From Adversity to Abundance

Carrie Bateman-Buckley, a determined entrepreneur and seasoned strategist, brings her wealth of experience in organizational design and strategic planning to the table as the CEO of Windsor Bateman Solutions (WBS). With a strong background in public health and education, Carrie focuses on helping businesses, both large and small, build successful teams and staffing structures. She spent 15 years in leadership positions in large organizations, including as a senior Cabinet member of the New York City Department of Education. Overcoming adversities, like being robbed at gunpoint, has only made her more resilient and persistent. Carrie's journey as a Division One athlete and her time spent working on international projects has given her unique insights into the importance of teamwork, adaptability, and perseverance.In this episode, Carrie talks about how her life flashed before her eyes during a traumatic event that happened to her in New York City in broad daylight when a gun was pulled on her and the subsequent three years kind of trauma being reminded of this incident. Unpacking the trauma and going through the process of moving on from a life-threatening situation. “And the one thing I will say that I had planned for in advance was financially I've given myself a cushion there so that I wouldn't be stressed on that front. been saving up over time. Again, not even sure what this was the LEAP I was going to make. But I did have that there in order to support myself as it gives you more options, more sense of security and, and just the backstop.” “I think that what I love about what we do is we have these one-on-one meetings with people. And we really get to the heart of the matter in the meetings with them. And it's all from listening. So, I just think empathy goes a long way in any industry that you're in.” Carrie also shares her experience on how she played an important role in supporting special education in New York, overseeing 1800 public schools and being responsible for any child in New York City with a disability, over three years of age and 21 and how she has set her eyes in paving a way for women to be part of a leadership position on larger organizations or even putting up her own business.   Books and Resources> Expecting Better: Why the Conventional Pregnancy Wisdom Is Wrong--and What You Really Need to Know (The ParentData Series)> We Should All Be Millionaires: A Woman’s Guide to Earning More, Building Wealth, and Gaining Economic Power by Rachel Rogers Connect with Carrie Bateman-Buckley: WEBSITE: https://www.windsorbateman.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carrie-bateman-buckley-a6647943/ Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Dave Van Horn's story is one of resilience and courage in the face of challenge. Despite the obstacle of his parent's divorce and financial hardship, he managed to graduate college and make a successful career in real estate. But what happened next came as an unexpected twist, leaving Dave's story with a dramatic conclusion that will surprise you.In this episode, you will be inspired to conquer hardships on your road to entrepreneurial success in real estate note investing. You will be able to realize the importance of honing a wide range of skills and how you can benefit from crucial relationships. And cultivate financial prosperity through resourcefulness and a grateful mindset.“But you know, there's, there's plenty of beauty in the world, there's plenty of, you know, we don't necessarily have to go 10,000 miles to find something beautiful. It might be right in front of our backyard or something, you know, so it's, that's my view on that. I mean, that's not weird. It's crazy. It's all around us.”“We have a lot of resources that a lot of other folks in other places don't have. And it's just to be mindful that, you know, we can, we don't always have to do this, take the mentality that we can. There's plenty that we can do to give back and have an impact. I really encourage people to think about doing more impactful investing, than just investing.”Dave Van Horn, a seasoned real estate and mortgage note investor with an impressive track record, has overcome significant adversity to achieve entrepreneurial success. As the founder and executive chairman of PPR Capital Management, Dave has expertly navigated numerous challenges, including family struggles and health issues, to build a thriving business. Today, PPR Capital Management manages over 700 million dollars in assets and has diversified its portfolio to include both residential and commercial properties. Dave's humble demeanor and unwavering resilience make him a powerful example for all aspiring real estate investors facing adversity.Adversities Dave had to overcome:·     Divorce of his parents·     Divided family as a result of divorce·     Trust issues were developed·     Financial hardships growing up·     Business financial adversity on the collections side almost cost him his businessBooks > Real Estate Note Investing: Using Mortgage Notes to Passively and Massively Increase Your Income> The Second Mountain: The Quest for a Moral LifeConnect with Dave Van Horn:WEBSITE: https://pprcapitalmgmt.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-van-horn/BIGGER POCKETS: https://www.biggerpockets.com/users/davevanhorn  Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

