.” – Jennifer Ives Grimson

“There’s nothing worse than taking no action; taking no action is worse than making a mistake.” – Jennifer Ives Grimson

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

Digging Out Jul 17, 2020

Today I will be sharing with you the steps that I took to rebuild my life after the second time I had lost everything. I get specific about how I rebuilt my credit, saved, and started investing. However, there are a couple of key themes I’ve observed that run through my story of rebuilding: vulnerability and the importance of your network. Do you want to know more? Let’s get started.

Let’s dive into this episode about how I struggled, but got back on my feet after finding myself jobless and without a home for the second time.

[00:01 - 03:12] Opening Segment

I talked briefly about what you can take advantage of in this episode
I encourage you to listen to episode #1 of my podcast to know more about my story
I share a brief overview of my life story
How I had no money, no job, and no place to live with two kids after my relationship ended

[03:13 - 22:27] The Steps I Have Taken To Get Back On My Feet

Step 1: To go back and get what was mine
Step 2: To get a job
Step 3: To get a place to live
Step 4: To rebuild my credit
Step 5: A year of Radical Saving
Step 6: To buy a house
- How I rebuilt my credit and acquired cash so I could make an initial investment

[22:28 - 24:30] Steps On How To Rebuild That Would Create Wealth and Security

My few takeaways for all of you:
- Protect what’s yours
- Build your network every day
- Know where you are
- If there’s a problem to be fixed, find resources to learn
- Surround yourself with a team that gets your vision and is willing to work towards it
- Be willing to be vulnerable

[24:31 - 26:51] Closing Segment

Resources that I would like to leave with you
- Suze Orman’s Books
- Dave Ramsey
- Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki (Why real estate is a game-changer)
- Jordan Harbinger (he offers 6-minute networking course that’s free to download)
Final words from me

Tweetable Quotes:

“I'm a firm believer in keep knocking on the doors until you start to find the people who get what you're working for.” - Jennifer Ives Grimson.

You can connect with me on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. I’m excited to know more about you.

TELL US WHAT YOU THINK! LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone who wants to explode their business growth by sharing this episode or click here to listen to our previous episodes.

This podcast is about YOU. We all have a story, whether your story is a lot like mine or totally different. Maybe you have a good job, but you know in your heart that you want more.

Let's Work Together

Subscribe to download my FREE eBook, "3 Steps to Pivot and Thrive: Using Micro-Risks to Build Your Micro Empire." Click https://micro-empires.com/coaching and I’ll see you there!

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