Investor Smarts

Today, Candice welcomes Sean Douglas of The Success Corps to talk about all things positioning and living to your highest standard!
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Show Notes:
0:40 - Sean shares how he get to where he is today
3:31 - What branding is - and is not
6:50 - On finding problems in the marketplace to solve
9:14 - What is "next level"?
17:23 - On hiring a coach and DPAs
18:47 - Ask where the business come from? And the role experience plays
24:43 - On networking
29:00 - What's next for Sean
35:00 - How to connect with Sean and wrap up

Today, Candice welcomes Michelle Eberhard of Ultimate Business Quest app to talk all about her journey in small business growth, selling, and the ULTIMATE app to grow your own business!
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Show Notes:
0:44 - Our special guest takes us through her journey to today (and why small businesses fail so quickly)
12:04 - What is the BPR, and why an app is better than the seminars and programs you are signing up for!
17:57 - What does Michelle think has gotten her in the rooms and scenarios that traditionally (as a woman, etc) she wouldn't be at?
21:55 - What makes a company?
27:03 - Michelle on her business partner also being her partner in life
29:42 - What is Michelle looking forward to in her business in the next couple of years?
34:30 - Life lessons and tips from growing and exiting businesses
38:44 - Wrap up

Today, Candice welcomes Kison Patel of M&A Science to talk all about mergers and acquisitions - things to consider and plan for!
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Show Notes:
0:30 - What we are talking about today
0:56 - What got Kison into this and how his career has developed
5:44 - Kison tells us about his books and who they are geared to
11:43 - Mistakes people make in a deal
16:54 - How do people approach Kison to work with him?
19:02 - What are some things I should be thinking about now if I want to eventually sell my business?
27:22 - What is Kison up to next in his business?
29:00 - Wrap up

Today, Candice welcomes Angel Latterell to talk all about estates and planning. This is an important topic - especially for entrepreneurs who may not know that this is something to think about in advance!
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Show Notes:
0:35 - What we are talking about today! 
1:11 - Angel talks us through her journey into estate planning (and why it's important!)
10:55 - It's never too early to start planning
13:29 - Getting over "they can figure it out when I die" mentality - planning asset management and minors in the will
20:56 - On life insurance
27:47 - Looking at life as a creative force to move past paycheck-to-paycheck mentality and build wealth
32:05 - On being an advisor throughout someone's life
38:55 - The Life binder
46:43 - Are a lot of people writing their instructional and last letters to loved ones while planning?
52:06 - How to connect with Angel!

Today, Candice welcomes Sae'Von Springer of Native Assets: a Blockchain Firm to talk all things Blockchain Cryptocurrency!
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Show Notes:
1:01 - Sae'Von shares his journey into cryptocurrency!
4:34 - What was Sae'Von doing when he started in cryptocurrency?
6:30 - How did Sae'Von learn about the basics of cryptocurrency?
10:42 - Sae'Von tells us more about his company and what else he is up to
13:55 - What does "decentralized funding" mean, and how is it possible?
25:47 - Taking advantage of deferred taxes and other benefits with cryptocurrency
30:24 - How do we find a loan/financing in crypto?
33:08 - Where do we start?
36:55 - On educating your kids and expanding their knowledge and options
40:20 - Where does Sae'Von see himself in the next couple of years?
42:45 - How to reach and learn from Sae'Von

Today, Candice welcomes Neel Parekh of MaidThis to talk about his journey into franchising - giving tips and tricks for franchisee hopefuls along the way!

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Show Notes:
0:20 - Candice introduces the guest and topic for today!
0:51 - Neel talks about his journey into franchising
2:23 - What got Neel into the AirBnb market?
4:18 - What was it like to set up a franchise?
7:38 - Is it challenging to go from B2C to B2B, and scaling?
12:28 - How hard is the franchise model with a low barrier of entry?
16:22 - How has Covid affected the MaidThis business?
19:27 - Are there any opportunities for further education and networking Neel is exploring to grow his franchises?
21:28 - Where does Neel see his life and business going in the next few years?

Today, Candice welcomes Dr. Ty Belknap to talk about all things SEO (search engine optimization)!

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Show Notes:
0:20 - Candice introduces the guest and topic for today!
0:59 - How Ty got started with SEO
3:36 - What is SEO and why do folks need to think about it?
4:55 - Why pay attention to website SEO over social media?
7:17 - How do you know what's going to last, and where do you focus your time?
10:16 - Recommendations for connecting with new audiences
13:09 - Quick SEO tips for small businesses
15:23 - Ty tells us a little bit about his book
16:56 - What Ty is looking forward to
20:45 - Recommendations on revamping websites and content
24:38 - YouTube and last thoughts
27:50 - Final tip and wrap up

Today, Candice welcomes Evie Brooks to the show to talk all things real estate investing!

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Show Notes:
0:25 - Candice introduces the guest and topic for today!
0:45 - Evie explains her journey to where she is now!
3:57 - Where the majority of Evie's clients hail from
7:30 - Things to watch for when you're investing
12:28 - Unpredictable factors in real estate investing (including the truth of jumping in full time)
18:11 - What do the next few years look like for Evie?
20:06 - The best way to get ahold of Evie!

Today, Candice welcomes Keith Smith back to the show to talk about telling your story, being an author, and what's next for him!

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Show Notes:
1:00 - Keith introduces himself
10:48 - On Keith's new book and self worth
17:15 - On martyr syndrome
22:00 - What Keith tells people who are unsure and insecure in moving forward with writing a book
27:16 - On writing down your story
33:42 - On Kevin's new book - rewrites and "perfection"
37:42 - What's next for Keith?

Today, Candice welcomes Keith Smith back to the show to talk about telling your story, being an author, and what's next for him!

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Show Notes:
1:00 - Keith introduces himself
10:48 - On Keith's new book and self worth
17:15 - On martyr syndrome
22:00 - What Keith tells people who are unsure and insecure in moving forward with writing a book
27:16 - On writing down your story
33:42 - On Kevin's new book - rewrites and "perfection"
37:42 - What's next for Keith?