Real Money Talks

Today’s guest is James Gilbert, a successful entrepreneur who makes money by selling different things. James started his business venture with a product he discovered five years ago called a grip stick. Since he saw how successful it was in Europe, James wanted to bring it to the U.S. James talks about where his business led him as he explored and sold unique products. He also shares how he finds and funds the goods he sells, why he does business at shows and not online, and some tips to consider if you’re thinking about starting your gadget business.     “It’s got to be unique things that help somebody, unique things that somebody wants.” - James Gilbert     In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  How James started his gadget business An overview of the cost of doing shows, state fairs, and the like to conduct business Process to go through to avoid price war     Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

If you think that print publication is dead, think again. Today’s guest is Christine Neal, the founder of the magazine Fabulous Over 50 where it features events worth attending, places to go shopping, and extraordinary women over the age of 50 who do remarkable work and contribution to their communities. Christine shares some of the reasons why women over 50 would prefer to pick up a real magazine over browsing online articles on their laptops. She also explains why she chose to target this age group, provides an overview of the magazine’s content, and how being featured in this kind of publication contributes to the good reputation of entrepreneurs and businesses.     “We help position you as a brand leader by providing really good content to our readers.” - Christine Neal In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Why women over 50 are considered the dynamic consumer at present How Fabulous Over 50 came to be Challenges Christine faced when she started the magazine How she makes money to fund the magazine How being part of a community helped her thrive in her business Why advertising is not enough and the approach to use instead How Christine uses content marketing and how it helps the clients Connect with Christine Neal: Fabulous Over 50 Website   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

Steve Lemus has worked with Live Out Loud for the last five years. He finished the course Graphics and Journalism from the University of Nevada, Reno and currently plays a vital role in my live events as he makes sure that the audio and visual aspects of our productions are top notch. Today, Steve talks about the basics of audio-visual production. He names some great brands he prefers to use for simple events of 100 people or less and the different scenarios when using hotel sound versus bringing your own equipment. He also provides some helpful tips on the equipment you need and the things you need to do once you know the location of your event.   “You really have to immerse yourself in the environment and just really get into it and sync with it.” - Steve Lemus In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Three parts of audio-visual basics What to do once you confirm the location of the event Types of equipment you want to have at your event Why Steve likes to use the brands Shure and Mackie and how it makes things easier for the team Things to ask and look for when considering the event room or location Your biggest asset in the event venue Why you need music licenses when playing music during the event   Three Parts of Audio-Visual Basics: Equipment Venue layout Room orchestration Resources Mentioned: Shure Mackie   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

In the previous episode, an excellent marketer, Adam Kipnes, shared the one thing that entrepreneurs should do to gain more clients, which is to apply the concept he calls the Silver Bullet to Sales Success. Today, he continues to share practical tips that help you align your business goals with the decisions you make. Adam explains each of the four questions that you and every business owner should ask before making any decisions. These questions help you not only to have more sales and business success, but also allow you and your team to have more capacity to assist your clients so that you can advance your business.   “There are critical steps that we as business owners must do ourselves.” - Adam Kipnes In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Four things you as a business owner should ask yourself before jumping into any decision The significance of knowing your purpose in decision-making Tasks that business owners should do themselves How to create capacity and have more room for the essential tasks   Questions to Ask before Making Any Decision: Is this going to make me money? Is this going to serve my purpose? Does this need to be done by me? Does this need to be done at all?     Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

Every entrepreneur should to know that sales is an essential part of any business model. Having a team of salespeople alone does not guarantee an increase in profit or growth of the company. How do you make sure that doors of opportunities are constantly opened leading you to potential clients? Today’s guest, Adam Kipnes, explains the one thing that business owners should do to gain more clients. He shares the concept he calls The Silver Bullet to Sales Success, a principle that teaches you not only how to talk to more potential customers, but also to determine where to find them, what to say, how you can follow up with them, and how you can grow using this system.   “Talk to more people on a daily basis.” - Adam Kipnes In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  The relationship between talking to more people and opportunities for sales The question Adam gets asked the most about talking to people What you should know when talking to people Ways for extroverts and introverts to approach people How to create a feedback system for growth development   Three Things to Know When Talking to People: How do you meet people today? Who is your client and where do you find them? What are you going to say when you’re talking to them?   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

