Join Anthony as he dives deep into the power of networking to unlock career success with special guest Keith Tooms, a successful business owner from Colorado. Keith shares his invaluable insights on how networking can transform your career and business, highlighting the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people.

Listen as they discuss Keith's journey from military service to establishing two major companies, KatWorks and a rental company, and how leveraging relationships has played a crucial role in his success. Discover practical tips on financial planning, managing business finances, and the significance of having a strong network in the financial profession.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - The Power of Networking
04:25 - How Keith Got Started in Business
06:38 - Starting Catworks
09:13 - What Made You Slow Down
18:35 - Military Training
20:01 - Sponsor - Momentum Commercial Capital
23:54 - Military Training - Ammo Troop
27:30 - Military Benefits
30:50 - Hard Times Create Strong Men
33:20 - America is Still Pretty Good
35:00 - Your Life Makes You Who You Are
41:00 - Alpine Moving
43:19 - Leveraging Into Wealth
43:48 - Catworks Is Growing So Fast
44:00 - Networking
49:20 - Being Resourceful
51:40 - You Know More Than You Think You Do
55:45 - You Always Figure It Out
57:30 - Sometimes You Just Need to Walk Away From It
59:50 - Midwest vs Colorado
01:01:10 - Generational Work Ethic
01:06:55 - Midwest Slaves
01:10:54 - What Does It Take to Be Successful
01:14:34 - What Does It Mean to Be Rich
01:16:14 - What's Your Goal

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:40 - What’s in a name
03:10 - What does Alex do
05:15 - Why do you need an ally in your corner
07:25 - Why do you need Alex’s help
12:59 - Momentum Commercial Capital
21:10 - How to help a 17 year old
23:58 - Credit card activation prompts
25:04 - Paper statements for the first 90 days
28:00 - Why do I need you
28:10 - Diapers
34:08 - Protecting your assets from inheritance tax
35:25 - The importance of aging your business
40:39 - Game Genie
41:30 - Teleson Tequila
44:10 - How to trick the credit system
46:55 - How to trick the credit system (continued)
48:56 - Credit and Debt Aren’t Equal
52:55 - How to Prepare for Divorce Ahead of Time
56:48 - What Alex Does
57:46 - How to Make Divorce Less Nasty
1:00:31 - How to Contact Alex

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Celebrating 21 Episodes
1:59 - Leaving The Line Field: Reactions
6:09 - Catalyst for Leaving The Line Field
9:28 - Favorite Story Time
11:12 - The Generator Story
19:59 - Momentum Commercial Capital
20:42 - Blow Job Story
28:11 - Random Gas Station Blow Job
29:00 - Last Minute Storm Job - No Chains
33:45 - Hate Bonding
35:13 - The Hammer
40:40 - Alpine Moving Company
42:53 - The Colorado Curve Explained
46:14 - Life as a Foreman
50:04 - Tony’s Burnout Story
55:15 - Brotherhood in Line Work
57:49 - Jeremy's Near-Death Experience
1:01:10 - Tequila Tales
1:02:35 - Open Discussion
1:06:20 - Ace's Podcast Thoughts
1:08:18 - Importance of Good Hands
1:14:30 - Matt’s Early Foreman Experiences
1:19:23 - Parenting and Line Work
1:20:45 - Hitler Book Report
1:22:34 - Time and Tragedy Equals Comedy
1:22:41 - Outro

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0:00 - Intro
1:10 - Carmen's Baseball Journey
5:20 - Taking a Shot of Tequila
8:10 - The Moment Carmen Knew He Was Done with Baseball
14:12 - Public Perception of Unions
16:54 - Financial Education for Athletes
17:42 - Depression After Career Switch
22:25 - Comedy
24:38 - Learning from Failures
26:20 - John Sarno's Events
31:16 - Public Speaking
33:15 - Asking for a Second Date
38:20 - "I Made It" Moment
41:43 - Lessons from Dad
47:39 - Favorite Player of All Time
55:00 - OUTRO

