Abundant Culture Podcast

This week’s guest is an amazing brand storyteller and public speaker, Billy Boughey! In this episode we’re covering: The difference between needing a break and being lazy The importance of taking breaks How to tell an amazing story And so much more!! Billy Boughey is a nationally recognized host and speaker who has led events for Delta, Coca-Cola, FIFA, The John Maxwell Company and many other notable organizations. He is the Founder and President of the Atlanta based company, Elevate Experiences. Billy’s passion is to build a world with no unequipped leaders. As a former baseball player at Auburn University, Georgia State University and the Philadelphia Phillies his experience includes working with many college and professional sports teams to improve their culture. His talents include keynote speaking, culture coaching and consulting groups on how to make their team members smile and their customers rave. Billy is also the author of Culture Reconstructed, a start-where-you-are guide to building a remarkabl

This week’s guest is a powerhouse productivity strategist, Sagan Morrow! In this episode we’re covering: Time management techniques for a more productive day How to productively get through tasks you don’t like doing How to prevent burnout And so much more!! Sagan Morrow teaches busy, time-crunched solopreneurs how to build their own successful home-based businesses—without the overwhelm—through her online courses and business resources at SaganMorrow.com. She specializes in productivity tips and action-oriented strategic planning for multi-passionate creatives. Sagan has over a decade of experience as a freelance writer and editor and hosts the Indie Author Weekly podcast. When she isn’t teaching solopreneurs or doing freelance work for her own clients, Sagan writes romance novels. Reach out to Sagan at the following: Website: SaganMorrow.com Free time saving tips cheatsheet: SaganMorrow.com/savetime Instagram & Twitter: @Saganlives Let us know how you like it. Rate us. Leave a comment. Email

This week we’re interviewing one of our favorite guests that wrote one of our favorite books, The Ponzi Factor, Tan Liu! In this episode we’re covering: How the stock market is a ponzi scheme according to the SEC definition What stocks are (or aren’t) backed by What you should know before you invest during this crisis And so much more!! Tan Liu, the author of The Ponzi Factor, explains why today's non-dividend stocks meet the definition of a Ponzi scheme. Tan has undergraduate degrees in economics and finance and a master's in statistics. He has worked for two hedge funds and a trading firm in Shanghai, but spent most of his career managing distressed assets for a bank. He officially exited the finance industry in 2015. Reach out to Tan at the following links: https://theponzifactor.com/ http://bit.ly/PonziFactorPDF https://twitter.com/theponzifactor https://www.facebook.com/theponzifactor/ We're in the midst of relaunching our course, in which we'll be giving it away for free FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY! This is

In this episode we're talking about how to thrive during this COVID-19 crisis. It's time for everyone to take extreme ownership for where they're at in their life and move forward. This isn't the time to be a victim, but a victor! We're in the midst of relaunching our course, in which we'll be giving it away for free FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY! This is our way of helping out those who are financially struggling due to the virus or even before. Sign up for the newsletter to get updated when it launches within the next week: https://www.abundantculture.co/newsletter Let us know how you like it. Rate us. Leave a comment. Email us at info@abundantculture.co. Do something! Connect with us at: IG: @abundant.culture FB: @abundantculture Rate us at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1452078614

This week’s guest is a very knowledgeable accountant, Steven Hamilton! In this episode we’re covering: How to make and save more by having a nonprofit What types of business entities may be right for you How the new tax laws may affect you And so much more!! Steven Christopher Hamilton II started his career at H&R Block as Senior in High School in 2006. At H&R Block, he became a Master Tax Advisor in 2009 and instructed many classes from Advanced Disposition of Properties, K-1s, and other advanced level classes for H&R Block. After 7 seasons with H&R Block, Steven started his own practice called Hamilton Tax & Accounting LLC. The focus of his practice is Small Businesses, Real Estate Investments and Retirements Accounts. Steven passed the U.S. Treasury Department’s Special Enrollment Examination (“Enrolled Agent exam”) in 2009. In 2016, Steven started Gryphon CE, LLC to educate other tax preparers and real estate professionals on advanced taxation topics. Steven lives between Chicago

This week's guests are two savvy sisters in business, Doris & Alice Ng! In this episode we're covering: How to grow to 65 employees What mistakes to avoid in the food industry Knowing where your margins should be And so much more!! Sisters and partners, Doris and Alice Ng, of 2SavvySisters, a real estate investment company, have been investing in real estate since 2012 in both residential and commercial multi-family. Their experience has led them to form partnerships with experienced real estate professionals and trusted advisors. Currently, 2SavvySisters, LLC owns, invests and have been involved in over 350 units across the United States. Both sisters are also entrepreneurs for over 14 years, with experience in owning and operating several businesses. They started their entrepreneur career shortly after graduating from college and have been recognized locally and nationally as influential business owners and thought leaders. Let us know how you like it. Rate us. Leave a comment. Email us at info@abund

This week’s guest is a cost seg king, Yonah Weiss! In this episode we're covering: What a cost segregation is (including why, when and how to do it) to save on taxes. Networking And so much more! Yonah is a powerhouse with property owners' tax savings. As Business Director at Madison SPECS, a national Cost Segregation leader, he has assisted clients in saving tens of millions of dollars on taxes through cost segregation. He has a background in teaching and a passion for real estate and helping others. He has recently launched his own Podcast - Weiss Advice. Connect with Yonah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cost-segregation-yonah-weiss/ Let us know how you like it. Rate us. Leave a comment. Email us at info@abundantculture.co. Do something! Connect with us at: IG: @abundant.culture FB: @abundantculture Rate us at: http://getpodcast.reviews/id/1452078614 Join our newsletter: https://www.abundantculture.co/newsletter

This week’s guest an empowering thought leader, Rebecca Hall Gruyter! In this episode we're covering: Overcoming life’s obstacles Transitioning from financial services to book publishing And so much more!! Rebecca Hall Gruyter is a Global Influencer, #1 International Best-Selling and award-winning Author and Compiler, in-demand Publisher, Empowering Radio Show Host (reaching over 1 million listeners on 9 networks), and an Empowerment leader that wants to help you reach more people. She has built multiple platforms to help experts reach more people. These platforms include: Radio, TV, books, magazines, the Speaker Talent Search, and Live Events …Creating a powerful promotional reach of over 10 million! Rebecca is the CEO of RHG Media Productions (which includes the RHG TV Network-with over 30 weekly programs and Publishing Arm—that has helped 200+ authors become best sellers!). She is the Owner of Your Purpose Driven Practice and the Creator of the Speaker Talent Search. RHG Media productions is an in-demand

This week's guest is a very experienced business man of lots of industries, Ed Keels! In this episode we're covering: How to value a business to buy The difference between LLC, S-Corp, and C-Corp Why C-Corp may be the best entity for you And so much more!! Ed Keels is a natural born entrepreneur. When he was just 8 years old his friends would ask him to go sledding and just like any kid would he agree, but what made him different is that he would go shovel snow to make money first. He's worn many hats over the course of his career but one thing has always stood out. Ed loves to buy, scale, and sell businesses for a profit. So much so he started a company called Beyond Breakeven to train people to do just that. There are a lot of potential pitfalls in buying a company but Ed at beyond Breakeven helps you navigate them all. Sign up for Ed’s upcoming training in June at the following link (and mention code: MIMS) at checkout: https://profitarchitects.com/ Reach out to Ed at the following links: https://www.if

This week’s guest is an astounding leader in company cultures, Dr. Timothy R. Clark!  In this episode we're covering: How to ensure your company doesn't fall  How to be a good leader for your team's success  How psychological safety plays a role in companies' existence  And so much more!!  Timothy R. Clark is founder and CEO of LeaderFactor, a consulting, coaching, and training organization. Dr. Clark is an international authority in the fields of psychological safety & innovation, large-scale change & transformation, and senior leadership development. He is the author of Epic Change: How to Lead Change in the Global Age (John Wiley/Jossey-Bass), Leadership Bones(Bradmore Road Press), The Employee Engagement Mindset(McGraw-Hill), Leading with Character and Competence: Moving Beyond Title, Position, And Authority(Berrett-Koehler). His new book, The 4 Stages of Psychological Safety: Defining the Path to Inclusion and Innovation (Berrett-Koehler) will be released March 20

This week’s guest is an amazing corporate trainer, Rob Sullivan!  In this episode we're covering:  What language to use to close any deal  How to coach underperforming to performing employees  Top tips for managerial success  And so much more!!  Rob Sullivan is an author, inspirational speaker and corporate trainer who has delivered workshops and keynotes at companies, universities and trade associations internationally. In addition to delivering workshops in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico for a long list of clients including Facebook, Goldman Sachs, Genzyme, and Ace Hardware, Rob has received high praise for his work with JP Morgan Chase in the U.K. In addition, he was selected to lead a workshop in London on the topic of energy, communication, and charisma for an audience of trainers from all over the world. Rob recently expanded his international reach in a partnership with Josseline Ross and Barry Van Zyl, the drummer for Johnny Clegg, the legendary South African musi

This week’s guest is one of our favorite people, our pastor, Pastor Moses B. Herring Sr.!  In this episode we’re covering:  How his faith moves led him to lead a church of over 1,000 members  How to build a faithful team  When to sacrifice relationships and when not to  And so much more!!  Moses B. Herring, Sr. is the founding and Senior Pastor of Faith Movers Church (FMC). In June 2011, he and his wife launched out on faith and began FMC in the south suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. It was the goal and vision of Pastor Moses to create a church that was biblically based, Christ centered, outreach driven, and kingdom focused. Under his dynamic leadership, FMC now has a current membership that exceeds 2,000 members.  Pastor Moses is a creative thinker and innovative leader. Pastor Moses has a God given anointing to preach and teach from a philosophical and theological platform that strengthens, encourages, and increases the faith of people across the nation. His intens

This week's guest is a very experienced business man of lots of industries, Ed Keels!  In this episode we're covering:  How to buy a business without any out of pocket money  Understanding the SBA underwriting methods  How to buy a business  And so much more!!  Ed Keels is a natural born entrepreneur. When he was just 8 years old his friends would ask him to go sledding and just like any kid would he agree, but what made him different is that he would go shovel snow to make money first. He's worn many hats over the course of his career but one thing has always stood out. Ed loves to buy, scale, and sell businesses for a profit. So much so he started a company called Beyond Breakeven to train people to do just that. There are a lot of potential pitfalls in buying a company but Ed at beyond Breakeven helps you navigate them all.  Sign up for Ed’s upcoming training on April 28-May 1st at the following link (and mention code: MIMS) at checkout: https://profitarchitects.com/&n

This week's guest is a power house in real estate tax liens, Danielle Pierce!  In this episode we're covering:  What a tax lien is and what things to look out for How to analyze a tax lien deal  How to make money on foreclosed homes  And so much more!!  A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Danielle Pierce has an accounting degree which she has not utilized in over 12 years. She began her entrepreneurial career after a sudden layoff from her corporate audit position. Danielle took this is a sign from the Heavens that she was meant to be a full time entrepreneur. Although she did look back a time or two, she has held on to the reigns of entrepreneurship and never plans to let go. Danielle’s online courses and group training programs (Women, Wealth and Real Estate), teach aspiring business owners how to establish and grow profitable six figure enterprises within the real estate industry, outside of sales. Her current areas of specialization include the followin