Tony grew up in a regular all-American household and lived a pretty average childhood, but he never could’ve anticipated the life he now lives. He started his entrepreneurial journey as a child offering swim lessons in his area. Today, he runs a huge bankruptcy law firm with 4 branches across the US. Being an entrepreneur was never in the books. In fact, his father worked for GE for 45 years.“The only thing I knew growing up was my dad who went to work for 45 years at General Electric. And most of those 45 years were not good. I remember surviving layoffs and surviving friends getting laid off - that's what I knew.”While his story might seem like an average American tale, Tony reveals a significant personal adversity that he overcame in 2022. This episode is packed with entrepreneurial insights, advice on selecting a business partner, and tips for growing a small business.Tony runs Sottile & Barile with his business partner Franco Barile. They are champions of small and mid-sized investors.Adversities Tony Sottile had to overcome:Unfulfilment at a day job Building a law firm from the ground upNavigating challenges as a small business ownerPersonal adversity that came to a head in 2022Abundance Tony Sottile created:Successful and growing law firm since 2015, with 4 branches now Expertise in bankruptcy and foreclosure workStrong professional relationships and partnershipsLessons from Tony Sottile’s adversitiesPrepare in advance for adversity (mentally and financially) Tune in as Tony Sottile and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Being a bankruptcy attorney(05:32) How swimming made him an entrepreneur(08:38) Why he had an entrepreneurial drive(11:27) His first job (in a bad economy)(12:52) Becoming an unexpected expert(16:28) Feeling lost and unappreciated at work(18:28) Peace of 9-5 vs. risk of a business (being scared)(21:48) Forming a business partnership (how it happened)(23:01) Choosing the perfect business partner(25:01) Organic growth of his business(28:52) Which is harder: job or business?(29:56) Should you quit your job?(33:30) The hardest thing he ever went through(38:10) Fireside questions (philanthropy, grandfather, being genuine)(41:23) Regulatory challenges = job security?(43:00) What no one agrees with him about(50:01) What money actually buys(52:02) Giving money away(54:17) Work with Tony SottileCharities Tony mentionedDown Syndrome Association of Greater CincinnatiOhio Valley VoicesConnect with Tony Sottile: WEBSITE: https://www.sottileandbarile.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasottile/  Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

In 2016, Mike Kitko hit rock bottom. He was 300 pounds, drinking to toxic levels, and on the verge of divorce. Why? imposter syndrome. Being a well-paid corporate executive didn’t take the imposter syndrome away, it made it worse. “Success isn't gonna take away the feeling that you have, that you're a failure or you're a fraud.”After spiraling into multiple self-sabotage habits, Mike took charge and started reinventing himself. But, his wife didn’t like it. The man Mike was becoming wasn’t the man she knew. She rejected the improved version of Mike. Everything that happened next changed both their lives forever.“What I've learned is that I've gotta figure out what's best for me. I need to be the leader.”In the episode we talk about the wake-up call in Mike’s life, the difference between codependency and true love, ways to overcome imposter syndrome, why you’re probably not living up to your full potential, and why you need to be self-centered.“Your stories come true. Whatever you believe about yourself, you make it true. The flip side of the imposter syndrome is I get to decide who I am.”Mike Kitko is the founder of Inner Wealth Global which he runs with his wife. There, he coaches, speaks, and helps people find time and money freedom - that’s his zone of genius. He also hosts a podcast and is a Marine veteran. He is the author of Imposter In Charge.Adversities Mike Kitko had to overcome:-       Feeling suicidal-       Becoming 300 pounds-       Drinking at toxic levels-       Raging imposter syndrome-       Self-sabotage-       Lost his job-       Anger after too many beers Abundance Mike Kitko created: -       Wrote a book-       Became a role model for his children-       Running a business with his wife-       Operating in his zone of genius Lessons from Mike Kitko’s adversities -       If someone is close to you, but fights who you are - they’re not your ally.-       The reason you’re in a headlock is that you don’t believe in yourself.  Links Nancy Erickson The Book Professor The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks The Imposter in Charge by Mike Kitko Connect with Mike Kitko: WEBSITE: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/PODCAST: https://www.innerwealthglobal.com/podcastTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@mikekitko?lang=enINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mike_kitko/Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

