Blaze Your Own Trail
By Jordan Mendoza
Blaze Your Own Trail May 04, 2021
A 34 Year Educator Turned Real Estate Trailblazer with Bill Caton
About Bill:
Bill Caton is the founder of Caton Commercial Real Estate Group with a background in the service industry spans more than 40 years. Bill specializes in commercial development, farmland sales, 1031 exchanges, and commercial and industrial leasing and sales.
He is past President and Board Member of the Northern Illinois Commercial Association of Realtors and is on the NICAR Board of Directors and Charter Chairman of NICAR's Commercial Global Business Council.
Bill is part of the Illinois Realtors (IR) where he has served as Chairman of the Commercial Committee and IR Global Committee and a member of the Global Working Group, the Public Policy & Government Affairs Member Involvement Group, and a major investor in the REALTORS Political Involvement Committee and a Commercial Committee member of NAR.
Connect with Bill: https://www.catoncommercial.com/our-team/bill-caton/ Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Leaving a New Legacy with Erik Allen
About Erik:
Erik is truly a man of integrity, work ethic and an overcomer. Growing up with a complicated childhood and broken home, to raising himself from the age of 14. Unfortunately finding trouble along the way desperately trying to fill the gaping voids in his life.
As a young man Erik found himself empty and tired of settling for less. After the feverish pursuit of the Holy Spirit, Erik decided to surrender and trust the one that would never let him down.
Once Erik gave his life to Christ, his life completely turned around. He met a beautiful woman and a new chapter was written.
Now, Erik and his wife of nearly 19+ years and their two children live in Northern Idaho and live a humble and blessed life. Together they are breaking the cycles handed down to them of divorce, addictions, depression, abuse, and lies. They are leaving a new legacy for their next generation built on a biblical foundation.
Along with being the sole provider for his family, Erik is an entrepreneur and avid personal development fan. With his company Erik Allen Media, he has worked with Grunt Style, Alpha Outpost, Blackout Coffee Co., and many others.
Erik gives back through is podcast, The Erik Allen Show by interviewing 250+ Entrepreneurs, World Changers, and Success Minded People who share their stories, tips, and practical steps to help improve lives.
Another one of the ways Erik is able to give back is by sharing his story and encouraging others, no matter what path they are on to find hope and purpose.
Erik’s natural approach ability and heart for people make him a great speaker for different events and podcasts. He knows that sometimes having the opportunity to meet someone and hear their story and how they’ve overcome is the courage someone might need to find new strength in their own battle.
Erik might have been dealt a rough hand, but with the help of his Heavenly Father and a humble heart, Erik is taking each day as it comes and making it count. Connect with Erik:
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How the Black Diamond Club Founders Got Their Start with Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book
About the guests:
Dr. Shawn Dill & Dr. Lacey Book are chiropractors by profession and now serve as certified "Book Yourself Solid" coaches in the entrepreneurial space.
This power couple runs The Black Diamond Club - a group of 600+ service professionals with a desire to reach more people and make a bigger impact and create the lifestyle that they deserve.
Their work is driven by relationships, collaboration and their mission where “health and success are known as fundamental truths rather than fundamental pursuits."
Work with Shawn & Lacey: https://www.blackdiamondclub.com/
Follow Shawn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drshawndill/
Follow Lacey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaceybook/
We hope you enjoyed the episode!
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Connect with our host Jordan on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Bonus: LinkedIn Coaching Program Testimonial with Yvette Owens
Summary
Yvette shares her experience with the LinkedIn coaching program and highlights the impact it had on her LinkedIn profile and business. She discusses her initial knowledge of LinkedIn and how the program helped her optimize her profile and attract clients. Yvette also shares her top takeaways from the program, including the importance of investing in premium features and using LinkedIn to reach decision makers. She then talks about the process of launching a LinkedIn newsletter and the success she has achieved with it. Finally, Yvette emphasizes the value of joining a coaching program and the benefits of being part of a supportive community.
Takeaways
Optimizing your LinkedIn profile can attract more clients and opportunities.
Investing in premium features on LinkedIn can provide a higher return on investment.
Using LinkedIn to reach decision makers is crucial for business success.
Launching a LinkedIn newsletter can help grow your subscriber list and share valuable content.
Joining a coaching program can provide guidance and support in achieving your goals.
Being part of a community of like-minded individuals can expand your network and provide valuable connections.
Chapters
00:00 Discovering the LinkedIn Coaching Program
01:35 Top Takeaways from the Program
03:09 Launching a LinkedIn Newsletter
05:26 The Value of Joining a Coaching Program
07:01 The Benefits of the LinkedIn Training Community
Connect with Yvette on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yvettecowensbusinessambassador/
Apply & Learn more about the LinkedIn Coaching Program:
https://calendly.com/byotconsulting/linkedin-coaching-program-application-call
Connect with Jordan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
The Road to Becoming the Top Keto Expert with Ben Azadi
About Ben:
In 2008, Ben Azadi went through a personal health transformation of shredding 80 pounds of pure fat. Ever since, Ben Azadi, FDN-P, has been on a mission to help 1 billion people live a healthier lifestyle.
Ben is the author of four best-selling books, Keto Flex, The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep. Ben has been the go-to source for intermittent fasting and the ketogenic diet.
He is known as 'The Health Detective' because he investigates dysfunction, and he educates, not medicates, to bring the body back to normal function. Ben is the founder of Keto Kamp; a global brand bringing awareness to ancient healing strategies such as the keto diet and fasting.
Ben is the host of a top 15 podcast, The Keto Kamp Podcast; and the fast growing Keto Kamp YouTube channel with over 200,000 subscribers, and TikTok channel with over 300,000 followers.
Connect with Ben:
Website: www.benazadi.com
Instagram: @thebenazadi
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/benazadi/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/thebenazadi
YouTube: www.youtube.com/ketokamp
Clubhouse: @thebenazadi
Podcast: The Keto Kamp Podcast
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
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How to Build Your Own Business with Brian Scudamore
About Brian:
Serial entrepreneur and author Brian Scudamore has always taken the road less travelled. At just 19 years old, he pioneered the industry of professional junk removal with 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, turning a chore people avoid into an exceptional customer service experience. Then he scaled that success into two more home-service brands, WOW 1 DAY PAINTING and Shack Shine, under the O2E Brands banner.
