Real Talk with Robin: Recent Episodes
Robin Edgar
Welcome to Real Talk with Robin, where grace and business sense come together to help you live an abundant life. In a world of financial and societal change, Best Selling Author, Robin Edgar, provides common-sense solutions, anecdotal stories, and tested principles to help you and your family not only survive but thrive with a lasting strategy.
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“There's nothing wrong with you because you have those moments. It's what you do with them that matters.” -Jaime Taets
Leadership is a privilege that comes with the toughest challenges. That’s why it is normal and okay to feel stuck sometimes. As it is part of the journey, you might as well enjoy it! Tune in as Jaime Taets of Keystone Group International joins us for part 2 of accelerating your business. In this conversation, Jaime focuses on how leaders can keep growing by owning their vulnerabilities. As promised in our previous episode, Jaime also gives us a sneak peek of her book, You Are Here: Kick-Ass Inspiration for Navigating Your Journey to Success. Tune in and be inspired as she shares her own “87 cents moment.”
Highlights:
02:06 How to Grow as Leaders
05:45 Own Your Vulnerability
07:06 87 Cents Moments
“Just having a great business strategy is never enough. But you have to make sure the culture and the leaders within your organization are going to be able to support that business strategy that you're trying to drive.” -Jaime Taets
What do big companies have that small businesses can adapt? This week, Robin sits with Keystone Group International CEO, Jaime Teats to discuss how business owners and leaders can create a competitive advantage in the industry. Jaime also shares how to leverage business strategies, people, and culture to create a thriving work environment- the secret ingredient to growth. If you enjoyed this episode, tune in again next week as Jaime reveals her secret to navigating the twists and turns through her book, You Are Here: Kick-Ass Inspiration for Navigating Your Journey to Succes.
Highlights:
01:10 Understanding How Big Businesses Run
05:06 How to Assess Company Culture
07:00 How to Grow and Move Up
09:36 Superpower Success
“Sales is not a numbers game, it's a people game.” -Cheri Tree
How can you get your clients to say YES? Learn the science behind successful sales with our guest, Cheri Tree, the genius behind the B.A.N.K. method of cracking personality codes and Founder of Codebreaker Technologies, LLC. Discover the amazing technology behind personality codes and how it can help you scale your business, polish your communication skills, and improve your relationships. So the next time you sit for a meeting, take it to the B.A.N.K! Listen until the end to find out how you can crack your personality code in 90 seconds or less!
Highlights:
01:08 How to Get the “YES”
05:00 Reversing the Personality Science
07:05 Take it to the B.A.N.K
10:10 How to Reveal The Secret Code
16:51 Crack Your Personality Code
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“Always say YES! to opportunities. Every time I said yes, a door open; every time I said NO, I stayed still. Always be growing and experiencing different things outside the normal.” -Katie Kay
The best time to start your own adventures in the business world is when you are still young. It is a time when you are fearless and your vigor and passion are overflowing. In this episode, you will hear how Katie Kay, a successful young entrepreneur, has overcome challenges to get to where she is now. Katie also talks about how adults are unknowingly instilling fear in their kids and how they can, instead, support and encourage their kids to pursue their dreams. Listen in for more of Katie’s advice to aspiring young entrepreneurs.
Highlights:
01:13 Millennial Entrepreneurs
05:17 Sink or Swim
06:30 Advice for Young Entrepreneurs
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“Having resources can make the difference between people having a good outcome or a not so good outcome in the decisions that they're making.” -Robin Edgar
The tables have turned! In this episode, Robin passes the host’s mic to Michael D. Butler, the Founder of Beyond Publishing. Michael interviews Robin about her new book, Beyond Your Wildest Dreams, and the legacy she wants to leave the world. She also talks about budget, finance, overcoming trials, and the importance of hiring a coach. Robin ends the conversation with a piece of heart-warming advice about combining your business and the things that are important to you as you live an abundant life. Stay tuned and walk with confidence knowing you are on the right path every day!
Highlights:
01:50 Beyond Your Wildest Dream
04:36 What is Your Budget?
05:56 Combined to Achieve Abundance
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“Every single person has been gifted by God with talents and with abilities. And so we want to provide a hand up rather than a hand out to families.” -Hanna Ruth
The world faces the real challenge of poverty. News all around the world provides a heartbreaking picture of destitution that we have never seen before. But there is hope! Women and families have benefited from the provisions and support of HOPE International. As the External Relations Manager, Hanna Ruth provides us with an overview of how HOPE serves families to have a stable future and how they build trust as a group within the group. She also talks about how spiritual formation, as the central component of the organization, has made this endeavor a success. Don’t miss out on today’s episode!
Highlights:
01:41 Helping Women be Self-Sufficient
04:31 The Faith Component in Business
07:24 Empower Women
13:32 Give Hope
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“The impact that we're having in the lives of women, the connections that are being made, the authenticity of the conversations, and the strength that gets us through the good, the bad, the ugly, and the beautiful, comes from Him.” -Teri Johnson
Many people are skeptical about taking their faith into their business. Some say it is detrimental to success and may affect their relationships and connections. Can entrepreneurs be truly successful by leaving out a part of who they are? Teri Johnson, the Founder of Keeping It Personal, LLC found out that it is impossible. The foundation of entrepreneurship is authenticity and the source of everything we have comes from God. By eliminating Him in the equation, there is a high possibility of failure. Tune in as Robin and Teri share how to overcome the fear that stops you from bringing your faith into everything you love to do!
Highlights:
01:45 Can Faith and Business Combine?
06:44 An Opportunity to Rethink
“This is your life savings. This is what your future is. This is what your legacy will be. So you want to be very, very cautious and careful. Don't rush that.” -Jason Kavanaugh
With all the lockdowns caused by the pandemic and other factors affecting the economy, many people can already see inflation on the horizon. But before you settle down with a conclusion, let’s look at the world of finance from the eyes of a financial expert. Jason Kavanaugh is the Founder of Concorde Investment Services and Concorde Holdings. In this episode, Jason shares changes we can expect in the financial world and how we can prepare for them. He also talks about how a financial investor can help you safeguard your life savings, where to invest, and how technology is already making revolutionary changes from an economic standpoint. Most importantly, Jason shares 2 important things to consider before working with a financial advisor.
Highlights:
01:57 The Financial World in 2021 and Beyond
05:10 Why Work with a Financial Advisor
08:48 Knowledge and Chemistry
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“I have never seen someone push a door open and not benefit from it. And that door can be limiting beliefs... Your self-esteem expanding and the way you approach challenges are affected by stepping forward and moving.” -Kym Yancey
Whatever stage you’re in, this is the worst that you can be! Humans have unending potentials, and you have yet to discover the entirety of yours. What can help you unlock them? How important is it to take every opportunity to hone your genius? In what ways are you becoming an obstacle to your success? What can help you reach the next level? You have it in you! Whatever stops you right now is evidence that you still have an exciting journey ahead of you. Extend your empowerment experience as the conversation continues with Kym Yancey, the Co-Founder of eWomenNetwork.
Highlights:
02:16 The Greatest Enemy of Potential
05:52 Sentence Stem
07:37 Open the Doors
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.
“When you go big no one's left behind. I would rather dream really big and not hit the goal, then dream really low and nail it.” -Sandra Yancey
Welcome to the premiere of Real Talk with Robin!
For our inaugural episode, we will address one of the most pressing issues of today: Women Empowerment. Women have a right to gain a share of the world’s wealth and opportunities. Yet, compared to their male counterparts, their chances of hitting the million-dollar income is lower. Why? What resources do women lack? What misconception do we have about success and failure, and how can understanding their nature help us to pivot? What can help us take the leap toward our dream? Find answers and solutions as Robin chats with our very first guest, Sandra Yancey, the Founder of eWomenNetwork, a company with a mission to help a million women make a million dollars per year.
Highlights:
02:33 Where Success Comes From
04:25 What is Failure
08:42 A Million Women and A Million Dollars
12:46 Find Yourself a Great Advisor
Information presented in this podcast is for educational purposes only, does not constitute as individual investment advice, and should not be relied upon as tax or legal advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance. Statements concerning financial market trends are based on current market conditions, which will fluctuate. Past performance and forecasts are not indicative of future results. Securities offered through Concorde Investment Services, LLC (CIS), member FINRA/SIPC. Advisory services offered through Concorde Asset Management, LLC (CAM), an SEC investment adviser. Insurance offered through Concorde Insurance Agency, Inc. (CIA) Wealth Progression Group is independent of CIS, CAM and CIA.