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Joseph Michael Dickerson
The Solution Point is meant to provide solutions to everyday problems in business, life and law. Each week we bring in a new guest and ask them to share a solution to a problem they have revealed or discovered.
Excerpt from podcast: So, today we want to do something a little bit different, but we do want to solve a problem. And so today, what we want to do is to solve what actually is. As America's chief results officer, the number one problem that people have is they never have enough time. Typically, they're overwhelmed. And right now, unfortunately, the world has gotten more distracting than ever before with the technology and the phones and just so much stuff, it is so hard to get stuff done and you never have enough time. Everyone says my plate is always full. So today we're going to talk about how to get more time. And specifically, we're going to talk about something called the 30-minute hour. So, it sounds a little weird, but it's how to get an hour's worth of stuff done in just 30 minutes. So, I think that's a big problem that that most people have.
Catalina [00:03:44] And we are ready for it. I know Mike has brought his consultations down quite considerably, and so it's kind of like that feeling right?
Blaine [00:04:05] Yes, so the thing is that we are looking to compress time, right? 60 minutes down to 30 minutes. The good news is that you know how to do it. You've already done it and you're pretty good at it. So, there is nothing new to learn. And so, this is going to be exciting. But before we reveal the 30-minute hour, what I want to do is just first ask you guys, what would you do? Let's talk about the reward side of this. Let's say that we're going to show you and we will. We're going to show you how to have these 30-minute hours. So, let's say you string together three- or four of these 30-minute hours and now you have an extra two hours. You have an extra two to three hours of time that you can do whatever you want. Guilt free, you know, and because you did the 30-minute hours, it's extra time. So now some people fill it with more work. I'm saying we're not going to fill it with more work. What would we do? So, for me, you know, I'm here in my home office, although it looks pretty cool like the beach. I've got my Peloton bike over there, so I might do like a long Peloton bike ride. I might actually take a nap. You know, I like napping during the day when I could find the time I might go for a walk with my, my wife, Beth. Catch up on some reading, you know that I'd like to do and probably maybe even get out for a hike or something, you know? So those are some of the things I would do with that extra guilt free, you know, two or three hours. So how about you? Two What would you do with that with that extra time?
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In this episode, we hear from bankruptcy attorney Karina Lucid of Lucid Law (https://www.karinalucidlaw.com). We talk about the importance of your credit score and the perceived stigma around filing bankruptcy and how not taking action can tank your credit score completely. We find out about one of the biggest barriers to repairing your credit score and the (not-so) secret formula to fixing it for good. Karina also shares with us the one thing people miss frequently when they are trying to repair their credit score. As well as what she strongly urges her clients not to do when cleaning up their credit score. Below is an short excerpt of our conversation.
Catalina [00:09:01] And if I could add to that, the word I was also thinking was stigma. But it's also makes me think about our value system, you know, and it's not so much about valuing all of the person that has more money. But really, if you think about it, it's about how we value who has more control of the money because it's one thing to have the money. But if you're in bankruptcy, you know, you have it in some way, but you just don't control it because things are just out of have spun out of control, right?
Karina [00:09:32] Mm hmm. And actually, you know, that's a great point because when you think of bankruptcy, I think most people, they think of a Chapter 7, which is a complete liquidation of all of your debt. And although Chapter 13 is very popular and very commonly used, people don't usually think of bankruptcy that way. And that's another thing. The propaganda, you know, sort of is out there saying, Oh, well, it's a get out of jail free card and there, you know, kind of getting off without paying their debt. And you know, you have this huge population of people that are in repayment plans through bankruptcy. And that's what Chapter 13 does. Just like Chapter 11 does for corporations, All right, you know, people with very high levels of income and liabilities. Chapter 13 is what we call a “wage-earners” bankruptcy. You know, it's a person who has a decent wage, but just has gotten to the point where they have more debt than they can handle on the terms that are required under those agreements. You don't plan to default on your credit cards and you kind of use them oftentimes as revolving credit, right? But then before you know it, that twenty nine percent interest is all you're paying when you're doing your minimum monthly payment. And you know, people don't go into the relationship with the credit card company anticipating that situation. The Chapter 13 gives them the breathing space. It stops interest and they just make payments on the credit card so over time they just pay it off and they get there in three to five years. That's not an unrespectable thing to do....
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In this episode, we spoke with financial expert and Partner of Custos Family Office, Juan I. Creixell. He gave us his three pronged strategy to revolutionize how we think of our cash we have on hand. He also told us how many months in reserves for expenses to plan for and he also confirmed to us that business is indeed a team sport! Here is an excerpt of our conversation. Watch the episode to find out how to look at your cash in a whole new way.
Juan [00:01:17] So first of all, thank you for having me, Michael, Catalina, it's a pleasure being with you. I am Juan Creixell and I am a money manager by trade. I've been in finance all of my career. I initially started with the Old Chase Manhattan bank, so this takes me a little bit. And then I, as the bank went through different mergers, I was with JP Morgan. I was the head of investment for central and South Texas, and now I manage a family office.
JMD [00:01:58] But just before we get into the question, tell us a little bit about what a family office is, because I think that's a pretty new term in the industry, or maybe it's not, It was new to me when we first started talking.
Juan [00:02:15] So the best way to think about a family office is we're all very used to companies having a board of directors, right? And they help to make decisions and access the right resources for a company. A family office does that for individual right. So, everybody's used to having their lawyer, their accountant, possibly someone helping them with their finances. We bring all of that together and we create a board of directors for families. And so, we will partner up and you and I partner up on a couple of families and we partner up with a client’s accountant. So, we help them not only with their strategy in asset management, money management, but we also help with the strategy on their estate planning and on their taxes. A lot of clients may own companies, so we help integrate that. And so really, it is a board of directors for individuals, right?
JMD [00:03:25] That's really great because I always say and I've said it in my books, that business is a team sport. You need to have a team. Thanks for clarifying that, especially for our viewers and listeners, because that's a new term for me, and I think that's going to be a good business model. Moving forward. So, let's get to the problem and the solution. Why don't you share with us what problem you found the solution for?
Juan [00:03:54] Absolutely. So regardless of your wealth level, a problem that we all have in the current economic environment is low interest rates, right? And what to do with our cash. Right now, the Fed has really punished savers by having interest rates as low as they have been, really since 2008. Before you could save money and they will pay you for it. After the 2008 depression, they think they wanted to encourage people to invest. But people still have cash. And so, I always get asked, Juan, what can I do with my cash? How can I do a little better? So, I'll tell you a little bit about some of the strategies that you can implement.
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We had the pleasure to visit with Remax Broker of Laredo, Texas, Sandra Alaniz and boy does she know about keeping it real. Here is an excerpt of our interview and her solutions to getting things done in a genuine way for clients. Listen here for the full episode.
Here is an excerpt of our taping with Attorney Joseph Marra of Marra Law in the state of New York. Mr. Marra specializes in elder law and tax and business law. In this taping, Mr. Marra explores the problem of clients not being completely truthful and the fallout that later ensues.
Joseph Marra [00:19:20] It's interesting. People not telling you the facts or actually lying to you. It's just amazing. Here is an example. I had this couple that was going through a very contentious divorce, and they had adult children. They were together twenty-five plus years it was you know; you're wondering why it got to this point, but be that as it may, she took out an order of protection against him. A total stay away order of protection. I don't know how Texas enforces these things, but New York is crazy the way they enforce. So, one day he is driving by the house she's living in. She's driving the other way. And she sees him. She goes to the DA's office, takes out a complaint that he violated the order of protection. And I tell him, it was a total stay away and he says all I was doing was driving by the house. I understand that, but it's a total stay away which means stay away from the house, you have no reason to be there. Then he tells me, “Well, that's my normal route to work”. He had his own business, and it's funny in New York, just as a quick story, New York is a huge place, as you know. We are tri-state area with twenty-five million plus. But still, it's an area of neighborhoods. And our neighborhoods are like your little villages and towns. So, where this person lived, he moved out of the house, got an apartment in the neighborhood and his business was in another part in the neighborhood. And he said, well, look, if you look at a map, this is the fastest way to go by it. OK, well, that's a defense. Now, this is a misdemeanor, by the way, in New York, it’s a misdemeanor. OK, so we go to court, and we go to trial. And I put him on the stand and guess what he says? “I had no reason to be in there. Just wanted to drive by the house”.
JMD [00:21:21] Oh, oh. Joseph Marra [00:21:24] And I'm sitting there like “What!?” And after he got convicted, I said to him, “You told me repeatedly! We went over this, I just showed you a map! Right!? I'm like, oh, I don't know. But he lied. He made up a lie. And I guess for some reason when he got on the stand, I guess he swore, and he couldn't lie under oath in the truth. Catalina [00:21:48] And to be honest, Joseph, I mean, that could be very well the truth in the core. His heart was exposed, and it came out like true love and probably wanted to see who was around. How is it looking? Is it in shambles? But the truth comes out and guess what? The consequences then follow. Joseph Marra [00:22:13] Yeah. I mean, I tell people these stories all the time. This is why you need to tell me. You don't want to waste hours telling them. You tell them one or two that maybe you'll make the point, and you move on. But it doesn't always work. MD [00:22:26] Like I always say, you can't save somebody from themselves. And so, we can just do the best we can. And hopefully people watch this this podcast and YouTube video. When you go see your lawyer, they're there to help you. And if you tie their hands, they're not going to be able to help you. And by not providing them with all of the information and being truthful, that's going to wind up creating a problem because the truth will always come out. And almost assuredly it will come out at the worst possible moment for you. And that's I mean, it's just that's the way it works. And it's going to come back and bite you eventually. So definitely I hope that everybody who's out there is talking to their attorney, you know, just tell them tell them what you've got going on. Don't hold back because you're only hurting yourself. To contact Attorney Joseph Marra: marralaw@marralaw.com or call him (914) 964-6806.
In this episode, I talk with Tilden Moschetti of Altitude Syndication Founder's Club. He shares with me the ins and outs of real estate syndication.
Here is an excerpt :
JMD [00:12:31] OK, and so if somebody wanted to somebody decides, hey, I want to do this syndication thing, it sounds it sounds cool. How would they get started? I mean, obviously, you and I are big believers in having coaches and having consultants that that help us get through the through the weeds and cut straight, straight through the best path. How does your system help people or who would be the ideal person to become the syndicator?
Tilden [00:13:11] So most of the people are going to have a real estate background. It would be probably too challenging without a background in real estate in order to take on the role of being a syndicator. OK, now they could take on the role of being part of a team to do it, which if they didn't have that background or they could. Certainly, go in and just start investing in syndications as well, but really, it's the program itself is put together mostly for the real estate professionals. And it it's different and I think considerably better than the competitors that we have out there, because most of them are not lawyers and most of them are not. There's a lot of shady goings on in the industry to get there. There's too many get rich quick schemes because this isn't to get rich quick scheme at all. It's not quick and you're going to make money, are going to make a lot of money. But it's not quick and it's not easy. There's a lot of work that goes into it.
JMD [00:14:23] And that's true about just about anything. Like unfortunately, sometimes I feel like there's that perception that when you become a lawyer, you become a doctor. Everybody thinks, oh, and they you get a million dollars to get started on your career. Yeah, that would be nice.
Tilden [00:15:02] So it flattens out their income to make it so that they have that regular recurring income. But one other thing that's well, there's two other things that I think are the big benefit. It changes the perception of who that real estate agent is in the community because they're suddenly go from being seen as kind of like an expense on a buyer and seller. Bottom line. Right. So, when you when you sell a house, you're you look at that that closing statement at the end of the day and the house is sold and you see that you just pay six percent or five percent of your money out to these real estate agents. And your first thought is probably they didn't really do that much for it. Yeah. And so, they real estate agents have in the public as you know, a perception of not being of not being the most. I want to be a real estate agent kind of thing when I grow up. It it's a good path to making money, but it doesn't have the respect that a lot of people have. And this turns that completely upside down because now suddenly you're the buyer or the seller of real estate. And so, you're making deals happen and you're suddenly adding value into the pot instead of just taking that money away. And so, you know, your phone calls start getting returned right away because the other brokers want to make sure that you close your transaction. You know, you're suddenly seeing as a money maker rather than just an expense. The other thing that it does that that changes everything is our people. I mean, we chose the name Altitude's Syndication Founders Club because that idea of being a founder is really important to me. And it's that entrepreneurial spirit. It's that it's that absolute creation of something that not only is about you, but it's about, you know, building a legacy for yourself, but also for all of your investors. I mean, all of those investors you're doing, you're making them money, and which is awesome.