Brian learned the ins and outs of business by running his own, and believes that anyone with a fire in their gut and a vision for doing something incredible can do the same. His philosophy, WTF (Willing To Fail), stems from his belief in the power of dreaming big, taking risks, and learning from mistakes. Through franchising, he’s giving thousands of aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to BYOB (Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss), and live their dream of business ownership.
Find Brian's books, WTF?! (Willing to Fail): How Failure Can Be Your Key to Success, and BYOB: Build Your Own Business, Be Your Own Boss at BrianScudamore.com
Connect with Brian:
Facebook: @bscudamore
Instagram: @brianscudamore
Twitter: @brianscudamore
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/scudamore
Websites
Amazon genius link to WTF book: http://geni.us/wtfbook
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
How to Lead with Influence with Jake Havron
About Jake:
From being a nurse just over 5 years ago to now a widely accredited transformational speaker and business strategist, Jake is creating raving fans of the people and audiences he works with. Organizations such as GoBundance, 787 Coffee Co., 180 Elevate Nonprofit, MentorBox, and Real Estate team doing $300M – $1.6B in annual revenue have brought Jake in to help their people become more influential in sales and leadership.
Alongside him is his beloved, Emily Ford, who is also a force for GOOD with her speaking career for 10+ years. Both of them have lead by example in their lives together through their relationship, speaking on stages back-to-back, co-leading the ITfactor Mentorship Program, each hosting their own show {The Influence Effect & The ITfactor Show}, and most importantly to them, is living a life in alignment with God and His truth.
Jake knows they are on this Earth for a very significant purpose and it’s helping to end mediocrity living that people are experiencing. He knows that there is nothing more unfulfilling than living a life where either you have been conditioned to dim your light in this world or don’t even know how bright your light can shine. That’s what leading with influence is all about. Influencing others to be a brighter light in the world that can be seen on a hilltop and live an extraordinary life on your terms.
In this episode we discuss:
- Jake's Upbringing in Hawaii
- Being bullied for being a chubby kid
- A summer comeback
- Getting into fitness
And much, much more!
Connect with Jake: https://linktr.ee/jakehavron
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
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How to Leverage Your Smartphone to Win Business with Shawn Walchef
About the guest:
Shawn P. Walchef (@shawnpwalchef) is the founder of Cali BBQ Media, podcast host, business coach, and proud dad.
Since opening Cali BBQ in 2008, his family-run restaurant and media company in San Diego has generated more than $30 million in sales.
As a restaurateur who opened during the Great Recession of 2008, Shawn Walchef learned to use digital tools and big ideas to stay in business. During the Pandemic, Shawn and his Cali BBQ Media team developed a scalable plan that is three times more profitable than the traditional full-service restaurant model.
He also hosts two weekly video podcast series: Digital Hospitality and Restaurant Influencers. Podcasts are just one part of his burgeoning media empire, which also includes content creation, consulting, and more digital services to help others with their smartphone storytelling.
Shawn’s smartphone storytelling strategies have led to Cali BBQ Media being featured on Amazon Prime TV, Bloomberg TV, Entrepreneur, Inc, Eater, ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News and many other local and national media outlets.
The business owner wants to guide others to the right digital tools and social media strategies that will unlock endless opportunities for them and their brands.
STAY CURIOUS | GET INVOLVED | ASK FOR HELP
• Subscribe to Digital Hospitality: https://calibbq.media/podcast-episode
• Subscribe to Restaurant Influencers: https://www.entrepreneur.com/listen/restaurant-influencers
Email shawn@calibbq.media to get in touch or DM on social media @shawnpwalchef
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
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From Lawyer to Master Certified Professional Coach for Moms with Melissa Wiggins
Melissa Wiggins, aka Coach Mummabear, is a fiery Scottish lassie and lawyer turned Master Certified Professional Coach. She has a thriving podcast, has spoken on stages across the globe and has already penned her first book. At 38, she claims the warm up is over and she is pouring into as many lassies as she can.
When her firstborn was diagnosed with Stage IV cancer as she was about to give birth to her twin boys, her full-time calling became saving her son’s life. Shortly after, Melissa along with her husband created a foundation for pediatric cancer research.
Their foundation has since raised millions of dollars. Melissa ended up burning out during her reign as CEO and has taken those teachings and turned them into learnings for you. She has created her own tools and now shares them ALL within EMPOWERED.Life, her 6 month coaching program.
Melissa made over 6 figures in her first year as a coach and deeply believes that money is freedom. As a Mum of 5 - via step, biological and adoption - Coach Mummabear claims you can be a fun mum and have a thriving career without burning out: her mission in life is to empower women to do the same.
Thanks for listening to the show!
Connect with Melissa: http://melissawiggins.life/
From Multi-Million Dollar Company to Losing it All Then Rising Up in a Big Way with Vick Tipnes
Vick Tipnes is a true success story. Having built a multi-million-dollar company, losing it all, then starting over again after a divorce and $78 in his bank account. In 2012, he founded Blackstone Medical Services with zero revenue and in the beginning years he was losing $30K per month, then almost went bankrupt twice. Through perseverance and persistence; he turned it all around and built Blackstone to an Inc 5000 Company with 325% growth over the last 7 years. Today, Blackstone is a dominant leader in the Sleep Apnea testing space and Vick is inspiring and educating business owners, entrepreneurs and business professionals nationwide.
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Connect with Vick: https://vicktipnes.com/
Connect with Jordan: https://jordanjmendoza.com/m/social
From Orphan to Thriving Global Business Leader with Pascal Bachmann
About Pascal:
Pascal Bachmann is an international speaker, author, life, and business strategist who empowers and coaches businessmen to be healthy and successful leaders in business and life.
After being a professional athlete on a world-class level, having a praxis for Asian therapies, creating 7 businesses in 3 different industries, generating more than $20 Million, and coaching more than 20,000 people, he is in the position to share what he learned.
The view and experiences from 3 different angles make him and his approach unique. He doesn’t share what he learned from books, but what real life taught him.
Connect with Pascal: https://pascalbachmann.com/
Connect with Jordan: https://jordanjmendoza.com/m/social
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How to Maximize Your Savings to Achieve Your Dreams with Curtis Ray
About Curtis:
Curtis Ray founded MPI® UNLIMITED, LLC and serves as President and CEO. In 2014, Curtis was introduced to the world of Retirement Planning and Insurance through years of research, observing that the traditional investment strategies of the 401(k), IRA, Real Estate, and Insurance were not providing the retirement people hoped for or expected.
Curtis invented and developed the MPI® (Maximum Premium Indexing) Secure Compound Interest Account™, bringing simplicity to financial education to Achieve, Protect, Grow, and Accelerate the power of Compound Interest, helping hardworking people, from all walks of life, maximize their savings to achieve their dream retirement.
In his first Best-Selling book (2018), Everyone Ends Up Poor, Curtis tackled the challenges of consistent under performance in the current retirement planning industry. In his second Best-Seller (2020), The Lost Science of Compound Interest, Curtis deconstructs the phenomenon of Compound Interest, educating readers to harness this power in their life through small and simple actions.
Curtis is a serial entrepreneur and inventor, holding multiple patents in various industries. With a passion to address issues others accept as status-quo, Curtis solves inefficiencies with entirely new approaches. Prior to founding MPI® UNLIMITED, Curtis attended Arizona State University competing on the wrestling team from 2002-2005. While still in college, he started his first business in the granite counter-top industry, growing to over 60 kitchens a week by 2012. Curtis started his 2nd business in 2008, developing and patenting the revolutionary thin natural stone system called ForzaStone®.
Curtis and his wife Erin live in Gilbert, Arizona with their five beautiful children: Cayden, Caliann, Brody, Lexi, and Kenzie. He enjoys spending time with his family and competing in all types of sports. When Curtis is not working, he enjoys traveling and experiencing all the world has to offer.
Connect with Curtis: https://mympien.com/
Connect with Jordan: https://jordanjmendoza.com/m/social
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From Pro Soccer Player to Preacher with Jesse Bradley
Jesse is a former professional soccer player, speaker, leader, author, pastor, and former syndicated radio host.
After graduating from an Ivy League college, Dartmouth, Jesse played professional Soccer overseas including in Zimbabwe.
In Africa, a prescribed medication to prevent malaria built up toxic levels in his system. He was fighting for his life for one year, and it took 10 years to fully recover. The pain forged and formed a new passion and purpose.
Jesse now spreads a message of hope and hope habits to hundreds of millions of people around the world. Jesse and his Wife Laurie live in Seattle with their four children, patient dog and noisy hamster.
In this episode we discuss:
Jesse's upbringing
His love for Soccer
Where he went to College
Traveling overseas
Some lessons from sports
A near fatal experience
And much more!
Connect with Jesse: jessebradley.org/
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Jordan: www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
An Inspiring Story of True Grit & Grace with Amberly Lago
Your Only Limit is You with Ryan Braves
My life has been filled with challenges and failure after failure…. through hard work, dedication, perseverance, and grit I found myself on the other side of it.
I grew up in a broken home with an alcoholic mother and a bipolar father that was in and out of prison. It wasn’t like they didn’t try, they wanted to be good parents they just fell to the mercy of their conditions, it didn’t make them bad people, it just made them bad parents.
Life was chaotic, peace was hard to come by, each day was like throwing a ball on a roulette table, you never knew where it would land. I can remember walking home from school when I was in 3rd grade (it would take me 3x as long as the other kids) because I would walk really slow to delay getting home and as I cleared the bend in the road I would peer around the corner to see if the cops were at my house (this typically happened 2-3x a week when my mother would get sloppy drunk and high) and my stepfather would leave the house. The best part of those days would be when she passed out from drinking too much, the only thing I had to do then made sure my brothers and my sister ate and went to bed.
You see once upon a time I considered growing up like that a curse but today I look at those days as a blessing, preparing me for the life ahead to be the MAN, the entrepreneur, the husband, and the father I am today. I truly believe my past has given me the skills, the attributes, and the fortitude to break down barriers, overcome obstacles and conquer the challenges that have to lead me to where I am today.
Now my body of work is shared with men across the country, in many different industries with vast differences in where they’ve come from and what they’ve gone through, and even where they’d like to go…..the one constant is they all strive to be better, do better and have more and that’s what ASCENSION is…the pursuit of a better way, the pursuit to be a better husband, a better father and a better businessman!
Connect with Ryan: www.myascensionbydesign.com/
Join Ryan's FB Group: www.facebook.com/groups/ascensionoftheentrepreneur
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
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How to Gain Momentum in Your Life with William Moore
As an 80's kid growing up on Atari and Nintendo, I was always fascinated by video games and their ability to hijack me and propel me into a world much better than the one I was living in. Where my only limits were on my ability to acquire the skills required to master the game.
Divorced parents, an alcoholic and abusive mother, and a habitual outcast from constantly moving around as a kid left me suicidal my freshman year of college. I had your typical fixed victim mindset convinced I was born with a broken brain and there was nothing I could do about it.
A serendipitous moment in college - see my timeline below - allowed me to hit the reset button and set me on a quest to figure out what happiness really is, and how to harness its power.
One major goal I set and achieved was to become a successful entrepreneur - starting-up multiple businesses, and exiting one of them for 9-figures. Ironically, doing so helped me realize one of life's great truths on happiness: money alone can't buy it. Deep, soul-filling, long-term happiness requires a more holistic approach, and would require me to become the CEO of the most important business I'd ever run, MY LIFE!
To run a successful startup requires fundamentally understanding, maintaining balance in, and growing in its core areas. But instead of HR, marketing, and accounting, in real life it's what I've determined are The Five Cores.
25 years later (why my current status is level 25) I've upgraded my avatar from a fixed victim to a growth owner who knows I have everything within me to reach any level I set my sites on - failing, learning, and continuously powering-up along the way.
I ultimately learned that while life is complex, principles are not. And by combining behavioral science with modern technology, I've created the moore momentum system to allow anyone to have a blast leveling up their life by building up their success habits in all five cores.
Connect with Will: mooremomentum.com/
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Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Identifying The Barriers That Are Blocking Your Success with Malorie Nicole
Malorie has spent years dedicated to understanding the science of behavior, habit, performance, and healing. She has been featured in numerous media platforms, many top rated podcasts, offering audiences a unique understanding of the power of the mind and how to become the most power version of yourself. She believes the best companies, business owners, and leaders are fully committed to their own personal development and growth.
She helps people who want to:
Create expansion in their life
Increase fulfillment
Lead their teams more efficiently
Generate more money
Become the best version of themselves possible
She helps people by going to the root of the problem to break their glass ceilings and change the trajectory of their growth.
