Today we welcome Tamara Carbajal, owner/ founder of Preferred Merchant Solutions.

Her outlook on change is one I think a lot of people can learn from. Myself included.

Tune in to learn how she’s continuing to grow in life and in business.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Tamara and Preferred Merchant Solutions.

00:02:49 - How she was forced to change due to the pandemic and job loss.

00:04:03 - Discovering the merchant services industry and starting her own business.

00:06:08 - Challenges of transitioning from corporate to entrepreneurship.

00:09:43 - Importance of self-discipline and internal motivation.

00:12:18 - Embracing failure and the entrepreneurial mindset.

00:14:14 - Finding mentors and learning from their experience.

00:19:15 - Joining BNI and the impact on her business.

00:25:53 - Overcoming discomfort in asking for referrals and testimonials.

00:27:23 - Three components of credit card processing fees.

00:32:43 - Advice on effective sales approach and building trust.

00:41:58 - Building community relationships and a referral network.

00:49:25 - Handling stress and discomfort.

00:51:18 - Advice: Don't stay in your comfort zone.

If you would like to learn more about Tamara and Preferred Merchant Services you can check her out here:

• Website: https://www.preferredmerchantsolutions.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/preferredmerchantsolutions/

Today we welcome Skylar Hestera, professional interior designer/ stager and budding entrepreneur.

As Skylar says best, life’s about making memories… not chasing a dollar.

This has been one of my favorite podcasts to date, you’ve gotta give it a listen.

Tune in to hear how Skylar juggles this wild thing we call life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Skylar.

00:01:09 - Skylar's passion for interior design and creating meaningful spaces.

00:02:57 - Skylar's experience with her first client and the design process.

00:06:00 - Importance of understanding client psychology and needs.

00:08:00 - Trends and changes in interior design.

00:15:43 - Skylar's mission-driven approach to her business.

00:24:24 - Juggling work, business, and personal life.

00:30:34 - Importance of self-reflection.

00:32:27 - Feedback from others for self-awareness.

00:33:50 - Allowing oneself to feel joy.

00:42:46 - Qualities of a good leader.

00:50:20 - Advice: Try new things and embrace mistakes.

If you would like to learn more about Skylar is up to you can check her out here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skylar.hestera/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skylarhestera/

Today we welcome Andrew Resnick, founder and CEO of Less Stress Home Services.

Andrew started his business less than a year ago and is absolutely crushing.

Tune in to hear how he has grown his business from cleaning the houses himself to a team of over 10 people.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Andrew Resnick and Less Stress Home Services.

00:03:44 - The chore helper side of his business.

00:06:56 - Why Andrew cleaned the houses himself for the first few months.

00:13:45 - Importance of understanding the business from the ground up.

00:17:17 - Designing the business model around family life.

00:19:16 - Building systems and scaling the business.

00:21:56 - Building a strong company culture.

00:25:29 - Qualities of a good leader.

00:28:35 - Providing an exceptional customer experience.

00:35:02 - How his business is rewarding by giving Andrew the opportunity to transform lives.

00:37:23 - How the corporate experience translates to the business.

00:40:47 - Accountability as a business owner.

00:41:27 - Continuous improvement mindset.

00:42:33 - Seeking help to overcome challenges.

00:47:15 - Advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

If you would like to learn more about Andrew and Less Stress Home Services you can check them out here:

• Website: https://lshsco.com/about-us/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lessstresshs/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lessstresshs

Today’s podcast takes a different approach than the usual podcast.

Noah Kuxhausen broker/realtor at Berkshire Hathaway brought to me the great idea to go read and review our key takeaways from the book The Power of Your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy.

Tune in to hear some of our takeaways.

00:00:44 - Choosing the book "The Power of Your Subconscious Mind"

00:01:41 - Importance of the subconscious mind and its constant operation

00:04:10 - Dealing with negative influences and maintaining positive mindset

00:14:49 - Implementing techniques from the book, such as pre-sleep visualization

00:19:32 - Importance of positive self-talk and reframing negative thoughts

00:24:25 - Understanding the 24/7 nature of the subconscious mind

00:26:16 - Importance of pre-sleep thoughts

00:29:46 - Physical vs mental action-reaction

00:41:11 - Desire as a spark for change

00:49:21 - Prayer as a tool for the subconscious

00:55:51 - How your thoughts influence how others treat you

00:56:26 - Viewing life from a third-person perspective

If you would like to learn more about Noah you can check him out here:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/noahkuxhausen.realtor
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/100067925959326
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-kuxhausen/

Also feel free to check out the book for yourself here:

• The Power of your Subconscious Mind by Joseph Murphy https://www.amazon.com/Power-Your-Subconscious-Mind/dp/1614270198

Today we welcome Zach Dunn, CEO of Painting with Purpose.