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In this episode, Robert Stanley of Local Pulse Marketing helps us understand and answer the age-old problem of getting more clients, which can also be said as getting more money. We talk about how to look for the right clients. We also discuss building the perfect lead magnet. We also share what to do so your clients can't forget you as well as Robert's core value. Robert Stanley can be reached at www.localpulsemarketing.com Here is an excerpt from the show and don't forget to watch and subscribe to The Solution Point here.
Robert [00:13:43] Right. So, CRM, first of all, it stands for client relationship management. That's kind of a vague term. That really means how do I track my prospects, the people that are coming into my funnel, all the fish I'm catching, and how do I communicate to them how I can help them in their business, how can solve their problems? And then on my side of the house, the user of this year and the business, how can I track all that stuff so that I know things are going the way it's supposed to go? Right. So, if I'm buying a ten-thousand-dollar billboard or whatever the case may be, is that really attracting the right fish? And let's put those fish into the CRM, which is maybe your net or your filter. And it's going to two things. Make sure that you're maximizing your communication with the money you spent with the prospects and to potentially filtering out the folks that aren't a good fit. You talked about attraction, and you know the opposite of that detraction. So, the thing that the CRM does is not only that stuff, but in our case, we realized that businesses are too busy to learn new technology. You know, I have a tech background, so I love this stuff. You're busy doing your day-to-day stuff. And so, one of the things we do with our CRM is we have pre-built things for our clients, and we will also hand hold and assist them in modifying those things so that they don't have to spend tens of thousands of dollars creating this this filter. And they don't have to spend hundreds of hours trying to figure out some new technology because, I mean, in the world we live in now, you have to figure out your phone. And there's a new phone version, a new operating system and a new computer and a new this. I mean, cars these days. I got into my buddy's car. This guy is super wealthy. He's got a brand-new Lamborghini SUV. And I sat in there. I was like, this is a freakin’ spaceship. It's got massage chairs and it looks like a computer screen across the whole thing. I said, this car's cool. I said, but it's giving me a headache. I don't want it. I love technology, but I don't even want to try and figure out how to run your car. So, I mean, this is the world we live in now, like all of us are inundated with information. And so, the real value of a strong marketing partner, which we consider ourselves to be, is not only attracting the right kind of client, but also putting the right kind of technology in place that filters through them without you having to do all the work. Of course, we need to know things about your business, but you know who you want to attract. We want to know your messaging and your logos, your brands, but you don't. You have to go and turn the wrenches, and I think that's a really, really important and frankly a missing piece in the business world. It seems like everybody wants to sell you the shovel, but they don't want to dig the ditch either with you or without you. You know, they just want to sell the shovels. And so, we're selling shovels, but we're also in the ditch with you digging at the same time. And I guess that's the analogy I use for our CRM system, which is a process of filtering. And it's done with you to help you find the right clients and stay in front of your prospects.