Connect with Malorie: malorie-nicole.com/
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Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Let's Go Win with JM Ryerson
As a founder and leader, JM Ryerson has built and successfully exited two companies that have created personal and financial freedom. The Let’s Go Win process has allowed JM to transform himself into the leader he is today, and in turn has given his companies the foundation and tools to propel to success.
Now, JM helps high-performing leaders define and execute their own individual leadership styles in order to grow the impact and profits of their businesses. His Show Up As You system helps utilize your role as a leader to ignite the ambition and confidence your team needs to hit next-level success — both individually and as a company.
Connect with JM: letsgowin.com/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
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How to Get Inspired & Elevate with Jake Kelfer
Jake Kelfer is a lifestyle entrepreneur, life elevator, and coach to ambitious entrepreneurs and freedom seekers helping people write and launch bestselling books.
He is a 3x bestselling author, a high-energy motivational speaker, investor, and the founder of the Professional Basketball Combine which has helped 70+ NBA draft prospects turn their dreams of playing pro basketball into their reality.
He and his work have been featured on Forbes, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, and many other major media outlets.
In this episode we discuss:
Where Jake grew up.
His relationship with his parents
What his Dad never missed
What sports he played
Getting to work for a Dream organization
His Entrepreneurial journey
And more!
Connect with Jake on social @jakekelfer
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Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
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How to Become 365 Driven with Tony Whatley
Tony Whatley became known as “The Side Hustle Millionaire” after his book with the same title became a #1 best-seller on Amazon. But, this book title isn’t just fiction; it is based on his actual story.
Tony once led a successful corporate career for over 25 years, but that is less interesting than the side-businesses that he created, which generated millions in profit.
As an active entrepreneur himself, he still owns a few businesses. But, his real passion is teaching entrepreneurs how to start, scale, and sell their business, within his podcast and consulting brand 365 Driven.
In this episode we discuss:
Tony's upbringing
Early Year's in Japan
Adversity as a kid
His school attendance record
Lessons from his Dad
His Entrepreneurial spirit
Creating 365 Driven
And more!
Connect with tony:
Website: 365driven.com
Instagram: instagram.com/365driven
Facebook: facebook.com/365driven
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/tonywhatley
Buy Side-Hustle Millionaire: amzn.to/2GP20Vb
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
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An Early Lesson That Changed Everything With Kristin Zhivago
Her 5-star book, Roadmap to Revenue: How to Sell the Way Your Customers Want to Buy was chosen by Forbes as one of the top sales and marketing books. Zhivago speaks frequently on the subject of the customer’s buying process, which she was one of the first to identify as being key to selling to today’s customers, and about building your business to compete effectively in our fast-changing, hyper-competitive markets.
In this episode we discuss:
Kristin's upbringing
An early lesson in sales
Going to school for music
What gift her brother gave her
And much more!
Connect with Kristin:
Website: zhivagopartners.com/
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kristinzhivago/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/ZhivagoPartners/
Twitter: twitter.com/KristinZhivago
Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoyed this episode!
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
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How to Leverage Your Talents to Create a Successful Business & Podcast with Adam Posner
Adam Posner is the Founder and President at NHP Talent Group- a boutique NY-based talent consultancy, specializing in talent access for Senior-level roles within Digital Marketing, Media, eCommerce, Product and Content Creation at startups, Creative Agencies, and Brands. He is also the host of the top global career podcast, ThePOZcast- showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. He has produced and aired almost 200 episodes with top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Kara Goldin, and Tucker Max to name a few.
Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the NYC advertising and marketing industry. He has led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi, and British Airways. This has instilled him with a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. In addition, he brings expert advisory around the Talent Acquisition process, employer branding, and recruitment operations.
He has built a strong reputation by always putting relationships first while balancing his Client's business needs and Candidates career goals. Adam is truly a power connector. He identifies opportunities, synergies and connects the dots.
In this episode we discuss:
Where Adam Grew up
Going to New York City Public Schools
His favorite Hobby as a kid ( And today)
Where he went to College
How he got into recruiting
Getting fired from Vaynermedia
And much more!
Connect with Adam:
Buy the PozCourse! thepozcourse.gumroad.com/l/thepozcourse
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/adamjposner/
Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/2564146713806159
Website: www.nhptalentgroup.com/
We hope you enjoyed this episode!
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Why you need a Landing Page with Jordan Mendoza
Get Radical with Liz Edlich
As the daughter of world-renowned plastic surgeon, Dr. Richard F. Edlich, Liz Edlich and her sister Rachel grew up in their father’s labs and were constantly exposed to skin rejuvenation and wound healing. She proceeded to go into the skincare industry and developed around 100 different products for celebrities and television for 10-15 years, alongside Rachel. It wasn’t until the two sisters experienced issues with their own skin that they decided to begin a new venture.
At the age of 45, Liz Edlich realize that her skin wasn’t the same. She found that “gravity had hit” and wrinkles, hair, hormones and weight all seemed to be out of her control. Additionally, Rachel suddenly began to suffer from rosacea. The sisters then set out on their own mission: to create a skincare product that could be Liz’s anti-ageing solution but was also formulated to heal and cater to Rachel’s sensitive skin.
Once created, Liz had only used the product for 2 weeks before she found herself inundated with comments from co-workers about what she was using – something that had never happened to her before. Rachel’s rosacea also cleared after 30 days and they knew they were on to something special.
After testing the product in the lab, they discovered that it outperformed numerous other brands in potency and before they knew it, Radical Skincare was born. Liz is adamant that the products created are only those that are truly needed in the market. She bases her decision for product creation on what she and her friends require and sets out to create a multitasking product to target the issues.
Her biggest priority is to make a difference, not just to people’s skin, but to their lives. She constantly calls upon her experiences with some of the biggest success coaches in the world and applies that passion to how she can use Radical Skincare to better the lives of others.
Radical Skincare has now been taken from 2 Barneys stores in New York and Los Angeles to 16 countries and 800 stores. The brand can now be found in Saks Fifth Avenue, Sephora, QVC, Fenwick’s, Harvey Nichols, all Space NK stores and now Harrods – and it only continues to grow.
In this episode we discuss:
Liz's upbringing in
How passion fueled her
Her want for Freedom
Growing up with incredible parents
Her Father's example
Working in many roles
And much more!
Connect with Liz:
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/liz-edlich-00781866/
Website: radicalskincare.com/ Use Code: Blaze10 for 10% off your entire purchase!
