The OG beauty influencer Mally Roncal joins me on this episode to talk all about her journey from celebrity makeup artist to entrepreneur. Mally is the definition of a trailblazer. She paved the way for so many makeup artists to come out from behind-the-scenes when she launched Mally Beauty on QVC in 2005. She shares how she carved out her niche in the industry and used her bold personality to back her brand. She’s such an authentic, uplifting voice in the beauty space, and in our conversion, sh...
Jan 23, 2023•59 min
There are three main ways you can make money and diversify your income in 2023: Sell your spaces, sell your services, or sell your skills. Under each category, there are endless avenues to bring in some extra cash using apps or your local network. I also share some tips about how to calculate your price and what to consider if you want to expand your side hustle. We’re going deeper on this topic and answering questions at the LIVE Wealth Habits Workshop January 18th, so I hope to see you there i...
Jan 16, 2023•22 min
The star of HGTV’s Rehab Addict Nicole Curtis joins me in this episode to share some of her incredible wisdom about home renovations and growing as a leader. She highlights some of the common mistakes that she sees people make when they get involved in real estate, particularly historic preservation projects. Nicole also talks about the key factors for her success, including being more open with her team and showing up authentically on her platform. She really pulls back the curtain and breaks d...
Jan 09, 2023•57 min
There are a few key things you should be talking with your tax specialist about in the new year. In this episode, I highlight how you can reduce your taxable income through the Augusta Rule, utilizing your kids on payroll, and structuring your rental property income. There are so many ways to move money out of your business and put it into your pocket tax-free, so listen in to see how you can take advantage of these three strategies. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Examples of how to use the Aug...
Jan 02, 2023•11 min
Joel Weldon, Hall of Fame Speaker and Executive Speech Coach and Sales Trainer, has more than 45 years of professional speaking experience. In our conversation, Joel shares his journey to becoming a celebrated speaker and highlights how he acquired his skills. He breaks down the direct connection between effective speaking and business outcomes, and shares his top tips for getting comfortable in front of a group. We also chat about aging with vitality and the power of committing to a decision. I...
Dec 26, 2022•54 min
When I was first introduced to Dr. Alex Hershaft, I was immediately inspired by his tenacity and passion. Not only is he an animal rights pioneer and founder of Farm Animals Rights Movement (FARM), but he’s also a Holocaust survivor. In our conversation, he details his tumultuous journey from a Warsaw ghetto to eventually immigrating to the US alone at the age of 16. He shares how his early life has given him a unique perspective on freedom and autonomy, which has rippled into his work as an ani...
Dec 19, 2022•54 min
In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Heather Monahan. Heather is a best-selling author, keynote & TedX speaker, podcast host and Board Member of Healthlynked Corporation. As a former C-suite executive in media, she was named one of the most Influential Women in Radio in 2017 and Thrive Global named her a Limit Breaking Female Founder in 2018. After an unexpected termination, Heather wrote and self-published her first book Confidence Creator. Her new book, Overcome Your Vil...
Dec 12, 2022•46 min
I’m joined by plant-based food pioneer Seth Tibbot, founder and former CEO of Tofurky, which is one of the first meat alternatives on the market. Seth takes us back to his bootstrapping days and describes what kept him going, despite receiving push back and skepticism from distributors. We talk about the payoff of taking risks, following your instincts, and leading with authenticity. Seth also shares when he realized that he was bottlenecking the growth of the company and what this next chapter ...
Dec 05, 2022•58 min
Amberly Lago is a bestselling author, health coach, and speaker, but most of all, she’s an amazing example of what’s possible when you turn your tragedy into your triumph. Just when she felt like her life was really falling into place, Amberly was hit by an SUV while riding her motorcycle, which radically changed the trajectory of her life. In our conversation, we talk about how she courageously handled moments in her recovery when she felt like she was spiraling into depression and despair. Amb...
Nov 28, 2022•1 hr 3 min
I’m joined by entrepreneur, bestselling author, and financial literacy advocate Sharon Lechter. She is the co-author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, and the founder and CEO of Pay Your Family First, a financial education organization. Sharon has always been a huge inspiration for me and it was an honor to be able to ask her about her career and perspective on building wealth. We dive into how hard work, focus, and discipline really play into the success of not only your business, but also your financial le...