In this episode, we meet up with Blaine Oelkers, who is lifetime entrepreneur, graduate of Purdue University and Stanford University’s Entrepreneurship program. He’s achieved over 100 Million dollars in sales and coached thousands of people. He’s America’s Chief Results Officer and Day Ahead™ Specialist helping business owners go from being a day behind to being a day ahead in business and in life. He’s the world’s greatest creator of valuable doneness. He can be reached at blaine@selfluence.com. We love Blaine and his monthly contribution to our print newsletter, Dickerson Digest, with a section called "Selfluence with Blaine". Each month, Blaine shares valuable tips and ways to shape our behaviors for the better. We had a great time talking to him about topics like how to create a game changing habit in only 21 seconds. We also talked about the one "can't miss" clue to your success, what are the key building habits that might be right in front of you and the two "must knows" for building your next habit. To learn more visit www.blainetedx.com
Our guest on this episode is one of the best "trademark wizards" we know. Steven War, based out of the Washington, D.C. started War IP Law PLLC in 2019. He specializes in Intellectual Property matters including patents, trademarks, copyrights and trade secrets. His firm handles obtaining Intellectual Property rights, enforcing them and defending their clients against allegations of infringement. In this episode we discuss how to give your trademark the perfect name, how to cash in using a trademark timeline and Steven shares with us which of trademarks you need, plus mistakes to avoid when you want to expand your brand. And as always, we end off with our guest's favorite core value. Check out this and all you need to know from Steven War and intellectual property and be sure to see his website at https://wariplaw.com Also, be sure to SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and click to receive notifications of more great content and interviews that can be found at The Solution Point presented by The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm.
In this episode of The Solution Point, we meet with our marketing mentor, Richard James. We take a deep dive into what it takes to mold your mind to be profitable and how it really comes down to having a mindset for proper pricing. During the day (and night, we are sure) Richard James focuses his time in taking small law firms from chaos to thriving; and helps arm attorneys with the tools they need to run any kind of business. To find out more about Richard James and his world, you can visit his website https://therichardjames.com/ or email him directly at richard@therichardjames.com
Here is a short excerpt of our conversation: JMD Oh, yeah, definitely. And I like what you're saying about “you've got to get it in your mind”, because I know a lot of a lot of my colleagues, both in the Richard James world and just out everywhere, you've got to be able to say what your price is. And believe it or not, you can't just say, “Well, today it's going to be this.” You've got to know what you're worth and you've got to be able to say it solidly and confidently and you can't waver from it. So, knowing your worth, you know, it starts in your mind.
Richard James Yeah. And so, Mike, I'm glad you said that. I mean, when you're sitting across that table and in your gut, whether it be virtual now or a physical table, you've got to have the confidence to be able to say that number. And in the early days, here's what would happen, because I know because it happened to me and it happens to everybody else. You know, you say that price and you're so tempted to retract it and want to justify it somehow. And you just have to have the nerves of steel to say the price and then shut up and let them answer. And it's amazing what happens when they say, “Oh yeah, no big deal” or worse, they'll say, “Oh, I thought it was going to be a lot more than that!” Oh, my goodness. That's like the worst thing anybody can ever say to me. As a matter of fact, that's happened. Michael (his son) and I are launching a business now and in the early days when we were doing the beta pricing, one of the first one or two clients says, “I thought it was going to be a heck of a lot more than that.” I said, “Well, Michael, you know, that means prices have to go up.” You know, so that's a telltale sign. But, you know, I think it comes out of three things. After we get our mindset right, we have to pay attention to a couple of other things. Let's focus on at least two. And so, one of them is, all right, how do we justify our price besides the fact that we do a good job and we're good at what we do? How do we create this environment where we justify the price? OK, so we've gotten over our mental hiccup. We're getting to the point where we will allow ourselves to increase the price incrementally, not all at once, but incrementally. Do we feel comfortable where we get it, where we want it, and then we have to now justify it? So, I think there's the justification that we do a good job, and we get the result or the desired result. And then there's the justification of the of what the appearance of the justification is. So, this is where we come into what's called micromanaging the client experience. The way in which we create a value in the mind of the of the prospect is by ensuring that not only are we good at what we do, and we have a unique competitive advantage over our competitors, but that we stand out in all the ways that we communicate with them from the very first contact forward So, Mike, you and Cat do an excellent job of this, right? You have created a white glove level service and you charge the right price for your services. You don't sell swamp juice in a perfume bottle, is what I always like to say. You give real value for the dollar, but you also give real perceived value for the dollar.....
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Catalina How did that business succession roll out for you?
David Yeah, well, we had talked about this throughout the many years. I've been working here and how we were going to accomplish that and also the same ambition that I have now was still the same as it was when we would have these discussions. So, I think my dad knew I wasn't planning on just maintaining what we had already accomplished, but to continue to grow it.
