Before the Millions

Today on the show we welcome Mark Asquith. Mark is a marketing mogul, and he subscribes to the mantra “fake it till you make it”. Mark is the founder of Excellence Expected, the founder of design, brand and web agency Hacksaw and the host of WordPress service Podcast Websites. As well as being a keynote speaker, Mark also helps business owners navigate their lives and optimize their results using his unique mix of experience and straight talking.

In today’s episode, we chat to Mark about how he went from doing contract work to building his own businesses and achieving his milestone of one million pounds in revenue. We speak about online marketing, how to create an Avatar for your business, the first steps to growing your business and much more!

Key Points From This Episode:

• Mark tells us a bit about his history and where and how he started out.
• Hear how Mark spotted a opportunity and was prepared to act.
• Find out what Mark learnt through the process of going from contract work to starting his own business.
• Discover how Mark started his first business, a design agency.
• Learn why Mark thinks his business failed because he doesn’t know what he was doing.
• Understand what online marketing is and whether there is money to be made in that market.
• Hear what an Avatar is and how to go about creating an Avatar for your business.
• Mark shares on how and when he achieved his milestone of one million pounds in revenue.
• Find out how Mark’s relationship with John Lee Dumas came about.
• Learn how Mark recognized the need for Podcast Websites.
• Discover how Excellence Expected got started and how the idea for it came about.
• Hear what Mark’s focus and target market is through his different businesses.
• Find out some of Mark’s first steps to helping people grow their businesses.
• Mark tells us about one of the biggest challenges he has had to overcome.
• Discover some of Mark’s daily habits by hearing more about his daily routine.
• Hear why the Branson book is one of Mark’s favorites.
• Find out what sacrifices Mark knew he had to make before he could get to where he is.
• Learn who was essential to Mark’s growth before the millions, and why.
• Discover why people are scared to be bold and take risks.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Serendipity will knock on your door; the opportunity lies in whether you’re prepared to take it.” — @MrAsquith\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“I don’t think there’s a distinction anymore between content marketing and marketing; content marketing is marketing.” — @MrAsquith \"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“ You’ve got to ultimately discover whether the problem that you believe is there, really exists.” — @MrAsquith \"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Mark Asquith — http://www.excellence-expected.com/

Mark’s Free coaching — http://www.excellence-expected.com/freecoaching/

Hacksaw — http://www.hacksawstudio.com/

Podcast Websites — http://www.podcastwebsites.com/

John Lee Dumas — https://www.eofire.com/

Harmonious Clan — http://www.harmoniousclan.com/

Evernote — https://evernote.com/

Richard Branson’s book: Losing my...

Today we are speaking to e-commerce coach Earnest Epps. Earnest is an online entrepreneur and is really killing it in the game right now with his 6-figure businesses. He is the CEO of Ur Sales Force with almost 10 years of marketing and sales experience, Earnest has been able to take both offline and online marketing strategies to combine them into a marketing powerhouse. He is a professional with a unique combination of digital marketing, sales management, project management, traditional marketing, business and technical skills.

Earnest possesses the expertise to combine these skill sets into a full program management life cycle for a cost effective digital marketing solution, sales force and/or marketing strategy.

In addition, continuing to grow in leadership and knowledge, excel in innovative technology applications, as well as develop world-class solutions to real world challenges. In today’s episode Earnest shares with us on his life, how he transitioned from a corporate hustler to an online mogul and how his business is continuously growing.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Earnest shares with us on how he got to where he is today, starting with 19 year old Earnest.
• Hear how Earnest went from door-to-door sales to being a Marketing director.
• Find out what made Earnest pursue his online business journey.
• Learn why Earnest chose to go into online business in particular.
• Discover how network marketing benefited Earnest in the long run.
• Understand how success principles can be used in multiple different fields.
• Hear what Earnest’s goal was at the time and how he went about achieving his goal.
• Find out what drop shipping is and what it does.
• Discover how not having to trade his time for money got Earnest excited.
• Understand how Earnest’s investment of $12.50 has grown to a company set for 7 figures.
• Hear how Earnest was able to do all this so fast, while having a full time job.
• Find out how Earnest found ways to add value to his customers.
• Learn what a USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is and how to benefit.
• Hear how to grow your reach with paid advertising through using different avenues.
• Earnest tells us that a good standard conversion rate online is 1%.
• Find out where to get started if you’re looking to sell products online.
• Discover what you need to get an online business started.
• Hear how to distinguish whether or not to start advertising on Google PLA’s or Facebook Ads.
• Find out how Earnest overcame struggles and difficulties to get where he is today.
• Learn what happened with Earnest’s mind shift and how his goals changed,
• Hear about some of Earnest’s travels.
• Earnest shares with us about how he got fired from his corporate job.

