The Rooted Vision: Recent Episodes
Tony Frisella
The goal of this show is to help listeners understand that it's within their abilities to reach their version of success. We want to do this by people telling the story of their roots. What was their vision of their life at a young age? What was the process of starting an organization, growing an organization, or becoming an impactful community leader? How have people, personal experiences, and technology impacted your vision? Our hope is that listeners will hear a glimpse of something that will cause them to ask the questions “what if” or “how might I”.
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In this episode we interview Chey Wisdom! Chey is a Regional Manager at Skyline Security in the Collective Division. Just a few short years ago she was facing the challenges of poverty and struggling to make ends meet. She then discovered the transformative power of the door-to-door industry. Through hard work, determination, and the opportunities that this industry provides, she has turned her life around and is now thriving!
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Want vs the Weight of a Management
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No Such Thing as Self Made with Tony Frisella & Jessica Rider!
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Memorial Day to many people is just a three-day holiday. Many of us say we are "patriotic" yet spend more time thinking about prepping the boat, filling the cooler with beer, and ensuring we have enough BBQ to last the weekend. Many people know what Memorial Day symbolizes but how many people act on it? In this short impromptu episode, Tony explains where the thought for it came from and what we can do as Americans to truly honor those who gave it all for us.
Uniquely Positioned with Tony Frisella & Jessica Rider!
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On this episode we are talking about the benefits of failure.
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Today we talk abut implementing change!
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In today's society with the growth of social media so many people try to "pretend" to be something or someone they are not or they try to copy someone they see that is successful on social media. This leads them being an unauthentic version on themselves. In this episode we talk about being authentically YOU and creating authentic experiences.
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On today's episode we have on Owners of Kpro Roofing and Restoration, Kyle Armstrong and Kyle Sedlacek. Kyle and Kyle started as friends at Fort Zumwalt West in O'Fallon, Missouri and then later roommates and now are business partners. They are now in their 4th year in business and are continuing to grow and adding to their team. We talk about being in business with a friend, business during covid, holding employees accountable, delivering the best experience for customers and much more!
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Kpro Roofing: @kpro_roofing
Kyle Armstrong: @kyle_armstrong3
Kyle Sedlacek: @kyle.sedlacek
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Culture & The Outlook on Business
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With so many distractions nowadays with social media and mindless scrolling, today's topic is bout cutting out the "noise" and staying on track to reaching your goals!
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In this episode of The Rooted Vision we talk about how to empower the new generation to reach their potential.
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Tony just got back from an ambassadors trip to Haiti with Brace for Impact 46 and what a humbling experience it was. On this epoisode we discuss the trip and we dig deeper into the amazing cause of this orginization and all of the things they are doing for Haiti and some of our local comunities right here in St. Louis.
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This year, 2023, is Frisella Nursery's 70th year in business. Frank Frisella started Frisella Nursery in 1953 in the yard of his home and since then has grown to be one of the biggest and best garden centers in the St. Louis area. On this episode we are going to talk about some of the generational lessons that have been learned throughout the years in our family business.
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In this episode we talk about a few different points... One of the questions that Jessica asked is, "How can a leader humble themselves?" If you are leading a company or team, being humble can be a key factor that makes or breaks your team and YOUR reputation. This is a great discussion about some real life examples that we each have been through in the real world and how we have navigated them.
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In this episode we talk with Missouri State Senator Bill Eigle. Bill is a veteran, small business owner and a conservative. He and his wife, Amanda, have long ties to St. Charles County. He has recently announched that he is running for Governor in Missouri in 2024. Check out his website www.LetsGoMo.org to learn more about what he is fighting for!
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On this episode we interview local realtor Kathi McKenzie. We discuss why she made the switch from teacher to realtor, how COVID impacted her business, building relationships with clients and more.
Check her out on social media @sellingsunsetstl.
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In this episode we talk about something very important in business and your personal life...capacity lines. You want to make sure that you are allowing the people within your business to thrive but you have to help set them up for success. Understanding your people's capactiy lines will play a big role in that.
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Sometimes you dont have a choice but to delegate some of the tasks weighing on you to others on your team. It can take some time to build that trust & relationship with others to be able to confidently hand over tasks to them. Today Tony & Jessica talk about learning to delegate tasks to other members on your team, not only to help you but also to help build them up.
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With everything going on in the world right now it is important to set the bar for what you expect and "holding the line". Today we talk about how we have to clearly set expectations for not only your team but also for yourself and holding those involved accountable.