Catalina And how does it feel now?
David Just good. Yeah, I like what I do and I'm seeing how I do things, how I now manage things a lot differently. And it can still be a stressful environment at times. It's a constant rush. It just never stops. It's just a constant rush. And when you have the word express linked to your business, yeah. Everybody takes that seriously. So, you know, we haven't talked about this yet, but we're trying to open up another business. And the other day I went out to talk to another company who is helping us through the process. And I got to work there for a few days. And I was just sitting there, and I was like, wow, this is work? The environment was different. Here at the print shop, it's just a constant, constant rush. As soon as you think you're done; a whole other list of things is waiting to be finished. And I like that, you know, that's what I've been used to. So, to go from one work environment to another and realize like, wow, I like this new work area that is not constantly moving, compared to letting things sit and just wait around for a couple of hours before you do the next process without any phones ringing or customers walking in.
JMD So, tell us a little bit about this other business you are trying to open.
David Yeah, so we're trying to open up a microbrewery here in Laredo and we're pretty close to it. We'll find out in the next week or so if the city of Laredo is going to allow us to operate. And so far, it looks like it will. But, oh, man, the nerves are going all over the place with it. I needed some extra hobbies to do since I was unable to hang out with friends or do the things that I was used to normally doing. So, I picked up on a couple of things. I got into mountain biking and started biking all over Laredo, even took a trip to Colorado and took my bike out there. And it was awesome. Then I started getting into brewing and brewing beer at home and they were coming up pretty good. I like craft beer. I usually go to HEB and I want to buy some beer for the weekend or a barbecue. I'm staying away from all the big-name brands and just going straight to as local as we can get. So, it's usually just any Texas beer that I could find at the shelves. And I think there's a market here for it. And from the people that I've talked to about it, everybody seems like they're ready for it. I think Laredo is ready for it.
JMD I was teasing Cat before you came on. I said, I think David's going to say, well, the problem is we don't have enough beer. And so, I'm coming up with a solution! But I'm looking forward to that as well. And I'm still waiting for my six-pack sampler.
David And you know what? It is a problem. There is no craft beer in Laredo. There's craft beer that is coming from other places around Texas and other parts of the country. But nobody is doing it locally. The closest local brewery is either going to be in San Antonio or in the valley. So, two and a half, three hours away from us. So, you know, have you ever been to a microbrewery?
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In this episode of The Solution Point, we take a deeper dive into bankruptcy with Attorney Charles LaPutka of Pennsylvania. We discuss the problems within the "problem" of bankruptcy and how getting a true picture of one's finances can be the key to breaking the cycle of serial financial challenges. Attorney LaPutka also reveals that bankruptcy should be an absolute last resort and share the strategies he uses to help his clients make a 180 turn for the better.
In this episode, we explore the fast track to a green card in 2021. Immigration attorney, Linda Vega, of Houston, Texas, also explains complex nature of investor visas, student visas, H2B visas and much more. She also reveals how she comes up with the best strategy to help her immigration clients and why a green card is called a green card anyway! Hope you enjoy and also subscribe to our You Tube Channel by the same name, The Solution Point
WOW! Here audio file of the full taping of The Solution Point earlier this month with Global Tooling Specialties', Alma Acevedo.
She is a powerhouse business woman and entrepreneur and she shared with us how she stretched out of her comfort zone and
maximized the amazing power of her network to help pull her through some of the darker times last year during the pandemic.
We will have the full episode also on You Tube on our channel The Solution Point, and we hope you check that out to. Kudos to Alma!
The Solution Point invited Dr. Ricardo Castillon to the show, who is an OB/GYN FACOG and owner of Women’s Wellness & Healthcare Clinic in Laredo, Texas, where he provides comprehensive gynecology and obstetric care, with a strong emphasis on the nutritional aspect of health and wellness. In this episode, Dr. Castillon describes in detail his four-prong strategy for women to conquer chronic weight gain. We discuss the underlying issues related to obesity and how being over-weight can affect one's quality of life. We also discuss how the effects of quarantine behaviors, like eating more fast food and exercising even less, has greatly increased the American and world-wide problem. Dr. Castillon reveals the amount of exercise that is needed to have the body break free of it's "set point" so that weight loss can actually happen. He shares what he believes to be the secret to meaningful weight loss and he exposes the myth of diet drinks. Dr. Castillon received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch and continued his training there with his residency in obstetrics and gynecology. Committed to staying up-to-date on the latest advancements in his field, he has continued his education as an OB/GYN by attending Harvard Medical School to study minimally invasive surgery. While other practices focus on scheduling many appointments during the day, Dr. Castillon believes in taking time to get to know his patients on a personal level. He thoroughly explains all treatment options and procedures and aims to serve as a source of support during difficult times as you partner with him on your health journey. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Castillon is affiliated with Laredo Medical Center. To find out more about Dr. Castillon's proven weight loss method and strategies, contact him by calling 956-790-0248 or email him office@laredoobgyn.com
In this episode of The Solution Point, expert CPA, Raul Garza, helps us break down the hurdles that have been associated with the second round of the PPP Loan. We explore the guidelines that have been established for entering Round Two of the Covid assistance for small businesses. Raul also shares with us what the types of things business owners spend on that will qualify for government assistance and what happens when assistance does not reach small business owners and those consequences. We take a look at what it means to have trust and expectations in the business place, from both the client and the service provider provider's perspective. And finally, Raul shares his Core Value, which is rooted in service.
On this episode of The Solution Point we talk to attorney Baldemar Garcia, Jr. who is an attorney with the law firm of Person, Mohrer, Morales, Body, Garcia, Gutierrez (PMBG) PLLC. Board Certified in Civil Appellate Law, and Civil Trial Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he gives us insight on what you should consider when hiring a lawyer to litigate for you. We talk about how Google can be your friend when looking for an attorney. We also discuss how wide is your digital footprint as an attorney who is looking to have clients find them. Mike and Baldemar also discuss what happens when clients are "in the clouds" and how to bring them back to earth regarding the expectations of their legal case. We also explore the "knock-out punch" technique to litigation when it comes to having a David versus Goliath legal battle on the horizon and we ask the question if traditional lawyering is truly effective. And finally, as in every show, we ask our guest what is his core value. All that and more on this episode of The Solution Point!
The Solution Point brought to you by The J.M. Dickerson Law Firm with Victor Serna, Realtor, New Beginnings - Keller Williams
2:15 - 3:44: A little bit about Victor Serna...
4:21 - 8:27: We hear about Victor's "problem" and how he begins to identify the root cause and what he starts to do about it.
8:28 - 12:09: Victor shares with us the book that began to change his course, The Willpower Instinct (https://www.amazon.com/Willpower-Inst...), which helped him redirect his struggle to focus and stay on task.
12:10-15:31: JMD shares what F.E.A.R really is and the process of becoming more disciplined and how our fears help shape the process.
15:31 - 20:24: Going vegan and mental clarity?? Is there a connection? Listen in and give us your thoughts. We also get the "skinny" on Victor's show "Que Pasa with Your Casa" and the importance of providing value and information without any expectation of reciprocity.... which we feel speaks to the base concept of The Rule of Reciprocity in it of itself.
20:25 - 24:30: We hear from Victor on one of his CORE VALUES and the key to a culture of referrals by treating clients like family and paying it forward.
24:33 - End: More on CORE VALUES and how it paves the way to referrals.
Look out for our next show soon with Baldemar Garcia, Jr. Partner Attorney with PMBG Law.
JMD [00:29:58] And when we want to buy a house, somebody wants to buy or sell how to get a hold of you or if they need help with anything.
Victor Serna [00:30:05] Right. If I have knowledge about any general problem that they have, you guys can go ahead and reach me at 956-754-0907. Follow me on Instagram @realvic88 or just on Facebook, as Victor Serna. JMD [00:30:20] And how can they get on your list for "Que Pasa with your Casa"?
Victor Serna [00:30:26] Oh! Just shoot me a message with your email address and I'll definitely go ahead and add you on there, you guys can watch me eat all these vegetarian foods.