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Today, Candice talks with Justin Moy, managing partner of Realm Investors, about the state of the real estate investment market. He talks about his journey into it, what's trending now, and strategies he continues to use for success along the way. -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:37 - Introduction to today's special guest! His journey into the rental space of real estate 2:22 - How do you find the money to start buying buildings? 4:37 - How did Justin sell his first building with no track record? 6:56 - Justin explains how he set up syndication 14:06 - 3 rules of any investment from Justin 15:29 - Justin's insight into mobile home parks 17:26 - How Justin structures his business 21:45 - What the next few years looks like for Justin and his company 22:45 - How business has changed with rates increasing 23:47 - Wrap up (including how to reach Justin!)

Today, Candice talks with Adam Weber, appraisal review specialist, about the importance of wellness when running a business. He talks about his journey into it, getting his family involved, and what his favorite forms of wellness are, all to survive and thrive in this stress filled world. -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to today's special guest! 1:45 - Adam talks about the journey and challenges that led him to today 3:55 - Adam tells us more about the commercial appraisal field and some of his projects 7:35 - How did Adam incorporate wellness into his business? 11:20 - What wellness practices are most important in Adam's life? 12:46 - Adam talks meal planning 14:55 - What are the benefits of meditation? 21:50 - On setting boundaries 23:51 - It's the little things that make the biggest difference 25:28 - Where does Adam see himself going in the next few years? 26:35 - Wrap up  

Today, Candice talks with Adam Cohen about his entrepreneurial journey into agriculture, his dreams for the future, and how to get into it, yourself! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to today's special guest! 3:42 - Adam tells us about Aquaponics and how he grew his farm 8:25 - How did Adam fund the greenhouse? 13:06 - Succession planning 14:23 - What got Adam into mushroom farming? 17:43 - How did COVID affect Adam's business? 21:50 - Why did Adam settle on agriculture for a career path? And what's next? 30:44 - The mindset of "there is enough for everybody", and its role 31:54 - Wrap up - and how to get ahold of Adam!

Today, Candice talks with entrepreneur Gabrielle Crichlow about all things the business of tutoring! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Gabrielle Crichlow! 1:34 - Gabrielle's journey into tutoring 16:20 - Being forced to try something new - tutoring online! 21:40 - Are kids still behind in school and seeing social issues stemming from the pandemic times? 26:04 - For parents who think their children are behind, how can they assess where things are? 33:40 - What grades does Gabrielle's tutoring business cover? 34:28 - Gabrielle share some student success stories! 41:47 - Where does Gabrielle see her business growing in the next couple of years? 44:13 - How can people find Gabrielle and A Step Ahead Tutoring Services? 46:04 - Wrap up!

Today, Candice talks with fellow realtor, Luc Lising - top 1% of all realtors in Canada, and overall problem solver - about his journey from quitting school, to owning 2 successful businesses...all by the age of 22. -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Luc Lising! 1:25 - Why real estate? And one of the biggest mistakes realtors can make 4:53 - How have the last couple of years been going for Luc? 6:35 - The highs and lows of business partnerships 9:16 - Luc tells us about his side hustle 13:01 - The solution is almost always there 14:08 - How Luc got his parents on board with his entrepreneurial path 19:00 - On the benefits of financial literacy and starting young 23:20 - Mindset around education 26:40 - What was it like for Luc to start another business after starting in real estate? 31:22 - That know, like and trust factor 32:14 - The car detailing business - building with guerilla marketing and relationships 35:22 - What do the next couple of years look like for Luc? 38:00 - Wrap up and where to connect with Luc

Today, Candice talks about the question: what if you had 30 days to live? We are looking at things from the lens of making every day count! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to today's show - and why we are talking something so morbid 1:58 - There is a book study called "30 Days to Live" 2:20 - Tying up loose ends in business 4:49 - Moving to the personal side of things 7:22 - What Candice would do if she had 30 days to live 7:56 - Implementing things you love into your life, now 8:52 - What's your legacy? 10:02 - Carving out time and funds 10:39 - Additional considerations for your last 30 days 11:54 - The importance of presence 12:49 - Letting people know what they mean to you 14:12 - Wrap up

