The Candy Valentino Show

As I share my 44 life lessons with you on this special day, I also want to invite you to join me in making a real difference. Let's make a wish come true and help save the lives of dogs on death row!If you're moved by this episode or have ever found value in any of my content, please take a moment to donate whatever you can. Your generosity could help these animals get a second chance at life. Go to @candyvalentino on Instagram to make your donation today and let's save some lives!Thank you for listening, watching, reading, and supporting me all these years. I couldn’t have gotten this far without all of you.Visit https://lovethemallrescue.org to provide a life-saving donation today, and then visit https://www.healanimalrescue.org to stay connected with the mission of rescuing animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aside from cash, a debit card is most likely the very first form of payment that you used when you were a kid. You must be asking, “Candy, why wouldn’t we use our debit cards?” Well, the simple answer is debit cards just don’t do enough for you and your money! And today I am going to uncover everything you need to know about debit cards and why you should just stop using them. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How debit cards hurt your ability to build credit How debit cards stack up when it comes to fraud protection How to maximize rewards to benefit your lifestyle  CONNECT WITH CANDYJoin my weekly email list: www.candyvalentino.comFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Amy Porterfield is a successful online marketing expert, speaker, and educator who helps entrepreneurs build their online businesses through digital courses and marketing strategies. Amy has worked with well-known industry leaders, such as Tony Robbins, and has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, and The Huffington Post. With her expertise, she has helped thousands of entrepreneurs and small business owners achieve success online. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Amy unbossed herself and how you can too Finding the courage to quit your 9-5 Advice for anyone who is ready to step into their own chapter of entrepreneurship  RESOURCES: Pre-order Amy's new book, Two Weeks Notice CONNECT WITH NICOLEFollow Amy: @amyporterfieldLearn more about Amy: AmyPorterfield.com CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Choosing to marry someone is one of the most important decisions you will ever make in many ways. It’s never a decision that should be taken lightly. However, people commonly don’t think about it in the realm of finances.The complexities of navigating through joint expenses, each other’s debt, not to mention spending (or saving) personalities can be difficult. It is important to carefully consider who you decide to marry (or be in a relationship with) as the impact they will have on your life extends beyond the numbers that show up on a balance statement. It can truly cost you more than you can measure.IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How wealth and relationships connect  The most important decision you will ever make in building wealth  The one thing couples do not discuss that lead to their demise  Why you need shared financial goals within your relationship RESOURCES: Reserve your seat in the Wealth Habits Workshop for just $47 today!CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.com   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I know I say all the time that the only way to build wealth is through action. The truth is that before you start taking that action, you HAVE to believe that building massive wealth can be true for you. So today, I’m sharing several beliefs that you may have that are keeping you broke and actionable steps you can take to break these patterns. IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Why this economic downturn is actually an opportunity for smaller players to invest more The role that fear plays in preventing us from building wealth How to overcome the scarcity mindset How celebrating small wins compounds over time Why being around the wrong people drains your wealth  RESOURCES: Reserve your seat in the  Wealth Habits Workshop for just $47 today!CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, she opens up about where that comes from. Plus, she has an exclusive announcement about a new venture that she’s coming out with later this year!  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Consistently playing the long game to build your empire  Mally’s thought process behind launching a beauty line with QVC  Getting clear on what success and ‘having it all’ looks like to you  Using your platform and power to uplift people  The key to growing as a business owner  Noticing when you play small to please other people   RESOURCES: Learn more from me and proven business experts by signing up for one of my many  online courses. CONNECT WITH MALLYFollow Mally: @mallyroncalFollow Positivity Preacher: @positivitypreacher Shop Mally Beauty: mally.com Learn more about Mally: mallyroncal.com CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 if you’re ready to get serious about building wealth.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: Different apps that you can use to rent out spaces or things that you own  Skill sets that are in high demand in the freelance industry  Cashing in on this unique, historical time to maximize your financial impact  The basics of protecting yourself as a small business owner  RESOURCES:  Learn more about the upcoming  Wealth Habits Workshop  Swimply  Spacer  Turo  Taskrabbit  Nextdoor  Fiverr  Upwork   CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 down what she’s learned over her diverse career, so you don’t want to miss this conversation!  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How Nicole landed the Rehab Addict gig and what’s made the show so successful  What excites Nicole about renovating old homes  Learning how to let go of people-pleasing tendencies  Nicole’s perspective on navigating the wealthy, male-dominated real estate industry  Advice for working moms who are experiencing ‘mom guilt’  The best way to discover unexpected, creative solutions   RESOURCES: Learn more from me and proven business experts by signing up for one of my many  online courses.CONNECT WITH NICOLEFollow Nicole: @detroitdesign Learn more about Nicole: nicolecurtis.com  CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Augusta Rule in your business  Why you might want to set up a custodial Roth IRA for your child  What to keep in mind before putting your child on your payroll  Earned income tax versus short-term gains on a property  Why I recommend looping all your income properties together into one LLC  RESOURCES: Learn more from me and proven business experts by signing up for one of my many  online courses. CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: How to become a better public speaker, regardless of your current skill set  Why being able to communicate in a group setting is essential for entrepreneurs  The day Joel decided he didn’t have to get old and retire from his dream job  Advice for people who are searching for their purpose  Joel’s #1 tip for becoming a more effective speaker   RESOURCES: Learn more from me and proven business experts by signing up for one of my many  online courses. CONNECT WITH JOELFollow Joel on LinkedIn: Joel Weldon Learn more on Joel’s website: ultimatespeaker.com  CONNECT WITH CANDYFollow me: @candyvalentinoBuy your copy of Wealth Habits: wealthhabitsbook.comJoin Founders Organization  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices