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Turning Your Passion Into Profit with Tommy Wafford Jun 16, 2021

Show notes

Today, we welcome back Tommy Wafford to the show. Tommy is a serial entrepreneur who has founded several companies. Currently, Tommy’s focus is with his current company Leadfast Co., which helps people become entrepreneurs by turning their passions into profits.

[00:01 – 05:32] Opening Segment

I welcome back Tommy Wafford to the show
Catching up with Tommy

[05:33 – 10:03] Starting your business

Getting started with your business
Culture
Commitment
Courage
Managing yourself
Managing your time

[10:04 – 19:35] Turning Your Passion Into Profit

Pivoting and loving what you do
What success means for Tommy
Why you should differentiate your job from your passion
Recognizing the marketability of your passion

[19:36 – 30:47] Adapting to changes

Adapting to the changes in your industry
Handling the drastic changes brought about by COVID
Steps to protect your business from a possible pullback in the system

[30:48 – 39:33] Valuing A Business

Valuing a business/company
Tommy’s biggest struggle with managing his own business
Running a business with his friends and family

[39:34 – 49:53] Closing Segment

How Tommy would pick himself up from hitting rock bottom
Focus on survival first
Find a job and save money
Invest
Tommy’s stand on self-care
Make sure to go and follow our guest
See links below
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Final words

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Tweetable Quotes:

“There’s only two ways to learn in life: Mentors and mistakes.” - Tommy Wafford

“If you are a solo entrepreneur, all you really have to manage is time.” - Tommy Wafford

“Passion and money are mutually exclusive of each other. Money is money, passion is passion, and they are not tied together.” - Tommy Wafford

“Success for me is about being happy.” - Tommy Wafford

“If you take care of people the way you want to be taken care of, they’ll stick with you.” - Ephraim Glick

Resources:

Leadfast Co.

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To know more, you can connect with me on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter or visit my website https://ephraimglick.com/. I’m offering a FREE 30-minute consultation for people who reach out to me.

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Having Clarity In Your Goals to Help You Move Forward with Joseph Arthur Jun 02, 2021

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Joseph Arthur is an Entrepreneur, Speaker, and Coach. Born and raised in Nigeria for the first 11 years of his life, then moved to the US to seek a better life for himself and his family. First settled in Chicago, he eventually moved away to Tampa, FL just a couple of months ago to focus on having a healthier and more fulfilling life.

[00:01 – 11:15] Getting to Know Joseph

I welcome and introduce my guest, Joseph Arthur, to the show
Joseph’s background
Moving from Nigeria to the US at very young age
Joseph's goals and aspirations in life
From Corporate Employee to Entrepreneur and eventual Performance Coach
Finding his purpose and helping others in the Personal Development field

[11:16 – 29:25] Forgiveness and Vulnerability

Becoming a father at very young age
Joseph’s advice to his 15-year-old self
Forgiveness and Vulnerability
The first step towards opening up and being Vulnerable

[29:26 – 46:41] Having Clarity and Finding Happiness

Getting crystal clear on your goals
How to avoid getting burned out in working towards your goals
Joseph’s perspective on Passion vs Career
Joseph’s biggest fear in life
The power of social media

[46:42 – 52:59] Closing Segment

What the world needs to hear right now
If you could spend the day with any one person, alive or dead, who would you spend it with?
If you could ask one question to anyone, alive or dead. Who would it be and what would you ask?
Make sure to go and follow our guest
See links below
Remember to like and review
Final words

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Tweetable Quotes:

“Success without fulfillment is the ultimate failure.” - Joseph Arthur

“Clarify where we want to go. If we don’t have clarity on that, we’re not doing anything, we’re not going any further.” - Joseph Arthur

“I’d much rather stay single, than to be in an unhealthy relationship that I don’t want to be in and I shouldn’t be in.” - Joseph Arthur

“Money doesn’t bring happiness, it’s the options that come with it, the freedom that it gives you.” - Joseph Arthur

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Building Self-Confidence with A Shift in Mindset with Bailey Hyneman May 19, 2021

Show notes

Bailey Hyneman is an Experienced Host, Vocalist, and Actress. She has strong interpersonal and relational skills, as well as experience in public speaking. Baile is a strong arts professional with a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Study of Music Business from Berklee College of Music.

[00:01 – 06:15] Getting to Know Bailey

I welcome and introduce my guest, Bailey Hyneman, to the show
Bailey’s background
From singing and acting, to finding her passion in writing

[06:16 – 27:34] Building Self-Confidence

The biggest change in herself in the last 5 years
Bailey’s advice to her younger self
Having a backup to your passion that can actually bring in money
Aligning your passion with your income
Capitalizing on opportunities presented to you

[27:35 – 41:42] Peace and Balance

The importance of finding peace and balance in your life
Bailey’s take on therapy
Surround yourself with people who tell the truth
Becoming the best version of yourself

[41:43 – 52:03] Closing Segment

What the world needs to hear right now
If you could spend the day with any one person, alive or dead, who would you spend it with?
If you could ask one question to anyone, alive or dead. Who would it be and what would you ask?
The Future for Bailey
Make sure to go and follow Bailey
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“There’s opportunity everywhere, but you have to go and take it.” - Bailey Hyneman

“When you’re pushed into a corner, you’ve got to make a decision.” - Bailey Hyneman

“Passion should always align with your income.” - Ephraim Glick

“Opportunity creates more money. More money creates more freedom. More freedom creates happiness. Happiness creates fulfillment. Fulfillment creates peace.” - Ephraim Glick

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Bailey on Instagram(@handleofbailey) and Twitter(@handleofbailey)

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How to Change Your Mind for Success with Paris Pendelton Mar 03, 2021

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Welcome back to The Ultimate Shift, today’s guest is Paris Pendelton. She is a Single Mom, Entrepreneur, Artist & Educator, who seeks to empower women all around. Her dream is to see a new day when her rich heritage, history, and efforts are recognized as a vital component in progressive America, an America that sees our color as a strength and not a threat, as we address the concerns of communities nationwide with diligence and urgency.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Paris’ story and how she found success amidst the hardship and adversity.

[00:01 – 06:38] Getting to Know Paris

I welcome and introduce my guest, Paris Pendelton, to the show
Paris talks to us about her background
Single-mom and Entrepreneur
How she got and found her business
Started a podcast as her way to help and empower people, especially women
Eventually starting her own Radio Station
Paris’ education

[06:39 – 09:31] Getting into Entrepreneurship

Paris talks about how she came to be an entrepreneur
Her biggest challenge as a kid
Paris’ motivation to keep striving to be a successful entrepreneur

[09:32 – 20:27] Passion into Income

Turning your passion into income
Doing your due diligence to get started
Finding balance with her career as an entrepreneur and being a single mother
Paris looks back on her journey towards success
Starting a business that you’re passionate about
What the music industry has taught Paris about herself

[20:28 – 34:00] Breaking boundaries and Changing Your Mindset for Success

What businesses can do to keep women in the workforce
Being more relatable and understanding as a business owner
Having policies to protect and care for female employees
How Paris changed her mindset to find success
What can we do as Americans to bring change and safeguard single mothers?
Paris’ thoughts on raising the minimum wage
Finding out how you’re going to make money before starting your business

[34:01 – 41:12] Social Justice/Injustice

What does the country doesn’t understand about Social Justices/Injustices
The role of the media in our society to empower people
What we can do as a Nation to come together and create equal opportunities for every one of us

[41:13 – 46:22] Closing Segment

If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
If you could spend the day with any one person, alive or dead, who would you spend it with?
If you could ask one question to anyone, alive or dead. Who would it be and what would you ask?
Make sure to go and follow Paris
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“The Sky is really the limit. I believe that, through hard work and dedication, all your goals can be achieved.” - Paris Pendelton

“There’s always someone out there who can help you, and there’s nothing wrong with asking for help.” - Paris Pendelton

“Never acknowledge fear, just keep moving forward.” - Paris Pendelton

“How much do we have to see, until change is coming. How many lives do we have to lose, until we see change.” - Paris Pendelton

“We as women, we have to support each other wherever we get in life.” - Paris Pendelton

“You really have to do your due diligence and find out how to get your business started.” - Paris Pendelton

“If you’re going to start a business, it has to be something that you’re passionate about.” - Paris Pendelton

Resources Mentioned:

Diva Hustle Radio

Go and Keep up with Paris and Diva Hustle Radio on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Also, visit https://divahustleradio.com/

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Overcoming Rejection and Depression with Nate Setto Feb 24, 2021

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Today’s Guest is Nate Setto, R&B Artist from Detroit, Michigan. He started his career in music when he was 19, first starting out at Flint and eventually migrating to Detroit. He has been making music in Detroit for 5 years and continues to grow his following and make music for people to connect with.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Nate’s story and how he overcame rejection and depression through his relationship with God.

[00:01 – 04:22] Getting to Know Nate

I welcome and introduce my guest, Nate Setto, to the show
Nate talks to us about his background
Nate’s inspiration in the music industry
His greatest fear growing up
Overcoming the state of depression he fell into

[04:23 – 9:59] His Faith

Overcoming the state of depression he fell into
Having Faith and Trusting God’s plan
Nate’s relationship with God

[10:00 – 16:04] Navigating his music career

Navigating his music career through COVID
His inspiration for his song Novocaine
Developing and managing his social media following

[16:05 – 29:48] Overcoming Rejection and Depression

How he got through the state of depression
Dealing with rejection
Opening up and connecting with God
Nate’s advice to his younger self with what he knows now
What Nate would tell himself 10 years from now
Nate’s definition of success
Respecting other people’s faith and beliefs

[29:49 – 36:15] Closing Segment

If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
God loves and accepts everyone. He is loving and accepting, that’s who he is.
If you could spend the day with any one person, alive or dead, who would you spend it with?
Standing out and leaving a mark in the industry
If you could ask one question to anyone, alive or dead. Who would it be and what would you ask?
Leveling up his career
Make sure to go and follow Nate
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“I really believe God has led me to where I am right now.” - Nate Setto

“I learned that God loves growth. For some reason he loves growth, no matter how slow it is. He doesn’t like shortcuts, he doesn’t like things fast-paced.” - Nate Setto

“God has a plan for everything, you just have to trust it.” - Nate Setto

“Just hang on, don’t give up and just hope for the best, because it’s all going to be okay, don’t be afraid.” - Nate Setto

“I know that God loves everybody, and he understands why people are the way they are and what they’re going through. He looks at our hearts.” - Nate Setto

Resources Mentioned:

Novocaine - Nate Setto

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Growing Your Company By Adapting To Change with Krystal Douglas Feb 17, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ultimate Shift! Today we have Krystal Douglas. Krystal is a Nashville-based seamstress, wild mustang tamer, and entrepreneur. She is also an online educator and is the Owner of Music City Sewing.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Krystal’s story

[00:01 – 11:23] Getting to Know Krystal

I welcome and introduce my guest, Krystal Douglas, to the show
Krystal talks to us about her background
Getting into the music industry
Finding a business opportunity in the industry as a seamstress
Getting out of a scarcity mindset

[11:24 – 21:55] Running and Growing her company

If you had to do it over again, how would you do it differently?
With what you know now, what advice would you give your younger self from 5 years ago?
Krystal’s model and system of pricing her services and products
Krystal’s perspective on Inspiration vs Tactic

[21:56 – 47:21] Adapting to Change

Looking back on the journey of her company
Getting through the challenges brought by a tornado
Dealing with the challenges of Covid-19
Adjusting and Adapting to Changes
Building her website to share her experience to others
Creating and sharing content
Online course/education
Making a business appealing to your client/customer avatar

[47:22 – 58:29] Closing Segment

What’s the biggest thing entrepreneurship taught you about yourself?
If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
Everyday is a gift. Be present, and enjoy every moment that you get.
If you could ask one question to anyone, alive or dead. Who would it be and what would you ask?
Make sure to go and follow Krystal
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Any amount that you could possibly generate, is never gonna cover your dream setup. You’ll always have to have a side hustle.” - Krystal Douglas

“Sewing and other creative based businesses tend to underprice themselves because they’re so much heart in their work, there’s so much creativity. - Krystal Douglas

“Get a better assessment of what the market is charging, or what the market will bear before you get to price your services or products.” - Krystal Douglas

“Everyday is a gift. Be present and enjoy every moment that you get.” - Krystal Douglas

Resources Mentioned:

Music City Sewing

To learn more, Connect with Krystal on Instagram or visit https://krystaldouglas.com/ and https://www.musiccitysewing.com/

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Affinity Entertainment Management with Matthew Romero Feb 10, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ultimate Shift! Today we have Matthew Romero, the Founder of Affinity Entertainment Management.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Matthew’s story

[00:01 – 18:15] Getting to Know Matthew and his passion for music

I welcome and introduce my guest, Matthew Romero, to the show
Matthew talks to us about his background
Finding his passion for music
Reminding yourself and finding your worth
Figuring out the “why” he chose music as his path
Having the mindset to get back up and keep going

[18:16 – 29:24]Affinity Entertainment Management

Matthew talks about how he started Affinity
Mental exercises to get himself in the right mindset
The benefits of reading
Looking internally and figuring out your self-worth

[29:25 – 43:25] Life Lessons from Matthew

What advice would he give to his younger self
Where do you see yourself and Affinity in 20 years
Being vulnerable and opening up to others

[43:26 – 55:02] Closing Segment

Matthew shares what it’s like for him to be a vegetarian
If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
Give yourself to the world. Jump in and don’t be guarded. Live your life.
If you could spend the day with anyone, who would it be?
A holocaust survivor
Make sure to go and follow Matthew
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Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Give yourself to the world, and I promise you the world will give you something back that’s valuable.” - Matthew Romero

“Always settle down, breathe.” - Matthew Romero

“Put everything down, just analyze who you are and where you want to be, and I promise you can get there as long as you stay true to that.” - Matthew Romero

Resources Mentioned:

Affinity Entertainment Management
How to Win Friends & Influence People - Dale Carnegie
Man’s Search for Meaning - Viktor E. Frankl

To learn more, Connect with Matthew on Instagram. Check out their Company Instagram and visit their website https://www.affinityentertainmentmanagement.com/

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Dream Big and Work Hard with Mary Akbari Feb 03, 2021

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Welcome back to the Ultimate Shift! For today's episode, we have Mary Akbari. She is an F&I Manager and Businesswoman. We talk about how she survived, rose up from the lowest points of her life, and eventually found success.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Mary’s story

[00:01 – 0:0] Getting to Know Mary Akbari

I welcome and introduce my guest, Mary Akbari, to the show
Mary shares the story of her family’s story of migration from Iran to Turkey and the US
Mary shares her experience inside and outside the borders of the US
Her desire to become a successful businesswoman and live in a big city

[09:07 – 22:19] Dream big and Work Hard

Mary shares her dream to work hard, be better and make her family better
How Mary keeps herself motivated
Setting priorities to achieve your goals
Giving up things that are unnecessary to achieve your goals
What is the purpose of life?
To be happy and what can you do to get there
To influence other people and make an impact on others

[22:20 – 36:35] Finding The Right Balance

How Mary finds the right balance in her career and personal life
Overcoming the fear of failure
Success comes with Hard work
What would you tell your younger self with everything that you know now?
Stop worrying about making everybody else happy
What would you tell a person who can't find happiness at a certain point in their life?
Move away from what makes you feel miserable
Navigating away from toxic relationships
What do you think your 15 year old self would tell you right now?

[36:36 – 48:14] Closing Segment

Mary’s words of advice to people struggling to come and chase the American dream
What Mary does to overcome struggles at work
If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
Be Kind. Be understanding. Take the time to get to know people around you.
Having the confidence in yourself to bring happiness to yourself and other people
Make sure to go and follow Mary
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“If you have dreams and you don’t have plans, it’s just dreams, you’re not going anywhere with them.” - Mary Akbari

“If you want a better life, you’re gonna have to give up some stuff.” - Mary Akbari

“You’re not lucky from where you’re standing today, it’s from your hard work. If you can work hard again, you’ll get to where you were to begin with.” - Mary Akbari

“Just be patient, everything has a timing. If it’s not the right time, then it’s just not meant to be.” - Mary Akbari