While many people work hard in the corporate world in the hopes to have a better life, not too many see the bright future in using their abilities and talents as entrepreneurs and business owners. If you want to start making and keeping money, how do you find the right opportunities out there without depending on a monthly wage? Where is the best place to look for opportunities or, rather, let the opportunity find you? Today’s guest is Dave Hare, a certified public accountant who has earned a living in the corporate world for a long while. Dave joins me today as he talks about the leap he took from being a company employee to being part of a business community where he gets to mingle and connect with people who have made it big in the financial industry. He shares the impact that this belongingness has had on his career and the doors that have opened as a result of these connections.   “It’s all about the networking. If you keep networking, you’re going to find it.” - Dave Hare In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Defining “community” from a financial standpoint How Dave finds business opportunities Different kinds of deals he works on What a Forex deal is and the things included in the package     Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks! Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

Today’s guest has been in the construction business for 40 years and running. Findlay Johannson and his brothers founded their family business and has experienced building and constructing many things - from horse farms to hotels. Findlay joins me today to discuss how he and his team help people see the things they need when planning construction projects. He shares how the different construction elements are connected into one big picture and specifies the essential things you need to know such as the right questions to ask when looking for people to execute the project and the necessary items to mention in the contract.   “Through the many years of construction and doing different things, we’ve been able to connect owners of buildings and stuff with the things they need as opposed to the things they think they need.” - Findlay Johannson In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Significance of understanding the functionality of the different components of a construction Why Findlay wants to sit down with homeowners before they engage and reach out to engineers and other contractors What to do if you don’t want to be involved in the details of the project planning Questions to ask when looking for the right contractor Stipulations to include in the contract Steps for Owners Who Want to Be Hands-On in the Project: Talk to a contractor first. Develop the scale of the plan. Look for architects and engineers you want to work with.   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks! Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

After working on the police force for 50 years, today’s guest, Jim Hanifan from Nova Scotia, Canada, got into finance and insurance in his desire to help people properly plan to ensure their families are protected. He believes that helping others plan for their future, their investments, and the next generation’s future is his way of giving back to his community. Jim joins me today to share the benefits of having a life insurance policy. He gives an overview of how insurance can be a tool for better taxation, how it can protect your investments and assets, and how you can safeguard the future of your family - especially the next generation.   “If they’re looking at all into investments like oil or gas, real estate or some other investments, this insurance becomes a part of the leg that helps to protect all of those assets.” - Jim Hanifan In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  The benefits of investing in life insurance Benefits policyholders can enjoy concerning the Income Tax Act How entrepreneurs benefit from life insurance policies in case of bankruptcy How you can prepare and fund the next generation Questions to Ask When Reviewing Your Life Insurance Policy: What are your goals? What is your purpose? What are the things you want to achieve in life? How can we get the insurance to incorporate into that planning process?   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks! Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

If you are looking for a place to invest your money where you can expect a higher cash flow return, investing in Exempt Market Deals is where to go according to today’s guest. Kevin Yu has been in the finance industry for 12 years and running and has tried other industries concerning finance such as real estate, mortgages, stocks, and mutual funds to name a few. Kevin shares with us why EMD is his favorite financal investment despite the other finance deals he has explored in the past. He gives an overview of how he assists his clients in their financial decisions to improve their portfolios.   “[EMD] typically have a good business plan and have 8 to 12% plus equity profit portion as well.” - Kevin Yu In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Why EMD is Kevin’s favorite finance element Kinds of deals he sees and opportunities presented in Canada What Kevin does to help his clients Kevin’s advice regarding where to invest if you have the cash readily available   Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks!         Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!

Are you an investor who’s interested in buying abandoned investment properties and transforming them into something usable, profitable, and pleasant? Today’s guest, Richard Proskiw, is a real estate investor and an expert at buying, fixing, and flipping abandoned properties and those needing repair. Richard joins me today to explains why you need to have a professional home inspection conducted while you are analyzing and considering buying a real estate investment. He also shares the common pitfalls that fix-and-flip property investors make that you ought to be watchful, for especially regarding budgeting and cost estimation.   “They have to take the time to check the properties that are going to give them the profit value that they can afford.” - Randy Proskiw In This Episode of Real Money Talks:  Why home inspection is necessary and beneficial to the prospective owner The scope of the inspector’s home examination Defining ARV (After Repair Value) of a home and why you need ARV lessons in the fix-and-flip real estate business Reasons investors go over budget and how to deal with it Number of fix-and-flip projects you can do Subscribe, Rate & Share Real Money Talks! Loral Langemeier is on a mission – to educate and empower the Real Money Talks community on how to have those important money talks that are straight, to the point, and can be applied to every aspect of your life. So, tune in every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday on iTunes to learn, ask Loral a question, and create your path to financial freedom! Don’t forget to leave a review and grab your free gifts on AskLoral.com!