Trusted Podcast: Recent Episodes
Blake Johnson
At Trusted, we help you deal with and understand areas of life where you have to put a lot of Trust in others, especially attorneys. Our goal is to help you understand these things, what to look for, and the type of professionals you can trust to get things done the right way the first time.
Corey is a partner at MWI, a very successful digital marketing firm, and the host of the Hope Strategy Podcast. In this episode he discusses actionable things you can do right now to help your digital footprint and improve your digital marketing. He can be reached at mwi.com or hopestrategypodcast.com.
How do you create a fitness and nutrition plan that becomes part of your lifestyle and doesn't fade when your willpower does. Rebecca shares all that and more in this week's Trusted Podcast. She can be found at https://rebecca-louise.com/
Everyone thinks their business has great customer service, but do they really? How can we get better at something that seems so simple? Dr. Kelly Henry goes into detail on customer service on this week's podcast. He can be reached at drkellyhenry.com.
Tax planning is always important, but as 2020 comes to a close and all of the unprecedented things it brought and a Presidential election, now more than ever, you should plan for how your taxes might be affected this year and next. Rachel Mathew of Polston Tax (https://polstontax.com/) breaks down a few of the key things to be aware of this year.
Leadership is something we all have to do, even if you think you don't have anyone to lead, someone is watching and looking to you to lead them. What can you do to make sure you lead effectively? Catherine explains some great tips for employees and business owners in this week's podcast. She can be reached at www.catherinecantey.com
Starting a business doesn't take a lot of money. You can make it happen with very little overhead, and most of the time, that forces you to be more resourceful, creative and efficient. Sarah St. John of the Frugalpreneur explains some of her free to low cost tools that have helped her start multiple businesses. She also discusses how to evaluate your options. She can be reached at www.thesarahstjohn.com.
We've heard that COVID was hurting business but how bad? What is the long term outlook? What positives can we take from it, especially in the Casino industry? Becky Harris goes into all of this in this week's podcast.
Have you ever wondered what happens behind the scenes in court? Luke Smith was a Clerk for the Clark County Probate Court and he gives us the insight of what happens in probate court and behind the scenes.
Banks have different rules than the rest of the world. Did you know there is a way to be your own bank? Anthony and Cameron of Infinite Wealth break down how in this podcast. They can be reached at 702-850-8100 or www.InfiniteWealthCourse.com.
Financial fiduciary Chad Willardson joins us to talk about his new book, Stress Free Money which you can buy on Amazon here: https://geni.us/StressFreeMoney We also talk about LinkedIn, and other things to help you enjoy your life and your money better.
Going to a spa and getting a facial is a luxury right? We don't need to have the treatments on a regular schedule do we? Wrong, at least that is what Trusted was before we interviewed Lieren Pearson from The Skin Institute Internationale. She can be reached at https://www.tsiihawaii.com/
As a business owner you wear many hats. Knowing which ones to pass off and which ones to keep is important. One hat you should pass off is being the registered agent for your business. Garrett Sutton, the attorney for Robert Kiyosaki author of Rich Dad Poor Dad explains the role and importance of having a good registered agent. His company is Corporate Direct and can be reached at https://corporatedirect.com/.
Planning in Retirement is very different than planning for Retirement. Greg Feese of Legacy Wealth Manangement Group explains the differences and why its important to have a plan financially and for the other aspects of your life to make the transition successful. He can be reached at https://www.legacywmglv.com/ or 702.545.0680.
Most people think that a corporate or third party trustee is only for the super-wealthy and if you have spoiled kids who don't know how to handle their inheritance. That's not the case as George explains in this week's episode. There are many good reasons everyone should consider a corporate trustee. George can be reached at George.Pennock@Schwab.com or 702-820-3656.
Do you suffer from allergies? Did you know that even season allergies can be treated? Dr. David Reeder breaks down the science of allergies, what things you can do yourself, and what things a Doctor can help you with. He can be reached at 480-897-6992 or https://azallergy.com/providers/.