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Join us for an insightful episode of the Financial Advisory Podcast, where we dive deep into the world of the music business with industry legend Brian Slagel, founder of Metal Blade Records. Brian shares his journey, revealing the costly mistakes to avoid in the music business and offering invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs and financial professionals alike.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
2:44 - Starting Metal Blade Records
6:49 - How did you come up with the name Metal Blade Records
9:58 - Momentum Commercial Capital
10:42 - What’s the most money you’ve made from a single decision
14:38 - How do you intertwine business and passion
17:16 - What’s the interview process like for Metal Blade Records
18:24 - The Misunderstood Metal Community
21:10 - The Suit Disguise
23:58 - Taylor Swift vs Scooter Braun
26:18 - Fixing the music industry
30:00 - Tequila Business Insights
30:48 - Real estate
32:34 - How Zoltan got into real estate
34:15 - Zoltan's intuition for real estate
36:05 - Trusting your gut
39:48 - Behemoth Band Insights
40:54 - Slayer Stories
44:20 - Defending Artists in the Press
48:18 - Outro

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In this episode, we dive deep with Jake Bofshever into the challenges and triumphs of walking awsay from his lifelong football dreams and establishing a successful tequila brand, the importance of owning a distillery, and the unique aspects that set Telson Tequila apart in a competitive market. Jake also reveals how strategic partnerships and organic growth fuel their success.

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:40 - How Jake and Anthony met
3:24 - How Telson Tequila came about
7:42 - How Jake and Anthony met John Shafer and D King
11:33 - Telson Tequila
19:55 - Moving to Las Vegas and Starting Tequila
22:24 - Ad Read
24:20 - Day to Day of Running a Tequila Company
27:37 - How do you ship
28:58 - Marketing
29:44 - Beyond Tequila
30:20 - How do you not become an alcoholic
32:14 - What else do you want to talk about
32:27 - Nacho Daddy
32:52 - Scorpion Shot
33:26 - Wrapping it up
34:07 - Discount Code

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Anthony Ficarra, a prominent financial professional, shares his inspiring journey of how he turned side hustles into his main gig. Dive deep into his story, from high school dreams of becoming an electrician to excelling as a journeyman lineman, and eventually transitioning to a successful career in financial planning. Anthony's resilience and determination led him to bet on himself, leveraging his unique experiences to help others navigate anything and everything regarding finances.

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CHAPTERS:
0:21 - Anthony Ficarra Introduction
7:29 - Today’s Sponsor
8:45 - Why Anthony Left His Lineman Job
10:15 - Starting as a Financial Advisor
12:25 - Experience with Northwestern Mutual
13:07 - Starting at Penn Mutual
14:13 - Final Thoughts Before Q&A

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In this engaging discussion, we delve into everything from the initial leap of faith leaving a secure job, to the intricate details of building a competitive business that stands tall among billion-dollar giants. John's story is not just about financial success but a testament to the power of resilience and visionary thinking in the financial landscape.

CHAPTERS:
0:22 - Intro
1:15 - John's Early Career
3:01 - W2 to Entrepreneur Transition
8:28 - Self-Realization Moments
12:52 - Financial Management Tips
16:29 - Philanthropy Insights
19:58 - Telson Tequila Review
22:00 - Becoming an Influencer
23:38 - Social Media Strategies
24:50 - Business Partnerships
25:23 - Podcast Scheduling
27:24 - Understanding YouTube Premieres
29:35 - Interview with Charles Barkley
31:14 - Joe Rogan Discussion
32:23 - Kerry King Insights
34:58 - Brian Slagel Collaboration
38:04 - Personal Growth Questions
39:27 - Alpine Moving Company Case Study
45:05 - Dealing with Difficult People
47:20 - Wes Watson Interview
49:20 - Andy Elliot Strategies
51:34 - Dave Ramsey Financial Advice

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