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
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Two Year Anniversary! / Show Updates
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From Acting to Real Estate with Kelly Johnston
Kelly Johnston is the Founder of the 4X Formula Podcast and the Quick Commission Accelerator and the Author of the newest Real Estate Training Book called ATTRACT which is now on Amazon.
He has been practicing Real Estate sales since 1997 and have come to believe that our business is ever changing. The old ways don’t work anymore.
His goal is to create an army of 4X Agents doing Real Estate the right way affecting our communities in a positive way and make a lot of money. It took a long time to figure it out and now have figured out how to simplify the Real Estate business...check out his podcast on iTunes, or Stitcher or Google Play to enjoy some free training...otherwise go to our website at www.4XFormula.com to learn more!!
In this episode we discuss:
Kelly's upbringing
What sports he played
Always being the short kid
Moving out at 18
And much more!
Thanks for listening!
Connect with Kelly: linktr.ee/kellyjohnston.training
Grab a copy of his new book ATTRACT on Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/1988925819
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
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Finding Your Strategic Direction with Dr. Sherman Green
Life is an Evolution with Brian Bachand
Brian G. Bachand is a man who is living proof that life is an evolution. His own journey from being a priest to then an executive in New York City, Partner in executive search and now founder of his own company, evolution evolution. His expertise is helping professional leaders and organizations evolve to be courageous and intentional as a Leadership Coach, Evolved Recruitment and Inspirational Speaker. He is based out of Toronto and is proud to be both an American and Canadian citizen. Finally, Brian believes when we ask the question, “What do I desire?” – the truth will intuitively lead us forward.
Connect with Brian:
www.linkedin.com/in/brianbachand
Connect with Jordan:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/
Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza
Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers
Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
From Physical Labor to Global Real Estate Leader with Mike Miedler
About Mike:
Mike believes the emotional connection a buyer has with their home and the memories they make while living there is what makes homeownership so special. Named CENTURY 21’s president and chief executive officer in January 2019, he is a leader in residential and commercial real estate franchising, brokerage, and management. A 21–year plus veteran with the CENTURY 21 brand, Mike has served in numerous positions throughout the company including Chief Growth Officer and Senior Vice President of Franchise Sales. Prior to his tenure in these growth roles, Mike was the Vice President of Operations at C21 managing business such as awards, events, commercial and a referral platform.
Mike understands that buying and selling a house can be the most complex transaction a person ever makes, which is why he is so passionate about helping the more than 136,000 independent sales professionals affiliated with CENTURY 21 defy mediocrity every single day as they transform the homebuying process from just a transaction to an extraordinary experience for their clients.
A graduate of West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Mike prides himself on living an active lifestyle, which includes everything outdoors like swimming, running, snowboarding or just the park as long as it’s with his wife and four daughters.
In this episode we discuss:
Mike's upbringing
What kind of kid he was
His love for sports
Some lessons from Wrestling
The College years
Starting from the Bottom
Wearing multiple hats
How the pandemic impacted Century 21
And more!
Connect with Mike:
Thanks for listening!!
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Swimming Against the Current With Ted Phaeton
About Ted:
Ted Phaeton is a Morning Meteorologist based in Charlotte, NC. Ted is also a member of the National Weather Association and received his NWA Television/Radio Seal of Approval in December of 2016, making him a certified meteorologist with the national organization. As if speaking four and a half hours a day on air wasn't enough, Ted is also the host of the "No Rain... No Rainbows" Podcast inspiring listeners to overcome adversity and live their best lives.
As the founder of The Modern Man, a men's networking & empowerment group, Ted hopes to help build men in their communities to reach their full potential. Ted's mission is to help men establish meaningful relationships, network with like-minded individuals, and build a support group that will help them excel in life, business, and relationships.
In this episode we discuss:
Ted's upbringing
What sports he played
Some lessons her learned at a young age
His love for gaming
Getting into computer science
A pivotal moment in College
Life after School
The Modern Man
And more!
Connect with Ted:
https://biolinks.heropost.io/tedphaeton
Thanks for listening!!
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Becoming a Game Changer with Rennie Curran
About Rennie: Rennie Curran is a former professional athlete, keynote speaker, author, and the CEO of Game Changer Coaching. He delivers powerful keynote presentations, workshops, and one on one coaching on topics such as leadership, teamwork, overcoming adversity, and performance. His clients include Chick-Fil-A, Coca-Cola, Suntrust, University of Georgia, Associations, Sports Teams, Non-profit Organizations, and many more. Rennie’s talks are engaging, humorous, and full of practical takeaways. All of his keynotes and workshops are customized to meet the goals of each organization. Rennie’s unique combination of leadership experiences with the National Football League, The Jon Gordon Companies, and building his own company translates to powerful and practical coaching, training, and speaking services for his clients. Whether you’re a student, athlete, or business professional Rennie’s mission is to help you reach your fullest potential. In this episode we discuss: Growing up in Gwinnett County Lessons from his Parents His passion for Football Having a chip on his shoulder High School Days Coaches & Mentors Committing to Georgia The NFL draft process Life after Football The Game Changers Foundation Game Changer Coaching And more! Connect with Rennie: https://renniecurran.com/ Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Creating Plastic Action with Jax Navarro
About Jax: Jax Navarro A.K.A. Plastic Action is best known for creating art with toys. With features on: #plasticballerz series, Marvel Live, ESPN, Nerdist, Complex, Gizmodo, Yahoo & Entertainment Weekly. He also has over 162K Instagram followers & just under a half Million followers on TikTok. Make sure to follow him for amazing content! In this episode we discuss: Jax's upbringing What his town is famous for Being a shy kid Being into Art from an early age His love for the comics His favorite NBA Team Barely graduating High School Being in Telecommunications The person that Re-Lit his fire for Art Getting into toy photography And much more! Connect with Jax: https://linktr.ee/jaxnavarro Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Taking CBD Retail by Storm with John Flanders
About John:
Mr. Flanders is the President and CEO of CBD Emporium, a growing chain of CBD retail locations in Arizona, Nevada, Texas, Oklahoma, Wisconsin, and Illinois.
He sits on several advisory boards for a number of other companies, large and small.
Mr. Flanders has long been passionate about helping others, engaging in several philanthropic endeavors, including Homeless Youth Connection, Project AWARE, 1MISSION, and more. With CBD Emporium, he plans to continue to serve his community by educating and guiding customers to engage in healthy lifestyle practices while providing quality, dependable service to others.
