Today I want to get into a big part of the business world today, the brand of You! A lot of clients come to me and want to grow and scale and the first area I look at is their brand. Are they killing it on certain platforms, are they out there and where can they improve. There are four main pillars that I feel really take people to new heights social media, a podcast, a book, and an online course. These are the main four pillars that propel any business and they are simple to integrate into what...
Jun 11, 2019•16 min•Ep. 42
I always say that my kids have been some of the greatest sources for my business. This past week while watching my oldest two help around the house and helping clean up after the youngest two I explained that the youngest watch them constantly trying to learn their basic skills. Sometimes they may not get it and that's alright, but how often do we actually get back to the basics in our business? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: ht...
Jun 04, 2019•13 min•Ep. 41
Today I get into what it is exactly that I do! It has had a history of being a difficult question. Through all of my experiences and skills that I have developed over the years it has aloud me to be a Swiss Army knife of business. But I will get into how trying to do so many things can lead to less success. Why we should not say yes to everything. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagra...
May 28, 2019•18 min•Ep. 40
In today's episode you are getting two Mike's for the price of one. I'm happy to interview Michael Dagen AKA Mr Half-day on none other than his birthday! As a major influence in the South Florida Community he gives some insight into making a connection and how giving from the goodness of your heart can lead to bigger things. We will also review how to protect yourself as an entrepreneur in the ever-changing business world. Host: Mike Ficara Michael Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor....
May 21, 2019•24 min•Ep. 39
I am excited for you to tune in to this week’s episode. Today happens to be my birthday! With celebrating my birthday, it got me thinking, are you celebrating the small wins in your business? In this week’s episode we will dive in and go over are you celebrating too little or too much and how has that affected your business? Host: Mike Ficara Michael Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/...
May 14, 2019•11 min•Ep. 38
In today's episode I'm going to go over how to many people are playing great defense, and lacking on a good offense. When the Miami Dolphins where at their peak with with Dan Marino it was because of their offense. People that are playing offense know the rules, play well, and put points on the board. That's what we will be going over on this episode. Host: Mike Ficara Michael Ficara--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikefic...
May 09, 2019•14 min•Ep. 37
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and we are kicking the week off strong. This week we are going over under promising and over delivering. What does this mean to you and your business, and are we over delivering in the right areas? All of this and much more we will go over this episode as I break down the process with my team as an example. I hope you enjoy and give some behind the scenes of some events and work coming up! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/...
Apr 30, 2019•11 min•Ep. 36
Excited to present today's episode! We have special guest Jose Flores and we are going to be going over some insight into the struggles of being an entrepreneur and how to overcome some of those mental blocks. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouT...
Apr 23, 2019•37 min•Ep. 35
I was told I had Endless Supplies of Positive Energy! But is that always a good thing? In today's episode I go over is that true of me? I bring this up to go over who we are in our digital persona compared to our genuine selves. We will go over being true to yourself and finding who we really are! I hope you enjoy and give some behind the scenes of some events and work coming up!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara....
Apr 16, 2019•19 min•Ep. 34
Team—The word NO—and Core Values in your business…the story of my clients who are winning this quarter!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo cod...
Mar 26, 2019•11 min•Ep. 33
It was a lot of fun to be on the Dad The Best I Can Podcast! Schedule individual time with your kids. We covered being a Dad to 4 kids, ages 11, 8, 2 & 1! We also covered what we learned from Jesse Itzler and the Build Your Life Resume course! Hope you enjoy this show and be sure to check out www.dadthebestican.com for more great episodes! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: h...
Mar 21, 2019•11 min•Ep. 32
As Q1 comes to a close the mood on social media is not what it was like in January! How can you get focused and get back on track? I will share with you 3 tips for getting over the end of Q1 blues and go into Q2 killing it! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/m...
Mar 12, 2019•12 min•Ep. 31
Join Mike Ficara Live in Texas as he shares his take ways from Business Finishing School LLC!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the promo code PODCAST-...
Mar 06, 2019•16 min•Ep. 30
Mike Ficara is back with more live interviews from FETC! This time he is interviewing Ted Gorospe and Jeff Gaynor who are tackling the biggest issues in the education field. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Feb 28, 2019•35 min•Ep. 29
In this episode of The Start Down, Mike Ficara interviews Chris Bowman live from the FETC event! Chris Bowman is the head of education the company PIPER.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXM...
Feb 19, 2019•12 min•Ep. 28
Today's episode of The Start Down features a live interview with Steve Patty from the virtual reality company MERGE. Live from FETC event!--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my boo...
Feb 14, 2019•36 min•Ep. 27
Its that time of the year! 10x is back and host Mike Ficara talks about the biggest takeaways, lessons and memories from the event! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for ...
Feb 05, 2019•11 min•Ep. 26
In, today's episode of the Start Down Host, Mike Ficara talks about the importance of telling your unique story of "you" and how it helps your business and brand --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_h...
Jan 29, 2019•11 min•Ep. 25
In today's episode host Mike Ficara discusses the most prominent and powerful thing every business/ entrepreneur need to do, show up.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for...
Jan 23, 2019•10 min•Ep. 24
Today on the Start Down, Host Mike Ficara answers the age old question in entrepreneurship. When are you successful? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with...
Jan 16, 2019•9 min•Ep. 23
in this episode of the StartDown, Mike Ficara talks about the infamous "New Years Resolutions" and what you can do to keep yours on track. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my bo...
Jan 08, 2019•9 min•Ep. 22
In this Episode of the Start Down host Mike Ficara talks about why the little things matter in business and why your intentions behind the actions you take make all the difference. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/...
Dec 20, 2018•10 min•Ep. 21
In this episode of The StartDown MIke Ficara talks about baggage. The good, the bad, and how it can affect you. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for only $0.99 with the ...
Dec 11, 2018•9 min•Ep. 20
In this episode of the Start Down Mike Ficara talks about how to prepare for the upcoming new year, and also how to level up by putting bad habits "to bed" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5...
Dec 04, 2018•13 min•Ep. 19
In this episode of the Start Down, Host Michael Ficara Talks about the upcoming year of 2019, and what events to attend to help grow you as a business person.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-...
Nov 28, 2018•10 min•Ep. 18
In this episode of The Start Down, host Michael Ficara talks about the infamous question, "What came first the chicken or the egg,?" When really you should be asking, "How is my farm," Michael breaks down why the important questions you should be asking yourself in business and how to focus on the right things that'll keep you in order. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://...
Nov 14, 2018•6 min•Ep. 17
In this latest episode of the Start Down MIchael Ficara talks about in ins and outs of the relationship of business and how it ties into your personal life and business affairs .--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/cha...
Nov 07, 2018•18 min•Ep. 16
In this episode of the Start Down, host Michael Ficara talks about the power of saying "no" and being mindful of how certain opportunities effect your business. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hN...
Oct 30, 2018•8 min•Ep. 15
In this episode Michael Ficara discusses the importance of time blocking and why you should be doing it in your business and life. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfxH5L_hNOC-O5hXMxRkg Get my book for o...
Oct 23, 2018•7 min•Ep. 14
In this episode host Mike Ficara talks about how important it is for us to self define ourselves as entrepreneurs in our own sense and determine what that means to us.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-start-down/support Support the show More episodes: https://mikeficara.com/start-down-podcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mikeficara/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mikeficara LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeficara YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOQfx...
Oct 16, 2018•6 min•Ep. 13