“Take the time to get to know the people you work with. You’ll grow more, and you’ll help them grow more.” - Mary Akbari

To learn more, Connect with Mary on Instagram(@maryyyak)

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Breakaway with Passion with Cisco Carter Jan 20, 2021

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Welcome back, today we have the one and only Cisco Carter, Dj and Social Media Influencer. This show would not be what it is today without Cisco. He runs the social media pages and lines up most of our guests in the show.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Cisco’s story

[00:01 – 10:26] Getting to Know Cisco Carter

I welcome and introduce my guest, Cisco Carter, to the show
Cisco talks about his background and general motivations in life
Cisco looks back on his working experiences
His passion for music and its impact to his life

[10:27 – 21:22] Breakaway with Passion

Cisco talks about his passion
A change in his perspective
Understanding the value of people
Cisco’s talks about FOMO

[21:23 – 35:12] Cisco’s Goals

Cisco’s inspiration and motivations as a kid
Getting into Soccer and transitioning to Football
Football paving the way for college
Shifting his focus to Music
Where Cisco Carter will be 20 years from now
Planning and working with people for major events

[35:13 – 39:09] Coming to Nashville

Cisco’s advice for people who want to get into the scene at Nashville
Building networks and establishing relationships with others

[39:10 – 47:50] The Impact of Social Media

Cisco’s take on finding the right balance with social media
The impact of Social Media to Cisco’s life
The role of Social media during the pandemic
Cisco’s thoughts on getting into the political world
Cisco’s priority on education

[47:51 - 59:28] Closing Segment

If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
Self-Worth and Self-love
If you could ask one person, alive or dead, one question, Who would it be and what would you ask?
Tim Berg (Avicii)
Why he couldn’t say no and walk away
Make sure to go and follow Cisco
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Once we start, we need to keep the momentum. Because I felt like finishing is just as strong. When we have that destination, we need to get there. It’s very important to see what we’ve worked for.” - Cisco Carter

“I don’t feel like your Job has to be your passion. But if you can continue having something to work for such as a passion, it makes waking up in the morning ten times easier.” - Cisco Carter

“You can make a bad decision, but it doesn’t mean you’re a bad person.” - Cisco Carter

Resources Mentioned:

To learn more, Connect with Cisco on Instagram

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Purposeful Action with Mory Fontanez Jan 13, 2021

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Our special guest for today, Mory Fontanez, is a Purpose Coach and the Founder and CEO of the 822 Group. Her distinctive ability to craft intuitive and intelligent organizations and guide leaders toward purposeful action has put her at the forefront of a new era of business.

Let’s get right into the episode and learn from Mory’s story

[00:01 – 03:40] Getting to Know Mory Fontanez

I welcome and introduce my guest, Mory Fontanez, to the show
Mory talks about her background

[03:41 – 12:48] Purposeful Action

The 3 parts of purpose
Steps to figuring out your purpose
Mory talks about Purpose and Passion
Mory’s advice to her 18-year-old self

[12:49 – 17:36] Perspectives and Anxiety

Understanding other perspectives
Mory’s advice to break through your own anxiety

[17:37 – 30:41] Purposeful Business

Mory’s advice to business owners for the post-pandemic era
Mistakes and purpose of brands
Mory talks about Purposeful Brandings
Collective purpose of a team or company
Being adaptive when it comes to handling a business

[30:42 - 35:12] Closing Segment

If you had the world stage for 5 minutes, what would you say?
There is more than enough for all of us
If you could ask one person, alive or dead, one question, Who would it be and what would you ask?
Queen Elizabeth
How do you get up every day and hold your ground?
Make sure to go and follow Taos
Remember to like and review
Final words

Tweetable Quotes:

“Purpose is what’s missing when we see people and brands in chaos.” - Mory Fontanez

“Purpose in its highest form, is just you practicing what you are innately good at, what brings you joy.” - Mory Fontanez

“Your passion defines part of your purpose.” - Mory Fontanez

“As parents, the most impactful gift we can give our kids is to just witness them as human beings, and give value to whatever that looks life even when it goes completely up against our own sense of ourselves.” - Mory Fontanez

Resources Mentioned:

822 Group
Executive Women’s Forum

Connect with Mory on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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