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“If I can continue to make money while I’m sleeping, I wouldn\'t have to work until I die.” — @EarnestEpps\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“You don’t count the hours; you make the hours count.” — @EarnestEpps \"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“You can’t let what you can\'t do stop you from what you can do.” — @EarnestEpps\"] 

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Before the millions it has to be the mindset.” — @EarnestEpps\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Earnest Epps — http://www.earnestepps.com/

Earnest Epps on Twitter — https://twitter.com/EarnestEpps

Earnest Ur Sales Force — http://www.ursalesforce.com/

Robert Kiyosaki\'s book, The Guide to Investing

Drop Ship...

Today on the show, I am joined by Steve Bighaus. Steve is in the lending business and today he talks us through all things lending. We discuss everything from choosing the right lender to understanding how to qualify for a loan as a new investor. Of course, we get into his personal life a little bit as well and find out exactly how he was able to loan $300 million in real estate transactions.

Steve started out as a passionate musician with long hair, and one day decided to join the U.S. Air Force. After his time serving in the Air Force, Steve moved into the banking world. He has over 24 years experience in the mortgage industry and now maintains a focus on servicing the real-estate investor by offering aggressive financing options and resources for buyers interested in purchasing or refinancing their investment property. Steve is recognized nationally as an industry expert, and the knowledge that he has enables him to find financing for people even when they have had difficulty in the past.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Steve shares his incredible story and how he started his journey in the real estate world.
• Find out how Steve went from being a musician with long hair, to joining the Air Force.
• Understand which characteristics to look for when finding a lender for your situation.
• Learn more about how Steve has structured his team to understand real estate investors.
• Why Steve values great customer service above all in his business.
• Find out how Steve was able to scale to loan $300 million in real estate transactions.
• Hear Steve’s advice for new investors to take advantage of starter programs.
• As a new investor, find out what type of property is the best to invest in at the start.
• Steve shares his daily routine and the every day habits that contribute to his success.
• Why Steve’s wife was the most supportive and influential in his journey.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“The thing about investment property lending is, you’ve got to have cash.” — @teambighaus\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“It’s always tough to make that first step.” — @teambighaus\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Daray\'s Bigger Pockets Article

Steve Bighaus\'s Website: Sierra Pacific Mortgage

Audible free book trial — audibletrial.com/beforethemillions

Steve’s phone number — 206-930-1801

Team Bighaus — http://teambighaus.com/

Fannie Mae — www.fanniemae.com/

Freddie Mac — www.freddiemac.com/

The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show — joefearless.com/show

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On today’s show we are speaking to Heather Ann Havenwood, CEO of Havenwood Worldwide, LLC and Chief Sexy Boss. Heather is a serial entrepreneur and is regarded as a top authority on internet marketing, business strategies and marketing. Since marketing her first online business in 1999, bringing together clients and personal coaches, she has played an active role in the online marketing world since before most even had a home computer. In 2006 Heather started, developed and grew an online information marketing publishing company from ground zero to over $1 million in sales in less than 12 months.

Starting without a list, a product, a name or an offer, Heather Ann molded her client into a successful guru now known as an expert in his field. Heather Ann has been named by a few as an ‘Icon Creator’ or the ‘Wizard Behind the Curtain’. She has instructed, coached and promoted hundreds of entrepreneurs leading them down the path to success. Heather Ann currently is the Author of Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of women is changing the Rule Book for money and success and The Game of Dating and How to Play it: A rule book for divorced men stepping back into the game. In today’s episode we talk all about entrepreneurship and Heather\'s journey.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Heather shares more about what she does and her entrepreneurial journey.
• Hear about Heather’s childhood growing up and how she stumbled on her life\'s calling.
• Find out what made Heather decide not to immediately jump into the workforce.
• Discover how Heather was challenged to explore more possibilities.
• Understand why it is important to know who you are as an entrepreneur, at the core.
• Learn how Heather made the transition to entrepreneurship, starting as a consultant.
• Find out where Heather educated herself on creating online sales funnels.
• Understand what a sales funnel is and why you should incorporate it into your business.
• Learn how to start building a brand from scratch.
• Discover why copywriting is the core skill every entrepreneur should have.
• Hear Heather’s methodical system behind what she does and how she implements it in her life.
• Heather uncovers the sacrifices she had to make to get where she is today.
• Understand how head space and not believing in yourself is why so many people get stuck.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“I’m a builder, I’m a builder of businesses, I’m a game changer.” — @hhavenwood\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Entrepreneurship is a journey, it is not a destination, entrepreneurship finds you.” — @hhavenwood\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“The number one skill set every entrepreneur should know is copywriting .” — @hhavenwood\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode: 

Heather Havenwood — http://heatherhavenwood.com/

Heather’s Twitter — https://twitter.com/hhavenwood

Heather’s Book: Sexy Boss: How the empowerment of women is changing the Rule Book for sex, money and success

Heather’s Book: The Game of Dating and How to Play it: A rule book for divorced men stepping back into the game 

SMS “Sexy” to...

On today’s show we have financial advisor and real estate investor, Brent Sutherland. Brent has worked in financial services for over 11 years, both in the corporate accounting and investment world, and in the boutique financial planning arena. He has witnessed, firsthand, how the financial services industry has fashioned itself into an overly complex machine in an effort to cause confusion, encourage mistakes, and justify fees; all to better benefit its own bottom line.

Brent is the owner of a financial planning company called Ntellivest, and his objective is to help individuals turn off the noise and challenge the traditional approach to financial planning and thinking. He believes there is a strong correlation between financial noise and financial mistakes, which can further delay one’s personal financial success. In his experience as a financial advisor and personal finance enthusiast, Brent has found that most often the simplest solutions and some outside the box thinking will better help individuals on their way towards having a better grip of their own financial world.

Key Points From This Episode

• Find out what early retirement means to Brent.
• Brent shares his story and dives into more of his background and who he is today.
• Discover how Brent developed his financial skills first before applying them to his own finances.
• Learn how Brent got started in real estate investing alongside his financial planning business.
• Find out why financial advisors working on commission are not partial to real estate investing.
• Understand more about the differences between stocks and real estate; both good and bad.
• Learn how to make good investments and structure your portfolio to yield the best returns.
• Find out what to look for to find the right financial advisor that is aligned with your fee structure and your investment interests.
• Learn how Brent got started with his company, how it works, and what services they offer.
• Find out how Brent plans to grow his business in his three-year plan.
• Discover Brent’s opinions on Snapchat and whether people should be buying into it.
• Find out which books had the biggest impact on Brent’s life.
• Hear about the sacrifices Brent had to make before the millions.
• Brent gives advice to new financial advisors on how to build up your credibility.
• Understand why you need to start stepping out of the system and start thinking differently.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“People do not act rationally when it comes to money.” — Brent Sutherland\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“People are better off if they have a diversified investment picture that includes stocks, bonds, and real estate.” — Brent Sutherland\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Experience is key. If you can make the experience more valuable early on you\'re going to be a lot better off.” — Brent Sutherland\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Brent Sutherland\'s Website - http://www.ntellivest.com/

NAPFA - https://www.napfa.org/

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

The Behavior Gap by Carl Richard...

Our guest on today’s show is Lauren Bowling. Lauren is the award-winning blogger and editor behind FinancialBestLife.com and author of The Millennial Homeowner: A Guide to Successfully Navigating Your First Home Purchase. She has been blogging since 2012, and is now a recognized thought leader on millennial finances and first-time homeownership. Lauren achieved over a million page views in just a few short years on her blog after quitting her job at a hedge fund. She currently works full-time on her online businesses and in real estate.

In today’s episode, Lauren walks us through her journey from start to present, and how she went from aspiring actress to well known author. She has been featured in publications such as Forbes, US News and the Huffington Post. Financial Best Life is the personal finance destination for people who think “outside the box” when it comes to their money. Instead of simply telling you how to budget, spend, and save, instead the goal is to talk about your dreams and how money can be used as a tool to help you live out your “best life.”

Key Points From This Episode:

• Lauren shares with us how she got started on her journey and what she is working on today.
• Hear how Lauren’s shopping addiction and debt led her to starting her blog on finance.
• Understand how Lauren used the 50/30/20 method to help her pay off her $10k college debt.
• Find out what Lauren did as a side hustle in order for her to pay off all her debt.
• Learn how Lauren managed to use her debt to help her be vulnerable, transparent, and to grow as a blogger in her financial journey.
• Lauren tells us how she has been able to grow her blog from 1 viewer to over 1 million views.
• Hear some of Lauren’s favorite apps to use as a full-time blogger in the industry.
• Find out how Lauren went from employee to blogger, and how she made the transition.
• Hear how the question, “How do I want to spend my time?” got Lauren to branch out.
• Learn more about Lauren’s goals for the future.
• Find out what Lauren has learned as a first-time homeowner and the real estate industry.
• Hear some of the positives lessons Lauren took away from owning real estate.
• Hear how the FinCon community has helped Lauren to grow in her financial journey.
• Learn why you need to outsource in order to be more successful.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Money is a tool and you can use it to create the life you want to live.” — @finbestlife\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Money mistakes are going to happen, it’s how we rise from those that is important.” — @finbestlife\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Lauren Bowling\'s Website — http://financialbestlife.com/

