Together 24/7 with Barry & Catherine Cohen

A little about our guests. Karl and Shannon are all about kids. Karl is one of eight children. The family was very athletic and Karl played college football and earned his degree in Exercise Science. Shannon is a wife, mother, business owner, and a passionate fan of My Gym. She comes from Kentucky and started working for My Gym right out of college. Both Karl and Shannon worked for my gym before moving to Texas and opening their own My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. Their 2 year old daughter is the ambassador, greeter, and all around face of My Gym at the Woodlands. A little about their business. After college both Shannon and Karl went to work for My Gym Children’s Fitness Center. With their background and passion for health and fitness for the whole family, a children’s fitness center was perfect. They worked for My Gym Children’s Fitness Center for 6 years before deciding to go out on their own. They moved to Texas and opened their first gym in The Woodlands. After four successful years, they opened their second gym in Houston. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Really do your research on a business before you start any business. Know what you need to put into the business and be realistic about the return on your investment. Truly know your spouse. Have respect and understanding. Learn how to communicate. Reading Material Small Business for Dummies by Eric Tyson Any Business for Dummies book Get in Touch with Our Guests www.MyGym.com/TheWoodlands www.MyGym.com/Atascocita Instagram /MyGymAtascocita – https:// Instagram.com/MyGymAtascocita Instagram /MyGymTheWoodlands - https:// Instagram.com/MyGymTheWoodlands Facebook /MyGymAtascocita – https://facebook.com/MyGymAtascocita Facebook /MyGymTheWoodlands - https://facebook.com/MyGymTheWoodlands

A little about our guests. Jennifer and Peter have been together for 7 years and in business together for 4. “Married for life,” they have 4 children, his, hers and ours. A little about their business. Peter and Jennifer are on a mission to empower entrepreneurs and teach them how easy it can be to sell high-ticket products and services with great success. As an entrepreneurial couple themselves, they especially enjoy working with couple entrepreneurs to show them you can have it all. Jennifer’s background in corporate sales in the biotech and medical arena gave her the basis to start her own company teaching sales. Peter’s background as a general contractor in the residential and commercial world, combined with his years of experience leading transformational programs for one of the largest personal development companies help create the synergy for High Ticket Sales Success. As a result of this perfect combination of skills, Peter was able to leave the construction business and, with Jennifer, they created a lifestyle business that allows them to focus on their children and their business. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) When you are creating a vision for yourself and your company, remember that it is all a game. It is a goal you set for yourself. Reading Material The High Ticket Selling Revolution by Jennifer and Peter Diepstraten. FREE http://www.HighTicketSalesNow.com Essentialism: the Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown - http://amzn.to/2o01MVS Get in Touch with Our Guests www.HighTicketSalesSuccess.com www.HighTicketSalesNow.com Facebook: /Highticketsales - https://www.facebook.com/Highticketsales/ Twitter: @HighTicketSales - https://twitter.com/Highticketsales

A little about our guests. David and Suzanne Solomon are the prequel to Episode 146, Samantha and Scott Darling, the other owners of Uphill House B&B. Sam is the daughter of David and Suzanne. David and Suzanne have been together 36 years and married for 35. They have 2 daughters, one of whom is their business partner. David and Suzanne enjoy traveling the back roads and exploring together. Growing up in the Midwest, they had retired from full-time work before starting a new adventure as entrepreneurs. A little about their business. David and Suzanne were both retiring when Sam approached them to become partners in Uphill House Bed & Breakfast. In over 35 years of marriage, this was their first time in business together. David works at the visitor center in Gordonsville, VA in addition to being the head of tourism for the B & B. Suzanne, along with daughter, Sam, is in charge of Culinary Operations and Housekeeping. Suzanne also enjoys working outside in the yard. Before retiring, Suzanne was a hospital administrator and medical consultant. David worked in various leadership roles for two major Fortune 500 companies. Both are enjoying their new career. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Always speak your mind. Don’t let things fester. Keep lines of communication open. Be a great listener and be empathetic. Reading Material Malcolm Gladwell - http://amzn.to/2nxm3C8 Get in Touch with Our Guests [email protected] http://www.UphillHouseBandB.com