His ability to take action is one many can learn from.

Tune in to hear how Zach (pictured right), his team, and his business partners Josh (pictured left) and Jake (pictured middle) have grown Painting with Purpose to help fight homelessness in Vermont.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Zach Dunn and his entrepreneurial journey.

00:02:00 - Challenges and lessons learned in the early days of starting Painting with Purpose.

00:05:58 - The importance of managing customer expectations.

00:11:22 - Dealing with equipment issues and customer communication.

00:20:05 - Strategies for understanding customer needs.

00:22:43 - See real business in practice! Zach takes an unexpected call.

00:24:00 - Importance of taking action and starting somewhere.

00:27:17 - His experience with the Joy and Jerry Myers Cup competition at UVM.

00:28:24 - Importance of communication and trust with the team.

00:31:42 - Roles and responsibilities within the team.

00:33:48 - Zach's involvement in the business.

00:34:14 - Division of responsibilities among the three partners.

00:36:47 - How does Painting with Purpose help?

00:40:54 - Why you should always start small.

If you would like to learn more about Zach and Painting with Purpose you can check him out here:

• Website: www.pwpvt.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paintingwithpurposevt
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PaintingWithPurposeVT

Today we welcome Morgan Holliday, an organizing/ decluttering specialist and owner of Morganize It.

Tune in to learn Morgan’s approach to prioritizing what is really important in life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Morgan Holliday and her organizing business

00:03:06 - Morgan's process for organizing clients' spaces

00:06:25 - Challenges of running a solo business

00:11:18 - Helping clients let go of sentimental items

00:22:49 - The importance of trust

00:27:47 - Prioritizing experiences over material possessions

00:38:42 - Defining the concept of "need"

00:40:34 - How to ask questions to kickstart the decluttering journey

00:41:54 - Helping people who feel uneasy in their own spaces

00:43:14 - Providing maintenance and cleaning services

If you would like to learn more about Morgan you can check her out here:

• Website: https://www.morganizeit.net/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganizeitco/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MorganizeItCO/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-holliday-1237ab280/

Today we welcome Rachel Kennedy, realtor at The Kennedy Home Group and owner/investor at Raven Holdings Real Estate.

Her ability to overcome failure is one I admire.

Tune in to hear Rachel’s approach to facing failure head-on and how she challenges limiting beliefs.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Rachel Kennedy and her real estate journey

00:01:18 - Rachel's start in real estate and transition to investing

00:05:14 - Lessons learned from early flipping experiences

00:09:37 - Applying business concepts to real estate investments

00:15:22 - Analyzing the current real estate market

00:24:09 - Time management as an entrepreneur

00:28:53 - Overcoming limiting beliefs and failures in real estate

00:33:47 - Stubbornness and persistence are key in real estate

00:36:40 - Dealing with self-doubt and negative thoughts

000:42:54 - Advice to focus on what you enjoy most

If you would like to learn more about Rachel you can check her out here:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thekennedyhomegroup/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-kennedy-6598baa/
• The Kennedy Home Group: https://thekennedyhomegroup.com/
• Raven Holdings: https://ravenholdings.net/

Today we welcome Brandon Rawlins incoming medical student at Wake Forest University.

His drive and determination to achieve excellence in his field is one that is tough to come by.

Doing the hard work is in his DNA.

Tune in to learn Brandon’s approach to facing challenges and chasing dreams.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Brandon Rawlins and his journey to med school

00:01:35 - Brandon’s entrepreneurial experience

00:02:36 - Comparison between entrepreneurship and the pre-med journey

00:03:01 - Brandon’s drive and obsessive personality

00:04:49 - Struggling with fear of missing out in college

00:06:14 - Dealing with imposter syndrome

00:09:13 - Enjoying challenging classes over electives

00:14:39 - Viewing himself as a "business" from a young age

00:24:17 - Overcoming lack of motivation

00:24:51 - Importance of taking action

00:25:49 - Avoiding comparison to others

00:26:43 - Advice for pre-med students

00:37:42 - Approach to research and problem-solving

00:40:07 - Valued character traits

00:44:32 - Importance of focusing on fundamentals

If you would like to learn more about Brandon you can check him out here:

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drbrandonrawlins
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/futuredrbrandonrawlins/
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonrawlins/