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After spending a decade building a thriving real estate firm, Marc Mawhinney watched as the market—and his business—collapsed around him. In this pivotal moment, Marc made the decision to dust himself off and keep moving forward, going on to launch http://naturalborncoaches.com (Natural Born Coaches) and establishing himself as one of the premier business coaches in his niche. Key moments from this episode:9:26 Finding his way into coaching after 10 years in real estate 16:20 The danger of becoming dependent on personal development content 21:15 How online coaches can find the line between providing free content and making money 24:15 Returning to print newsletters 26:35 The decision to add podcasting to his business *** Connect with Marc Mawhinney at http://www.TheCoachingJungle.com (TheCoachingJungle.com), https://twitter.com/marcmawhinney (Twitter), https://www.facebook.com/marc.mawhinney (Facebook), https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcmawhinney/ (Li

This week I had North Carolina State Senator Jeff Jackson in the studio and it was a lights-out episode! It’s easy to get discouraged in the current political climate, but Senator Jackson’s optimism and positive vision for the future are infectious. In a little over an hour, we covered the issues you care about and hammered out a plan to save the world!  Key moments from this episode: 5:04 — How gerrymandering came to be a key issue for him 8:08 — On ending gerrymandering via constitutional amendment 9:24 — Bringing accountability to the process by lowering the barrier between the voters and the politicians 16:06 — Choosing to approach every interaction with constituents as a learning experience 23:56 — Battling disinformation 30:10 — The unpredictable rise of Donald Trump 41:35 — The influence of gerrymandering on national politics 45:17 — Going viral on a #SnowDay 57:00 — Changing the world by investing heavily in early childhood education 1:12:26 — Where he sees his future in politics *** Connect with Je

I met Jamie at a Meetup in November 2015. He was a corporate lawyer-turned-restauranteur who was fresh off a Costa Rican sabbatical with his family and I had recently made the decision to quit practicing law and do...well, something else. While I wasn't sure what I was going to do just yet, my wife and I knew we wanted to do something that would eventually allow us to be location independent and we had recently put Costa Rica on our shortlist of potential countries for a first move. I took this chance lunchtime encounter as a not-so-subtle hint from the Universe that I was on the right track. Today, you can find Jamie commuting to Pittsburgh as the Vice President and General Counsel of Montauk Energy, a renewable energy company that converts methane gas from landfills into renewable energy. A supporter of the podcast since day one, I'm delighted to finally have Jamie on the show. Enjoy! Key moments from this episode: 8:07 — Where his entrepreneurial mindset was forged 21:00 — How pro bono work led him to q

Farmers First Coffee is a socially conscious coffee startup that’s putting the focus on the farmers that are actually growing the coffee. Every bag of Farmers First comes with the name and image of the farmer who produced the coffee inside. The bag Matt graciously brought for me was grown by Rosa, a Peruvian widow that has been producing coffee for 30 years. Matt brewed me a delightful cup of Rosa’s coffee right in the studio, so I’ll apologize in advance if you hear us slurping a bit. Want a deal on some of this great coffee?! Go to FarmersFirstCoffee.com and use code FUTURESELF to get 10% off your first order. Key moments from this episode: 05:42 — Overcoming the fear and uncertainty of starting a business and dating in a country where he didn’t know the language 08:11 — The importance of finding a vocation, something that inspires you 13:37 — The origin story of Farmers First Coffee 20:51 — Why they chose to form a socially conscious startup over a non-profit 23:35 — How they launched a massively succes

This week I was in the studio with newly-minted City Council members and Charlotte's newest podcasting duo, Tariq Bokhari and Larken Egleston. Tariq and Larken recently launched their blockbuster political podcast R&D in the QC. Recorded immediately after their Monday night City Council meetings, Tariq and Larken provide their constituents with a unique opportunity to dive into the major topics from the meeting and hear straight-forward perspectives from both sides of the aisle. You can find R&D in the QC on iTunes and Facebook. Connect with Larken on Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Charlotte City Council. Connect with Tariq on Twitter, LinkedIn, and the Charlotte City Council. You can listen to this episode above, on iTunes, or watch the Facebook Live stream. After you listen, drop me a line and let me know how you liked it, then head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! Resources Mentio

Dimitri Apostle is the owner of the Charlotte Brightway Insurance Agency and one of the most ruthlessly efficient people I know. In this episode, he shares his secrets for achieving super productivity in your business and life. After you listen, drop me a line and let me know how you liked it, then head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! You can connect with Dimitri on LinkedIn and at www.brightway.com/agencies/NC/Charlotte/101. Resources Mentioned: Evernote https://slack.com/ (Slack) https://mindnode.com/ (MindNode) Books Mentioned: Rich Dad, Poor Dad  Mindset Mastery Cheers!  Rob