This week's guest is a Chicago based must-see esthetician, Nina Popova!  In this episode we're covering:  Overcoming life challenges  How to develop the skills needs to be a must-see esthetician  How to grow to 100 clients in one year!  And so much more!!  Nina knew from an early age back in her home country of Bulgaria that she wanted to become an Esthetician. She describes getting monthly facials as a lifestyle and not luxury. In 2007 Nina made the full commitment to pursue her passion and obtained her Esthetician license at New Age Spa Institute in Chicago. Nina’s journey as a skin care therapist took many unexpected turns as she worked in numerous Chicagoland spas alongside other professionals where she perfected her craft. She knew that if she wanted to be the best in her field she needed to invest in continuing her education and master her skills as her attention to detail was impeccable. She took numerous courses in Brow Design as she realized that was one of the service

This week's guest is a powerful PR professional, Justin Breen!  This week we're talking about:  -How to choose a PR person for results  -How to start a PR company  -How to get your story around the nation  Justin Breen is CEO of the PR firm BrEpic Communications. Justin is hard-wired to seek out and create viral, thought-provoking stories that the media craves. And he finds the best stories when he networks with visionary entrepreneurs and executives who understand the value of investing in themselves and their businesses. Justin believes strongly in the power of introductions and creates important relationships through those introductions. BrEpic is a PR firm that writes compelling, newsworthy stories for its clients and pitches those stories to media across the country (to help amplify messaging). BrEpic clients include Allstate, University of Illinois, Salvation Army, Alverno Laboratories, White Lodging, national IT firms, financial planners, physicians, several schools, universi

This week's guest is a man that's AMAZING behind the camera & in business, Jason McCoy!  In this episode we're covering:  How art, business, and creativity can help you grow your business  How to get high paying clients  How to make relationships that last in business  And so much more!!  Jason McCoy is an internationally published photographer and nationally recognized creative. He is also a photography educator and creative artist panel speaker. Jason’s work has provided him with the opportunity to work with several reputable brands and he has been recognized by NBC5 as a Martin Luther King Man of Distinction. “Black Love”, his recent art series, created new history and was featured on the cover of Ebony Magazine. Jason’s entertainment photography has lead him to work with many music powerhouses such as Motown Records, Eone, RCA Inspiration, and other major entertainment establishments. His work and ideas on transforming individuals though photography have been featured o

This week's guest is an awesome dating coach, Tiffany Gnaly!  In this episode we're covering:  How dating and business are one in the same  Mindset shifts to help you get your desired results  How to talk to anyone, whether it's to date them or networking with them  And so much more!!  Tiffany Gnaly helps independent single women find real love and commitment with the right man. Tiffany started her business two years ago as a result of getting through her past traumas, insecurities and trust issues in her own love life. She's always been a bad-ass at helping women with love & dating advice. And the way she helps her clients attract real commitment with the right man through helping them unleash all that they are is incredibly powerful!  Reach out to Tiffany at: https://www.instagram.com/tiffanygnaly/ https://www.facebook.com/tiffany.gnaly  Let us know how you like it. Rate us. Leave a comment. Email us at info@abundantculture.co. Do something!  Connect wit

This week's episode was a LIVE episode with Jas & Jo!  In this episode we're covering:  How humility, honor, and mental toughness changed the game for 2019 in business and personal life  Our milestones of the year and what we got from them  The biggest challenge we've overcome in 2019  And so much more!  Connect with us at:  IG: @abundant.culture  FB: @abundantculture  Join our newsletter: https://www.abundantculture.co/

This week's guest is a learning expert, Jordan Harry!  In this episode we're covering:  How to read a book a day  How to remember names at networking events  What methods work best for different types of memory activities  And so much more!!  Jordan is a memory and speed reading coach who has given a TEDx talk that has been viewed by 1.4 million people and taught over 15,000 people from 147 countries speed reading and memory. When he was 10, I had a speech impediment which left him struggling with speaking in public and reading. He now reads seven times faster than the average reader (1,500 words per minute), the CEO at StudyFast and an international public speaker. His mission is to make speed reading and memory training accessible to all. Featured in the BBC, TED, Virgin StartUp, LBC Radio and Metro.  Reach out to Jordan at:  IG: https://www.instagram.com/jordannharryy/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanharry/  Let us know how you like it. Rate