The Mentee Podcast

How much time do you devote to your work and family?  We all want our businesses to succeed, but at what cost? If your life revolves around your work alone, it may be time to reassess how you view your relationships with your work and family.  Here at The Mentee Podcast, we know how difficult it is to be both a good parent and entrepreneur, but we want to remind you that at the end of the day, your family is as important as your business. In this episode, Craig Kessler, author of The Dad Advice Project, talks all about his journey of writing his book and becoming a better dad.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Being open about your struggles can help you find support  Parenting is both a responsibility and a privilege   Children need both good parents and good mentors   Exposing your children to your work or business gives them a head start  Don’t feel guilty about spending time with your family  Episode Highlights: [04:44] Craig’s Jou

Are you a hunter or a fisherman? Hunting prey makes it run away, but fish come to the fisherman. But, wait—what does this have to do with networking and entrepreneurship? The answer lies in how you act around your potential clients — do you serve others, or yourself? Here in The Mentee Podcast, we are launching an episode all about living your good life, networking, and creating the wow factor in your life — and those of your clients. Joe Sweeney, a passionate entrepreneur and networking expert, will explain his strategies on how to network and serve others. The secret to good networking isn't what most people think it is! Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Life can bring you to many places and heights Networking is a place to give and not to get Be a fisherman, not a hunter The best networkers are good listeners, not talkers Serve others to wow them Be a calculated risk-taker Episode Highlights: [03:41] Joe’s Journey After finishing his MBA, Joe Sweeney bought four manufacturing compan

Who are the people surrounding you? You need the right people around you to grow. Your dreams are your future, and letting the wrong people in is the easiest way to sabotage your life. These wrong people are the ones who don't support you, leading you away from success. They might even think they're helping you, but the truth is, they're pulling you down. How do you deal with that, cultivate an abundance mindset, and move towards your dream life? This is an episode with a message that will never get outdated. Jeff talks about the one mistake killing your dream and what you can do to stop it from sabotaging your life. As a special gift, Dominic D’Amico joins him to share how taking action is easier than you think. Be brave, eyes up! Maintain an abundance mindset, and you can do anything. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Identify the toxic people in your life Coach or cut off toxic people Get ready to have difficult conversations Don’t expect people to change overnight Go out and take ac

Investor, author, and advisor, James Harold Webb was already selling potholders and newspapers, and offering lawn mowing services at 8 years old. Many years later, James left his job as a radiology technologist to start his own business that he even got his former boss as the first to invest. He was able to grow his company so massively that he has left a mark in the medical imaging space. James attributes a huge part of his success to the relationships he has built throughout his career.  In today’s discussion, James talks about the concept of allowing people in your company to have equity while still having control over it. James lays out the idea of giving financial independence to people within your company. It gives you the ability to create an organization where people are committed to helping you become successful because what they’re getting is beyond their W-2 paycheck. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: The value of relationships Understanding employee equity James’ defini

Do you really want to work the next 30 years of your career trying to build up a $100-million net worth because it’s what you really want – or just to say you have a $100-million net worth? An extremely driven entrepreneur, Cody Caswell found himself trying to stick with the entrepreneurial status quo, living a life others expected him to live and seeing himself from the lens of other people who have their own vision of what an entrepreneur should look like. Eventually, he chose to forge his own path and live life through his own lens.  Cody Caswell is an example of what having clarity of your future self looks like. He shed his ego to live the life he wanted. Today, Cody has a flipping company and does general contract work for some other people. He also has a short-term hold company in the heavy rehab space as well as portfolio rentals with a total of 70 doors. His goal is to never have to sell anything, and the only reason he has the flipping company is to make money to fund the rental. Here are some

Part and parcel of every person’s growth, whether in business or life, is that constant yearning for learning. And when you take the time to really get to know what you want, seeking clarity through curiosity, and you do that with consistency – relentless growth happens. However, a big part of success is to grow, not to the point of burning out from all the grinding, but rather finding that alignment.  In this conversation Chris Goodman, CEO of Goodman Coaching and host of Relentless Growth Podcast, talks about growth, alignment, and creating life by design.  Chris currently offers three different coaching platforms. The first is one-on-one coaching, which is the most intimate, deep form of coaching. The second is a group coaching platform where they coach eight to ten CEOs for three to four months at a time. The third is breakthrough coaching, which is one-on-one coaching with the two coaches Chris hired, perfect for business owners who are just getting started. Here are some power takeaways from t

In today’s conversation, Blake Walker shares his journey from working as a W-2 physical therapist to becoming a full-time real estate investor. Blake discusses how he used his W-2 as a backing and leveraged the power of mentorship to upgrade his life, ultimately achieving financial freedom, which is really about the freedom to do what you want, when you want – with the people you love.  Investing the $30,000-gift he got from his mom before she died, Blake eventually figured things out and built his wealth in real estate, going from one property in 2016 to now 42 doors and having a franchise in the same company as his mentor. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Getting into Gobundance’s Emerge Overcoming the fear of asking Going from “I should” to “I must” Putting yourself around the right people The goal-getter vs. the goal- setter Getting his first deal Holding a property vs. flipping it The true meaning of financial freedom Episode Highlights: [09:13] Finding a  Mentor Find p