Nov 21, 2022•55 min
Wealth Habits book launch is officially here! To celebrate, I’m giving you a sneak peek into Chapter 6 of my book: The Secrets to Building Multiple Streams of Income. This chapter is part of the third wealth habit, Earning Your Way to Wealth. I hear so often from people that they believe millionaires need to have seven streams of income, which actually isn’t true. Millionaires typically have four streams of income. This misinformation stems from incorrectly defining these different streams of in...
Nov 14, 2022•28 min
We’re a little over one week away from the Wealth Habits book launch, so I wanted to give a quick overview of the core elements of the book and what you can expect when you get your copy. There are six proven steps that anyone can take to build a truly rich and fulfilling life, and I’m living proof of this methodology. In this episode, I give a sneak peek into how you can learn, grow, earn, save, invest, and give your way to more wealth. Listen in to learn a little bit more about my journey and ...
Nov 07, 2022•23 min
I’m joined by Alli Webb, entrepreneur, author, and co-founder of Drybar. Alli pulls back the curtain and walks us through how she came up with the idea for a mobile blow-drying business for busy moms in LA. That simple idea turned into what is now almost 100 Drybar locations and an industry-leading hair care product line. Alli and I discuss how she and her business partners aligned with strategic investors, why it’s so important to build your risk tolerance as an entrepreneur, and what her exper...
Oct 31, 2022•1 hr 6 min
If you’ve ever been a pet owner, I’m sure there have been many moments where you wondered what they’re thinking or wished that they could talk to you. Christina Hunger, a licensed speech-language pathologist and founder of The Talking Dog Movement, is making that dream a reality. Christina developed a line of recordable buttons that you can program and teach to your pet. She’s also the NYT bestselling author of How Stella Learned To Talk , which is part memoir and part how-to guide for anyone wh...
Oct 24, 2022•29 min
I’m joined by digital fitness and media pioneer Cathy Savage to discuss all things branding and building generational wealth. We talk about how she created a supportive community for women in the fitness industry and really revolutionized the competition space. Cathy shares the foundational steps that every entrepreneur should take in order to build their personal and business brands, as well as how she expanded her own empire and reach. She also highlights specific tools that you can use to set...
Oct 10, 2022•51 min
I’m joined by Jessica Zweig, the founder of The SimplyBe. Agency, author, and podcast host. We talk about the importance of building a business on the foundation of your core values, outside-the-box business metrics, and her strategy for creating authentic personal branding. Jessica illustrates what her life was like when she was stuck in a cycle of victim mentality and the tools that helped her grow out of that mindset. We also touch on why every entrepreneur should be doing personal developmen...
Oct 03, 2022•49 min
There are a ton of ways that you can generate money and create wealth, but real estate is by far my favorite. In today’s episode, I break down exactly how I research the market, find deals, and analyze the numbers. I explain how to figure out what to pay for a property and then what the process looks like for securing financing and funding. I detail how to calculate rental and renovation costs, and how I build a team of trusted contractors. I also dig into how to price and sell a house, and touc...
Sep 26, 2022•46 min
I’m joined by Lia Key, founder of Valencia Key Jewelry, to discuss overcoming generational poverty, creating opportunities, and focusing on millimeter choices. As a child, Lia’s mother always told her to never leave the house without earrings on because they represent the sparkling light inside of her. In our conversation, she describes how she embodied that wisdom and turned it into her hand-sketched jewelry line. We also talk about finding lessons in rejection and how Lia stays rooted in her f...
Sep 19, 2022•59 min
Investing in real estate is one of the main ways that Americans become wealthy, but there are three main questions that you should ask yourself before you sign on the dotted line. I break down what those three things are, the pros and cons of both short-term and long-term rentals, and some guidelines that can help you determine if an investment is likely to be profitable. I get into my own experience with renting out properties on Airbnb and explain why I don’t consider them to be a source of pa...
Sep 12, 2022•22 min
Today I have Patrick Leonard on the show. Patrick is a business entrepreneur in the software and IT space who has successfully grown, scaled and exited two companies that he built, including My IT and Cornerstone, which were full-service IT solutions providers. It was a 20-year period from beginning these companies, building and scaling them, to eventually exiting them — so always remember we are playing the long game! Patrick later founded a SaaS company called BackUp Radar in 2015 and sold it ...
