Real Talk University: Exploring Success Stories Outside of The Classroom

Latest Episodes:

GARRETT BAIR: Overcoming Mental Distress With a Passion for Fitness Feb 04, 2021

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Tune in to learn how Garrett Bair was able to overcome dark times in his life as a college student by getting in world-class shape and amassing over 6 figures in Instagram followers as a social media influencer in the fitness niche.

COLD EMAIL WIZARD: How To Generate B2B Leads Using Personalized Cold Emails Dec 29, 2020

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On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with Daniel , better known as Cold Email Wizard. Daniel runs an agency focused on cold email outreach, founded a community to help others sell cold email as a service, and founded two SaaS lead scraping platforms, KleanLeads.com and ContactEecom.com

Daniel gave insights into the basics of launching personalized cold email campaigns, the benefits of using cold email over other marketing strategies such as FB ads, and how to automate the entire process to free up your time.

Tune in to this interview episode to learn more about the power of cold email outreach and how it can have an immediate impact on you and your business.

SAM BAKHTIAR: Our Tribute To A True Legend Dec 24, 2020

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Many months ago, we had the privilege of having Sam Bakhtiar on the podcast to record an episode. We knew how successful Sam was, but we knew little of how humble, caring, kind, and passionate he would turn out to be from the instant we sat down with him.

Sam has an incredible story of immigrating to the United States from Iran when he was young, and has made a name and a career for himself in the fitness industry. He gave us valuable insights into entrepreneurship and what it takes to be successful, but most importantly, he was grateful for us inviting him on to talk and share his wisdom.

We are deeply saddened to learn that Sam passed away unexpectedly on December 23rd, 2020. Our interview with Sam was archived in our files and never released, as the podcast has taken a bit of a back seat for us as we focus on other ventures.

Once we heard the news, we knew we had to release this episode right away in memory of Sam.

In the age of social media, it can be hard at times to come across someone as successful as Sam that's still a genuine, caring, compassionate person. Sam was all of those things and more, and we are grateful to have crossed paths with him and learn alongside his mentorship.

RIP Sam Bakhtiar

ANTHONY DULUC: How To Overcome Adversity When Pursuing Your Passion Dec 15, 2020

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Born in the Dominican Republic, Anthony Duluc is a 27 year old professional actor on the rise. Tune in to this episode to hear how Anthony has been able to find tremendous success early on in his career through all of the ups and downs. Also, be sure to follow Anthony on Instagram @iamduluc to follow along with his journey. Enjoy!

PAULINA ZELMAN: An Inspiring Story On Embracing Your Passion & Taking Action Nov 09, 2020

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On this episode of Real Talk, Andre and Christian interview Paulina Zelman, a young, up and coming musical artist.

Paulina talked about her debut album, "One & Only," that was released during quarantine of 2020, and how she was able to embrace her passion and overcome self-doubt by sharing her work with the world.

Tune in to this interview episode to learn more about Paulina's journey and how she was able to overcome fear and insecurities.

Enjoy!

Follow Paulina: https://www.instagram.com/paulinazelman/?hl=en

Listen To Her Album: https://open.spotify.com/artist/39DfGzZzoHusaUGWPDv5uX?autoplay=true

Contact the hosts:

Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu

Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu

GRAHAM BYERS: Why Internet Marketing Is The Place To Be In 2020 Oct 15, 2020

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The boys are back!

On this episode of Real Talk, Andre and Christian interview Graham Byers, entrepreneur and e-commerce expert.

Graham discusses strategies for targeting on Facebook, how he sold a company at just 25 years old, the mindset behind being a young entrepreneur, and what’s next in his career.

Enjoy!

Contact Graham: Graham.byers@gmail.com

Contact the hosts:

Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu

Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu

LARRY FLOWERS: The Power of Networking & Fun NHL Stories Feb 27, 2020

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On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with Larry Flowers, an LA based jeweler and entrepreneur. Since getting started, he has become the go to guy for a lot of NHL players for watches and engagement rings. His network of connections is incredible, but his character and selflessness is the most impressive aspect of his story. He dropped a ton of knowledge, but here are the 3 main takeaways:

Networking is KEY! When Larry arrived in LA, he worked as a bartender for a period of time. With all of the interactions he made with people on a consistent basis, it did not take long for him to become friendly with a lot of LA people. Not to mention, someone he knew had a connection to the NHL and this is how he started meeting pro hockey players. This blossomed into him becoming widely known as the go to guy for jewelry around the league.
If an opportunity presents itself, take it! Larry’s friend introduced him to the idea of going into the jewelry business, and his decision to go for it would change his life. Rather than be frozen by inaction or indecision, Larry gave the venture a shot and it has paid off in a big way. He has found a passion for jewelry, and his business has been booming!
Honest business is the best form of marketing. Larry’s name has spread due to word of mouth and referrals as the people he works with are impressed by him as a person and by his products. He told us on the episode that he gives people honest prices for his items even if they have no idea what the piece could be worth, and he always tries to make a real connection with his customers. Many of his customers are making a purchase for a special occasion in their life, and Larry strives to make it as smooth as possible.

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Contact Larry:

Instagram: @larryflowersjewelry

Contact The Hosts:

Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu

Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu

Twitter: @realtalkuni

Instagram: @realtalkunipodcast

Website: https://www.realtalkuni.com/

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TYLER BOSSETTI: Steps To Building Good Credit Feb 06, 2020

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On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with Tyler Bossetti, an entrepreneur focused in credit and real estate. Tyler helps clients obtain funding for 0% and repair their scores for their businesses. He also crushes it as a real estate investor, and even lets people invest in properties with him to see a terrific return. He dropped a ton of knowledge, but here are the 3 main takeaways:

Risky investments are fine, as long as you trickle the profits into safe investments. Tyler is big into crypto investing at the moment, and he doesn’t advise against a volatile, uncertain trade as long as you have an exit strategy with it. Make your massive return, and then turn it over into a safe investment with stocks or real estate.
No credit is worse than bad credit. Many people are scared to start building credit due to fears of the unknown. Not knowing how credit works translates to a fear of ruining your credit score, leading you to taking no action at all. But, it really is not as complicated as people make it seem. Get a credit card, make regular payments on the balance you accrue filling up your gas tank or going out to eat, and see your score get stronger as time passes.
Make sure your initial credit card is from a trustworthy, major bank. Building a great credit relationship with a reputable and well known bank will benefit you in the long run, as the benefits these cards will offer are far superior what other banks can offer with their cards. As your business scales, you can even obtain business credit that will have really lucrative rewards as you rack up major points with your business expenses.

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Contact Tyler:

Instagram: @tylerbossetti

Contact The Hosts:

Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu

Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu

Twitter: @realtalkuni

Instagram: @realtalkunipodcast

Website: https://www.realtalkuni.com/

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DAVID RIGGS: Grades Do Not Matter Jan 30, 2020

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On this episode of Real Talk University, Andre and Christian sat down with David Riggs, a college senior at Wabash College in Indiana. He is one of the first guests on the show to take advantage of entrepreneurship in college, something Andre & Christian emphasize on the show often. He is the founder of Pneuma Media, an agency specializing in helping small businesses improve their marketing efforts. He dropped a ton of knowledge, but here are the 3 main takeaways:

Do 3 actionable things every day. Measure your daily progress by having three things you can do daily that will build confidence and help you pick up steam in business and life. For example, set a goal to spend an hour in the gym, do cold outreach to 10 people, and engage with 30 people on LinkedIn. Measuring actions rather than results is huge for anyone with a busy schedule.
Grades don’t matter. As much as it may seem emphasized in college, they mean nothing in the real world. A 4.0 student could have excelled in the classroom, but does not have the interpersonal skills or the abilities in the workplace that a 3.3 student had. If you are the company, the choice as to who to hire is pretty self explanatory. Focus on developing real world abilities in college, and don’t put too much stock into your GPA.
Opportunities don’t fall in your lap as a student. Taking it upon yourself to seek knowledge outside of the classroom and find your own opportunities will set you up for success post graduation. Attend career fairs, start your own side hustle, network with professionals and entrepreneurs, and you will have a great head start towards a fantastic career.

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Contact David:

LinkedIn: David W. Riggs

Email: Dwriggs20@wabash.edu

Contact The Hosts:

Andre: ahaykal1@binghamton.edu

Christian: cbonnie1@binghamton.edu

Twitter: @realtalkuni

Instagram: @realtalkunipodcast

Website: https://www.realtalkuni.com/

Thank you and enjoy!