Do you have an idea that you believe would make a good business? Concerned about how and where to get started? Or are you in business and may be considering bankruptcy? Perhaps you’re in business and are trying to recover from bankruptcy?
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy. Whether you’re an entrepreneur or an investor who’s wanting to start a business or considering bankruptcy, Financial 1st Aid is here to help you move in the right direction - from idea to development to implementation!
A business owner and practicing attorney focusing on real estate and bankruptcy, Vera McCoy provides legal counseling and services regarding real estate and bankruptcy, as well as contract preparation and review, evictions, foreclosure, short sales, and property management and maintenance.
Starting a business is no walk in the park. Even with the grandest ideas, you still need the knowledge and know-how to actually build it, especially when you’re building it from scratch. You don’t want to invest all that hard-earned money on something that would someday be taken from you or crumble to the ground.
Here on Financial 1st Aid, we’ll guide you on how to build your business empire from the ground up. Discover actionable steps from refining your idea and building your team to choosing your vendors, branding yourself, and so much more!
We always hope for the best when we start building our business empire. And even when we have the drive, the resources, and a fool-proof business plan, unpredictable things like the pandemic could pull the rug from under your feet. When the chips are down and the push comes to shove, the hardest decision we’ll ever make is having to declare bankruptcy. Even then, it’s not the end of the world. You can still recover if you know how!
Join Vera McCoy here on Financial 1st Aid today! Move from bankrupt to abundance as Vera shows you how to start your business smartly and recover from bankruptcy a lot more quickly.
“Stay laser-focused because obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” - Ron Odom
In this episode, my guests, Dr. Marc Halpern and Ron Odom discuss the significance of a good mindset and how personal performance can be improved. We highlight how even being held back does not exempt us from success.
Dr. Marc Halpern is the leading expert in industrial phase-transfer catalysis and the founder of PTC Organics Inc. dedicated exclusively to developing low-cost high-performance green chemistry using PTC. As a part-time real estate investor and trainer, Dr. Halpern innovated guidelines optimizing the mix of the primary real estate investment strategies: buy-fix-sell, buy-rent-hold, lease-option, and wholesaling. Dr. Halpern demonstrated the success and applicability of these guidelines to part-time real estate investing, including effective leverage of self-directed 401k and Roth 401k funds for high yield returns. Dr. Halpern co-authored the book “We Buy Houses, Sometimes!”
Since 1996, Ron Odom has invested in real estate. A diversified businessman, Ron has hands-on expertise and is a recognized authority in the areas of remodeling, buying, selling, leasing, and management of single-family homes. Ron’s latest project is financial literacy classes intertwined with creative methods for real estate acquisition and exit strategies for today’s youth. His goal is to educate young people ages 10 through 18 on one level; and ages 18 to 30 on another level.
Listen in as we discuss how visualizing desired outcomes and doing due diligence conservatively can help improve personal performance.
[00:01 - 10:48] Finding Your Passion and Pursuing it
[10:49 - 18:09] On the Way to Success Despite Hardships
[18:10 - 30:40] What it Takes to Start a Business
[30:41 - 33:56] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[33:57 - 36:18] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Ron by checking out Campostella Properties LLC
Connect with Dr. Mark by checking out Part Time Investors LLC
Key Quotes
“If you’re really good at it and you have a passion for it…you have a viable business. And as an entrepreneur, go with what you know.” - Dr. Marc Halpern
“Education without action is just entertainment.” - Ron Odom
“You are what you believe you are… Whatever you believe, that is what happens.” - Dr. Marc Halpern
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“You're only going to ever achieve as much in your business as you've achieved in your personal development.” - Laura DiBenedetto
In this episode, Laura DiBenedetto, the best-selling author of The Six Habits, joins the show to discuss her journey to retiring with a six-figure passive income. Laura shares her approach to entrepreneurship, which revolves around creating a company that others will enjoy working for and treating people well. Her story provides motivation for anyone considering starting their own business.
Laura DiBenedetto is an author, three-time founder and CEO, TEDx speaker, success coach, podcaster, educator, researcher, and passionate sovereignty advocate.
Listen in to gather tips on planning your retirement and the way to cultivate mindfulness in your day-to-day.
[00:01 - 06:30] Retiring with a Six-Figure Passive Income
[06:31 - 15:36] Thorough Planning for your Retirement
[15:37 - 38:50] Mindfulness is Key
[38:51 - 40:54] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[40:55 - 43:04] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Laura by checking out her website and following her on LinkedIn.