Mr. Flanders will use his entrepreneurial experience to look at all opportunities with an open mind and a strong fiscal discipline.
In this episode we discuss:
John's upbringing
The sports he played growing up
Some context into school
His work experience
His entrepreneurship journey
His love for adventure
Why go scuba diving?
The early days of CBD Emporium
The products impact on his Mom
How they handled the global pandemic
And much more!
Connect with John: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-flanders/ Connect with
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Experiencing a Blazing Light that Changed Everything with Kimber Leigh
About Kimber:
Kimber’s life was left in turmoil after years of suffering physical, sexual, and emotional abuse at the hands of her mother and others.
Kimber had a lifechanging moment that changed everything that she shares in her book, Greta Gar Bitch and in this episode.
Today, Kimber Leigh is a highly respected actress, model, producer, television host, spokesperson, and master of ceremonies. She is well steeped in the Arizona cinema scene, whilst residing on the Big Island of Hawaii with her husband.
Along with acting and producing a host of short films, Kimber has starred in feature films including, The 49th Line, A Calling of Courage, and Love a la Carte.
Harrah’s Entertainment, Insight Vacations, and Arizona’s Pure Country Radio have employed her talents in the production of countless commercials, print, and advertising products.
Kimber’s award-winning talent has been recognized multiple times by the A3F Almost Famous Film Festival, Phoenix Comicon Film Festival, and AZ Fame Film Festival. She has won awards for Best Overall Acting, Outstanding Individual Performance, and Best Actress in a Film Short. Kimber has also received a Gold Hermes and a Telly Award for her work in journalism.
In this episode we discuss:
Kimber's childhood
Some context about her Mother
Early abuse
A moment that changed everything
Losing her Mother & Brothers
Her time as a flight attendant
Some context into her career
Info about her book Greta Gar Bitch
And more!
Connect with Kimber:
Website: https://kimberaleigh.com/
Buy a copy of Greta Gar Bitch: https://amzn.to/3l2UUV5
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The Journey of the Real Life Wizard of Oz with Steve D. Sims
About Steve:
Entrepreneur Magazine labeled me as “The Real Life Wizard of Oz” because I have developed a reputation for making the impossible, possible. I founded the first high-end luxury concierge, through which I've arranged things like private dinners at the feet of Michelangelo’s “David” while being serenaded by Andrea Bocelli.
I published a best-selling book, “Bluefishing”, documenting how I’ve built a business on social currency. I have spoken for Harvard, The Pentagon,
and Fortune 500 Companies.
All coming from a young lad that was only qualified to lay bricks at a construction site. I've spent 20+ years falling on my face to learn the lessons that you can implement into YOUR career ambitions.
In this episode we discuss:
- Steve's upbringing
- His early jobs as a bricklayer
- Some lessons he learned at a young age
- Hustling his way to China
- Getting kicked out of his Apartment
- A job that changed everything
- His entrepreneurial journey
- And much more!!
Connect with Steve:
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Using Problem Solving to Build Relationships with Tony DiMatteo
About Tony:
Tony DiMatteo is the founder and CEO of Lottery.com, a courier service operating in multiple states, enabling consumers to play state sanctioned lottery games directly from their mobile phones. Lottery.com is also the largest provider of lottery data in the world with clients including Google and Amazon. The company has worked with regulators and industry leaders to help legitimize lottery courier services in the United States. DiMatteo is responsible for global initiatives and the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategy. DiMatteo is also the Executive Director of the WinTogether trust and WinTogether.org, a charitable platform enabling causes to raise funds for global and local projects. He is a sought after thought leader, and his approach to social impact, entrepreneurship, blockchain, and the gaming industry has been covered in The Wall Street Journal, VentureBeat, TechCrunch, Inc. and more. Tony has also been a featured guest speaker at Tony Robbins’ Platinum Finance and Peter Diamandis’ A360 events speaking on the future of fundraising.
In this episode we discuss:
- Tony's upbringing
- Growing up in Colorado
- His parents hard upbringings
- Being the youngest of 3
- Learning about Entrepreneurship at a young age
- His Mom's Diagnosis
- Moving to California
- Making it through High School
- A pivotal moment
- Starting his entrepreneurial journey
- The ventures that didn't work
- Why Lottery.com?
- And more!
Connect with Tony:
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Becoming Matty Ice with Matthew Ryan
Matthew Ryan, A.K.A., Matty Ice is an Entrepreneur, Podcast Host & Studio Owner based in Scottsdale, AZ.
Matthew Ryan has had on some amazing & notable guests like: Super Bowl Champion WR Antonio Brown, Taylor Alesia, Bdotadot, Taelor Parker & more!
In addition to notable guests, Matty Ice loves to interview local Arizona artists to give them a platform to be heard!
In this episode we discuss:
Matthew's upbringing
How he was as a kid
Some early entrepreneurial spirit
Getting into the music space
His first business
Who has inspired him
What he's up to next
And more!
Connect with Matthew:
https://linktr.ee/MattyIceShow
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
A Lifelong Learner's Journey with Allan Jones
About Allan:
Mr. Jones is President of Emaginos, a company dedicated to transforming K-12 Education for every child in America. He previously co-founded a company called Intelligent Education that provided virtual, online high-school courses to students across the country with faculty members from Florida to Hawaii. He taught high school mathematics for seven years and computer courses for three. He also ran the Computer Center for the Oxford, Massachusetts school district. Mr. Jones worked ten years in corporate research at Digital Equipment Corporation. He then worked as a senior researcher and planning consultant for the Center for Educational Leadership and Technology (CELT), where he assisted schools, districts and states with technology planning. He also spent three years as Director of Information Systems at The Westminster Schools (an outstanding independent day school in Atlanta, GA).
A career educator with a history for leadership and innovation, Allan has designed and implemented education programs that received national recognition and validation by the U.S. Department of Education. One of those programs, Project COFFEE, founded in the late 1970s, became a national model for getting high-school dropouts back into school and on a path to success. The original program and several of its offspring are still in operation today. His education partnering with industry resulted in a letter of recognition from President Reagan. While at Digital Equipment Corporation he advised institutions such as MIT and the National Science Foundation on developing and implementing industry/university research relationships. He was responsible for coordinating research programs and relationships between Digital and leading universities all over the world. His education experience ranges from the high school classroom to elementary school computer vacation camps, and includes roles in administration as director of a school district computer center, classroom math teacher, and school board member.