Is this week's episode Blake discusses some of his favorite books that have helped him succeed in all aspects of his life. Check out these books for yourself:
Breath: James Nestor
Limitless by Jim Kwik
The 12 week year by Michael Lennington and Brian P. Moran
Anything by Robert Kiyosaki
Grant Cardone (10 X Rule or BOBA) or David Goggins (Can’t hurt Me)
Jocko Willink and Leif Babin (Dichotomy of Leadership or Extreme Ownership)
If you own a business and don't have a competent litigation attorney on speed dial you are walking a dangerous road. No matter how well we try or how safe our business is, the reality is we will all face potential lawsuits. Jordan Bledsoe of Stoel Rives breaks down when to call an attorney and what to handle yourself. He can be reached at (801) 328-3131 or https://www.stoel.com/salt-lake-city
How often do you really need to change your oil? How do you find a Trusted mechanic? How do you know what their saying actually needs to be replaced? All this and more with Bob of Bob's Autodynamics. He can be reached at bobsautodynamics.com or (702) 367-0944.
Is visiting the dentist if you don't have a toothache necessary? Is every dental office the same? How can you take the best care of your teeth? Dr. McArthur answers all of these questions on this podcast. He can be reached at 435-628-3288 or https://www.mcarthurdentalcare.com/ .
Asphalt isn't something you think of as an asset or something worth preserving, yet by doing so, you or your HOA could save thousands of dollars in the long term. Bryce Schall of Holbrook Asphalt explains why the average person should care about asphalt and how to maximize your return on it. He can be reached at byrce@holbrookasphalt.com.
Bugs and other pests are no good. What things can you do to prevent an infestation and what things should a professional do? Joey answers all of those questions and even makes pest control sound fun. He can be reached at (702) 400-1946 or http://pitbullpestcontrol.com/
I frequently get asked where I get my suits and shirts from. The answer, not off the rack at a store. My body type has never allowed me to pull something off the rack and have it fit. Once I discovered Custom clothing my world changed. Jessica Murphy is a rep for Tom James and she helps me look like the best trust attorney possible. She joins this episode to tell you how custom clothing works and other great fashion tips for me. She can be reached at jessica.murphy@tomjames.com.
There are a lot of myths out there about the good, bad and ugly of using a chiropractor. Dr. Purcell gives some great information about what chiropractic care is and how it plays into your overall health. He can be reached at (702) 500-0161 or https://activelifehealthlasvegas.com/
If you've ever wanted to know what happens when you don't plan correctly or how to avoid litigation of your estate this is the episode for you. Kenny Lee of Lee, Kiefer and Park breaks down horror stories and what you can do to avoid litigation. He can be reached at 702-333-1711 or www.lkpfirm.com.
Multi-level marketing, direct sales, or network marketing what is the difference between them and how is the right way to get involved. Karli breaks it down on this week's episode. She can be reached at karlijbeauty.com or karli.maskcara@gmail.com.
If you own a business and haven't looked into investing outside of that business listen in. Landon Mance of Your Future Planning Partners discusses how business owners are different than traditional investors and how they can be prepared for the next COVID 19. He can be reached at https://www.yourfutureplanning.com/
Marketing can be a vague and worrisome topic for many business owners. Kim breaks down what it means, what things you should be doing as well as upcoming trends and things to look out for. She can be reached at KSnyder@OnlineMarketingInABox.com Office: 702-430-1689 or https://onlinemarketinginabox.com/
Have you wondered how COVID 19 has affected the real estate market or renters and landlords? Harvey of the Brown Blankfeld Group discusses all the changes and some good news about how the market has been affected. He can be reached at brownblankfeld.com or 702-315-7591.