In this episode, Jamie shares his journey from quitting his job to becoming a successful entrepreneur owning multiple companies, including a mortgage note investing and loan servicing company. He also provides a crash course on how to become a note investor yourself, while sharing tips and tricks on how to stay motivated and what he's working on.Tune in to learn about the advantages and disadvantages of note investing, how to buy non-performing and performing mortgage notes, and why it's a more secure asset class than stocks. Whether you're a real estate professional or an aspiring investor, this episode is for you. “more often than not, the frontline real estate professionals do not become investors.” Making the shift always lived in the back of my mind. It wasn’t until 2015 that I invested in my first property while working a civilian job with the Department of Defense. Eventually, working there felt like groundhog day and I was losing the passion for it. Tune in for the story of why I quit my job and how I made it work after quitting. “I do think action taking a step is critical. If someone is stuck, take a step, move in one direction. You can still turn 10 degrees and then turn back. You don't have to conquer it all immediately, but I do think taking one small step toward your goal is critical.” A crash course in becoming a mortgage note investor: Buying non-preforming mortgage notes is like buying a fix and flip property: you turn it into a performing note and can sell it at a higher rate to someone else. The purpose is to exit.Buying a performing mortgage note is like buying a buy and hold property: its a cashflow play, you receive payments as a borrower pays off their mortgage.Disadvantage of note investing: The value of a mortgage note goes down over time because as the borrower pays off the principal, the interest amounts also decrease.Mortgage note investing is more secure than other asset classes like stocks because the real estate is always your collateral. All your investments are backed with tangible assets.“the most successful note investors probably have some real estate investing experience”Mortgage note investing is fully location independent, you can do it from anywhere.You don’t have to have a mortgage note business to be a mortgage note investor.  Links Abundance through Instability and Loss with Homeschooler, Investment-Club Creator Emma PowellCash Flow Quadrant by Robert Kiyosaki Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki Connect with Emma Powell: PODCAST: Passive Income AdventuresLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmapowell28/ Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

In this podcast episode, Corey Peterson shares his inspiring journey from being a used car salesman to becoming a multi-millionaire real estate investor. He talks about how meeting his mother's partner, Bruce, who took them on an all-expenses-paid trip to Hawaii, changed his mindset about wealth and motivated him to turn his life around. Corey shares his experience of using other people's money to grow his businesses and how he overcame his workaholism to create time freedom and become a full-time dad. He also discusses the adversities he had to overcome, including a $3.2 million deal that went sideways and breaking his son's heart. Corey shares valuable lessons on how to find success through failure, the importance of creating time freedom, and putting your family first. Tune in to find out how Corey grew his businesses by copying others, using other people’s money, and is spending more time than ever with his family by creating time freedom. On using other people’s money:“It takes money to make money. But it doesn't always take your money.” On workaholism and creating time freedom: “I was saying things like, well, I'm doing it for my kids. I'm doing it for my family. That's a lie. I was doing it for me, right? There was an expense, a price to pay for doing it the way that I was doing it because there was no balance. I didn't create any things that gave me time freedom or really any freedom. It was just work, work, work.” “No kid ever worries about how much money dad makes. The only currency they trade in is time.” “Put your vision first, then you build your work life to work around it. It has to fit in the cracks, right? So if you put your family and the things you're really believe are important, and then you put your business on top, it has to fit in the crack.” Adversities Corey Peterson had to overcome:Grew up poorStruggled with being a workaholicWas an absent dad and husbandBroke his son’s heartHad a $3.2 million deal go sideways Abundance Corey Peterson created:Started wholesaling real estateBecame a full-time dadBecame a multi-millionaire real estate investor by buying apartment buildingsLinksBIFI Loan ServicingA CEO Only Does Three Things: Finding Your Focus in the C-Suite by Trey TaylorChandler Compadres (Non-profit)Why the Rich Get Richer: The Secrets to Cash Flowing Apartments by Corey PetersonCopy Your Way to Success: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants by Corey Peterson Text the word BOOK to 480 500 1127 and get a copy of his book for FREE! Connect with Corey Peterson:WEBSITE: https://kahunainvestments.com/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/kahunacashflow?lang=enINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/kahunacashflow/?hl=enHaven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