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On this epidsode we interview Steve Plant, co-owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Southeast St. Louis. Steve started out pushing a broom the day after he graduated high school. He made connections and worked his way up to being on of the top sales people for one of the biggest restoration companies in the world. After 5 years with that company, he decided to take a leap of faith and partner with one of his buddies to be a co-owner of Paul Davis Restoration.
https://southeast-stlouis.pauldavis.com
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On this epidsode we interview Caity Apple, Frisella's Marketing Manager. We dig into the story about how Tony originally hired another candidate for the position. Caity had the personality and the drive that he wanted but did not have the expereince that they other candidate had. We quickly realized that person was not the right fit for the company culture that we are trying to build and we should not have overlooked Caity's lack of experience.
Find Caity on social media - @caityapple
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How do you measure your successes? How do you manage each level of sucess? How do you level up to reach new successes in your life and in business?
On this weeks episode Tony & Jessica talk about reaching different levels of success and continuing to level up.
In this episode Tony & Jessica talk about what it means to "chase the rabbit" in life & in the business world.
As many know, Tony Frisella ran for local office in August 2022. It was a very close race but unfortunately he did fall short by just 105 votes. He does plan to stay active in local politics. Take a listen to this episode about his experience and what to expect from Tony in the future.
Tony & Jessica are back after a 7 week hiatus. Catch up with what's been going on in their lives and whats to come in the upcoming weeks!
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If you are in business with any of your family members then you are probably familiar with or have experienced some of what we are going to talk about today. Sometimes it can be difficult to take the family aspect out of it and realize that while you are at work, it's about work/business and just because you're family doesnt mean that there should be any kind of special treatment. Today we talk about that family business dynamic and tips for balancing it.
Tony Frisella - @tony.frisella
Jessica Rider - @jessica_l_rider
As a member of the community, we all have certain responsibilities that we must see through. Today we talk about what those responsibilities look like, do what you can and fight for what you believe in.
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#civicresponsibility #personaldevelopment #community
What does it mean to be a critical thinker & why is it important? In this episode Tony & Jessica talk about how critcal thinking and hard work seem to be forgotten about in today's society and culture and why it is so extremely importnt to develop & practice crital thinking as a skill in your everyday life.
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#criticalthinking #personaldevelopment #selfawareness #companyculture
Focusing on things that are outside of your control is a distraction from you reaching your full potential. Focus your attention on the actions that are going to deliver the results you need and get you to where you want to be in your life. In this discussion we talk about how to keep your eye on the prize and focus on the things that you CAN control!
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Everyone talks about establishing your core values but there is a lingering question at first as to if they are the correct values. Not many people talk about the process of "testing" your core values. No matter if you have or don't have established core values this episode will give you some very easy to do yourself assessing of your own company or team.
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Today's episode is an fantastic conversation with model and entrepreneur, Alison Bowles. She talks about how making positiive connections with people has helped her get some amazing opportunies both personally and professionally. Alison's intuition, empathy for others & entrepreneurial spirit have led her to success at a very young age and she is just getting started! Follow Alison on social media: @alisonbowles
Alison's Travel Blog: https://www.wanderinheels.com/#/
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Do you run a business or work in a busness where you ask yourself "how do I unfuck this?".
Tomas Keenan is the author of the book "How To Un-f*ck Your Business." He delivers foundational business concepts in the voice of someone who is or who can vividly remember the pain points... Because that was him.
He is also the COO of Break Free Academy ) breakfreeacademy.com ) where they work with Entrepreneurs and professionals to reach their potential.
This conversation is almost a two-part episode.
In the first half, Derrick talks about how self-awareness and his interest intersected with sports to fill a need in the sports journalism realm that opened up a number of opportunities. From Journalism, to his work with a mentor, to a career change, and now ultimately to a new passion with functional medice it clear in this converation that each move he made built upon the next opportunity.
In the second part, Derrick speak to the type of funtional medicine he practices, the type of sistuations he works with clients with, and a number of other points around the funtional medicine world.
Tony references a few takeaways from recently completing 75 hard that rarely are spoken about. Everyone knows that truly committing to the program and making it "hard" for you will transform your thinking, self-confidence, and for sure physical appearance. There are other areas that this impacts as well and that's what we talk about here.
In this episode Tony and Jessica talk to the simple but very overlooked art of delegation. Its a simple process but many people don't do it effectively and Tony speaks to his stuggles with the six steps to delegation. Looking for ways to free up your time? Do you feel like ONLY YOU can do the tasks on your list? Give this episode a listen.
What we do not realize is what kind of inspiration or influence we make on other people. This episode is all about opening up your eyes to realizing the obligation you have to be an influence to the people you will never know you touched.
