Perfectly Mentored with Jason Portnoy

Nowadays, public relations are everything. Whether you’re a business owner, an athlete or a celebrity—your ability to build an effective personal brand, protect your reputation, and form connections can make or break your success. And there’s no one better to learn from than the queen of PR herself, Maha Abouelenein! She has over 20 years of experience advising global corporations, high-tech growth startups, and top governments, and is the founder of Organizational Consultants, a strategic communication consulting firm with offices in the USA and Dubai. She also handles PR for Nike, Target, Gary Vaynerchuk, and more! In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Maha joins Jason Portnoy to talk about building a personal brand and how you can maximize your PR efforts. So if you have a story you've been wanting to tell, stay tuned for top tips from an expert!Topics Covered:How did you become the “Queen of PR”? [1:27]Why should people focus more on their personal brands? [3:06]Do you need a team to build a personal brand online? [8:26]Why does someone like Gary V need people to help him with his personal brand? [10:36]How do you figure out where you can add value, and then make the pitch? [12:54]What strategy did you use to build your network? [16:27]What’s the right way to build a network? [19:59]What’s the perfect content strategy? [24:22]How important is traditional media today? [27:10]What are some top tips in order to land some press? [27:45]How do you learn to tell your story and make it something people want to hear? [28:48]What do you look for when choosing people to work with? [34:03]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Maha Abouelenein:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteTwitterConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Building wealth is not an easy task. In fact, it’s one of the hardest things to do in life. But a little advice from someone who knows the ropes can go a long way!Our guest Cody Sperber is definitely someone to listen to! This navy veteran is widely acclaimed as one of the most successful real estate investors in the United States, having flipped and consulted on over a thousand properties and amassed over 1.2 million followers on Instagram—the highest of any real estate account on the site. He’s the CEO of Clever Investor: Real Estate Investing Educational Training, an international speaker, financial educator, and mentor. Cody himself is known as the “Clever Investor” for his highly creative business strategies, innovative thinking, and uncanny ability to generate buyer and seller leads at will!In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Cody Sperber shares some important strategic and financial advice for those who are looking to get into the real estate industry—even if you don’t have any money to get involved in real estate! You won't want to miss this.Topics Covered:How did you become the “Clever Investor”? [1:26]Heading into the new year, where are the best opportunities right now? [9:30]Is your home your greatest investment? [13:02]What’s the blueprint for beginners to start a real estate empire? [17:32]What’s your take on compounding? [27:39]Should people consider multi-family homes? [30:26]Is there a wrong time to get into real estate? [33:11]What common mistakes do people make while trying to get rich, and what is the winning money mindset? [37:00]Do you think you were using the wrong strategy at first? [42:08]Cody’s mindset and perspectives about hiring. [49:41]What advice can you give our listeners regarding debt? [51:56]What advice can you give our listeners about building a personal brand? [55:46]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Cody Sperber:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteTwitterConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Getting rich and building wealth are two different things. Getting rich and making money is all about doing the right things while building wealth is about owning the right things. True wealth is about owning something valuable, whether it’s a tangible thing that increases in value over time or happiness and fulfillment. Most people think these are the same thing, and they end up having plans to get rich—but stay clueless about how to build wealth. Luckily, Taylor Welch is here to provide us with some valuable insights!Taylor grew a business from nothing to 8 figures in just 10 months—and is now the CEO and founder of five multi-8 figure business brands across various industries, from online services to real estate to staffing! He has advised and serviced nearly 50,000 different businesses around the world.In today’s episode, Taylor Welch shares some nuggets of wisdom that will change the way we think about money, how we handle business and finance, and even dive a little into NFTs and the metaverse. Stay tuned for one of our most eye-opening episodes yet!Topics Covered:Who is Taylor Welch? [0:23]Taylor’s background and entrepreneurial journey. [1:11]Do you think the online marketing landscape has changed dramatically