How do you create boundless opportunities? Sometimes, all you need to do is surround yourself with people who are already where you want to be. Get into a relationship with them, and the best way to do that is to offer them value. Ask them what you can do to serve them. That is the premise of The Mentee Podcast. In today’s conversation, Brian Luebben shares his story of how he got into the room with a group of millionaires and how he tripled his net worth after meeting them in just 12 months. There weren’t any direct business relationships or direct partnerships that occurred. He simply grew into the conversations around him. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Overcoming the fear of getting in the room with big people Generating passive income through house hacking How it’s like house hacking your actual house Brian’s hunger to maximize opportunities The power of putting yourself in a room full of successful people Joining Emerge by GoBundance Episode Highlights: [08:25] Overcoming the

In 2014, with only a $10,000-investment out of pocket, DJ Savoy partnered up with his former colleagues to buy a HomeVestors Franchise. They grew the real estate business tremendously, hitting their 10-year goal of buying 10 houses in just five months. Eight years later, they have now amassed a rental portfolio of around 225 doors! In today’s conversation, DJ shares some great insights into building long-term wealth as well as some nuggets of universal truths to inspire you to become more of who you already are. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Finding gratitude from growing up in an abusive household DJ’s spiritual awakening in 2010 The power of forgiveness Hitting a 10-year goal in just 5 months Building long-term wealth A message of faith and hope How to facilitate courage within you Having the hunger and a vision for better, bigger, and more Being intentional about your goals Episode Highlights: [11:26] The Power of Forgiveness Resentment is the poison that we drink hoping that th

What would happen if we were able to teach teenagers financial independence? High school teacher, real estate investor, and net worth millionaire, Dan Sheeks, joins me today as we discuss his newest book, First to a Million: A Teenager’s Guide to Achieving Early Financial Independence. Although written for teenagers, Dan wrote the book for anyone who is getting into the idea of early financial independence and seeking to carve out their path to a good life. Not every young person is interested in learning and focusing on their financial future – and not every adult is either. But you also don’t have to wait to achieve financial freedom till you’re 65 because you can always start now. Options, options, options! Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: What is financial freedom? Why many people don’t reach financial independence The 4 mechanisms of early financial independence The premise behind First to a Million About BiggerPockets What Dan’s investment portfolio looks like Episode Highlights:

Calvin Chin is the co-founder and CEO of Zen Coast University, an online coaching mastermind that builds people’s knowledge in real estate investing.   Calvin grew up thinking he should get a corporate job and get his head down until he retired at 65 with the white picket fence and two and a half kids. He was doing what society thought was successful. Eventually, he started investing in real estate, now having options other than just the W-2. He then scaled up to apartment complexes with 88 units across the United States.  Having climbed the first mountain of achieving personal success, Calvin now climbs his second mountain – the legacy piece. He co-founded Zen Coast University, along with his fiance, Jennie, so they can teach people how to create passive income and thereby create a passive impact on the community and the world. Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: The second mountain How he made his first deal Being comfortable with being uncomfortable Tapping into the powe

If you've been to several retreats, you're probably familiar with the emotional high that you get from attending them. You leave the event feeling on fire. Then that fire fades over time as the mundane schedules of life set in. But just because the intensity of your fire is fading doesn't mean you're failing. It doesn't mean that you're not succeeding or you're off course. And so, my goal for this episode is to help you hold on to that mindset. Today, I’m sharing some reflections on my first ever Tony Robbins event called Unleash the Power Within. It’s amazing how those people who attended the event were surrounded by empathetic witnesses – all in alignment with the same goal of getting in a peak state and unleashing the power within.  Here are some power takeaways from today’s conversation: Goal setting and strengthening your relationship with your goals Creating a compelling vision of your future Creating the right habits Changing your environment The shape of success Celebrating the gains Revisiting a

According to statistics, around 70% of first-generation wealth is lost by the second generation over 90% of the time and they're “back to shirtsleeves” by the third generation. This is where the adage "shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations" actually came from, which puts the family legacy at risk. So how do you reverse this cycle and not become another statistic? In this episode, Don Wenner reveals the real secret to success, happiness, and fulfillment – the power of intentionality. You have to make sure you’re bringing it into all eight F’s of your life – faith, family, friends, freedom, fun, film, fitness, and finance.  An expert in scaling high-growth high-profit businesses, Don is the founder and CEO of DLP Real Estate Capital, a multi-faceted private real estate investment company that specifically invests in workforce housing in the hope to impact the workforce housing affordability crisis, the jobs crisis, the “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations” crisis, the legacy crisi

It is impossible to take a single step forward without shifting the balance. To liberate yourself from the state of inertia and stressful, destructive habits, you must get up-close and personal with your self-image, understand your current and desired circumstances, and develop communication that will let you FOCUS. To grasp the merit of self-actualization, one must understand that practical, spiritual, or mental success is a journey that starts with introspection. In episode 19, Jerome and I walk you through the six levels of liberation from the permanent stressors in your life. From the anxiety of failure, to a sheer inability to challenge the status quo, we are led to believe that transforming our personality and skillset is an instant process. That is the fundamental reason behind many failures. We must not overlook the underlying process that fuels the transformation of our minds. Jerome is an exceptional apartment investor, real estate expert, and a host of the dreamcatchers and Myers methods podcasts.

We can only move to the light we’ve uncovered inside of ourselves. Being aware of your programming, beliefs, and the way you are living verses the life you envision unlocks choices, opportunity, and happiness. To learn more about creating awareness, the law of attraction, the power of being, and how to match the frequency of the reality you want, tune into episode 18. A lot of changes have been brought into my world recently, and I knew I needed to do something different, mainly that I needed to re-evaluate my day to day patterns to see what I needed to change. Ron Patulski’s name has been coming up in a lot of my conversations recently. Ron is a CPA, business owner, and business performance coach. In my conversations with Ron, I have gained so much insight and awareness on where I am at on my journey to having the life that I want, as well as the programming that I need to shift that is not working for me. This is why I asked Ron to have a conversation with me. A lot of people do not realize that everything

How do you tap in and align with your best self? Evolve yourself and unlock your 20x potential so that you can ultimately serve with more integrity and alignment. Learn more about the emotional development that you need to undertake as a leader to unlock you and your team’s full potential through collective power, insight, conflict, resolution and commitment in episode 17. In my conversation with Mark Divine, we take a deep dive into the 7 commitments that forge elite leaders in Mark’s book, “Staring Down the Wolf” - courage, trust, respect, growth, excellence, resilience, and alignment. All of these habits build on each other and work together in a polygraphic manner to strengthen your skills, establish flow states of mind, and bring out the best in you and your team. What stands out and motivates me is that Mark has been able to tap in, establish heartfelt connections, and provide service by building elite teams through his commitment to self mastery. Just like Mark, it is my passion and desire to help peo

“Things which are most personal, are most universal.” You are not alone on your journey , and having a safe space where you can connect and grow with like minded individuals will support you on the path to living from your true self and building the life you envision. If you want to learn more about overcoming shame, uncovering your purpose, finding your voice, and moving forward in motherhood, dating, and life with confidence, listen to episode 16. Staying open minded and in a constant state of discovery to be exposed to different ways of thinking, lifestyles, and the journeys that people take on the path to their good life is so important to me. It’s conversations like these that help me re-solidify the importance of protecting my mind and input so that I can maintain a positive and accountable mindset. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to connect and have a conversation with Claire Brown. Claire and I are both parents, entrepreneurs, and real estate business professionals. One thing I can not relat

You don’t grow from success. You grow from failure. When we fail we’re discovering what doesn’t work, and we are taught what not to do in the future. If you’re ready to hear more about letting go, moving on, and learning from failure, listen to episode 15. My conversation with Steve Sims was powerful and inspirational. The energy and excitement he brings is absolutely contagious, and I loved every minute of it! Steve Sims is the founder and CEO of the luxury concierge service Bluefish. In 2017, he published a book, “Bluefishing: The Art of Making Things Happen.” Steve shares with me more about himself, what he’s been up to, and how things are going with his consulting and coaching company. Steve tells me about the powerful moment in his life at age 15, where he saw the vision of his life. He talks about the effect that it made on his choices from that moment, and how he was ultimately able to break the cycle. He now helps others break the cycle by identifying their failures, keep moving, and take action on wh

Most people are unsuccessful because they’re not clear on the vision of their future and unwilling to endure the monotony of success. Are you willing to put in the work necessary to define your future self, establish your financial number, and ultimately create the good life you desire? If you’re inspired to get connected and learn more about  how you can start working towards manifesting your freedom goals into reality, tune into episode 14. Vlad Kats and I have a conversation, where I learn more about his background, his 15 year journey to where he’s at today, and his accomplishments. Vlad started his journey right after graduating college as a business major, where he started working for the US government. It wasn’t until 2005, that he uncovered his love for helping people achieve their financial goals when he began working in real estate. Today, Vlad is passionate about serving others and helping entrepreneurs grow their wealth and business through the Thrive Real Estate Network. In this community, h

You are NOT a product of your circumstances. You ARE a product of YOUR CHOICES. Are you ready to break free from your limiting beliefs and self sabotage? If you want to learn more about the power of perspective in overcoming challenges, and navigating through the path to joy and success in spite of adversity, tune into episode 13. In my conversation with Tommy Sigman, I learn more about his journey, struggles, and how he has been able to persevere and achieve in his life after growing up in unfortunate circumstances. Tommy was kicked out at the age of 13, and then given a second chance after being placed in foster care. He is now thriving, having written his own book, starting a non profit, and succeeding academically in school. Tommy shares with me how shifting his mindset, adapting gratitude, and making the best out of his situations got him through and changed the course of his life. I could really connect to this because out of my 3 core values in life, gratitude is my top priority. When you express grati