Key Quotes
“The habit of goodness, it's continually seeking good things that add to you. So the habit of goodness, it's continually seeking good things that add to you and it is the removal of bad things that subtract from you." - Laura DiBenedetto
“Don't get so emotionally involved… Don't make it emotional. Like failure, it's not emotional. It's a learning experience.” - Laura DiBenedetto
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“When you have that ability, that excitement, that joy to change something in an industry, that you're in choosing the right path, and things start to happen for the good, for the benefit of others and for yourself.” - Eddie Sand
In this episode, Eddie Sand "The Optimistic Marketer" and Vera discuss the number one mistake people make when trying to scale their business - being money-driven instead of purpose-driven. Eddie shares his story of overcoming sales pressure and moving from sales profit to freedom and joy.
Eddie Sand has 20 years of experience in B2B sales, online marketing, virtual selling, high ticket sales, sales leadership training, predictable revenue framework consultant, and the creator of the Problem Solving Selling Process™️.
Listen in to figure out the way to scale and achieve the happiness and freedom that you were longing for!
[00:01 - 04:03] The Way to Scale From Pressure to Profit
[04:04 - 18:25] You Are Not Alone in the World of Entrepreneurship
[18:26 - 30:30] Thinking Outside in the Digital World
[30:31 - 33:47] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[33:48 - 35:44] Wrapping Up!
Connect with Eddie by following him on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Key Quotes
“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” - Eddie Sand
"Just go and believe in yourself so that you can start helping others." - Eddie Sand
“You’ve been created for good work… Every piece of your life and every moment in your life is meant for good… There is only one of us and no one can do it like you can.” - Eddie Sand
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“Stop worrying about what others think and let life shift in the way that it needs to.” - Sherita Herring
Author and philanthropist Sherita Herring joins us today to pinpoint what holds us back from living the life we want. She highlights the value of loving what you do, walking in your truth, and looking deep within yourself to understand what matters the most to you.
Sherita is the founder of the Philanthropy Alliance Foundation, a global non-profit organization. As a philanthropist and motivating speaker, Sherita is internationally known for empowering individuals, organizations, and world leaders. Through her skilled facilitation, she has aided in raising over $30 million for global projects, while being instrumental in establishing more than 600 organizations operating in more than 14 countries. She's also a best-selling author, former radio personality, business strategist, and an astute lecturer, teaching at the University of Central Arkansas and Park College in Arkansas.
Listen in to recognize what feeds your soul and follow your heart courageously.
[00:01 - 04:11] Understanding Who You Are to Know Who to Serve
[13:40 - 14:54] Always Believe that With Faith Comes Finance
[30:36 - 35:45] Your Biggest Barrier is You - Show Courage
[35:46 - 40:07] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[40:08 - 43:41] Wrapping Up!
Email sherita@philanthropyalliance.org to connect with Sherita or follow her on social media @SheritaHerringMakingADifference or @OglesbyAcres.
Key Quotes
“The word philanthropy… you know that that individual loves addressing a cause loves making a difference. It's not just about making money… You can make money and do well while doing good.” - Sherita Herring
“Concentrate on what feeds your soul.” - Sherita Herring
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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In this episode, I'm joined by I'm Christian LeFer, the founder and owner of Instant Nonprofit, a company whose mission is to help people become nonprofits by providing them with the necessary resources and guidance required to complete the 501c3 application process without the need for an attorney. Instant Nonprofit’s satisfaction rate is very high because they're not just here to make money, they’re here to help people achieve their goals and dreams. We discuss financial first aid topics including budgeting, paying off debt, and creating a savings plan. We also touch on ways to deal with difficult money situations, such as unplanned expenses or unexpected job loss. I hope you enjoy this episode and that it helps you achieve your goals as a nonprofit leader. Listen and enjoy!
Key Highlights:
[00:05 - 08:04] Open Segment
Christian shares his background and work.
Christian’s insights on starting and running a nonprofit organization.
The importance of financial planning and management for nonprofits.
[08:04 - 15:38] Providing Structure and Guidance to Nonprofits as They Start-Up
The reasons why it is easy to start a nonprofit and that the key to succeed
Christian breaks down the five stages of the nonprofit life cycle
What people can do when they want to start a nonprofit organization but don’t have the time or resources
[15:38 - 23:19] You're Not Just doing This for You, You're Doing it For The Cause
Why nonprofit founders should be kind to themselves and be grateful for the opportunity to help others
Christian discloses a three-step process for starting a nonprofit
What services Instant Nonprofit company offers
How you can inspire, educate and motivate your audience
[23:19 - 28:33] The Nonprofit Sector Has a History of Helping Others
The importance of learning about nonprofit work and how to best serve others.