A few short years ago, Geoff Seow was in an 8-year haze. That’s what he calls his drug and alcohol addiction years. Today, he has 3 degrees and runs two businesses. In this episode, he shares lessons from how he transformed his life. In August 2020 he decided to turn his life around.“ Marijuana cut a lot of ambition and drive out of my life.” He took action to tap into his ambition and started an Instagram account called Your Daily Purpose. Though he initially started it to keep himself motivated, it reached 3000 followers in 6 months all because he was being authentic and investing the time to truly get to know people. At his job, he realized he was spending more time answering his Instagram DMs than he was doing his actual job. “Everybody's using social media, so you have to use social media to create quality conversations, but not in the sense of just creating conversations to sell, because people do that all the time. But creating conversations as in creating a network, creating a global network of people that you know from around the world.” Eventually, he started an apparel company and a life coaching business. In the episode, he talks about how to overcome addiction, when to take the plunge into entrepreneurship, and why you want to be selective about who your clients are. “Focus to the point where you stop doubting yourself.”“But when you do decide to change something, It's gonna suck, it's gonna hurt, but you have to be able to embrace it, but not necessarily love it. But understand that suffering for a purpose is how we create meaning in life. It's called striving. “ Adversities Geoff Seow had to overcome:-- Spent most of his time in “haze” duing his time at university as he suffered from drug addiction-- Parental bullying Abundance Geoff Seow created:-- Grew an Instagram community from 0 to 3000 followers in 6 months-- Realized his passion for personal development-- Started 2 businesses Lessons from Geoff Seow adversities-- If your why is powerful, you will take the steps you need to take. Your commitment and your purpose go hand in hand.-- Decide how your job is serving and whether you need it to continue serving you before making a decision to quit it. LinksYourDailyPurpose on InstagramThe 50th Law by 50 Cent and Robert GreeneMark MansonDeep Work by Cal NewportA World Beyond Email by Cal NewportThe Visionary by Geoff Seow (get FREE)Connect with Geoff Seow:WEBSITE: https://www.mindaxislifecoaching.com.au/NEWSLETTER: https://thepathtowardpurpose.com/newsletterLINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/mindaxislifecoachingINSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/mindaxislifecoaching/ Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

In 10 years, Anna Kelley went from $700,000 in debt to an 8-figure net worth real estate mogul. Being in tremendous debt wasn’t the first time she hit rock bottom. As a child, she grew up in households with abusive men and had to stay in women’s shelters with her mom. Her tough childhood only made her more determined to outwork all of her friends. “I realized that if I wanted a different life than what I had as a child if I didn't want my children to be in an abusive situation or to spend evenings in a women's shelter as I had as a child if I wanted better for myself and my family, I had to be willing to do whatever it took to succeed and to get myself out of that situation.” (08:09) Her grit eventually landed her high-profile careers at the Bank of America and AIG. Whereas most people would just call her lucky - she disagrees: “People say, okay, you're lucky, right? They don't understand the backstory and all the adversity to get where you are. But I do believe that when you're prepared and preparation meets opportunity - that's what we call luck.” Getting jobs where she works with ultra-high net worth individuals opened her eyes to what’s possible in life. So, how come she got into so much debt? And how did she climb out of it? Anna Kelley is a multifamily syndicator. She invested in her first property in 1998 and exploded in the real estate space in the last 10 years.Adversities Anna Kelley had to overcome:-- Grew up in section 8 housing-- Spent evenings in a women’s shelter as a child-- Was $700,000 in business debt with no income sourceAbundance Anna Kelley created:-- Graduated early from college-- Worked with ultra-high net worth individuals in the Bank Of America and AIG-- 8-figure net worth, 250 units Lessons from Anna Kelley’s adversities-- You have control over how your life ends up, you have to be determined to do what others won’t do to get to where you want to get to-- Timing matters. You can be the best at what you do, but if you start a business at the wrong time, you can shoot yourself in the foot.LinksPrinciples for Dealing with the Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail by Ray DalioThe End of the World Is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization by Peter ZeihanLife on Air: Memoirs of a Broadcaster by David AttenboroughMulti-Family Millions: How Anyone Can Reposition Apartments for Big Profits by David Lindahl Connect with Anna Kelley:WEBSITE: www.reimom.com  and https://greaterpurposecapital.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anna-kelley-reimom/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/AnnaKelleyinvesting/Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