The business has its own sets of day to day challenges... adding the family dynamic can compound the GOOD and the BAD. Tony and Jessica talk a little bit about this dynamic with Tony and his 3rd generational business. This is one of many episodes to come that will get specific into the different areas of family + business.
Every citizen has a duty to participate in our government. In many cases, however, we use the excuse of being "too busy" to hold an elected office. In this episode, Tony talks about his announcement to run in the local election for County Council. He talks about why he decided to run, what he stands for, and some of the issues at hand.
Natasha Miller has an amazing story from her humble beginnings, falling into her business, her pivot through COVID, and the now changing technology. We touch on many aspects of her growth and experience through all of it. This is definitely an episode you will pull some great perspective from.
In this episode we speak with the cheerleading program director Carrie Nichols. This conversation covers so many topics from resilience, leadership, and balancing life that EVERY listener WILL take something away from this conversation.
We have Brett Graves who is a Major League Baseball pitcher as well as a partner in Premiere Pitching Performance. In this episode, Brett tells us his journey into MLB, talks about his new partnership and how it came about, and dives into the niche business of pitching performance.
Steve Brown is the Operations Manager of Frank Leta here in St. Louis. In this episode, we get into his coming into and moving up in the company and some of the dynamics of the business that family businesses deal with. Every family business story has its own unique twist on how that business evolves into a more sophisticated organization. Steve's story is just that. From how family works together to evolving the business to meet tomorrow's demands, the team at Leta is surely ahead of the curve.
Many people go through seasons where stress and anxiety feel overwhelming. We all go through these phases. At these times it can feel like you are the only one dealing with that level of Stress. This episode is about a conversation I had with one of my team members after they asked how I deal with it.
Many businesses are started based on the idea of "making more money", "creating their own schedule", or any of the other ideas people have about starting a business or being in business. In many cases the business becomes a way off supporting their lifestyle. These kinds of businesses are fine but the real potential comes when the business becomes a value add business. In this episode we talk about one of the pillars of creating a value add business.
This is a powerful episode with Robert Washington who has lived and experienced more life than most. He uses those experiences to motivate others to overcome their adversity, to grow, and to become leaders. There are too many takeaways in this episode to list. Enjoy!
Sometimes the hardest part of moving forward is just starting. Other times it is being consistent. So many people paralyze their progress because they do want to or are afraid of moving. Give this episode a listen if this sounds familiar.
In this episode we discuss the opportunity businesses have to get involved in their community and the opportunity they have to get involved when disaster hits. At the time of this recording, a tornado had hit across the street of our building a few days earlier and we got to witness and be involved in the community of Defiance and St. Charles County Missouri come together to help those that lost everything.
In this episode Tony and Jessica break down the difference between selling and what it means to develop a relationship by giving the client the best solution even if it is not you. Secondly, relating to your client authentically as a friend is the strongest brand-building methodology there ever has been and will ever be HANDS DOWN.
We take this conversation on a whole other track as we speak with Missouri state rep and senate candidate Nick Schroer. Nick gives us a great back story to his upbringing and how he got into politics advocating for the tax-paying citizens of St. Charles, Missouri. We touch on some of the hot button topics and give some insight into Missouri politics that hopefully get you to get involved in the conversation no matter where you stand on the issues.
Tony talks about some of the things he is grateful for, some comments about the Rooted Vision Podcast, and as usual, gets off into a few tangents.
This is a great conversation with Jordan Mara who founded Mind & Soil, an earthworm casting company, during the pandemic. This is a great story of how a passion turned into a business in an unlikely way.
In this episode we talk on the subject of creating your reality from your thoughts. When fully understood this is a powerful concept that every successful individual has mastered. They can put a positive emotion behind a thought to bring it to life. We also speak bout the book "The Secret" which teaches about how to apply this concept to every aspect of your life to live the life you want.
How many times do you look at your neighbor, that person on social media, that family member and think, "man, they got it all figured out."
Every Successful person I have ever met is constantly dealing with new challenges that they have to feel their way through. Every high level brings a higher challenge that impacts more people and adds more risk to each decison made.
We all deal with situations where people push, prod, take advantage, etc... every day. Drawing the line and standing your ground is a skill that a lot of people have a hard time with. Most have a hard time just drawing the line let alone taking the next step and pushing back.
It is unrealistic that you will be in your sweet spot 25/7 365. As you grow in your career and your business you will be tasked with additional responsibilities that may pull you away from the reason you are doing what you are doing. It is not uncommon to see people become miserable as their career develops. Any important element in success is to stay connected to your passion or your driving force. Tony and Jessica give perspective on this topic and some examples of what this looks like for them and how they keep grounded to the aspects of their careers that drive them.