Why teaching people how to achieve success is something people need to hear.
Christian provides motivation for starting a nonprofit by outlining the benefits of doing so
[28:33 - 29:20] Closing Segment
The different types of stress and how they can impact people's lives.
Ways to reduce or manage stress in order to improve one's overall well-being
Want to connect with Christian? Follow him on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
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Key Quotes:
“The five stages of nonprofit growth are inspiration, education, motivation, engagement, and sustainability.” - Christian LeFer
“We all have this hidden potential inside of us that we don't reall know about. We just have to find it and activate it.” - Christian LeFer
“Entrepreneurship can be started from doing something that is not your original passion or interest.” - Christian LeFer
“Learning to make the right choices that lead to good outcomes puts you in the position for success early on in life.” - John Terry
A two-time martial arts Hall of Fame inductee, John brings years of black belt experience to helping people, young and old, discover and develop the Black Belt Leader within and lead themselves with Black Belt Excellence. They can then use their leadership and influence to create high-performance, people-centric, values-based, non-leader-dependent teams and make an impact right where they are.
John brings a warm sense of humor and a quick wit that immediately connects with his audience as he delivers an insightful message that inspires and motivates while challenging those in the audience to grow and aspire to greatness.
A best-selling author and in-demand international public speaker, John serves as an Executive Director and President's Advisory Council member with The John Maxwell Team. He is also a DISC-certified human behavior consultant, a Real-Life Management Master Trainer, and a CTAA-Accredited Emotional Intelligence Coach & Practitioner.
As a certified speaker, trainer, and coach, John applies the same "Black Belt" principles he learned in the martial arts to teach leadership, team-building, influence, and communication. Although not everyone will earn a black belt in martial arts, John believes anyone can learn to live life as a Black Belt Leader in Life and live life with Black Belt Excellence.
After all...why JUST be a leader, when you can be a Black Belt Leader?
Listen to John and learn how to be a black belt leader!
[00:01 - 04:11] Opening Segment
[04:12 - 14:54] Martial Arts Lessons Applicable in Entrepreneurship
[14:55 - 24:05] What Young Entrepreneurs Should Prioritize
[24:06 - 28:40] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[28:41 - 30:19] Wrapping Up!
Email john.terry@beablackbeltleader.com to connect with John or follow him on LinkedIn. Check out Black Belt Leadership today to know more about leading yourself and others with BLACK BELT EXCELLENCE!
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Key Quotes
“If you don't have discipline in your life, there, you're going to be all over the board. Structure, organization, and processes are what makes an organization successful.” - John Terry
“Motivation is something that you got to be willing to do for yourself. You can look at outside influences that may motivate you for a moment, but you've got to find what it is that drives your passion..” - John Terry
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
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“Tomorrow is not promised. You don’t know what tomorrow might bring or what might happen, so take action today.” - Aazim Sharp
Aazim Sharp’s credit crashed, alongside the housing market, back in 2008. As a result, he lost several homes to foreclosure and couldn’t pay his expenses, ruining his credit. He knew right then that he had to do something to get his life back on track.
Aazim realized that traditional "credit repair" tactics were not working for him so he began studying how the credit system works. He realized there was information that the credit bureaus do not want the average consumer to know.
In the past several years he has been able to move his credit rating to “excellent” and has achieved quite a bit of success helping others go from bad to excellent credit. In today’s world, almost every opportunity for financial security, success, and status is connected to your credit report. Most things you want for yourself or your family are connected to your credit. Your credit is connected to buying a house, buying a car, personal loans, and employment. How much you pay on those loans is determined by your credit.
Today’s traditional education fails to teach how important your credit rating is and how it can impact various other parts of your life. He receives a great deal of gratification when a client tells him an approval for their mortgage provided them with an opportunity to purchase a home closer to their kid’s school. He feels privileged to know by helping people solve their credit problems they are able to reach their goals.
That is the reason he started Leaf Credit Solutions.
Listen to Aazim and learn how to fix your credit today!
[00:01 - 05:10] Opening Segment
[05:11 - 10:30] Entrepreneurship vs. Day Jobs
[10:31 - 15:49] Credit Repair Tactics
[15:50 - 25:20] How to Fix Your Credit
[25:21 - 32:27] “Educate, Motivate, and Inspire” Segment
[32:28 - 34:06] Wrapping Up!