Who gets your personal property when you die can lead to the biggest fights amongst family members. Even with that knowledge, most individuals don't take the time to make a personal property list for their trust or will because it can be time-consuming and burdensome. Palani had developed an app to make this process simple and quick. He can be reached at propertymemo.com or estateattorneyapp.com.
Carl talks about real estate investing, how and when to get started, red flags to look for and how to find a mentor. He also talks about how he can buy properties quick and get more money in the buyer's hands if you need to sell. He can be reached at carl.bassett@homevestors.com
Solar energy has been a hot topic for many years, many times not for a good reason. Brian Scurr of Kayo Energy breaks down what is different now vs back in the day, what options you have and if it makes sense for you to go solar today. You can reach him at bscurr@kayoenergy.com if you are interested in learning more about solar.
We think that car insurance is pretty cut and dry and that you can just pick your company based on which ad brings you the most joy. Unfortunately, it is not that easy and there is a lot that goes into getting a price and making sure you have adequate coverage. Thad and Summer break down the ins and outs of Car Insurance for us in this episode. They also have two different car insurance agencies that can assist you. You can reach Thad at https://agents.allstate.com/thad-alger-north-las-vegas-nv.html or (702) 623-7190. Summer can be reached at https://affordableamericaninsurance.com/castle-insurance-group/ or 702-714-1060.
Commercial Real Estate is a broad topic and each agent specializes in usually one area. David is part of JLL which is a publicly-traded company and has offices all over the world. In this episode, he discusses renting and buying/selling commercial office space and how to find a Trusted Commercial Real Estate Agent. David can be reached at David.Nixon@am.jll.com or www.jll.com/saltlakecity. His phone number is 801-456-9518.
Lawyers are known for having big egos and many times that is why the rules and technology in the legal community never change. Thankfully, Utah is doing something about that.
Annuities have many different options with their type and the beneficiaries. How do they work with your estate plan and not against it? Blake covers all of that in this episode of the Trusted Podcast.
With the outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) face to face meetings have stopped. Luckily that doesn't mean you can't get your important documents signed and executed. In this episode, Blake discusses Electronic Wills and E-Notarization of documents and how your estate plan can still be implemented.
We hear all the time about personal identity theft but did you know that your business is at risk just as much if not more. Listen to Andy's story about dealing with business identity theft and how you can prevent it through his company. If you go to Companyalarm.com and sign up for protection with the promocode: kbj702 you will lock in a rate of almost half the normal fee.
Have you ever wondered if moving affects your estate plan? It might. State laws are different and so choosing which State you want to govern your estate planning documents can be very important. Listen in to learn more about why Nevada can be a great State for your estate plan.
Once you get your estate plan are you done? When should you review your documents and when should you meet with the attorney again? Are there ongoing fees? All this is answered in this weeks episode.
When you buy a home there are a million lenders who want to talk to you. They all advertise and the process is relatively the same. With commercial lending who do you go to? How is the process different and what types of loans are out there? Jordan Johnson of Northmarq Capital breaks it down in this episode. He can be reached at (702) 363-3344 or http://www.northmarq.com/cities/las-vegas/.
It seems like there are thousands of financial advisors in every city you go to. How do you find one that can really help you and when does it make sense to invest. We cover all of that with a Certified Financial Planner, Reese Gneiting. He can be reached at (702) 341-2040.
In this episode we have a typical guy, Jason Beasley call in and he asked many of the questions that you probably have about estate planning that the professionals probably overlook because to them its common knowledge.
Jacob White joins the show to talk about business/commercial insurance, what it is, when you need it and what pitfalls to avoid. You can reach him at https://swartsmanning.com or (702) 878-2820.
Just because you set up your estate plan doesn't mean you're done. It is an always-evolving thing that needs to be reviewed regularly and updated as needed. Listen in for more details on when and why.
Getting a loan to buy a house can be scary and a difficult process if you don't have a "Trusted" lender. Listen in to hear what you can do to make this process easy quicker. You can contact Chris by calling 702.216.3922 or visiting his website: https://www.novahomeloans.com/the-henderson-team/.
