In episode 94 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews branding mogul Tiffany Williams. Tiffany Williams is the creator and owner of the luxury streetwear brand Bellargo Piarge , which means, “Fashion is life”. In March 2004, beginning with one simple t-shirt logo, Bellargo Piarge was launched in Philadelphia, Pa. Through drive, determination and consistency, Tiffany sold hundreds of t-shirts from the trunk of her vehicle. Bellargo soon became a city favorite and household...
Jan 15, 2018•48 min•Ep. 94
In this episode 93 of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews 24-year-old real estate investor Jamisa McIvor. Learn how she acquired all these properties in just one year. Get all links in this episode by texting 'BTSEP93' to 44222. Bio Jamisa McIvor, owner of 9 properties, is a 24-year old wife and mother of two (expecting one). Through a lot of networking and learning experiences Jamisa was able to acquire 9 properties in just under one year. At the age of 21 Jamisa’s gran...
Jan 08, 2018•47 min•Ep. 93
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews real estate investor and entrepreneur Michael Earley. Michael Earley, is the visionary and owner of Philadelphia’s premier real estate company, Royal Realty Group. A full-service realty, development and investment company that provides home buying/selling services as well as other investments and property management services to the tristate area. Mr. Earley was raised in a single parent home in North Philadelphia hur...
Dec 25, 2017•29 min•Ep. 92
On This episode of the BTS podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Cat Washington aka MS Cat. Cat Washington is an actress, model, serial entrepreneur and owner of Pure Lounge, BBMC Boutique, BBMC Cosmetics, Avoir Couture, and My Level Fitness. Her entrepreneurial career began 8 years ago right after her residence on the reality show Bad Girls Club season 5. She is also appeared on Fox’s TV show Empire. She enjoys cooking, fitness, and long walks to the bank. Links entrepreneursandleadersconference...
Dec 18, 2017•39 min•Ep. 91
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast , host Nicole Purvy talks about achieving a high level of business success while at the same time suffering personal life tragedies. Tank will be a speaker at our Entrepreneurs and Leaders Conference on March 16-17, 2018 in Phila. Get tickets at betterthansuccess.com/conference Charles “Tank” Harris is a financial services professional and life restoration coach from Philadelphia. With services ranging from business succession, key man insurance...
Dec 11, 2017•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 90
On this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, Nicole Purvy interviews Ileane Smith. Ileane Smith is a blogger, podcaster, YouTuber, and social media specialist. She founded one of the most successful blogging websites in 2010, called Basic Blog Tips, and since then has seen much success in creative online tutorials and live streaming videos with almost 1,000,000 views on youtube. Betterthansuccess.com/screencastomatic Betterthansuccess.com/youtube womeninrealestatesummit.com tubebuddy.com ...
Dec 04, 2017•47 min•Ep. 89
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews entrepreneur Brett Pulli. Brett Pulli is the Director of Possibilities at JoyJoy Watches. Joy Joy watches is an accessories company that produces art for your wrist that happens to tell time. The 3 year old company’s flagship product is an interchangeable water resistant watch which can be purchased at Nordstrom, QVC, Amazon and specialty surf shops and beach stores. Brett has been an entrepreneur for his entire life...
Nov 27, 2017•40 min•Ep. 88
In this episode of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews real estate investor Attiyah Blair. Attiyah Blair purchased her first investment property in 2007 at the young age of 23 and has picked up additional rental properties since then. In her first year rehabbing homes Attiyah has earned six-figures in profits and provided job opportunities for more than 15 people.
Nov 20, 2017•42 min
In this episode of the BTS podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Ryan N Boyer. Ryan is the Business Manager for the Labors’ District Council of Phila and Vicinity, the Chairman of the Delaware River Port Authority, and President of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists and Phila Building Trades. He is extremely politically active. His Political Action committee is the number donor to black candidates in the state of PA and has been responsible for ushering dozens of politicians to victory. His t...