Email as@LeafCreditSolutions.com to connect with Aazim or follow him on LinkedIn. Fix your credit now by visiting Leaf Credit Solutions.
Key Quotes
“If you have to physically be there [in your business] every day, that’s not a business.” - Aazim Sharp
“Perseverance builds character.” - Aazim Sharp
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“As an entrepreneur, you have to make tough decisions. and most of those tough decisions are financial decisions.” - Vera McCoy
Phil Pelucha belongs to the top 1% of income earners in his niche for the past decade. He founded the Billionaires in Boxers to help service-based businesses achieve celebrity authority status.
I thought I would do a twist on my podcast and feature it with Phil, who is also a podcast host. His “Billionaires in Boxers Global" is a top 100 podcast with episodes totaling more than 10,000 hours, over 500,000 monthly downloads, and one million TV series views.
I had a great time and I'd love for you to listen!
[00:01 - 05:39] Opening Segment
[05:40 - 15:39] How to Rebuild Your Business After Bankruptcy
[15:40 - 25:37] Bankruptcy Can Be a Good Decision
[25:38 - 30:57] How to Avoid Bankruptcy
[30:58 - 34:43] Wrapping Up!
Key Quotes
“I feel like you learn more from the failures than you do your successes.” - Phil Pelucha
“We shouldn’t be embarrassed or ashamed of [failure]. There’s a lot of support out there...” - Phil Pelucha
Resource mentioned
Let’s get connected!
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Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
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“The world is in a state of great flux…we're having exponential impact on the world by helping each of our clients to help their clients.” - Robert Grigore
“So many people are sold the dream on one pillar of the business, thinking that that's going to take them to success when in reality, it takes multiple pillars to create that successful company.” - Kyle Kruger
There are so many masterminds and coaching programs that promise you success, but only a handful will give you the tangible results you’re looking for. How to find those kinds of programs then?
Robert Grigore and Kyle Kruger have spent thousands of dollars in coaching programs and masterminds so you don’t have to do the same. Currently, they help solopreneurs in unleashing their potential by sharing with them relevant knowledge and practical skills to build a business the right way.
They are here to talk about their journey to entrepreneurship, the challenges they needed to overcome, and the lessons they learned from their exciting journeys.
Tune in now and learn how to build a business without spending so much on masterminds!
[00:01 - 05:03] Opening Segment
[05:04 - 10:34] Joining Mastermind Groups
[10:35 - 15:27] Building a 7-Figure Business
[15:28 - 25:58] Educating Yourself About Business
[25:59 - 32:24] Building a Legacy
[32:25 - 33:03] Wrapping Up!
Email kyle@kmkadvisors.com to connect with Kyle and reach out to Robert at robert@milliondollarquantum.com.
Kyle can be reached through his social media platforms: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. You can also connect with Robert on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Key Quotes
“If you ask any really, really successful entrepreneur what was the key to [their] success, almost every single time they're gonna say, ‘my teams.’” - Robert Grigore
“Instead of paying for an informational product, pay for an expert that's already really good at that thing that you're trying to learn about…then ask them questions through the process.” - Kyle Kruger
Resources mentioned
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“If your dreams are big enough, you’re gonna start to see some very creative ways to get what you want for a lot cheaper.” - Kyle Duelund
Kyle Duelund, together with his partner, Janie Grenier, works with motivated spirits just like yours who want to leave their day jobs and embrace the entrepreneurial adventure. In other words, he offers guidance and support to individuals to make them realize their dreams!
His purpose is “Now, For Tomorrow, For The Lifestyle You Deserve,” which can be rooted in his primary motivations for diving into entrepreneurship even before he graduated from college. In the context of real estate education, he aims to set new standards by designing the best systems for the communities we serve.
Kyle is here to provide a couple of actionable steps for aspiring entrepreneurs, as well as pieces of advice for them to not only start successfully in their endeavors but also to maintain the life that they want to live.
Tune in now and learn how to succeed as a first-time entrepreneur!
[00:01 - 06:06] Opening Segment
[06:07 - 17:37] From Mindset into Concrete Actions
[17:38 - 28:51] The Key to Freedom
[28:52 - 35:54] The Lifestyle You Deserve
[35:55 - 37:53] Wrapping Up!