A little about our guests. Samantha (Sam) and Scott Darling are history and travel buffs who spent a few years nomadic before opening the Uphill House B&B. Scott is a graduate of New Mexico State University and Sam went to Ole Miss. They met in Arkansas while serving in the education corps. In 2012, Sam got the bug to become an entrepreneur and settled on a B&B in Virginia. Sam and Scott are craft beer enthusiasts and love Virginia for their many craft beer breweries. The B&B is also located in the middle of wine country, so Scott and Sam have been working long and hard learning about the art of wine. They’ve also begun to explore a love of whiskey. When they aren’t sleeping indoors, Scott and Sam enjoy camping along with hiking, kayaking, biking, and rock climbing. They also love to travel and enjoy the fact that with business partners they can really trust (Sam’s parents) they have plenty of opportunities to see the world. A little about their business. After meeting and traveling around for the education corps from 2007 to 2014, Scott and Sam decided to settle down and open a business. Sam began to research possible businesses for her and Scott in 2012. When Sam discussed some ideas with her parents, now also their business partners, David and Suzanne, they were interested in starting something new. In fact, the idea of a Bed & Breakfast was actually Suzanne’s. The B&B was built in 2010 and purchased by Sam, Scott, Suzanne, and David in 2014. A more modern B&B, Uphill House sits in the middle of the history of the beginning of the United States. Sam and Suzanne serve as Culinary Operations and Housekeeping, Scott does Maintenance and Finance, and David is all things Tourism. Together all four help with Marketing, Advertising, and Landscape/Yard Work. Scott and Sam have taken the concept of Together 24/7 and added a whole new layer to it. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Don’t marry someone you don’t enjoy spending time with. It’s OK to disagree, but you have to be open and respectful enough to say what you need to say. Get in Touch with Our Guests http://www.UphillHouseBandB.com [email protected] Facebook - /UphillHouseBB - https://facebook.com/UphillHouseBB Instagram – UphillHouseBB - https://instagram.com/UphillHouseBB Twitter - @UphillHouseBB - https://twitter.com/UphillHouseBB

A little about our guests. Nina and Mike have founded and built over 2 dozen companies between them. Nina and Mike met when Mike was mentoring Nina as she started up her new eCommerce business. Working together, they fell in love and Nina decided to join Mike in launching the new Inspirer. Both Nina and Mike enjoy traveling and reading. They are artists, Mike with a brush and Nina with a camera. Nina is the surfing and tennis gal while Mike is a sponsored endurance athlete. He proudly served in the US Army. With all their success, the greatest joy came for Nina and Mike when they found each other and found someone to share success with. A little about their business. Inspirer does just that – it inspires. Mike is the Ideator and Nina is the marketing and customer guru. She is involved in the design and marketing strategy and is involved in every customer and potential customer touchpoint. Mike helps individuals and businesses discover, design, build and monetize unique ideas using a proprietary ideation process he developed. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Communication is the only way you can feel comfortable to be in business with the one you love. Be tolerant, accepting, and open to your partner’s point of view. Reading Material The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho - http://amzn.to/2lT7kwv Marketing: A Love Story: How to Matter to Your Customers by Bernadette Jiwa - http://amzn.to/2n1NgcZ Get in Touch with Our Guests www.inspirer.com [email protected] [email protected] Twitter - @ninanoelle - https://twitter.com/ninanoelle Twitter @mikestemple - https://twitter.com/mikestemple Facebook - IAmAInspirer - https://facebook.com/iamainspirer

A little about our guests. Sharon and Jim both come from the television industry, back when it was still fun. Separately and together they have been involved in marketing, promotion, production, and even created their own television show. Jim and Sharon have been married and in business together just over 24 years. They have 5 children, most grown and out of the house. As a child leaves, Jim and Sharon bring a new dog into the family. A little about their business. Sharon and Jim created their first television show, Mom Time TV, to help moms enjoy the journey of motherhood more. It was their adventure back into business together after Sharon had taken a break from office work to raise their children. More recently, Jim and Sharon created the radio show, My Storiez. They interview people with an amazing story to tell and share. The show is live on internet radio as well as recorded on the Star Worldwide Networks. In addition to their show, Jim and Sharon created Market Reach Mobile Media, and advertising billboard truck, and Seegems Jewelry, an online jewelry store. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Don’t be afraid to fail. Learn how to take a “no.” Always be kind and try to help others. Reading Material Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell - http://amzn.to/2m9Cu71 The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mendino - http://amzn.to/2lT8x8B Get in Touch with Our Guests Listen to Our Storiez at http://www.StarWorldwideNetworks.com http://www.OurStoriez.com Facebook /OurStoriez - https://facebook.com/OurStoriez Facebook /seegemsjewelry - https://facebook.com/seegemsjewelry Twitter @OurStoriez - https://twitter.com/OurStoriez Twitter @SeegemsJewelry - https://twitter.com/SeegemsJewelry

A little about our guests. Karey and Eric met 4 years ago and have a son, Nolan. Both are very into working out, competing and Karey is a fitness model as well. Karey has always been a fitness buff. She worked as a nurse and went back to work after her son entered kindergarten. While working, she pursued her certification in nutrition and personal training. Eric is currently filming Season 2 of Fit to Fat to Fit. Starting out fit, he is gaining as much weight as possible to then lose it with his client and close friend. A little about their business. Karey and Eric created Northington Fitness and Nutrition to help people all over the world live their highest quality of life, gain insane amounts of self-confidence, and reap the endless benefits of nutrition in a healthy, sustainable way without restriction. They focus on both the mind and the body; “where the mind goes, the body will follow”. Eric leads the way providing in-person training at the Northington Fitness private studio with one on one training, semi-private training, and group weight training classes. Karey provides nutrition and training through online programming. Together, they relish in the fact that they are living their dream of helping people from the inside out. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) When you are in business together, hash out what your strengths are. Consider outsourcing the things neither of you has a desire to do. Reading Material The Little Black Book of Fitness Business Success by Pat Rigsby - http://amzn.to/2kIKVq1 Powercast podcast by Mark Bell - http://thepowercast.com/ Get in Touch with Our Guests http://www.NorthingtonFitnessandNutrition.com [email protected] Instagram – karey_northington - https://www.instagram.com/karey_northington/ Instagram – northington_fitness_nutrition - https://www.instagram.com/northington_fitness_nutrition/ Twitter – @kareynorthifbb - https://twitter.com/kareynorthifbb Facebook - NorthingtonFitnessandNutrition - https://www.facebook.com/Northingtonfitnessandnutrition/