since you first launched? [5:14]What are the foundations of landing clients that haven’t and won’t change regardless of what happens? [7:10]Is it possible to truly make money on the acquisition on platforms like Facebook without a back-end in place? [10:07]Taylor’s thoughts on bad marketing information and the idealization of advertising platforms as “magic pills” for business. [12:30]What are NFTs all about? [15:53]Taylor’s perspectives and strategy when it comes to investing in NFTs. [21:34]Fixing your mindset and seeing the metaverse as a real place. [25:11]Is it a good idea to switch from buying real estate in the physical world to buying real estate in the metaverse? [29:36]Where is the best place to start learning about NFTs and the metaverse? [30:36]What is the right money mindset? [31:27]Are most people operating from a scarcity mindset regarding money? [33:01]What’s the difference between getting rich and building wealth? [33:13]What’s the game plan for building wealth today? [34:26]Are NFTs high-risk at the moment? [37:07]For someone listening right now with money to invest, should they start with real estate or an NFT? [37:16]Taylor’s thoughts on the value of life insurance and compounding. [38:11]What are Taylor’s thoughts on legacy and helping people at a cost? [40:10]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Taylor Welch:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteTwitterConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Tori Kruse is a remarkable entrepreneur with a winning mindset. Ever since she was named Miss Missouri USA 2018, she’s been thriving as a mindset coach, print and runway model, and a red carpet events host. She’s even tried her hand at being a freelance sports reporter! Needless to say, she has unleashed her authentic self and has used it to not only help herself but for others as well. In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Tori inspires us all to live true to who we are by teaching us how to build our own winning mindsets. If you’re struggling to stay motivated to pursue your dreams, this episode is definitely for you!Topics Covered:Tori's background. [1:09]How can someone become their "authentic self?" [3:04]How do you strike a balance between putting yourself out there and being vulnerable? [6:09]Tori’s thoughts on impostor syndrome, comparison mode, and identity struggles as an entrepreneur. [9:21]How can entrepreneurs deal with their own limiting beliefs? [13:21]How do you strike a balance between manifesting and taking action? [16:33]How important is finding your “why”? [20:38]Maintaining perspective on your blessings, struggles, and challenges. [24:12]How important is it to set healthy boundaries? [29:10]Surrounding yourself with people who respect your “no.” [32:02]Dating advice from Tori and Jason. [35:26]How did you build your winning mindset and confidence? [37:17]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Tori Kruse:InstagramLinkedInWebsiteConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

When you’re working in an industry as competitive as real estate, you tend to pick up a lot of skills and insights that help you grow not just as an entrepreneur, but as a person.Real estate king Kent Clothier is a shining example of this. He’s been an entrepreneur pretty much his whole life. For 13 years, he’s worked hard to build a small startup into the almost $2 billion company we know today as Real Estate Worldwide. He enjoys his amazing life as both an entrepreneur and a family man, as a proud husband and father to his three wonderful kids.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Kent Clothier joins Jason to share some important real estate advice, as well as motivational tips that will inspire you to keep pushing. You don't want to miss this!Topics Covered:Give us a little background on your entrepreneurial journey. [1:05]How does anyone get started in real estate? [4:29]How real estate has been romanticized [10:49]What’s your take on investing in different kinds of funds? [12:03]Why are teaching and coaching so important to you? [17:11]Why is being able to teach other people so important to you? [19:08]What holds people back from realizing their potential? [22:12]In a world of social media flexing, how do you know who the right people are? [25:10]What is your take on compounding and its relation to growth? [29:06]What’s your advice for people who have gotten comfortable and have started to coast? [32:23]What happens when there’s a disconnect between what you’re doing and your purpose? [35:38]One book and movie that every entrepreneur should check out [38:07]What is your biggest regret in business? [40:21]Best podcast host you’ve ever come across? [41:17]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Kent Clothier:InstagramLinkedInFacebookWebsiteConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Life is a fight. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a pro athlete or an entrepreneur—you will have countless battles to face, and these will come in all shapes and forms. But it’s how you deal with adversity that will determine your success. Let Tom Smyth show you how to take the hits and keep getting back up. He has struggled with addiction throughout his life but now uses his newfound strength to make healthy decisions, inspire others, and put himself and his family in the best position to succeed. He’s a highly successful entrepreneur and was even named Businessman of the Year in 2021, and has been a speaker and mentor at the Grant Cardone Licensee Program. In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Tom Smyth joins Jason Portnoy to give some good old-fashioned motivational advice not just for entrepreneurs, but for anyone who may need to hear it. Prepare yourself for one of our most heartfelt and inspiring episodes yet.Topics Covered:How has Tom’s background impacted his entrepreneurial journey? [1:15]How do you strike a balance between trying to manifest your goals and actually taking steps to achieve them? [11:20]How do you know if you’re doing enough on your own, and when is it time to seek help from a coach? [14:14]What was it like coaching Molly McCann? What were you coaching her on? [15:11]What are the similarities between coaching an MMA fighter and an entrepreneur? [18:11]As an entrepreneur or an athlete, no one can really put in the work or take the hits for you, and it can be lonely. What advice can you give those who are struggling with this harsh reality? [20:49]What are some of the most common mistakes that people make? [22:08]Do you think a lot of people nowadays are their own worst enemies? [23:23]How did Tom get over self-doubt? [24:14]What is his dream formula for making healthy decisions? [25:16]What made him decide to write his book? [27:49]Is his book the blueprint for overcoming self-doubt? [28:50]Why did Tom join the Grant Cardone Licensee Program? [29:59]What does he still want to accomplish? [31:25]What’s his advice for entrepreneurs who are currently stuck in a rut? [32:42]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Tom Smyth:InstagramLinkedInConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

No matter where you are in your career as a business owner, whether you’re just starting out or if you’ve been doing this for more than ten years, you can always benefit from the experience of someone who’s been through it all and found great individual success along the way.Mitch Garber certainly fits the bill. He is a Canadian lawyer and business executive. Mitch is the former Co-Founder and CEO of Optimal Payments/Paysafe (NASDAQ), CEO of PartyGaming Plc/PartyBwin (LSE), and Caesars Acquisition Company/Playtika Ltd. (NASDAQ). He’s also a minority owner, executive committee member of the NHL Seattle Kraken, and an active investor, who co-invests with lead principals like Apollo, TPG, David Bonderman/Wildcat, and Fosun.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Mitch Garber takes us through his illustrious career. He’ll talk about all the valuable insights he’s learned through the years about growing a business and taking your career to the next level, so stay tuned!Topics Covered:How did you get started as an entrepreneur? [1:38]Was it always a dream of yours to own a pro sports team? [4:06]What business lessons now come to fruition after owning a sports team? [5:43]What’s Mitch’s take on outsourcing? [7:40]What was your experience like on Dragon’s Den? [9:53]At what point does patience become delusion? [12:13]Do you think entrepreneurship is being romanticized too much? [14:30]Do you think that there are people who are not cut out to be business owners? [16:52]How important has the principle of compounding been to growing a business? [19:42]When is the right time to go for an opportunity and what do the signs look like? [22:28]Are some people too emotionally attached to their businesses? [26:08]Mitch’s thoughts on impostor syndrome and comparison in entrepreneurship. [29:37]What’s the best way to stand out? [31:48]How do you get into the right room with the right people? [34:07]What are your thoughts on investment strategies if you were to start now? [38:50]Has philanthropy always been important for you? How did you start becoming philanthropic? [42:35]What advice do you have for entrepreneurs whose time is divided, but still want to give their kids all these lessons for success? [47:49]How do you stay up-to-date on trends? [49:46]What’s one thing you regret from a business standpoint? [51:30]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Mitch Garber:InstagramWebsiteLinkedInTwitterConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

Being an entrepreneur is not easy: there are so many specific skills you need to run a business successfully. But you’d be surprised how much of the knowledge you’ve learned elsewhere can apply in business—and how these can take you to success.Derrick Morgan is a prime example of this. He studied Business Management at Georgia Tech and later received his MBA from the University of Miami. He was then selected by the Tennessee Titans with their first-round pick in the 2010 NFL Draft, where he played nine years before announcing his retirement.Since then, he’s been giving back to his community. From impact investing to advocating for medical cannabis in the League, there’s no doubt that he has been able to use his experiences as both an athlete and a businessman to his advantage. Today, Derrick is the co-founder and managing partner of KNGDM Group. He has a genuine passion for empowering minority entrepreneurs and changing the traditional narrative of what an athlete can accomplish.In this episode, Derrick Morgan joins us to share his inspiring career journey and some personal advice and insights you’ll find helpful, whether in business or in life.Topics Covered:Derrick’s journey [1:40]How do you deal with the uncertainty that comes with pursuing a career with a definite end? [6:14]How did he adjust to the NFL knowing that it is ultimately a business? [10:28]How does he handle all the noise and the media? [12:56]Seeing the importance of financial literacy. [14:27]Whose responsibility is it to make sure athletes are financially literate? [15:32]The importance of being involved in your own finances. [19:33]What skills as an athlete helped him prepare for the business world? [22:47]How did Derrick grow his impact fund and why did he start it? [24:45]Do athletes have a responsibility to be role models? [30:42]Why was it so important that the NFL changed its stance on medical marijuana? [34:12]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Derrick Morgan:InstagramWebsiteConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

If you’re a business owner looking to achieve consistent growth in a competitive and crowded market, there are two things you need to do to succeed. The first is to come up with a range of unique, innovative products. And second, create awareness on various social media networks using a carefully crafted marketing strategy. But it can’t be that simple—can it?Well, Josh Elizetxe makes it simple for us today. Josh is no stranger to the world of business and marketing—or to the Perfectly Mentored Podcast. As an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Snow Teeth Whitening, his expertise in product development and influencer marketing is second to none, and he is arguably the most well-loved guest we’ve ever had on the show. In this episode, Josh Elizetxe makes his highly-anticipated third appearance to tell us about his recent ventures and give us some valuable, actionable advice on innovation and scaling a business right in today’s competitive environment.Topics Covered:What's been in the works? [1:25]How important is it to add more variety to your products? [5:42]How does building an online brand look like now, and how is it going to look in 2022? [15:39]Josh’s thoughts on the current time, where profitability on customer acquisition is nearing impossible. [22:53]If you had to build a brand now, with all the experience and knowledge you have now, what would your strategy be? [28:04]With consumers getting smarter at spotting ads, how has influencer marketing changed and what’s the strategy now? [33:53]What’s the roadmap for scaling to 7-figures and beyond? [41:18]Is Amazon the right play for brands?  [44:36]The importance of compounding for business growth? [55:00]How Josh stays on top of business trends. [1:00:39]One platform you can’t do without if you want to grow your business. [1:02:45]The best book for entrepreneurs. [1:03:00]The best and the worst advice Josh has ever received. [1:03:10]One work-related app that you can’t live without. [1:05:10]Josh’s biggest regret in his journey. [1:05:25]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Josh Elizetxe:InstagramConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube

For esteemed entrepreneur Evan Carmichael, authenticity still is and should forever be the backbone of every entrepreneurial endeavor—and it all starts with belief. Today, his YouTube channel for helping up-and-coming entrepreneurs has over 3 million subscribers and 300 million video views.In this episode of the Perfectly Mentored Podcast, Jason picks Evan’s brain as they dive into the blueprint of a successful, modern entrepreneurial career built on an unwavering belief in yourself, your passions, and your authenticity. Topics Covered:Who is Evan Carmichael? [0:17]What does his mantra of “believe” mean? [3:16]What are some of the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs are making today and how can they fix them? [4:59]The importance of loving the process. [7:25]5 tactical, actionable tips for growing a YouTube audience. [9:28]How do you synthesize information from the content you consume while keeping the authenticity of what you want to create? [18:59]How do you get out of your own way when creating content? [21:38]A little bit about Evan’s new book, Built to Serve [23:58]Connect with us:Perfectly Mentored InstagramWatch the Interviews on YouTubePerfectly Mentored FacebookConnect with Evan Carmichael:InstagramYouTubeWebsiteConnect with Jason PortnoyWebsiteInstagramWant to see how Jason and his team can help you grow your business? CLICK HERELike the episode? Watch and support us on YouTube