A few shorts years ago, Adam Carluccio was a public school Special Education Teacher without a concrete plan for his life. Today, he holds the distinction of highest rated wedding DJ on The Knot, Gigmasters, and WeddingWire.com. In this episode, we dig into the powerful and often hilarious story of finding success through sheer force of will. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-self-podcast-making/id1130514192?mt=2 (head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review) the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! https://youtu.be/aFWfw_ADFPs (My appearance on Adam's podcast, Lucdogg in the Morning) You can find Adam on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, www.litmradio.com, or reach out directly at: https://ttrevents.com/book-me/ (https://ttrevents.com/book-me/) Liked what you heard? Consider

The first time I met Kevin we had scheduled a brief meeting just to get to know each other. Two hours later I knew I had to have him on the show. From a successful financial planning practice in New York to sleeping on a friend's Couch in Hollywood then back into finance in Shanghai, Kevin has taken a wildly unique path to arrive where he is today. You're going to enjoy this one. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-self-podcast-making/id1130514192?mt=2 (head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review) the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! You can find Kevin on LinkedIn, www.intuitivecompensation.com, or reach out directly at: kmonaghan@financialguide.com https://www.intuitivecompensation.com/ () Liked what you heard? Consider sharing this episode with a friend. As always, yo

This week I had the talented Tessa Machen in the studio. Tessa is an artist, blogger, model, actress, and brand builder. This was Tessa's first time on the mic, but I have a sneaking suspicion it won't be her last. Enjoy! My favorite moment: On creating a unique brand by being true to yourself: Be inspired by people, but make sure to stay in your own lane and try to stay as true to yourself as you can. That will help you to create amazing content, and then it's actually so fulfilling that you're doing what's true to yourself. Check out some of Tessa's inspired artwork HERE. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-self-podcast-making/id1130514192?mt=2 (head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review) the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! You can find Tessa on Facebook, Instagram

This week I had the pleasure of spending some time on the mic with my friend Ken Brokaw. Ken is an author, entrepreneur, and the founder of http://levelingupyourlife.com/ (Leveling Up Your Life). A few of my favorite moments: Creating a profitable side hustle before quitting your job: Use that fear as motivation. If you're in a current job...I would keep that job and make sure you build up the side hustle accordingly. Build the systems and processes in place to be able to replace that side job. Don't cut off your main stream of income. Know that you hate the job. And once you know you hate the job, then you have more motivation to build that side hustle to replace that income.  Budgeting to quit your job: Map out all of your, what I call, "bare essentials." How much is your rent or mortgage? How much do you pay in utilities? Know exactly what you spend per week, even down to the bottle of wine. So, if you're gonna spend $40 a week on wine, know that. Write it down. Accept that that's what you spend on

This week I had the pleasure of spending some time on the mic with my friend Matt Andersen. Matt is a CPA and the founder of https://www.mdandersencpa.com/ (MD Andersen CPA), a public accounting firm in South Charlotte that prides itself on empowering entrepreneurs with nerdy CPA skills. We covered some serious ground in this episode and Matt destroyed the stereotype of the boring bean counter. Yet another killer episode that I know you're going to find immense value in. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-self-podcast-making/id1130514192?mt=2 (head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review) the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! https://www.mdandersencpa.com/ () You can find Matt on Facebook, LinkedIn, and at https://www.mdandersencpa.com/ (www.mdandersencpa.com) You can re

This week I got on the mic with Kevin Giriunas, the founder of https://adventcoworking.com/ (Advent Coworking) in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte. I didn’t plan it this way, but this interview couldn’t have been a more perfect follow up to the episode with Court Creeden. Kevin spent the bulk of his life chasing a version of success that wasn’t his own, earning a Master’s Degree in structural engineering and working as an IT project manager for four years. On paper, Kevin was living the life of his dreams. But, like so many others, he wasn’t fulfilled. Instead of sticking it out and hoping for the best, Kevin decided to walk away from the career he built to do something that mattered to him. Kevin and his team have created an empowering community by blending art, technology, creativity, and positive energy to change the world for the better. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://

This week I had a candid conversation with Court Creeden, the founder of http://parent-financial.com/ (Parent Financial) and the author of the hot new personal development book, Blue Goat. I like to dig deep into the story with people and Court didn’t hesitate to go there with me. Do you feel like there’s more to life? Do you feel like you’re destined to do more than just live for the weekends? Are you ready to make a difference by living your truth? If any of this applies to you, then Court Creeden is the Red Pill that’s going to wake you up. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you liked it, then https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/future-self-podcast-making/id1130514192?mt=2 (head on over to the iTunes Store and Subscribe, Rate, and Review) the show. That's how we keep spreading the word and bringing you even more killer content! Cheers! A few of my favorite moments: On sideline critics: In the book, I actually

David Herring is an architect, attorney, and one seriously woke dude.  In this episode, we cover some deeply personal topics and often venture into the existential. I feel like we barely scratched the surface, so I look forward to having David back in the studio again soon. One of my favorite moments: On making the difficult decision to walk away from his job without a safety net or a plan rather than continue to be unhappy: "I was constantly anxious, stressed out, unhappy. And, I just kind of had this awakening-if you want to call it that-where I said to myself 'I'm not doing this anymore.' If it means I have to live in a box on the street to be happy, I'm willing to do that, because being happy and content in life is worth more than anything." You can find David Herring on Facebook, https://twitter.com/davidherringlaw (Twitter), https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-christopher-herring-270716100/ (LinkedIn), and http://www.davidherringlaw.com/ (www.davidherringlaw.com) You can reach out to David Herring HE

William Wilson is the founder of Charlotte-based William Wilson Clothing, a private men’s custom clothing company. Before he was designing custom clothing, William was in the construction business. Today, William specializes in high profile clients, and his client list includes professional athletes, celebrities, CEOs, and business executives. William Wilson Clothing only accepts three new clients per month and routinely has a waiting list. In addition to being a nationally respected clothier, he is also a leading authority on the impact of image and personal branding in corporate America and the world of entrepreneurship. You can find William Wilson on Facebook, http://www.twitter.com/theclothier (Twitter), https://instagram.com/theclothier (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/in/theclothier/ (LinkedIn), and www.williamwilsonclothing.com Liked what you heard? Book your appointment with William Wilson HERE. As always, you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn.  The podcast is available

Escape rooms are gaining in popularity throughout the world and Exit Strategy is leading the charge in innovative and exciting escape room experiences in Charlotte.  Last week, me and two friends visited Exit Strategy and played their newest room, Ruins. In this episode, I chat with Exit Strategy General Manager Rob Staton about our experience escaping the room and Rob gives us the scoop on the history of escape rooms and what other unique experiences Exit Strategy has to offer.  You can find Exit Strategy on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and www.exitstrategyus.com Book your own escape room experience HERE. As always, you can find me on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, & LinkedIn.  The podcast is available for download from the iTunes Store, Google Play, Stitcher Radio, and TuneIn. You can also download this episode from the player at the top. And, please, if you enjoy the show please hit that subscribe button and give us a 5-star rating in the iTunes store. A portion of any purchase made through our affil

"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always get what you've always got." Simply put, if you want success you have to step outside your comfort zone and ruthlessly pursue it. You have to constantly position yourself to be in the right place to seize opportunities when they appear. In the first five minutes of this episode, it's clear Mike Simmons has taken these lessons to heart. Mike is the founder, CEO, and driving force behind the marketing and business development firm WIMS, Inc., a consulting firm focused on helping entrepreneurs develop strategies to bring their passions to life. If you're struggling to make the hard decisions, today and every day, to get from where you are to where you want to be, then you need to listen to this episode now. Not only is Mike's story compelling, it's filled with actionable advice that you can implement in your life today. You can listen to this episode above. After you listen, http://robertingalls.com/contact-me/ (drop me a line) and let me know how you l

Finding your niche is about more than just following your passion. While following your passion is all the rage, the truth is, if your passion doesn’t intersect with a viable need people are willing to part with their money for, your passion is going to bankrupt you. For better results, identify an existing problem in the market that pertains to your passion and then solve it. That’s how you can follow your passion to immeasurable wealth – or at least a successful business that gives you freedom and flexibility.  But as anyone who’s ever tried to follow their passion into the marketplace can tell you, it isn’t easy. That’s why I’m going to continue to bring you guests that have turned that dream into a reality. The sooner your passion and your purpose intersect with a revenue stream the happier and more fulfilling your life is going to be.  In this episode, we explore how Attorney Harrison Lord did just that. Harrison is the founder of  [ask LEGAL], a unique legal services boutique that emphasizes value ov

This week I had the pleasure of spending some time with filmmaker Chung Winner. It was evident after talking for just a few minutes with Chung that he is a man on a mission. We covered topics from winning the day by starting with an ice cold shower to consciously manipulating his mind and body to serve his will. https://vimeo.com/94449288 (A director and editor by trade), Chung's behind the scenes credits include: https://vimeo.com/103685262 (Vanity Fair), The Travel Channel, short films, https://vimeo.com/30892909 (music videos), https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXNBiLsF70E (the #1 television show in the Democratic Republic of Congo), and the Penn & Teller CW show http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1811179/ (Fool Us). Today Chung is hard at work on a new documentary series, Stories From Our Time. Each 3-6 minute episode reveals a novel account of human life, a time capsule of sorts, documenting the human experience on the planet today. The stories focus on uniquely lived lives, from a money launderer for the Chine

Jason Mailot is the founder of East Coasters, a company dedicated to making unique and functional products from discarded rubber that was destined for the landfill. Check out the full post at RobertIngalls.com/18-East-Coasters Jason is an old friend and one of the most charismatic people I know, so it was an absolute joy to have him in the studio this week. Jason is the embodiment of achieving success through shear force of will. After leaving college with a degree, a mountain of debt, and no direction, he bounced through jobs, butted heads with bosses, and quickly discovered that he wasn’t built for a lifetime of taking orders. So, with little more than his unbridled tenacity, some maxed out credit cards, and his supportive wife Kaitlyn, Jason flung himself face first into the world of entrepreneurship founding East Coasters in 2014.   From the early wins to the devastating setbacks Jason maintained his trademark determination, always looking for new angles and never afraid to do the hard work himself. C