A little about our guests. Frank is a tennis buff, former tennis pro from Maine. Frank studied architecture and relocated to Colorado. He began to work for his former father-in-law and moved up in the company. Tessa is originally from the Philippines and relocated to Colorado with her family. She was a contractor and interior decorator, but never crossed paths with Frank in their professional lives. Frank and Tessa saw each other across a crowded room. Tessa knew right away she and Frank were meant to be and she set about getting her guy. That was 22 years ago and they have been together in business and life almost since the beginning. A little about their business. Frank and Tessa began their entrepreneurial life together in network marketing. They succeeded in their first company and created a team of people, many of whom remained with them over the years. They saw success is several companies, not so much success in several more and eventually stepped out of network marketing. A few years ago, they were approached by the CEO of a nutrition based company that was looking to rebrand and needed trainers with experience. First, Frank needed to lose about 80 pounds on the program and then they set about creating the new training for the branding. It was from their years of experience and success in Network Marketing that Frank and Tessa decided to create IntellaTrinsic. Seeing a need for coaching and training throughout the Network Marketing world, Frank and Tessa work together to get those choosing the Network Marketing path to entrepreneurship on the right path. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) When you get into Network Marketing, be sure you have an excellent mentor. If there is something in your heart for the business, make it your own. Reading Material Audio programs from: Bob Proctor - http://amzn.to/2lJmogl Jim Rohn - http://amzn.to/2lK6Rxy Eric Worre - http://amzn.to/2l2bMda Anthony Robbins - http://amzn.to/2lJ3qGT Get in Touch with Our Guests [email protected] [email protected] Facebook: www.facebook.com/intellatrinsic 720-339-4439

A little about our guests. Larry is a Midwestern farm boy. He was raised in Indiana and joined the Army at the ripe old age of 17. Larry retired after 20 years of service. He went on to work at the US Department of Defense as a contractor before becoming a hypnotist. HE enjoys his roles as husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and mentor. He also enjoys visiting historic sites and researching family genealogy. Sondra was raised in Central Indiana and wasn’t allowed to date until she was 16. That’s when she and Larry met and the rest is history. Sondra worked as a government contractor for the Department of Transportation. Sondra lives each day with the attitude of “Best Day Ever!” She then goes about creating that. A fire in 2014 destroyed their home. From that experience, Sondra wrote the book “In Trance Hypnosis from the Subject’s Point of View.” A little about their business. Sondra and Larry began their business in 2011. After trying everything to come through a tragedy suffered years earlier, Sondra found healing through hypnosis. Larry then researched and studied hypnosis to help Sondra continue on her journey. She also began studying hypnosis and together they began to build their business. Larry and Sondra have different approaches to the work they do. They can help a great number of clients by taking on different people and personalities. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Be totally present in what you are doing right now. Reading Material The One Thing by Gary Keller - http://amzn.to/2lkzdNQ The E Myth Revisited by Michael Gerber - http://amzn.to/2kogSBW Get in Touch with Our Guests www.GalaxyHypnosis.com [email protected] Facebook – GalaxyHypnosis - https://www.facebook.com/GalaxyHypnosis

A little about our guests. Carmen hails from our nation’s capital and Darius is from South Carolina. Carmen has a Master’s Degree in Communications and Darius is an Industrial Engineer, a career that led him to the path of owning his own real estate investing business. Both enjoy travel and food and while Darius enjoys trying new foods, Carmen is a self-proclaimed HUGE FOODIE. Married 3 years and in business together for half of that time, Carmen and Darius relax by training for 5K runs and do a run a month. A little about their business. Both Carmen and Darius knew from the start they wanted to be in business for themselves. Carmen, the creative half, has tried her hand at e-commerce as well as the fitness business being an avid runner. Darius, the industrial engineer studying time and money put that number crunching to use in research a great business for them. Real Estate was the answer and the Britts started as wholesalers, going door to door talking to people who were on the verge of losing their homes in hopes of giving them a way out. Then they decided on rehabs but soon realized if you are wielding a hammer you can’t sit on a beach and earn money. Taking all their knowledge and experience, Darius and Carmen created Brade Street Properties, a real estate investment firm that partners investors with flippers that need capital. Everyone gets what they want and need, including Darius and Carmen, who get their laptop lifestyle. One piece of advice (the nutshell version) Your relationship comes first. The strength is in being together. Patience, patience, patience. Don’t force it. Be patient and strategic. Reading Material Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill - http://amzn.to/2jNqFBl Secrets of the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker - http://amzn.to/2kNMZZ4 4 Disciplines of Execution by Chris McKenzie - http://amzn.to/2jolcSR Get in Touch with Our Guests http://www.BradeStreetProperties.com [email protected]