Lauren on Twitter — https://twitter.com/finbestlife

Lauren’s LinkedIn Profile — https://www.linkedin.com/in/lbowling23/

Lauren’s book, The Millennial Homeowner: A Guide to Successfully Navigating Your First Home Purchase

Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert

On today’s show we’re speaking with Reed Goossens. Reed is a serial real estate entrepreneur and founder of RSN Property Group. As a native Australian, Reed moved to the US to pursue his investing career. As a qualified structural engineer and project manager, Reed has been involved with construction and real estate since 2007. Reed’s expertise includes project management, property development, and key stakeholder management. Reed has been involved in the development and acquisition of over $500 million in real estate and infrastructure across Australia, North America, Europe, and South East Asia.

After gaining valuable experience working in the engineering and construction industry, Reed decided to pursue his passion for real estate development and investing by starting RSN Property Group. Throughout recent years Reed has developed his personal portfolio of solid cash flow investment properties. He believes now is the time to enhance and utilize the power of syndication investing to purchase apartment communities. Reed’s commitment to the development of a structured, systemized approach to researching, acquiring and managing investments provides the basis for RSN’s sound operating system.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Reed tells us about his journey from student, to engineer, to successful entrepreneur .
• Hear how the book Rich Dad, Poor Dad has been a big motivator in Reed’s life.
• Find out how Reed closed his first deal on a triplex.
• Understand what Reed learned from his first deal and the team he used.
• Learn how a move to commercial real estate and scaling was more beneficial for Reed.
• Find out more about the components of a successful team.
• Hear some of Reed’s suggestions on finding a good broker.
• Discover how Reed sculpted his entrepreneurial journey through his daily goals.
• Understand why, as a real estate agent, you need to know how to hustle.
• Why Reed believes that getting a mentor is another way of investing in yourself.
• Hear what sacrifices Reed had to make in order to get to where he is today.
• Find out why Reed’s mentor is key to his success.
• Understand why people underestimate the amount of work it takes to grow a business.
• And much more!

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“There’s no such thing as get rich quick.” — @reedgossens \"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“Real estate investment is a team sport.” — @reedgoossens  \"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“I’m more afraid of regret than I am about failing, if I give it a try.” — @reedgoossens \"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Reed Goossens Website

Connect with Reed on Instagram

Reed\'s Favorite Books:

Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki

Rich Dad\'s CASHFLOW Quadrant: Rich Dad\'s Guide to Financial Freedom

On today’s show we’re speaking with engineer, Sunny Burns. Sunny makes grenades for the DOD for fun; yep, the Department of Defense, while also selling pacifiers online. Sunny paid for his tuition in college by selling 19 cars. Sunny is a real estate investor who got a start house-hacking a fourplex. He is currently getting paid to live for free. This is one of my favorite subjects to educate others on, so when I found out what Sunny did and how beastly of a deal he got, I knew I had to have him on the show.

Sunny is the definition of an entrepreneur and has multiple streams of passive income. At 26 years old, Sunny is on the fast track to financial freedom all while maintaining a full-time engineering job at the DOD. I am sure you will get tons of value of this show, because I know I did, and you will like the little bit about travel hacking midway through the show.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Find out more about Sunny\'s short term business goals in real estate and life.
• Hear Sunny’s story, his background, and how he grew up in a family that had little money.
• Sunny shares his beliefs about money & how it can affect your marriage.
• What inspired Sunny to pursue his entrepreneurial mindset, allowing him to pay his tuition.
• Learn how Sunny got started in real estate for the first time.
• Hear the story of how Sunny’s stock grew by 1,000%, and why he does not suggesting trading in the stock market.
• Understand more about Amazon FBA and Sunny’s history as an eBay shipper.
• Sunny shares the story of how he was able to get a free trip to Japan, by travel hacking.
• How being frugal helped Sunny get started in entrepreneurship
• Understand why Sunny believes that most people are held by from the millions by their own limiting beliefs.

Tweetables:

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“You find the right product, you create these systems and it’s just a passive cashflow business for you.” — @FamVestor\"]

[spp-tweet tweet=\"“We live frugally, but we do it awesomely.” — @FamVestor\"]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

The Best Real Estate Investing Advice Ever Show

Sunny on Twitter

Connect with Sunny

Bigger Pockets Podcast

Sunny\'s Website: FamVestor

The Amazing Seller Podcast

Outwitting the Devil by Napoleon Hill

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