With a break from the regular programming, in this episode I share parts of my story as Josh Kalinowski, former pro baseball player and now CEO, interviews me. We talk about what it’s like for me to raise an autistic son, the growth of my mortgage note business and loan servicing business, what I do to prepare myself for life’s inevitable challenges, and my goals for 2023 - all in light of some of the most important lessons I learned from interviewing more than # people on their journey from adversity to abundance. “I think of Jocko Willink and extreme ownership - people will ask him, well, it's my fault I got cancer or something like that, and what he says is no, it is not necessarily your fault, but it's your, problem.” “Trying to focus on others, I truly believe, will give you the most purpose and the most value in your own life.”This episode will also air on the Leading and Living with Impact and Influencepodcast.Tune in as Josh and Jamie talk about:(00:00) Do sports make you a better entrepreneur?(04:45) Why I joined (and left) the military(07:45) How the economy affected my mortgage business(10:02) Performing notes vs. non performing notes(12:52) Parenting an autistic son(17:21) How to get closer to your spouse in tough times(23:16) What if vs. even if (mindset hack)(26:44) How to have extreme ownership(31:43) Why I stopped watching the news(34:27) Why focus on others3 nuggets from the episode: Non-performing notes are notes where you’re buying the debt on a mortgage in which the borrower isn’t making payments. After buying the debt, you would add value so that the note reperforms and you can resell it at a higher price than you bought it to another investor. Performing notes are cash flow plays. Nonperforming notes are exit plays.Focusing on others is a critical part of getting through adversity. It’s not enough to just focus on yourself, at some point you have to shift your focus to serving others.Instead of asking yourself “what if” so and so happens, calmly tell yourself that “even if” something you’re dreading happens, you’ll find a way through.Links Josh Kalinowski: How a Professional Baseball PlayerOvercame a Crushing End to His Career to Become a Purpose-Driven Leader and CEOConnect with Josh Kalinowski:PODCAST: https://www.joshkalinowski.com/podcastLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkalinowski/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/joshuadkalinowski/  Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames

One of the risks of being wealthy is that your children might turn out to be trust fund babies spoilt by money. Even worse, 91% of wealth transfers fail in two generations. Shawn Barberis’ technology helps families keep their money for longer. He’s one of the few people in the world who solves this problem. It took a devastating MS diagnosis for him to shift his mindset and start cracking a problem that people face. “Prior to 2010, my entrepreneurial spirit was, let's go make money and help people. And post 2010, my entrepreneurial spirit was, let's go change the world and hopefully we can make money.” But, building a solution that helps families build and protect long-lasting generational wealth is expensive and he had lots of naysayers along the way. There were people who told him he was wasting his time and money, and there were business partners that told him they don’t want to be part of his vision. So he started charting the path on his own. “I believed that what I was doing was the right thing. And I believed that we were gonna impact and help families and in turn the world to help them funnel their philanthropy and get them more engaged in philanthropy.” Shawn Barberis founded More Than Money 360 in 2007. This is the story of how he overcame his serious diagnosis, took care of his family, and built a one-of-a-kind company that’s “not on every corner”. Adversities Shawn Barberis had to overcome: Serious health diagnosis at 37Dealing with business partners that didn’t support his vision Abundance Shawn Barberis created: Built a one-of-a-kind business that everyone calls upon for helpDiscovered his true passionGot offered an exit and declined itGetting an unsolicited 6-figure investmentGrew his clientele from 8 in 2018 to 50 in 2023 Lessons from Shawn Barberis’ adversities: Let your primary priority be to serve others and the money will follow Tune in as Shawn Barberis and Jamie talk about: (00:00) Making money by helping families communicate(08:03) Leg stopped working while on a yacht(13:58) 2 years of misery(16:12) Mental journey of getting through an MS diagnosis(21:01) Is giving your kids money bad for them?(27:15) Unsupportive business partners(31:41) Getting a 6 figure investment out of nowhere(35:20) The smart move that changed everything for his company(40:49) Rapid-fire questions   Links Family Arc  Books and ResourcesEntrusted by David YorkGood to Great by Jim CollinsBorrowed from Your Grandchildren: The Evolution of 100-Year Family Enterprises by Dennis Jaffe Connect with Shawn BarberisWEBSITE: https://morethanmoney360.com/home/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mtm360/EMAIL: Shawn@mtm-360.com  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/Haven Financial:https://www.myfinancialhaven.com/jamiebateman/ATTENTION:Unlock the secrets to a transformative life with “From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring stories of Mental, Physical and Financial Transformation”. Buy your copy now and embark on a journey from challenges to triumphs!AMAZON: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CGTWJY1D?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860Connect with usWEBSITE: https://www.adversity2abundance.comLeave us a rating or review: https://www.adversity2abundance.com/reviews/new/ or hereGot comments, feedback or suggestions? We’d love to hear it! https://www.adversity2abundance.com/contact/  Follow From Adversity to Abundance PodcastFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089126144055INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/adversitytoabundancepodcast/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/company/89949391/admin/feed/posts/YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@FromAdversity2AbundancePodcast Connect with JamieBOOK: From Adversity to Abundance: Inspiring Stories of Mental, Physical, and Financial TransformationLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-bateman-5359a811/TWITTER: https://twitter.com/batemanjames