Nov 13, 2017•43 min
WIRE or The Women in Real Estate Summit 2017 brought to you by Better Than Success, is a one-day intensive real estate investing summit featuring a line-up of all star women real estate investors. On Oct 28th 2018 we held our first annual summit. We closed the event out with a live podcast interview of Ayesha Selden by the BTS podcast host Nicole Purvy. Listen to pt 2 of the interview here! Ayesha Selden is a private wealth advisor with a Fortune 500 company that is among the top 25 largest asse...
Nov 06, 2017•24 min
WIRE or The Women in Real Estate Summit 2017 brought to you by Better Than Success, is a one-day intensive real estate investing summit featuring a line-up of all star women real estate investors. On Oct 28th 2018 we held our first annual summit. We closed the event out with a live podcast interview of Ayesha Selden by the BTS podcast host Nicole Purvy. Listen to the interview here! Ayesha Selden is a private wealth advisor with a Fortune 500 company that is among the top 25 largest asset manage...
Oct 30, 2017•30 min
In episode 83 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks Managing Customer and Client Expectations. Listen to this episode to learn the top reasons why customer and client expectations are not met and the five top tips on managing customer expectations. Get 25% off live and virtual tickets at to the Women In Real Estate Summit at womeninrealestatesummit.com
Oct 16, 2017•33 min
In ep #82 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks How to Build a Million Dollar Mortgage Business in Few Short Years with Christian Best. Christian Best, CEO of Magnum Opus Federal is an award-winning broker, recognized within his industry for exceptional expertise, strict ethical standards and delivering unmatched benefits to his clients. During his earlier career Christian worked in correspondent lending where he broadened his knowledge and built a valuable network of assoc...
Oct 09, 2017•43 min
In episode #81 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks about the one rule in the sport of business. We define the rule, how to avoid breaking it, and how to win in business by observing this rule. We also talk about the 29 characteristics of being a hustler and how all hustlers break this rule, which is why they never see the permanent success that they strive to achieve. Text 'btslinks81' to get all links for this episode. Sponsored by Go Magnum Mortgage...
Oct 02, 2017•32 min
In episode 80 of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks about how to identify & understand the seasons of any business to maximize profits. There are 7 steps in achieving 6-figure income in your first year in business. Knowing these steps and which season each of these steps fall in is key to your success. Each season is similar to the seasons of the year: winter, spring, summer, and autumn. Successful and unsuccessful people view each season very differently. Knowing exact...
Sep 25, 2017•30 min
In episode #79 of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talk with Business finance consultant Marcus Knuckles. Business finance consultant, Marcus Knuckles is a managing member of BMP, “Biz Money Pro’s.” Located in Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Section, boutique commercial finance strategy firm, BMP helps its client base navigate the complex art and science of strategic debt acquisitions for increased productivity and a greater bottom line. With over 15 years of finance and credit expe...
Sep 18, 2017•39 min
On this episode of the Better Than Success podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Alexis Miles. Alexis Miles is the owner of Tax Abatement Today and The Partnership Project! Tax Abatement Today is a real estate consulting company and The Partnership Project is an investment company that forms partnerships to revitalize urban communities. Alexis formed dozens of partnerships within the past year and collectively purchased over 4 acres of vacant land for a total value of 50 million dollars in plann...
Sep 11, 2017•48 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast your host, Nikki Purvy talks with a Branding Specialist. Our Guest is an "Expert Professional Unemployee". He specializes in digital branding and creative development for lifestyle, fashion, food, and entertainment. He's had a successful career in nightlife as well as business consultancy. Justin is currently the creative director for TAA PR who works with clients such as Neiman Marcus, Shake Shack, Ritz-Carlton, Cirque Du Soleil, and STK to nam...
Jul 17, 2017•54 min
In this episode the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks about the "BTS Golden Rule of Leadership". She explains how to use this rule to accelerate the growth of your company, get all employees to align with the company's vision, determine when to replace people immediately, and how to avoid employee burnout. Also learn the biggest thing that 90% of people don't know about themselves. Listen to this episode to learn the Better Than Success Golden Rule of Leadership now!...
Jul 03, 2017•41 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success podcast host Nicole Purvy interviews Real Estate Mogul Frank McGovern. This episode was recorded live on stage in front of an audience at the Better Than Success Real Estate Wholesaling Bootcamp. Frank McGovern was born and raised in Philly. Frank is passionate about his family, real estate and sports. Very self-motivated and driven. Franks quotes that he is a Gemini so don't mess with him :) He is the Owner of Building Opportunities LLC, Frank Buys Phi...
Jun 26, 2017•38 min
In this Episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nikki Purvy interviews FBF Fitness founder Zakia Blain. Zakia Blain, started her fitness journey due to extreme illness…she was tired of LITERALLY being SICK and TIRED. One day she was working out in 90 degree heat, sweating and out of breath. Her workout partner screamed " FCK being FAT" at that very moment FCKbeingFAT was born. This was what Zakia and many other who are overweight felt, but may have not had the courage to say. With no ba...
Jun 19, 2017•1 hr 14 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast Nicole Purvy interviews Justin Emery. Justin is the owner of New Media Studios, a complete internet multimedia productions studio. The company focuses on podcasting, internet radio, and YouTube videos. In just 2 short years he’s grown the business to reach over 100 countries and millions of youtube views. Listen as they discuss How to Start and Grow an International Podcasting Multimedia Company.
Jun 12, 2017•47 min
In this episode of the better than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talks about "hustling backwards", what it means to "hustle backward" and how to avoid it. She also talks about straight-line marketing vs backdoor marketing and lastly she talks about why all new entrepreneurs must "cook all the Green". Listen to this episode to learn what all this means and how it can help you to grow a bigger stronger business.
Jun 05, 2017•29 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast , host Nicole Purvy talks about achieving a high level of business success while dealing with tragedies in your personal life. Charles "Tank" Harris is a financial services professional and life restoration coach from Philadelphia. With services ranging from business succession, key man insurance and employee benefits, Charles has placed over $500 million in coverage during his 19 years in the insurance and financial services industry. He is a m...
May 29, 2017•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success podcast host Nicole Purvy talks about Top Entrepreneurship Mistakes That Black Women Make. These mistakes can be made by anyone but are more likely to be made by this particular demographic. Some include: not trusting experts, getting frustrated too quickly, and not managing processes properly. Listen to this episode to learn what all of the mistakes are and why they happen. And most importantly, learn how to avoid them.
May 22, 2017•42 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy talk about her upcoming book "the AntiHUSTLE". We define "AntiHUSTLE" as the ability to work with God joyfully, steadily, patiently, methodically, and strategically to achieve ones purpose. We we share 3 of the 6 elements of the "the AntiHUSTLE" that you can use to to achieve your purpose in life. Listen to this episode to learn about how you can get a discount on the "AntiHUSTLE" the book today.
May 15, 2017•48 min
In this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast, host Nicole Purvy interviews Real Estate lending specialist Marc Brown. Marc Brown is the operations manager and one of the founders and of Flip Funding, a hard money and commercial lending brokerage firm. He has overseen the origination of over $40 million in loan transactions for real estate investors in the last 2 and a half years. The company has won Best of Philadelphia Hard Money Loans 2015 and 2016. He can attribute is work ethic and dis...
May 08, 2017•1 hr 3 min
Josh Weidman is the chief investment officer of Turnkey Philly, LLC. Turnkey Philly is a full service real estate investment company, that provides turnkey investments for investors, private money investing and portfolio development services. Josh has a ton of experience in the industry as he wholesaled, flipped and managed thousands of properties since 2008.
May 01, 2017•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the BTS podcast, Business Success Coach Nicole Purvy talks about the 3 Things That Hold Entrepreneurs Back From Success. After working with hundreds of entrepreneurs, Nicole shares her thoughts We also share some very big announcements about the Better Than Success Brand. This is a must listen episode!
Apr 24, 2017•50 min
On this episode of the Better Than Success Podcast we Interview radio and television personality, Quincy Harris. Quincy Harris is a force to be reckoned with and has been in the entertainment business for over 15 years. His quick wit and honesty has made him a fan favorite in the radio industry. However, now you can catch Quincy on Philadelphia’s Fox 29 News as an entrainment correspondent bringing you the latest in national headlines, lifestyle trends, and community involvement. In this episode...
Apr 17, 2017•40 min