Sep 05, 2022•41 min
My first ever book is out! Wealth Habits: Six Ordinary Steps to Achieve Extraordinary Financial Freedom is here and I am so honored and grateful for the response that we've had already. In today’s episode, I discuss the nuggets and the goodness of making this dream a reality. There are a couple of key takeaways and lessons that I've learned in this whole process that I want to make sure to share with you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How my decades of experience made me ready to write this bo...
Aug 29, 2022•22 min
Oftentimes we think that in order to have a trust, you have to be rich and wealthy. Well, good news: trusts can be for everyone, and they give you much more control where a will does not. In today’s episode, I am going to share eight benefits of trusts and the types of trusts that you can set up so you can decide which one might work for you. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: The difference and the benefits of both revocable and irrevocable trusts. The difference between the three roles in a trust...
Aug 22, 2022•23 min
When it comes to creating wealth and reaching your financial goals, it’s all about building your habits on the ground level. I’m breaking down my top five strategies for achieving the wealth that you deserve, including exactly how much of your income you should be investing and illustrating the difference between good and bad debt. I explain what a ‘broke mindset' looks like, why it’s so important to surround yourself with positive people, and how being with the wrong partner can be the biggest ...
Aug 15, 2022•28 min
Brian Scudamore is the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK and O2E Brands. Brian shares the story behind how he went from hauling junk in his $700 truck to owning and operating a $600 million company. He opens up about his non-traditional path to business, why he believes in learning-as-you-go, and the real story behind why he fired his entire team and restarted from scratch. Brian shares his simple ‘beer-and-barbecue’ litmus test for hiring, and how that differs when it comes to taking on a new franchise...
Aug 08, 2022•34 min
Cody Jess is one of the top-rated Business Litigation attorneys in Phoenix, AZ. His practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, commercial bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and business law. I’m excited to share our conversation because regardless of if you’re an LLC, S corp, or C corp, you will want to hear from the guy that finds these discrepancies in business documents and get some insight into the common mistakes that he sees people making. Cody and I talk about how to get really clear ...
Aug 01, 2022•39 min
Something that I see so many entrepreneurs missing the mark on is how they view the trajectory of their business, more specifically, how to reverse engineer their goals to set out on that trajectory. If there comes a time when you want to grow your revenue and scale your business, you have to start with the end in mind, planning your exit from day one. By reverse engineering your goals, you avoid the hamster wheel effect and can position yourself for a lucrative exit. In today’s episode, I break...
Jul 25, 2022•19 min
I’m joined by Todd Davis, co-founder of LifeLock, to talk about the ups and downs of his identity theft protection startup, which was acquired by Symantec for $2.3 billion just 12 years after he launched the company. He shares the stories behind LifeLock’s iconic marketing strategies, like the $1 million guarantee and publishing his Social Security Number all over billboards and commercials. We discuss how he confronted his insecurities and self-doubt as a CEO, and what his hiring approach was f...
Jul 18, 2022•1 hr 16 min
I’m joined by Alison Lumbatis, the CEO of Outfit Formulas®, speaker, and best-selling author. Outfit Formulas® is an online styling program that has taught over 100,000 members how to curate a functional, fashionable wardrobe they feel confident wearing. We discuss the tipping point that inspired her to take the leap, leave her steady corporate job, and embark on her entrepreneurial journey. She shares her number one piece of advice to anyone starting out, what her biggest mistake was as a rooki...
Jul 11, 2022•29 min
I’m joined by Amy Lacey, founder of Cali’flour Foods and national best-selling author of Cali’flour Kitchen and The Clean Switch . After being diagnosed with lupus in 2010, she needed to make major changes in her diet and give up one of her favorite traditions: pizza with her family on Friday nights. She decided to get creative in the kitchen and ended up developing the OG cauliflower pizza crust that actually satisfied her cravings, but helped her stay on track with her health goals. Amy talks ...
Jul 04, 2022•53 min
A common misunderstanding with business owners is that they don’t truly understand the difference between a business that is growing and a business that is scaling. They see signs of growth and get super excited that they’re business is gaining traction, but with that, they’re expenses are also increasing at the same rate as the growth. So in turn, they’re not actually scaling. And that’s because they’re not actively and constantly measuring the KPIs that determine how to scale a business. Today...
Jun 30, 2022•19 min