If normal people don't know what to say or what to do, how are managers or team members going to know what to do when a co-worker is going through a life-changing event? Today, Candice talks with Kim Hamer about managing a grieving team/team member. -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to our special guest and topic! 1:19 - Kim talks through her growth journey and how she serves people 6:29 - How do you deal with death the best? 25:26 - Grief from COVID (and other types of grief) 35:59 - Something we are missing: connection 37:15 - The more you talk about grief, the better you feel 39:10 - How people can connect with Kim 43:05 - Wrap up

Today, Candice talks about how networking has shifted and changed since the pandemic, and how to utilize networking best as a tool to grow your business! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:49 - What we are talking about today! 1:25 - The benefits of in-person networking 2:40 - Being intentional to make change in your business 3:24 - Setting networking goals 3:42 - Considerations when choosing networking opportunities 6:00 - What networking is REALLY all about 7:23 - Networking doesn't have to be formal - meet people where they are at! 8:03 - I'm going to meet someone new...what do I say? 10:50 - Quality vs. Quantity 12:00 - Provide value 14:08 - Start your own networking event! 15:38 - Why networking is one of the best ways to grow your business and wrap up!

Today, Candice talks with Simon Severino about the importance of Strategy Sprints, and tips on scaling your business! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Introduction to our special guest, Simon Severino! 1:11 - Simon talks through his growth journey and how he serves people 5:26 - Why the "Sprints" in Simon's company name: Strategy Sprints? 10:45 - Strategy vs distraction tactics 12:15 - Questions to ask yourself when strategy testing 15:05 - Simon talks organic growth 18:12 - The conundrum of wanting to scale quickly 20:36 - On people starting multiple ventures at once 22:00 - "Return on luck" 26:57 - A framework for all entrepreneurs 30:19 - What do the next few years look like for Simon? 33:48 - How to get in touch with Simon, and wrap up!

Today, Candice hosts her very first solo episode! It's a 2022 year in review, as well as a 2023 forecast! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:34 - Introducing...my very first solo episode! 1:46 - 2022 year in review - interest rates! 5:00 - Moving forward into 2023 with caution - not fear 6:20 - Business forecasting 7:12 - Mortgage and interest rates...are they going to continue to climb? 8:06 - Business planning and budgeting 10:24 - Further your learning 11:23 - Wrap up

Today, Candice welcomes Brandon Neely to talk all about financing and profiting in your business - whatever that may be! -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:25 - Who we are talking with today! 0:47 - Brandon shares his entrepreneurial journey 6:45 - What is banking on yourself? The infinite banking system? 8:37 - How do you go from having a whole life policy, to using that money to invest? 12:08 - Where does this cash come from in the life insurance policy? 18:20 - How Brandon handles the money in renting his own property 26:20 - On escrow 27:56 - Brandon's "Still Method" and investing in yourself 33:58 - How to connect further with Brandon 35:50 - Wrap up!

Today, Candice welcomes Dr. Victor Manzo from EmpowerYourReality.com, who felt unfulfilled in his bustling, high-income generating chiropractic practice, and pulled back 50% to THRIVE!  -    -    -    -    - Like what you hear? Make sure to share with your colleagues and loved ones, and rate and review us on iTunes! Show Notes: 0:24 - Who we are talking with today! 0:36 - Dr. Vic introduces himself and talks through how he got to where he is today! 6:49 - Did Dr. Vic sell the practice before he moved? 8:17 - What was it like building the chiropractic business? 12:39 - On gurus making building a business look easy, and setting the tone energetically! 16:30 - Dr. Vic tells us what audience he coaches! 19:06 - Is Dr. Vic finding that people are having breakthroughs re: it's not about the money? 26:00 - Who have you surrounded yourself with? And, are you judging yourself? 27:20 - Why did Dr. Vic move to Tennessee from Illinois? And how having less can be more! 34:00 - Dr. Vic tells us about the books he's authored! 37:14 - What would a solution be for the poor mental health epidemic we are experiencing? 39:57 - How to connect with Dr. Vic!