This conversation is with an individual that has without a doubt one of the strongest passions for the culinary arts. Wayne Sieve and his wife Kendele co-own Notos Italian Restaurant that specializes in Neapolitan style Pizza.
We talk about some of the big risks Wayne took from quitting culinary school to gain hands-on experience that led to competitions in Europe, to a food truck, and ultimately founding Noto's.
On a personal level, Noto's is a small unassuming gem from the outside. Once you step inside you are transported to an experience where every little detail has not been thought through and the food has been passionately and creatively envisioned for the ultimate satisfaction of their customers.
www.notopizza.com
In this episode Tony and Jessica speak to a conversation that Tony and a high school student were having via LinkedIn. Tony explains his opinions about college and the 4-year degree and what he would do differently if he could do it all over again.
In this episode Tony reflects on questions, answers, and the larger conversation he had with students from The CAPPS students. CAPPS is an entrepreneurial/business course taught locally here in St. Louis. Tony spoke with them about his experience growing up in the business and was asked some pretty interesting questions. Check out this episode to hear about the conversation with the future generation of business.
We all have been told to do the right thing in every and all situation. What you do not realize is the compounding effect actually doing the right thing has on you achieving your vision and on your life as a whole. Give this episode a listen from our perspective what doing the right thing and challenge yourself in every decision you are faced with to step up or short cut.
In your head there is always a battle that in many cases leads to inaction which then leads to falling behind and failure. To settle or take one more action whatever that action might be. It is important to always be taking the side, no matter the circumstances, that is most likely to lead you to your vision.
Its more than just you. Its the people that watch you and see you, even if you think no one does, that may influence them to take the same extra action(s).
Compound that by a whole company, a whole town, city, the country. Where would we be if that was the case?
In this episode we speak about the importance of knowing your vision and the standards required to achieve that vision. We also speak about the importance of understanding the vision in the organization and the standards required to achieve that vision as well. You have to understand your vision and standards to understand how you play a role in the organization you are a part of. The clearer you are on these the faster you move into that vision.
In this episode, we have an awesome conversation with Anthony Luciano who is the firstborn generation of his family in America and also the second generation of the family business. Anthony gives a lot of great insight into the distribution industry during covid, the impact of culture on the organization, and his experience overall working in a family business.
So many people get dumped on at work, home, school, LIFE in general. We talk a lot about this from a business aspect but all our points can be applied to any situation. Take a listen if you ever feel those mind-tingling, numb moments of "HOLY S*&T I CAN'T HANDLE THIS!"
Out conversation with Amanda Baker is guaranteed to get you asking a few powerful questions about yourself. She is a single mother of two, a successful loan officer, and in a constant state of flow.
We talk about:
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Her journey and vision to today and beyond
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Challenges and questions she deals with as a single mother in business
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What most of us lose due to conformity and a brilliant way to guide ourselves back to who we were meant to be
Amanda can be reached at Abaker@delmarmortgage.com
In this episode we talk about every person's obligation to grow and reach all the potential they possess. We touch on methods and circumstances that lead to personal development that we personally exercise. We also give examples of how intentionally being 1% better daily can lead to positive unintended consequences.
With all growth comes tension. It is an inevitable law of nature and business. In this episode we have Michael Boyd who has often been referred to as "Boyd" in previous episodes join us. We talk a lot about the growth and tension we have faced as individuals, teams, and overall as a company. Mike and Tony are very opposite when it comes to management styles, thought processes of solving problems, and just about every other situation that gets put in front of us.
Today Jessica and Tony speak to the daily fires that come up in every situation of life. They share real-life examples and solutions to understanding what kind of fires you are dealing with. Not all fires burn equally hot and not everything burning needs to be saved!
Resistance is the root of all regret. It is what hinders people from becoming who they have the potential to be. Watch for it, guard against it, and go to war against it.
Tony and Jessica talk about what leadership means to them and ways in their eyes people become leaders. They give real examples as well as speak to the power of being a leader in a value-driven organization.
In this episode, Tony & Jessica talk about the balance between being disciplined and using common sense. There are many instances that people use discipline to seem more extreme by not using common sense but are much less effective. On the flip side, many people use common sense to not push themselves, create habits, or raise their standards.
Dan Wies is a 3rd generation family member of Wiess Drywall and Construction. He tells his story of getting into the business, how the business has changed and is changing today. We get into many stories both personal and in business that I think will give our listeners many great takeaways.
In this episode, Tony and Jessica talk about the concept of slowing down physically, mentally, and emotionally as well as matching the frequency of the situations you find yourself in.