Email kyle@nowfortomorrow.clubto connect with Kyle or follow him on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. Do you want to create cash flow and be financially free? Visit J/K Real Estate Partners now!
Key Quotes
“Get an accountability partner…someone who won’t let you give up.” - Kyle Duelund
“You need to know your vision…and then from there, once you get that vision board, find people who have [their visions] in their lives already. Ask them how they got their [vision].” - Kyle Duelund
Resources mentioned
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“Starting my own gig or my own business is pretty much like heading into a [serious] committed relationship. It requires work from both parties. It requires attention. It’s a commitment...” - Michelle Clarke
When we think of improv theater, we think of it as a form of art and entertainment, not realizing that it offers lessons that can be applied to any business. We have Michelle Clarke, a global online facilitator, speaker, and leadership coach, to tell us how exactly it can be done.
Michelle’s vision is to help entrepreneurs capitalize on what she believes is the “best accelerator to success,” an emotionally intelligent personal brand. Her own personal branding now allows her to hit the road regularly, travel the globe, and deliver thought leadership, training, and workshops designed to help her clients become better leaders.
Tune in now to learn how to apply improv theater to your business!
[00:01 - 04:45] Opening Segment
[04:46 - 14:04] Improve Theater and Business
[14:05 - 19:51] Recipes for a Successful Business
[19:52 - 29:47] How to Improve as an Entrepreneur
[29:48 - 34:59] Wrapping Up!
Email motivcoach@gmail.com to connect with Michelle. Follow her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Visit her website to know more about the services of your MotivCoach!
Key Quotes
“If one has a passion for something, that is usually a great precursor for success.” - Michelle Clarke
“What I find being an entrepreneur [is the] need to keep educating myself.” - Michelle Clarke
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“If you are driven with a passion to succeed in a certain area…you are going to have the courage to step out and face and do whatever you can one decision at a time to overcome the next obstacle...” - Anna Kelley
Being a woman in the real estate industry poses several unique challenges that may seem hard to overcome at first. This is why Anna Kelley is on a mission to help women in real estate make wise and conservative decisions to reduce investment risks and help them buy their first rental properties.
Anna is a 3X Amazon #1 best-selling author and a frequent guest on real estate investing podcasts. She speaks at real estate communities around the country to discuss buy & hold investing, multifamily investing, vacation rentals, creative financing, and flipping projects.
She started with no money and climbed out of the 2008 crisis to create financial freedom through real estate. This experience ignited her passion to help others do the same. The name of the book she co-authored "Resilience: Turning Your Setback into a Comeback" is exactly what Financial 1st Aid is all about!
Learn from Anna’s story how you can be successful in real estate too!
[00:01 - 05:28] Opening Segment
[05:29 - 15:32] The Highs and Lows of Investing
[15:33 - 20:36] The Importance of Having a Deep “Why”
[20:37 - 30:29] Why Start Small in Real Estate Investing
[30:30 - 36:07] Wrapping Up!
Email info@reimom.com or call (844) I GET MOM to reach out to Anna. Follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook. Check out Greater Purpose Capital to know more about passive multifamily investing.
Visit her online educational platform for coaching and speaking engagements.
Key Quotes
“When you’re in financial crisis, [we] need food and shelter, and we need love.” - Anna Kelley
“If you don’t really have something that compels you every day to walk through the mud, to climb every hurdle…you will quit.” - Anna Kelley
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vera-mccoy-62917967/
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“People are inspired by your ability to share your personal story, to make them join your journey...” - Lynn Lewis, PhD
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Insurance has always been a great safety net for entrepreneurs who are venturing in such a high-risk endeavor. The challenge for them though is choosing the right policy for their current needs and situation.
This is the challenge that Lynn Lewis, PhD, wants to address. Lynn is the founder of InvoBH, which provides all types of insurance with a strong focus on health insurance for small businesses. She came to the United States 19.5 years ago from New Zealand after her graduate studies. Today, she joins our host Vera McCoy to walk us through her journey in building her own company and her vision of providing insurance to all the entrepreneurs she can reach.
Listen to this episode and plan your insurance policy now!
[00:01 - 04:55] Opening Segment
[04:56 - 14:45] Insurance Policies for Entrepreneurs
[14:46 - 23:18] The Reality About Starting a Company
[23:19 - 25:33] Wrapping Up!
Email llewis@invobh.com or follow her on LinkedIn. Check out InvoBH to know more about the different insurance policies you can avail for your entrepreneurial journey.
