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/

Today we welcome Ben Sylvester, real estate investor and senior analyst at Lasso Capital.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in entrepreneurship and in life.

00:01:09 - Ben's journey into real estate and entrepreneurship

00:03:43 - Ben's first job at Fidelity and his house hacking journey

00:06:54 - His second real estate deal and his transition to Lasso Capital

00:13:24 - How Ben's computer science background influences his real estate approach

00:15:02 - Lasso Capital's investment focus on manufactured housing communities

00:24:12 - Perspective shift: Doing difficult things leads to growth

00:30:38 - Balancing work, life, and personal time

00:34:43 - Defining a sustainable level of monthly income

00:35:25 - Importance of experience and mentorship

00:37:45 - The significance of thoughtful planning and high-level thinking

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

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin--sylvester/
• Website: www.lasso.capital

Today we welcome Conrad Poston, cinematographer and owner of Conrad Poston Photo/ Video.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in entrepreneurship and in life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Conrad Poston and his background

00:02:22 - Pursuing photography and videography as a business

00:03:28 - Exploring other business ventures and returning to photography

00:07:48 - Embracing a "give first" mentality

00:18:30 - Advice on navigating failures and market trends

00:24:21 - Focusing on passion and finding the right business formula

00:26:47 - Importance of niche offerings and focus.

00:30:05 - Having an intentional social media presence.

00:34:45 - Personal brand as the key to success.

00:37:04 - Thinking through and defining personal brand.

00:41:00 - Fear vs love based decisions

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

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/conradposton/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conrad_poston/
• Facebook: https://conradposton.com/

Today we welcome Sage Jollofsky, owner of The Solar Sage.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in entrepreneurship and in life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Sage Jollofsky and the solar industry

00:03:42 - Challenges of running an independent solar brokerage

00:04:42 - Importance of referrals in the Solar business

00:10:39 - Sage's passion for empowering people through solar energy

00:25:43 - Misleading solar advertising and confusing jargon

00:28:56 - Transitioning from employee to business owner

00:30:50 - Importance of time management for solo entrepreneurs

00:32:18 - Leveraging networking and referrals for solar business

00:37:22 - Advice on authenticity and building trust

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

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheSolarSage/about
• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sage-jollofsky-5a356b65/

Today we welcome Michael Vigil, founder and owner of Urban Works Consulting LLC.

Tune in to learn more about his journey in entrepreneurship and in life.

00:00:00 - Introduction to Michael Veehill and his entrepreneurial journey

00:01:37 - Starting a business in college and dropping out to pursue his dreams

00:06:26 - Differences between commercial and residential real estate investing

00:09:41 - Overcoming "shiny object syndrome" and focusing on wholesaling

00:16:33 - Dealing with setbacks and maintaining a positive mindset

00:20:32 - Approach to starting new businesses and the role of ambition

00:22:12 - Embracing the uncertainty and hard work of entrepreneurship

00:26:41 - Developing communication and people skills as an entrepreneur

00:27:14 - Overcoming fear and taking action

00:27:38 - Importance of purpose and faith in achieving goals

00:31:09 - Helping the local community and building a positive reputation

00:31:45 - Desire to learn, grow, and share knowledge

00:32:46 - Advice: Find a purpose and have faith

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

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelvigil10/
• Website: https://urbanworksco.com/home-4637