This episode was inspired by a comment made to Tony in the Gym. In this Tony and Jessica explain the concept of the title while giving physical, personal, and professional examples of how they apply it on a daily basis.
Tony and Jessica talk about the different silos we encounter on a day to day basis and the importance of keeping them balanced. As we grow that balance is challenged and it is up to us to figure out how to rebalance. From the silos in business to the silos of our personal lives and the mix of both professional and private.
We speak with St. Louis legend Steve Ewing, lead singer of The Urge and owner of Steve's Hotdogs. We touch on business and music, starting Steve's Hotdogs, to COVID challenges. During COVID, not only where they able to pivot their business, they were able to find out how to serve the local community. Check out this great story and background of Steve Ewing
Our conversation with Mike Allen, the CEO of Gateway Bobcat, is around their tremendous story of their vision, culture, and growth. This organization started with one location in 1990 and now operates in many different cities spanning multiple time zones in North America.
Mike started out competing with Bobcat, to joining them, to now leading the company into the next chapter of their vision. Its a great story with many simple take aways that can be applied in every day situations.
This episode is a mind stimulating conversation with Alex Vanderhaar of Hidden Falls Media. We talk marketing, mind/body, disruptive technology, and his journey to where he is today running Hidden Falls Media.
(Many tangents included with opinions on Crypto, health insurance, tech monopolies)
In this episode Tony and Jessica talk to an Epictetus quote pertaining to talent and discipline. There are so many instances of people letting lack of talent intimidate them from attempting a new experience. Experience is what where growth occurs. Give the conversation for more on this topic.
In this episode Tony and Jessica have a conversation about not waiting for the perfect moment or until you have the perfect plan for implementing "x". With how fast the world is changing you need to understand that no matter how perfect your plan is, it will need to be adaptable and inevitably change to meet the demands of the time.
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In this episode Tony talks about many uncomfortable growth situations he put himself in around the time of the 2008 financial crisis. These situations are foundational to where he and the organization he is a part of is at today. We all hear about how we should never be comfortable and need to put ourselves out there but Tony talks about it on a personal level here.
The title of this episode says it all. Estevenson's 'E' was born in Haiti. His story is at a minimum nothing short of inspiring. E is the Program Manager of www.braceforimpact46.com which is doing amazing things in North St. Louis City as well as Haiti. After listening to this conversation it will be hard to argue that there was an invisible hand involved through E's life.
Mike Reth joins us today to talk about his company www.axiomadmin.com and what they are doing to evolve the insurance industry. We touch on Blockchain, the impact of COVID, international intellectual property challenges, and so much more leaders of digital companies face.
This is an episode full of first hand experience in a booming organization. Brian Sneed tells the story of Roeslein & Associates and their founder Rudi Roeslein. Founded in 1990, their organization is positioned to crush 500m in 2021. This did not happen on a hope and a prayer. Listen through the whole episode to hear about pivotal moments in not just Roeslein's history but Brian's personal story as well.
Family in business is a whole other type of business. For those of us in family businesses we probably can relate. What makes or breaks any business but especially a family run organization is communication. Tony gives his personal experiences of communication break downs and resolutions in this episode. Three generations of family have a lot to tell on this topic.
Getting into business with a best friend or spouse in many cases is not advised. Now imagine being partners with your wife, best friend, and his wife! Jason, his partners, and their team are defying the odds and operating a successful wellness center. We get into what keeps them centered, struggles they have had in their partnership and business, and so much more.
Michael's father immigrated from Egypt and eventually founded their family's diamond store business. We dive into perspectives on the transition of the business to him and his siblings, complementing strengths and weaknesses, as well as some great stories with his journey in the family business.
Brien brings a wealth of knowledge and experience when it comes to putting solutions in place to break barriers holding back projects and companies as a whole. Hear his story of working in the CIA, working on failing government projects, and his time building companies. There is a lot packed in this episode that everyone can take away.
Anthony is a former police officer, Pastor at The Crossing (https://thecrossing.church/) , and a community bridge builder.
"He is a purpose strategist, social entrepreneur who emboldens individuals to live more effective and purposeful lives"
"Its hard for a young person to have abundance mentality when they don't have abundance"
Philip Vincent recently sold his possessions except for 17 suitcases and moved his family to Puerto Rico. He currently operates Moms house that "give seniors and their families an easier, less stressful way to sell mom’s house." Hear about his lifelong entrepreneurial journey, the vision he had for himself, and how he built a business around his lifestyle instead of his lifestyle around his business.
In this episode our hosts Tony Frisella Jr. and Jessica Rider give a little insight to what the podcast is about and a brief bio on each of them.