Key Quotes
“Ever treasure your uniqueness. Don’t ever give it up ...” - Lynn Lewis, PhD
“The thing we have control of 24/7 is our time. How we view our time to monetize that, that’s a huge decision point.” - Lynn Lewis, PhD
Let’s get connected!
Website: http://financial1st-aid.com
Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Financial1st-Aid-108554114941620
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“At the end of the day, our goal is to teach you financial freedom through trading.” - Ryan Nocera
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Stock trading may seem complex and daunting for beginners, and that’s normal. Ryan Nocera is an experienced stock trader who helps business professionals double their stock trading accounts within 30 minutes–guaranteed.
No matter what the overall market does and regardless if his clients are novice or experienced independent traders, Ryan helps them earn more than six figures, year after year, using his simple Three-Step Trading Process at Precision Trading Labs. His process does not involve a lot of risks, but can generate high returns. His clients don’t need to be glued to a computer screen 24/7 or read complex charts, but they understand what it takes to achieve financial freedom. How awesome is that?
Listen to Ryan and learn how to earn six figures in 30 minutes!
[00:01 - 02:12] Opening Segment
[02:13 - 14:11] Journey to Financial Freedom
[14:12 - 19:03] The Reality About Stock Trading
[19:04 - 24:00] The Right Mindset to Stock Trading
[24:01 - 26:26] Wrapping Up!
Email ryan.nocera@gmail.com or call 1-201-424-9506 to reach out to Ryan or follow him on LinkedIn. Check out Precision Trading Labs to learn Ryan’s process in trading in the stock market!
Download the guide to his Three-Step Trading Process here: http://www.precisiontradinglabs.com
Key Quotes
“When you wanna do something…start small.” - Ryan Nocera
“You’ll learn more from one conversation with a business owner than buying a course or watching a YouTube video.” - Ryan Nocera
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“You have to stop and relax, go outside…and just connect to nature again and then realize what you accomplished that day. Praise yourself.” - Ramona Mooney
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! All people are powerful enough to change their lives for the better, but not all of them know how to extract that power within them and turn it into concrete actions. This is where our guest, Ramona Mooney, comes in.
Ramona, the founder of Pasha's Salon, applies her creative talents to operate her own custom clothing and custom home interiors business for 30 years already. In 2019, she became a speaker, teacher, and coach certified by John Maxwell, sharing her expertise on leadership and holistic happiness to entrepreneurs and companies alike. Ramona brings her knowledge and experience in helping entrepreneurs achieve personal and financial growth in this informative and inspiring interview with our host, Vera McCoy.
Listen to Ramona and learn to discover the power inside you!
[00:01 - 04:30] Opening Segment
[04:31 - 09:39] Overcoming Bankruptcy
[09:40 - 19:40] Understanding Your Own Power
[19:41 - 25:14] Taking a Break
[25:15 - 28:01] Wrapping Up!
Email coaching@pasha.com and info@pashacoach.com to reach out to Ramona or follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Check out Pasha's Salon to learn more about her work.
Key Quotes
“I would have skipped the times that I worried…I would not let other people’s opinions affect me too much.” - Ramona Mooney
“You should be able to make some progress everyday.” - Ramona Mooney
Resources Mentioned:
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Email: Vmccoyesq@financial1st-aid.com
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“Be inspired and just continue putting on what you’ve done and count your winnings on a daily [basis].” - C. F. Jackson
Welcome to Financial 1st Aid hosted by Vera McCoy! Building credibility, authority, and brand awareness via television can be considered a diversion to the social media-heavy approach that many entrepreneurs are taking today.
C.F. Jackson, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of iDefine TV, is a leading entrepreneur who helps content creators position themselves as experts in their fields by publishing their work on Roku, the fastest growing and most popular streaming media technology. She joins our host Vera McCoy, Esq. to tell her inspiring story and offer practical tips to financial success in a manner that was only available for the ultra-rich before.
Listen to this episode and learn from C.F. how to be successful in television!
[00:01 - 02:19] Opening Segment
[02:20 - 08:29] Publishing Her Own Work
[08:30 - 14:44] Redefining Television
[14:45 - 19:55] Wrapping Up!
Email C.F. at cf@idefinetv.com or call her at 678-636-9422. You can also follow her on LinkedIn and visit iDefine TV to know more about her work. You can also check them out on Twitter @WontBeDenied and @iDefineTV.
Key Quotes
“Don’t try to do everything out of the gate because you can hold on too long.” - C. F. Jackson
“Do events. Make sure you’re around like-minded people.” - C. F. Jackson
Resources Mentioned:
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Did you know that your mindset around money can affect how you deal with your finances? Financial success is not just determined by external factors but by internal ones as well. Today’s guest is Cathy Derksen, Founder of Inspired Tenacity. She is an author, coach, mentor, and financial planner helping women tap into their greatness and achieve financial security. Her message is that our attitude and perspective around money affect how we plan and deal with our finances. Cathy joins host Vera McCoy, Esq. to explain how a change in mindset can lead to a change in our financial situation. Listen in and learn more about her view on attracting money success.
Finding capital is one of the biggest challenges that any new business owner encounters. When Jurie Van Rensburg left his 9-5 corporate job to become an entrepreneur, it’s certainly one of the challenges he faced. When you burn all bridges and decide to become an entrepreneur fulltime, you will not have the same team support that you had with your old job. There are a lot of things up-and-coming entrepreneurs struggle with. Learn how to mitigate those things as Vera McCoy, Esq. brings in Jurie to explain. Jurie is the CEO of JVR Consultants Ltd and he helps entrepreneurs raise capital. Join in and learn more about this plus some lessons and insights that every budding entrepreneur needs to hear.
If you want to protect yourself and your family financially, then understanding insurance policies is a great way to start. Knowing and understanding your insurance policy will give you the know-how to leverage it effectively. In this episode, Vera McCoy, Esq. sits down for an interview with Steven LaBroi, Chief Strategist of The LaBroi Insurance Group, LLC. Steven discusses insurance, its historic roots, different products, and how to leverage these effectively. A great episode to listen to if you are looking into learning more about your insurance policy.
Do you want to achieve financial control? Then you need to learn infinite banking. The show’s guest today is Scott Schwarz, a 30-year veteran of the insurance and financial services industry and the Founder of Never Too Much Money. Scott talks with Vera McCoy, Esq. about how infinite banking is the process of spending each dollar twice. You can get rid of personal debt and invest with the same dollars! Tune in and listen to Scott’s testimony of how infinite banking saved his life from ruin.
People see these hotshot business owners all over the media, dumping their money into things that won't work. Just because they can make it work, that doesn't mean it will work for everyone. This can oftentimes lead to bankruptcy. You have to narrow in on what makes your business important to people. What is the message that you want to market to your audience? To help you with that is marketing strategy consultant David Baer. David is the Co-Founder of The Prepared Group. He helps business owners double their figures with proper and strategic marketing. Join your host, Vera McCoy, Esq. and her guest David on how to narrow down your marketing plan. Learn the pitfalls many business owners make, David included. And how you can bounce back from bankruptcy.
No matter how good your product is or how great you are at the service you provide, creating marketing content for it may not come as easily. But what if there was a tool that could help you do just that and all in under 60 seconds? Suzette Bailey is the co-founder of SimpleMarketing.AI, where she helps business owners create quality marketing content in under a minute! By using world-leading AI, she helps businesses short on marketing and technical skills by giving them a tool that does it for them. In this episode, Suzette joins Vera McCoy, Esq. to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and explains the importance of content marketing and what you can do to make it work easier for you. It’s all about working smarter not harder. Stay tuned as she also gives insightful advice for people just getting started in their business.
More and more women are breaking into the real estate scene. Join Vera McCoy, Esq. and the co-founder of Derosa Group, Liz Faircloth, as they delve into how women can be great real estate entrepreneurs and gain financial freedom through real estate. Liz is the host of The Real Estate InvestHER Show podcast. She gives inspiration for women investors in living balanced lives and financial advice in entering the real estate space. Liz talks about tough things we experience throughout the years in our professional journey and how it’s important to continue growing despite all the challenges we might face. She delves into how her business thrived during the pandemic due to a lot of reasons.
If you’re in a mess right now, go back to your identity and purpose. The show’s guest today, shares with Vera McCoy, Esq. how spirituality helped her to recover. Nina Venturella is a nutritionist, instructor, personal trainer and award-winning author of Unveiled Truth. Nina experienced a point in her life when her health, marriage, finances, and business were all failing. Join in the conversation and discover how God helped her rediscover her identity. When you know who you are and who you’re created to be, you become stronger! Tune in and be rooted in your purpose.