In the episode we discuss:
- Allan's upbringing in Maine
- His time in the Navy
- Deciding between Military & Raising a Family
- His love for Education
- The creation of Project COFFEE
- Being recognized as an industry leader
- Why Emaginos?
- And More!
Connect with Allan:
Website: https://emaginos.com/
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Take the Risk! with Frank Mengert
About Frank:
Every day, I wake up inspired to be a better version of myself. I do this by using three principles: 🅻🅴🅰🆁🅽, 🅲🆁🅴🅰🆃🅴 & 🆂🅷🅰🆁🅴
❶ 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 something new.
❷ 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 something that didn't exist.
❸ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞 something with someone.
In May of 2018, I had the opportunity to meet Gary Vaynerchuk.
Among the many pieces of advice he gave me one that impacted me the most was this:
“𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙫𝙞𝙙𝙚𝙤 𝙤𝙣 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙠𝙚𝙙𝙄𝙣, 𝙞𝙩 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙜𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙥𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙮.”
I didn’t take that advice until November but he was right.
LinkedIn has changed my life.
➨ 𝐌𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘:
In 2003 I went into work, just like any other day. However this day, I was laid off.
It devastated me and threw my “game plan” for life in a spiral.
I made the decision to take my side-hustle at the time and turn it into my main hustle building my first company.
Today, I am on my fourth company, ebm, which is one of the largest employee benefits technology platform providers in the nation.
We help benefit consultants, carriers and enrollment firms attract, win & retain business acting as an extension of their team providing expert technology services to organizations nationwide.
In this episode we discuss:
- Frank's early years
- What he was into as a kid
- What sports he played
- Moving to Connecticut
- What happened after High School
- Starting his first Business
- A little about EBM
- And more!
Connect with Frank:
getebm.com (Company Website)
5questionswithfrank.com/listen (Podcast)
youtube.com/frankmengert?sub_confirmation=1 (YouTube Channel)
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
From Least Likely to Graduate to Association Founder with Melissa Smith
About Melissa:
Melissa Smith is the CEO and Founder of The PVA, a firm that matches clients with the right virtual assistants, and the Association of Virtual Assistants.
She is also the best-selling author of two books, Hire The Right Virtual Assistant and Become a Successful Virtual Assistant which is an integral part of the College of Western Idaho Administrative Specialist Program curriculum in 2019. Additionally, Melissa also mentors for Remote-how Academy, the first global, online education and individual certification program.
Drawing from her experience while working on five different continents Melissa truly understands how to operate a successful virtual business.
In this episode we discuss:
- Melissa's upbringing
- Some context into her family
- Early adversity
- Exceeding expectations
- Her work experience
- How she pivoted
- And more!
Connect with Melissa:
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Positively Impacting the Financial World with Rob Gill
Robert Gill grew up in the tough, rough and tumble town of Bayonne, New Jersey. His Dad struggled working three jobs to support his Mom and four children. Although there was no shortage of love, life centered around the constant dysfunction of a lack of money. There was absolutely zero financial education which resulted in a constant fear of the unknown: money.
He have since been obsessed to provide the much-needed financial education that is so lacking in the world, so no one has to experience the pain and helplessness that his family did.
Rob has learned from experience, people don’t want just money. In over 20 years of working in the financial services space, him and his team have done over 23,000 cash flow analyses and over 10,000 financial plans. What he has learned is that the one thing that people want most is Financial Freedom.
They want the Freedom to do WHAT they want, WHEN they want, HOW they want and with WHO they want WITHOUT financial or time constraints. This is exactly what he sets out to do for each and every client.
In this episode we discuss:
- Rob's upbringing
- How he was as a kid
- The sports he played
- Who some of his mentors were.
- Where he went to school
- The first job after College
- The route he went next
- What he does today
- And more!
Connect with Rob:
Website: https://www.epicfinancialstrategies.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/epicinsservices
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/epicwm
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/epicinsuranceservices/
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
Building Strength Farm with Sam Johnson
About Sam:
Sam believes everyone is an athlete and that strength & conditioning is for everyone. Native to Portland, Oregon Sam is passionate about leading all people to live a sustainable, strong, healthy lifestyle. His 10+ years of coaching experience as well as personally competing in the CrossFit Games, USAW Weightlifting Nationals, and numerous sports give him a unique perspective to help Athletes reach their Goals. His prior experience as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force also gives him a unique perspective to help prospective military members train to be mentally and physically prepared for service. While he's not coaching, he enjoys studying ways to improve his methods to ensure all people he works with receive the best strength and conditioning program possible. No matter who you are or what you do, Sam believes Strength is for you.
In this episode we discuss:
Sam's upbringing
What sports he played
Any early injury
High School Sports
Deciding to serve the Country
Personal Training Journey
Launching Strength Farm
SFX Athletes App
And more!
Connect with Sam:
https://www.strengthfarmpdx.com/
Download the SFX Athletes App:
Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/sfx-athletes/id1540857080
Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sfx_athletes_prod.android
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
A 25 + Year Entrepreneur with Jeff Lopes
About Jeff:
As a proud father of two, family man, Jeff has built an impressive resume with over 24 years as a Entrepreneur. His passion for brand building has led to globally known brands like Kimurawear from his home basement to a multi-million dollar corporation that has sold well over a quarter million pairs of boxing gloves worldwide since inception. In 2008 when Jeff’s second child was born, the family faced a life changing moment. He quickly realized that in order to focus on his son, he needed to alter his business paths and passive income revenues became a goal. That became the inception of True Blue Homes and the investment into Vacation Rental's began. The portfolio is now filled with properties in the Beautiful Northern parts of Ontario, Canada from The Blue Mountains to Muskoka.
Over the last few years, Jeff Lopes has allocated time towards giving back to young Entrepreneurs, by Coaching and Mentoring. Jeff stated his Purpose is fatherhood and passion is to teach fellow Father Entrepreneurs a balance between Dad / Business, guiding them to build family memories, financial freedom and happiness.
In this episode we discuss:
- Jeff's upbringing
- His thoughts about school
- When he 1st became an entrepreneur
- Where he developed his skills
- A hard journey with his Son
- Some context into all of his companies
- Info about his show
- And more!