What are the biggest mistakes in buying or selling your home and how can you avoid them? Why using your inlaw or friend to help you buy or sell a house may be costing you lots of money? Listen to Zach WalkeLieb as he discusses it all. If you have questions you can reach him at https://walkerliebgroup.com/.
Trevor Hall, CPA, the owner of Hall and Associates joins the Trusted Podcast to discuss things like tax planning, audits and choosing a Trusted CPA/Tax Professional to help make sure you don't pay more than you have to for taxes.
Do you have a business that you would like to sell one day? Do you know what that process looks like or how to get started? Listen to Trent Lee to learn the how to's of selling a business. You can get a copy of his book HERE!
Do you know how many types of trusts there are? In this episode, we try to name as many as possible to show you the importance of using a Trusted Estate Planning Attorney.
Have you ever wondered how to help your kids or other heirs that have addictions without enabling their problem to become worse if you were to die? There are estate planning procedures that make this not only possible but a great way to make sure they are always taken care of.
As technology advances your estate becomes more digital. How do cryptocurrencies, specifically bitcoin play into your estate planning and trust set up? Listen to find out.
Do you wonder how a personal injury claim works? What can you do to protect yourself from liability or if you get hurt? What makes a good Trusted personal injury attorney? Trevor Orme, Trusted's Arizona personal injury attorney breaks it all down for us in this episode.
So you've done all of your planning. You funded the Trust properly. What happens when you die? Who do your kids contact? How soon can they get the money? Who is in charge? We go through all of this in this episode.
While in probate court some assets may need to be sold. How does that work and who handles it? Where does the money go? What is the timeline? Listen to learn all the above.
This episode is Facebook live presentation that I did for a network marketing company called Maskcara that talks about business entity set up, business succession planning and other questions that the audience asked during the live presentation.
If a loved one passes away and you are in probate court, do you have to sell everything through the court? Can you keep the asset? Listen to find out.
Marriage is a contract so to some extent you can lay out the rules as far as what happens if that contract is broken. Listen in to find out more of your options.
If you don't fit the typical family mold that doesn't mean estate planning isn't important. In fact, it is even more important that you visit an attorney to make sure the right people get your stuff when you die.
When you are a single parent you have a lot more to worry about in general. Same is true with estate planning. Here is a glimpse into what considerations you may need to think about.
How do you disinherit someone that you have no relationship with? Do I have to give them something? Is that being too harsh? All that and more in this episode.
How can doing charitable planning now help you with both income taxes and estate taxes when you die? Listen to find out.
Families fight when money is involved. How can you make it so your kids or siblings won't do the same? This podcast gives great ideas on how to keep conflict out of the family upon death.
Do you have a plan for when you die? Who gets the kids if you don't the right documentation? What does a will do? This is what is covered in today's podcast.
What is a Trust? Is it only for the rich? Are there different types of trusts? Isn't a will all I need? How could it help me? All answered in this episode.
What is probate court and how does it work? We will give you all the nitty-gritty in this episode. Ideally, you won't experience but you can't force others to plan ahead.
Is there a way to transfer assets upon death without having to go through probate court? Yes, many in fact. Listen to find out how.
What is the difference between an LLC and a Series LLC? How do they protect me and which one is right for my business? Learn in this episode.
Joint Tenancy can be a good way to hold title to assets but is it the best? This episode will discuss the pros and cons of this type of title.
Is setting up a Trust all you need to do? No, you need to fund it. What and how to do that is all in this episode.
Who is the right type of person? Do I need a company to be my trustee? What things should I consider? How much control will they have?
What is asset protection and how does it help me? What does an Asset protection trust do and are there other options? What steps can I take myself?
Basic overview of Estate Planning. What documents are typically used, how to avoid probate and when to get an attorney involved.