The journey of financial freedom is not an easy one, but it starts with having the confidence to take action. In this episode, Vera McCoy, Esq. is joined by Sharon Lechter, serial entrepreneur and founder/CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization focused on empowering families to build a wealthier future. She is a bestselling author of multiple financial books. Her latest project, Exit Rich: The 6 P Method to Sell Your Business for Huge Profit, helps business owners build value and truly own a sustainable, scalable, and saleable business. Tune in and gain valuable insight on how you can become the authority of your financial stability and achieve financial freedom straight from an expert.
Your business is like a baby. It will test you, but you will never abandon it. No matter how hard things get, you have to have the resilience to handle it. Maybe make a few life pivots here and there, but you have to take care of it. Join this episode with guest Adam Markel to talk about the power of resilience. Adam is a recovering attorney and entrepreneur and is the Founder of More Love Media. He is also the best-selling author of the book, Pivot. Adam's mission is to provide individuals with the tools to leverage resilience. Learn how to build long-term relationships and how to pivot yourself through life. Discover the power of resilience today!
If you are an entrepreneur who doesn't know how to balance its high and lows, then you might be in the wrong career. This is why those who succeed in this scene know the right level of courage and motivation in embracing failure. For Tom Matzen, these lowest points served as his springboard to improve himself and his business as a whole. He joins Vera McCoy, Esq. to look back on the biggest lessons he learned after filing bankruptcy twice and having a challenging time finding the right people to join his team. Tom explains how overcoming difficult times as a business owner is the best way to hone your skills, especially when providing value to the target market and waging war against giant corporations.
The road to financial freedom can start from any place, even rock bottom. This episode’s guest will tell you how having to file for bankruptcy doesn’t mean the end to one’s hopes and aspirations. In this episode, Vera McCoy, Esq., is joined by Dr. Erin Hudson, who shares her journey from bankruptcy to financial freedom through real estate. Dr. Erin is a managing partner of Quattro Capital, whose mission is to amplify wealth and amplify life. Dr. Erin believes that you can be whatever you want to be if you're willing to shoulder through hardships because blessings are waiting for you right around the corner. Listen to this episode and learn how you, too, can earn your freedom!
If you are good at or love doing something, there's nothing better than to start making money out of it. Chasing your passions and integrating them with the most effective marketing strategies is a straight path towards success. Mediapreneur David Simons shares what it really takes to discover your gift, get out of a position that you don't enjoy, and find what can be considered your "dream job." He talks about his inspiring journey on sticking with his deep love for digital marketing that allowed him to get out of Corporate America and start his own business venture. David also dissects what must be done to achieve such a fantastic result, from the right way of building a successful entrepreneurial mindset, discovering the why behind your career, and learning how to elevate yourself using affirmative thoughts.
If an entrepreneur focuses on delivering a positive impact to a specific target audience and even the community as a whole, nothing can ever go wrong. Do this, and everything will naturally fall in place, from a huge following to bigger revenue. Diving deep into this mission with Vera McCoy, Esq. is five-time best-selling author and CEO of Professional Impact, Wendy Lipton-Dibner. Wendy unravels how upholding her integrity above the desire of money-making allowed her to overcome financial difficulties and fully understand what it takes to serve others. She explains how aspiring entrepreneurs can make a real impact with their chosen paths by knowing how to delegate work, dedicating their offers to solving a particular problem, and learning how to measure success.
Who would have thought that filing bankruptcy – twice – can serve as a springboard to a better life? This is exactly what Jennifer I. Grimson did. As a single mother who lost everything twice because of divorce, she managed to find success in real estate the second time around, rebuilding everything that she has lost. Sitting down with Vera McCoy, Esq., Jennifer looks back on how she used short-term rentals to build her own small empire and creating over $1.4 million in income, producing investments with nothing more than a W2 and grit. She also shares her amazing work at Micro Empires, where she helps fellow real estate people pull back the curtain on the path to financial independence and unveil the most valuable investing secrets.
The entrepreneurial path can be quite a treacherous ride. It is inevitable not to get bumps and bruises along the way. Some even had to file for bankruptcy. Even so, these shouldn’t stop you from pursuing business success. Kicking off the show to a great start, host Vera McCoy, Esq. is joined by a retired attorney, Jeff Saper. As someone who has assisted over 1700 families and small businesses either wipe out or restructure their debt, Jeff provides some valuable insights around bankruptcy and how we can overcome this seemingly endpoint for many entrepreneurs. He breaks down the bankruptcy code and each chapter you must get yourself familiar with. He also discusses when you may need to file bankruptcy and what happens when, if push comes to shove, you don’t.