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LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR

The podcast for entrepreneurs who put LIFESTYLE FIRST via passive online income, real estate investing, and increasing productivity. Join your host Flavia Berys as she interviews successful lifestyle solopreneurs and shares ideas to help you find the perfect balance between lifestyle, business, and self. Flavia Berys, the host of the LIFESTYLE SOLOPRENEUR podcast, is an attorney, marketing expert, and founder of several online academies. She's been featured in major media including BBC World News, the Wall Street Journal, the New York Post, ESPN television, Cosmopolitan Magazine, Fox News, and more. On her podcast, she features solopreneur business owners and entrepreneurs who make a full time income from part-time work, and successfully avoid becoming "miserable millionaires" by learning what to do to stay happy and balanced. Her guests teach us how they earn smarter by working less, leaving time open for family, friends, travel and hobbies. Because remember: "Money doesn't buy happiness, but money in the hands of a happy person? There's no greater tool!"
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Why so many entrepreneurs are choosing non-food franchises with top 1% franchise consultant Jon Ostenson

Jon Ostenson is the Founder and CEO of FranBridge Consulting, an Inc. 5000 company, and he is a top 1% franchise consultant. Jon is also the author of the bestselling book, ‘Non-Food Franchising’. Jon draws on his experience as a former Inc. 500 Franchise President and Multi-Brand Franchisee in helping his clients select their franchise investments. Jon is a frequent contributor on franchising for publications such as Forbes, Inc., and Bloomberg.

Jun 12, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 221

Invest like a rich person with Alan Franks

Alan is an author, speaker, and a fee-based CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ who provides holistic financial planning services nationwide. Unlike many financial advisors who prioritize selling products, Alan takes a client-centered approach, helping individuals and families define their lifestyle goals and then reverse-engineering a tailored financial plan to achieve them. His focus on cost-effective, tax-advantaged strategies empowers clients to realize their dreams as quickly and efficiently as po...

Jun 05, 202523 minSeason 1Ep. 220

From bankrupt carpenter to financially free in three years with storage yards, with expert Chris Long

Christopher Long’s journey is one of grit and vision. Starting as a contractor in need of storage for “the big stuff,” he founded Longyards Storage, transforming a personal challenge into an international powerhouse for secure, large-scale storage solutions. Alongside his success in industrial storage, Christopher built a strong foundation in real estate, starting with multifamily investments and now focusing on heavy industrial acquisitions.

May 23, 202524 minSeason 1Ep. 218

Break free from the 9-to-5 and build a life you love with The Unconventional Business Model author Kathleen Kobel

Kathleen Kobel, known as the Queen of Amazon, has launched and grown over 1,000 brands on Amazon for multimillion-dollar companies. As an expert in the Amazon Influencer Program, she helps creators maximize their earnings through shoppable videos, content strategy, and offsite opportunities. Kathleen is also the author of The Unconventional Business Model and founder of Smart Business Mom, empowering entrepreneurs to create income on their own terms.

Apr 10, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 216

Leadership, Loyalty, and Legacy: Glenn Poulos shares the keys to success

Glenn Poulos was the EVP and GM of NWS and the co-founder of Gap Wireless Inc., where he has spent his career at the intersection of sales, marketing, and leadership. With a proven track record in driving growth in the telecom and tech distribution industries, Glenn is also the author of Never Sit in the Lobby: 57 Winning Sales Factors to Grow a Business and Build a Career. As a LinkedIn Top Voice, podcast host, and sought-after speaker, Glenn is passionate about sharing actionable insights that...

Apr 03, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 215

Get organized for success with Jennifer Q. Williams, owner and founder of Saint Louis Closet Co.

At just 25 years old, Jennifer Q. Williams took a leap of faith, leaving graduate school and financing her dream with personal credit cards and an SBA loan to open Saint Louis Closet Co. in 1991—the first locally owned, woman-owned, floor-based closet company in her community. A proud St. Louis native, entrepreneur, and mom, she turned her passion for organization into a thriving company. She is also the wife of a fellow entrepreneur and mother of 2.

Mar 27, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 214

The United States offers people an amazing gift to fund your lifestyle, with Adiel Gorel

Adiel Gorel is one of the leading experts on Real Estate and Real Estate Investment in the United States, and around the world. He is the author of 5 books, including his Amazon Bestseller, "Remote Control Retirement Riches”. Adiel has lectured or conducted seminars all over the world, including at Stanford, Cisco, Meta, Intel, Microsoft, Berkeley, Amazon, and many others. He has also been featured on Fox Business, ABC, NBC, Fortune, Entrepreneur Magazine, and is regularly featured in local San ...

Mar 21, 202536 minSeason 1Ep. 213

Real Estate Investing as a team sport, with expert investor Sam Morris

Mr. Morris is the CEO of Sunset Capital. He has over twenty years of experience in various aspects of real estate and has led acquisition and disposition teams on over $550MM in multifamily transactions. Having asset managed for over $650MM in real estate assets he has experience in all aspects of the life cycle of a property. As a former corporate banker for 18 years, he was involved in over $1B of financing in real estate transactions.

Feb 28, 202519 minSeason 1Ep. 212

Karen King, Founder and CEO Empowering Coaches and Solopreneurs

Karen King is the founder of Gold Star Pro, an all-in-one automation platform designed to empower coaches and solopreneurs by streamlining their business operations. With over a decade of experience in technology coaching and marketing, Karen specializes in helping small business owners overcome the challenges of integrating tech solutions to simplify and scale their operations. She has built a thriving community of users who benefit from Gold Star Pro's comprehensive features, including email a...

Feb 21, 202520 minSeason 1Ep. 211

Money moves & hip-hop grooves: Drew Boyer’s take on personal finance

Drew Boyer is an experienced financial expert and a Certified Financial Planner® with over two decades of experience helping individuals and families navigate their financial journeys. Raised in Ohio, Drew’s upbringing shaped his values of hard work, financial responsibility, and entrepreneurship, lessons that he now imparts to his clients and readers alike. A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Drew blends his expertise in personal finance with his deep love for hip-hop culture, using t...

Feb 13, 202525 minSeason 1Ep. 210

Accelerate your business in the next 90 days with David Greer

David J. Greer is an entrepreneurial coach, author, and facilitator. He is the catalyst who gets you to fully live your dreams now. Spend one hour reading his book Wind In Your Sails, attend a one hour talk with him, or get one hour of 1-to-1 coaching and you will have 3 concrete action items that will shift and accelerate your business within 90 days. David specializes in working with entrepreneurs challenged with alcoholism or addiction. He and his wife Karalee are committed to each other and ...

Feb 06, 202528 minSeason 1Ep. 209

Write a book to grow your business/career with Cathy Fyock

Cathy Fyock is The Business Book Strategist, and works with professionals who want to write a book as a business/career growth strategy. She's also the host of the Create Content with Cathy podcast.

Jan 30, 202522 minSeason 1Ep. 208

How to financially plan for a sabbatical and eventual retirement properly, with guest T.J. van Gerven

T.J. is a financial planner, the founder of Modern Wealth Builders, and the host of the podcast, Do More With Your Money. After graduating from Virginia Tech, where he studied economics and actuarial science, T.J. has spent his entire career in the financial services industry as a financial planner. T.J. is passionate about helping millennials use money intentionally as a tool to build toward financial flexibility and independence. Outside of helping clients with their financial plans, T.J. enjo...

Jan 23, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 207

Learn how to scale your real estate investing business with the power of virtual assistants, with guest Bob Lachance

Bob Lachance is the founder and CEO of REVA Global, the leading virtual assistant staffing company for real estate professionals. A former professional hockey player, Bob spent eight years on the ice, dividing his time between teams in the United States and Europe. After retiring from hockey, he transitioned to real estate and acquired his first flip in 2004. Over the course of his career, Bob has successfully closed over 2,000 transactions including over 240 deals in 2022 and over 180 in 2023. ...

Jan 15, 202521 minSeason 1Ep. 206

Unpacking 'That's Not the Help I Need' with author and CEO Tiffany Rosik

Tiffany Rosik, CEO of TGR Management Consulting and trusted advisor to Fortune 1000 companies, tackles complex projects by fostering high-performing teams that deliver results. Tiffany is passionate about helping women achieve their full workplace potential by serving as a Mentor, Coach, and Leader. Her book, titled That's Not The Help I Need, bridges the theory-practice gap, empowering women to thrive in the real world.

Jan 08, 202518 minSeason 1Ep. 205

Double dipping on my money with The Money Multiplier, with expert Brent Kesler

Brent Kesler was a Chiropractor and Chiropractic coach for over 14 years. After implementing The Money Multiplier (TMM) Method, Brent paid off $984,711 in 3rd party debt in 39 months. In fact, Brent became so passionate about how powerful this concept was, he began sharing it with others. It was when his previous mentor told him that he had successfully referred over forty-one new clients into the system, that Brent took his advice and started the journey to becoming a teacher of the TMM Method....

Dec 19, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 204

Raising private money and private lenders to fund your real estate deals, with expert Jay Conner

Jay Conner has been buying and selling houses since 2003 in a population of only 40,000 people with profits now averaging $82,000 per deal. He has rehabbed over 500 houses and been involved in over $118 million dollars in transactions. Jay has completely automated his annual 7-figure income business to where he works less than 10 hours per week in his buying and selling houses business. His passion is motivating and teaching other Real Estate Investors how they, too, can raise Private Money with...

Dec 12, 202432 minSeason 1Ep. 203

Learn how to unlock growth with less and master the 80/20 Principle with world-renowned business strategist Perry Marshall

Perry Marshall is one of the most expensive business strategists in the world. He is endorsed in FORBES and INC Magazine and has authored ten books. At London’s Royal Society he announced the world’s largest science research challenge, the $10 million Evolution 2.0 Prize. His reinvention of the Pareto Principle is published in Harvard Business Review, and his Google book laid the foundations for the $400B digital advertising industry. He has a degree in Engineering and lives with his family in C...

Dec 05, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 202

The four steps to building a real, profitable, and sustainable E-Commerce business starting with private label on Amazon FBA, with Neil Twa

Neil Twa is the CEO and Co-Founder of Voltage Holdings, an expert in Amazon FBA and e-commerce brand-building, with over 17 years of experience generating millions in revenue. After leaving a senior role at IBM, he launched multiple successful brands and now mentors entrepreneurs, helping them build profitable businesses through strategic consulting. His book and podcast, "Almost-Automated Income with FBA," share insights on scaling e-commerce ventures and achieving lifestyle-driven success...

Nov 27, 202435 minSeason 1Ep. 201

Unlocking solopreneur success and mastering business growth with Liz Steblay

Liz isn’t small, green, or hundreds of years old - but she has been a wise mentor to thousands of self-employed professionals, helping them realize their dreams of becoming solo entrepreneurs. With decades of experience building her own solopreneur career, including founding a national talent agency that made the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. twice, Liz has distilled the formula for solopreneur success down to six essential keys. As the bestselling author of Suc...

Nov 13, 202425 minSeason 1Ep. 199

Checkers vs Chess: Which game are you playing with your finances? with guest Freddie Rappina

Freddie Rappina is a Financial Advisor and a Chartered Financial Consultant as well as an Accredited Investment Fiduciary™ who founded Opta Financial. Freddie helps clients examine their current financial situation, financial goals, completes a financial analysis, provides recommendations, implements and reviews plans for clients. He is also the Author of the book "Playing the Wealth Game" available on amazon and Audible

Oct 31, 202427 minSeason 1Ep. 197

Real estate investing for passive income with Arn Cenedella

Arn Cenedella is a real estate broker and investor with over 46 years of experience in the real estate industry. Founded Spark Investment Group in 2020 as he transitioned his single-family rental portfolio into multifamily properties. Arn currently manages and operates a multifamily portfolio as a general partner and sponsor of over 1000 units with a total value of over $130M.

Oct 17, 202430 minSeason 1Ep. 195

How selling powerhouse Bob King closes with confidence

Bob King literally wrote the book on closing, it’s called THE JOY OF CLOSING: The Definitive Guide to Building Trust, Getting the Deal and Creating Happy Customers. Bob is an author, closing coach, filmmaker, and sales superstar who consults with sales teams and sales professionals of all types—from retail to in-home sales to business-to-business—bringing One-Call Magic to pitches, curing slumps, boosting team performance, and turning total strangers into happy customers, often at the very first...

Oct 11, 202426 minSeason 1Ep. 194

From Depression to Power: A Psychedelic Journey to Entrepreneurship with Diamond Drip

Meet Diamond Drip, an award-winning speaker whose journey has been featured on KQED radio news, OnStage Plus Television, New York Weekly and loads of podcasts. With a background in visual communications, business strategy, and a passion for personal growth, Diamond brings a unique blend of creativity, expertise, and energy to every conversation. Her mission? Helping women break free from fear and self-doubt, and step boldly into their power. Using tools like Human Design and Gene Keys, she guide...

Oct 03, 202424 minSeason 1Ep. 193

Wealth Building: Mindset Strategies for Financial Growth

Anmol Singh is a Stock Market Trader and Investor and the Author of the book Prepping For Success: 10 Keys for making it in Life. He is a high performance coach for Traders, Investors, and Business Owners.

Sep 26, 202421 minSeason 1Ep. 192
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