Connect with Jeff:
Connect with Jordan: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanjmendoza/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealjordanjmendoza/ Clapper: https://clapper.vip/jordanjmendoza Join my Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/linkedintrailblazers Website: https://www.blazeyourowntrailconsulting.com
S3:E11- Ask:The Bridge From Your Dreams to Your Destiny with Mark Victor Hansen & Crystal Dwyer Hansen
Mark is an Internationally known keynote speaker and personality best known for being the Co-Author of Chicken Soup for the Soul. With his one-of-a-kind technique and masterful authority of his work, time and again he receives high accolades from his audiences as one of the most dynamic and compelling speakers of our time.
Having spoken in more than 60 countries, Mark has shared his message of opportunity and action and created powerful transformation in thousands of organizations and millions of individuals worldwide.
Crystal Dwyer Hansen is an Entrepreneur, Certified Life Coach, and Wellness/Nutrition Expert, whose personal coaching, speaking, CD and video programs, books, and articles have helped people all over the world. Crystal's expertise is in the field of human potential.
Those who have worked with Crystal have experienced profound and lasting transformation in relationships, career, health & wellness. Crystal is a Member of the International Coaching Federation and the founder of Crystal Vision Life, Ltd, (crystalvisionlife.com) and Skinny Life™ a wellness company (skinnylife.com).
In this episode we discuss:
- Crystal's upbringing
- Mark's upbringing
- How they met
- Why Mark sends Crystal's Mother Rose's on their Anniversary each year.
- Why intuition is important
- Why asking is so crucial
- A little about their new book "Ask" The bridge from your dreams to your destiny.
- What they are up to next
Purchase Mark & Crystal's new book, "Ask: The bridge from your dreams to your destiny":
https://www.amazon.com/Ask-Bridge-Your-Dreams-Destiny/dp/164293495X
Connect with Mark: http://markvictorhansen.com/
Connect with Crystal: https://crystalvisionlife.com/
Connect with Jordan: https://linktr.ee/byotconsulting
This season is sponsored by View Arcade check them out here: https://linktr.ee/viewarcade Make sure to check out the Vumi app launching soon!
S3:E10- Create Your Own Life with Jeremy Ryan Slate
Jeremy Slate is the founder of the Create Your Own Life Podcast, which studies the highest performers in the world; including the former CIA Director, Super Bowl Champions and even a three-time Indianapolis 500 winner.
He studied literature at Oxford University, and is a former champion powerlifter turned new media entrepreneur. He specializes in using podcasting and new media to create trust and opinion leader status. In iTunes, he was ranked #1 in the business category and ranked #78 in the Top 100.
Jeremy was named one of the top 26 podcasts for entrepreneurs to listen to in 2017 + 18 by CIO Magazine, top podcast to listen to by INC Magazine in 2019 and Millennial Influencer to follow in 2018 by Buzzfeed. He’s also a contributing editor of New Theory Magazine and Grit Daily.
After his success in podcasting, Jeremy and his wife, Brielle, founded Command Your Brand to help visionary founders use the power of podcasts to change the world.
In this episode we discuss:
- Where Jeremy grew up
- What kind of kid he was
- What sports he was into
- What his first job was at 11
- Where he went to school
- Why he started his podcast
- How his business scaled
- And More!
Connect with Jeremy:
https://www.jeremyryanslate.com/
https://twitter.com/JeremyRyanSlate
https://www.facebook.com/Jeremyryanslate/
https://www.instagram.com/jeremyryanslate/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-ryan-slate-bb7b284a/
Connect with Jordan:
https://linktr.ee/byotconsulting
This season is sponsored by View Arcade check them out here: https://linktr.ee/viewarcade Make sure to check out the Vumi app launching soon!
S3:E9- The Internet Marketing Nerd with Paul Getter
Paul Getter is a friend first and top-tier internet marketer second.
Paul’s internet marketing career began in desperation. Recently fired and without any prospects, he discovered the power of social media. Without any formal education in marketing, he committed himself to learning every aspect of social media marketing. Fast forward a few years and he has now spent over one billion dollars running ads and campaigns for his clients, is in the top 1% of ad spenders on Facebook, and has over 1 million followers on Instagram.
But Paul knows that platforms like Facebook and Instagram are just tools. They're not the objective. The objective is getting results for his clients.
Just a sampling of his successes include boosting the popularity of TV shows, skyrocketing authors onto the New York Times best-sellers list, elevating Fortune 500 companies, and helping numerous A-list celebrities and small-platform personalities gain millions of social media followers.
But don't get the wrong idea that Paul only works with household brand names or personalities who have already achieved fame and influence (such as Alex Mehr, Tai Lopez, and Les Brown, just to name just a few). On the contrary, Paul is absolutely passionate about collaborating with anyone who is wholeheartedly dedicated to sharing their awesome ideas with the world.
Paul works with each client in a deeply personal way. People trust him, refer him to their friends and colleagues, and come back to work with him because he cares for them as people. Ethical to the core, Paul has declined numerous lucrative opportunities that didn't align with his principals.
He lives in Florida with his wife and three brilliant kids. When not spending time with his family or placing his order a local Starbucks—tall nonfat mocha, please—you might find him in a third-world country camping in huts with no water or electricity. His heart is for the homeless and people in impoverished countries. Paul himself grew up in a low income home, facing many challenges growing up. He has served on the board for a large homeless nonprofit organization that helps those in drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
His hobbies include running, reading and optimizing funnels.
In this episode we discuss:
- Paul's upbringing
- What sports he played
- What hobbies he enjoyed
- How he got into Marketing
- How he has been able to work with top entrepreneurs
- Some tips and advice from Paul
- And more!
Connect with Paul:
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https://linktr.ee/byotconsulting
This season is sponsored by View Arcade check them out here: https://linktr.ee/viewarcade Make sure to check out the Vumi app launching soon!
S3:E8- From Prison to Prospering with Zach Babcock
About Zach:
From over 5 years in prison to building a 6 figure business, my name is Zach Babcock, and I help entrepreneurs launch, grow, and monetize top shelf passive income businesses and personal brands.
I interview celebrities and industry leaders on the top rated Apple Podcast, Underdog Empowerment, and I have a broad perspective from both extremes of life.
In this episode we discuss:
- Where Zach grew up
- How he feels about his Mom
- What kind of sports he played
- Some trouble he got in
- Hard time behind bars
- His experience with Networking Marketing
- Underdog Empowerment
- And more!
Connect with Zach:
https://www.zacharybabcock.com/
Connect with Jordan:
https://linktr.ee/byotconsulting
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