The Matt King Show

Today’s guest is an entrepreneur, marketer, advocate and mentor. PMZ Real Estate’s Residential Division President, Ben Balsbaugh, joins us today to share his cornerstones of doing business, his love of meeting challenges head-on, and his hunger for building wealth. Tune in and learn why Ben believes that good old-fashioned hard work and determination are extremely essential to gaining what you desire in life and business on this episode of Grab Life Big Podcast. In this episode, you will learn: Ben's brief bio. How Ben started in the real estate business. What Ben’s net worth and income is today. Ben's life happiness index and giving back ratio. Where Ben wants to be in ten years. What brings Ben joy. How Ben stays fit and healthy. The best vacation that Ben has ever taken. Ben’s life’s 5 greatest hits. What Ben's 5 bucket list items are. The act of kindness that Ben would do at the end of the day. Plus so much more! Ben Balsbaugh is an entrepreneur, marketer, promoter and advisor. Ben joined PMZ Real Estate in 2000 and has been serving in leadership for PMZ Real Estate since 2002.Presently, Ben serves as the President of PMZ Real Estate’s Residential Division. Currently having 24 offices and nearly 600 agents, Ben is responsible for the day-to-day operations of this division. His experience is vast, overseeing hundreds of real estate professionals. Ben also sells some real estate thru a small team, the Balsbaugh Group. In addition, he owns a few ServiceMaster Clean franchises, specializing in commercial cleaning. Ben is involved in several entrepreneur activities. Most notably, owner of Hut no. 8 in Modesto. Hut no. 8 is a brand name clothing exchange, resale clothing. He has invested in start-ups, own rental property and thoroughly enjoys listening and brainstorming about innovative ideas. Advising and contributing in any way he can. Zig Ziglar is one of Ben’s favorite people, his quotes are remarkable. Ben firmly believes in his quote, “You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.” Leaders live their lives striving to add value to others.

Today, we’re pleased to introduce the President and Co-Founder of The DeRosa Group, Mr. Matt Faircloth. In this interview, Matt talks about his journey in search for his biological mother, the steps he took to educate himself and how he was able to transition from a newbie to an amazing real estate investor with million dollar deals. Be inspired and pick up some great advice on how to build a foundation of success. This is an episode you won’t want to miss! In this episode, you will learn: Matt's brief bio Matt’s journey in search for his biological mother Matt talks about how his life has transformed since being reconnected to his mother and sisters How Matt got into flips and rentals How Matt and his wife were able to finance a $3 million dollar deal What Matt’s net worth is today Matt’s horizontal and vertical income What is Matt’s left to invest How Matt is involved in the fix and flips business The number of apartment buildings/complexes that Matt has How Matt worked his way up buying/investing in properties Matt’s life happiness index Matt’s giving back ratio What Matt did to lose 25 lbs. The lessons that Matt learned in joining triathlons Matt’s life’s greatest hits and bucket list items How Matt defines the victory dance Plus so much more! Matt Faircloth is the President and Co-founder of The DeRosa Group which is a developer and owner of commercial and residential property with a mission to “transform lives through real estate." Matt got started investing in Real Estate 12 years ago, with a $30,000 loan as seed capital. Since then he has grown from nothing to a 6 person company controlling over 150 units of residential and commercial properties throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania. DeRosa who is based in Trenton, NJ has completed over 14 million in real estate transactions involving private capital including fix and flips, single family home rentals, mixed use buildings, apartment buildings, and tax lien investments. Matt Faircloth is an active contributor to the Bigger Pockets Blog and was featured on the BP Podcast twice, along with many other Podcasts and Radio Shows. He also runs the South Jersey Real Estate Investors (SJREIA) chapter in Princeton NJ (SJREIA Central).

Build a successful business working with proven leaders in the marketplace! In this interview, Anthony Azar shares how grateful he is to have enjoyed a successful track record of building successful businesses and strategic partnerships. Over the most recent decade, Anthony’s focus has been on integrated real estate services including real estate brokerage, mortgage lending, title insurance, property/casualty insurance and home warranty. Learn some best practices on creating a successful and profitable business on this episode of Grab Life Big! In this episode, you will learn: Anthony's brief bio. How much Anthony was earning from his 12 realty executive offices. Consolidating 12 real estate offices into 4 profitable workplaces. Anthony's horizontal income and net worth today. What Anthony's investments are today. Anthony's life happiness index. What brings Anthony joy. The best vacation that Anthony has ever taken. Get to know Anthony's exercise routine. Anthony's life's 5 greatest hits and bucket list items. Plus so much more! Anthony Azar is the operating principal of Keller Williams Southern Arizona. He graduated from Southern Methodist University with a BBA in Finance in 1987, immediately entered the banking industry and became a commercial lender in Houston, TX. In his 20's, he moved back to El Paso, TX and founded an electric and light electro-mechanical assembly company in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico (Bortec Industrial, S.A. de C.V.) providing offshore services to multinational corporations. At its peak, the business had 2,500 employees and was sold in the late 90's. In addition, Anthony worked with his family in other businesses including professional employer organizations, commercial real estate investing and mergers & acquisitions (as both an intermediary and investor). Much of Anthony's youth was spent working in the family business, Azar Nut Company in El Paso, TX: A full line nut meat processor/ packager/ distributor and candy manufacturer. Anthony had the great pleasure and privilege to work with his mentor and role model, Ed Azar Sr. at Azar Nut Company and other family businesses. Anthony attributes virtually all his foundational business lessons and wisdom to his father. Anthony is married to Paula Scott Azar and is the proud father of three exceptional young men.

Joining with us today is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and has been the founder of multiple startups. Jeff Hoffman is the Founder of Priceline.com which is now valued at more than $60 Billion. In this interview, Jeff will talk about the reality, why he believes that it is important to read and learn about things that have nothing to do with whatever it is that you are working on, and the sooner you embrace his techniques, the better off you’ll be in your life and business. Turn up the volume and get some extremely valuable words of wisdom from Jeff Hoffman when it comes to building an extremely successful business and genuinely grabbing life big! In this episode, you will learn: What Jeff's method of "info-sponging" is all about. Why Jeff feels that being curious is very important in today’s world as entrepreneurs and as people that want to make a difference. Jeff's question for many years in his life. What Jeff thinks the definition of the world’s most successful people are like. The common traits of the world’s most successful people. Jeff's technique to model what he saw that the world’s most successful people are doing. Why is it so important who we surround ourselves with. The 3 reasons you’ll never be successful in anything. Jeff shares his definition of success. Why it is important not to miss opportunities or moments of inspiration that can be incredibly valuable. The formula to get where you want to be in life. How Jeff sources his info for his daily info-sponging. What Jeff is trying to accomplish in his mission today. Plus so much more! Jeff Hoffman is a successful entrepreneur, proven CEO, worldwide motivational speaker, published author, film producer, and a producer of a Grammy-winning jazz album in 2015. He has been the founder of multiple startups, has been the CEO of both public and private companies, and has served as a senior executive in many capacities. Jeff has been part of a number of well-known companies, including Priceline.com, uBid.com, ColorJar, and more. Jeff serves on the boards of companies in the US, Europe, South America, Africa, and Asia, supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses in more than 150 countries. He also serves on the boards of the Global Entrepreneurship Network, Unreasonable Group, and Global 1000. He supports the White House, the US State Department, the United Nations, and foreign governments on economic growth initiatives and entrepreneurship. Jeff is a frequent keynote speaker, having been invited to speak in over 50 countries, on the topics of innovation, entrepreneurship, and business leadership. He is the co-author of the book SCALE, a how-to guide for growing your business. Jeff also teaches innovation workshops to major corporations on a regular basis. Jeff is a featured business expert seen on Fox News, Fox Business, CNN, CNN International, Bloomberg News, CNBC, ABC, and NPR, and in publications including Forbes, Inc., Time, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, and more. Jeff received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the national CEO council for his contributions to the field of entrepreneurship, and he received the Champion of Entrepreneurship Award from JP Morgan Chase, Citibank, and Rising Tide Capital, as well as receiving the George Brown Award for International Cooperation. Outside of the world of technology, Jeff has produced movies, has produced musical events including concerts, tours, and charity events with such artists as Elton John, Britney Spears, NSYNC, and others, and serves on numerous charity and non-profit boards.

Today’s podcast guest is an outstanding mentor, coach and leader, and has a remarkable work principle. Courtney Atkinson has made a career of exceeding the expectations of his stakeholders. Through GoBundance, he has learned how to become an amazing business leader, and made himself a real student of business and life. Discover the many advantages of Courtney’s superior leadership skills and valuable life nuggets here on Grab Life Big! In this episode, you will learn: Courtney's brief background. How Courtney went from selling cars to getting into the real estate business. The number of transactions Courtney’s on this year. Learning how to become an amazing business leader through GoBundance. Courtney's net worth and his life happiness index. How the Canada market is today. The cheapest place that Courtney has sold last year. Courtney shares his philosophies on how to have a happy life and relationship. What brings Courtney joy. What Courtney’s life’s 5 greatest hits have been. Plus so much more! Courtney Atkinson went to Mount Allison University where he completed a Bachelor of Arts in English and History. During that time, he was also a Captain of the Mount Allison Football team where he played Centre on the offensive line. From there, Courtney started his career in customer service with a Ford dealership where he worked for two years before deciding he wanted to go to grad school. In 2001, Courtney moved to Saskatoon to go to the University of Saskatchewan where he completed his Masters in Business Administration specializing in Marketing and Finance. While there, he worked as the VP Finance of the U of S Graduate Students’ Association and as a Small Business Banker with CIBC. In 2003, Courtney moved to Lethbridge. He began working at the University of Lethbridge as a Manager in the Registrar’s Office and was later offered a position as a Manager in Human Resources and through his involvement in the creation of the Faculty Recruitment Office, he found himself in the position of helping new Faculty and Staff find homes in Lethbridge. In this role, Courtney was doing a great deal of work helping people and their families relocate to Lethbridge and eventually decided to pursue a career in Real Estate. This helped him combine his customer service background, business education, and his desire to see more direct outcomes in his client relationships. When Courtney began his career in real estate, he started as a Buyer Specialist. In that capacity, he worked only with buyers helping them find their dream homes. By Courtney’s second year in real estate, he had become one of the top agents in Lethbridge. It was time to form his team. He immediately hired a Buyer Specialist and Office Administrator to support his client's needs. Since then, Courtney has hired a number of key people to support their clients and they became the #3 producing Century 21 team in all of Canada, and the #1 team in Alberta. In January 2017, Courtney decided to go independent and open Atkinson & Associates Realty.

Mike Dillard is well known as the host of the number one self-help podcast on iTunes, Self Made Man, interviewing guests like Shark Tank star Daymond John and TV personality Mike Rowe. But even more interesting than who he’s interviewed on the show, is why he started it in the first place. Catch all these and more on another Grab Life Big Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: Mike's brief bio. How Mike went from waiting tables to making his first million. How Mike grew his podcast and how he manages to make his podcast stand out from the rest. Mike's purpose of building a podcast. Why podcast is the best mechanism to deliver value and build rapport with an existing audience The do's and don'ts when building an email list. What Mike does to keep his community and his brand/offering ahead of the curve. How to insulate your business against market shifts. What has been the progression that has led Mike to what he is today in masterminds. Mike's definition of wealth. The biggest mistake of Mike in his career. Plus so much more! Mike Dillard is an entrepreneur in Austin Texas. He built his first million-dollar business by the age of 27, teaching small business owners how to effectively market their products and services online using “attraction-marketing” strategies. In 2010 he founded a financial education company in order to teach others how to achieve financial freedom through investment strategies commonly reserved for the wealthy. Combined, his businesses have produced more than $50 Million in revenue without outside funding. Today Mike dedicates his time to mentoring other entrepreneurs, and developing technologies in the aeroponics industry that will give people around the world access to clean, healthy, organic food at a fraction of today’s current prices. He spends his free time pursuing his passion for auto racing, competing in the Baja 1000, Mint 400, and SCCA.

From being an abandoned baby to becoming a successful real estate entrepreneur, Scott Crouch shares his life’s struggles, triumphs and philanthropic work. Scott uses his experience and strong values to not only create his own successes, but to foster it in other business leaders and entrepreneurs throughout the world. Learn how to dream big and inspire others to dream big in today's Grab Life Big Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: Scott's brief bio. Scott's income and net worth. Scott's giving ratio. Scott shares his adoption story. Discovering that entrepreneurial spirit can really grow through real estate. What is on Scott's life's greatest hits album. Scott's bucket list items. The investment that Scott should have done but didn’t. Plus so much more! Scott Crouch began his life as an abandoned baby. Today, he is a successful real estate entrepreneur, directly involved with the sale of billions of dollars of real estate throughout Arizona, California, and Hawaii. In 1966, he was adopted by Don and Marilyn Crouch and was raised in South Phoenix. After graduating from South Mountain High School, Scott attended Arizona State University. After college he began selling resale homes and expanded his interests in Real Estate. In 1993, he was named the New Home Sales Person of the Year in Arizona by the Home Builders Association. In 1997, Scott took a gamble and accepted a position with the Austin, Texas-based Keller Williams Corp. working for co-founder Gary Keller. Thru coaching, training and consulting real estate agents in the Valley, Keller Williams was fast becoming a BOLD force. Since joining Keller Williams International, Scott has successfully helped launch four Keller Williams’ franchises in Scottsdale, Tempe, Ahwatukee and Phoenix, which collectively employ more than 700 agents with more than $1.5 billion in residential real estate sales. In 2005, Crouch was recognized as the 40 under 40 Businessman of the year in the Phoenix Business Journal. Scott Crouch has also been recognized as the Southwest Regions Team Leader of the Year, Coach of the Year, and is a member of the Southwest Region Hall of Fame for Keller Williams. He also co-owns the Northern California and Hawaiian region for Keller Williams International which currently exceeded 11 Billion Dollars in real estate sales, which also enables Scott to coach and consult with some of the top real estate agents in North America. Scott is currently a Keller Williams University International Master Faculty instructor. Constantly motivated by his desire to “help people grow both personally and professionally”, former students say, Scott brings a passionate and energetic teaching style to his students by creating and Given his deep desire to always give back, Scott strives to help children and those less fortunate whenever possible through his philanthropic work. He demonstrates this through his work with the Scottsdale Active 20/30 Club, which was founded to support children’s charities throughout the Valley by hosting special events. He truly believes in the club’s motto that “A man never stands as tall as when he kneels to help a child.” He and his wife Lori have been married for 28 years and have 4 children ranging in age 9-15 Tyler, Zach, Nevaeh and Brycen. The children all attend Desert Garden Montessori School where they are schooled in the Montessori way. He coaches his son’s Little League Baseball and football teams and is active in all of the children’s activities. In 2015 Scott was selected and certified as one of 20 International instructors to teach Gary Keller and Jay Papasan’s ‘The ONE THING’ Workshops as well as KW Kids Can QL course. He also provides coaching and consulting to businesses worldwide. Scott dreams big and inspires others to dream big as well. He always makes the most of each day and is eager to lead and help others in their life journey.

In today’s Grab Life Big Podcast, Dr. Steven Hatcher shares how he has dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients by providing exceptional smiles. For Steven, he wants his life filled with meaningful relationships and unforgettable experiences. Tune in, and be inspired in this information packed interview! In this episode, you will learn: Steven's brief bio. The biggest game changer in Steven's life. Steven's vertical income, net worth and other income sources. Steven's life happiness index. Steven's 10 year goals. The best thing that Steven’s coach has taught him. Steven's life's 5 greatest hits. Steven's bucket list items. Plus so much more! Dr. Steven Hatcher has created a patient-centered practice with an emphasis on personalized attention. He knows that good oral health requires a lifetime commitment to diligent care. He develops lasting relationships to help patients maintain long-term oral wellness. Dr. Hatcher is a University of North Carolina alum, where he majored in biology, and completed undergraduate studies. At UNC, he was awarded a cancer research grant from National Institutes of Health. After graduating from dental school, he began military service at Fort Meade, MD, spending the majority of his time in Washington, DC. Dr. Hatcher has been stationed at Fort Belvoir, the Pentagon, and Fort Meade. Dr. Hatcher is married to Dr. Sona Isharani. They and their daughter Sophie are residents of Greensboro. When Dr. Hatcher isn’t at the office creating stunning smiles, he enjoys time with his family. They like to ski, hike, golf, cook, and travel. The Dental Practice supports Steven Hatcher’s Personal Vision... Steven is a father, husband, son, brother and dentist in that order or importance. Life is short and he wants the limited time we have on this earth to be filled with enriching experiences that push our boundaries. Steven wants to experience as much of this life as possible. Before spending eternity with the heavenly father, he wants to enrich the lives of the people he touches. Honesty, empathy, integrity, generosity will guide Steven’s decisions within his relationships. He will continue to take good care of his body with regular exercise and sound dietary decisions. Providing comprehensive life changing dentistry will have dramatic impacts on the patients he treats. Steven hopes this has a ripple effect throughout our universe. Being the best comprehensive practice in the state will provide an abundant income for not only his family but his team members as well.

Learn investment tips and strategies in this information-packed interview with KW Net Lease Advisors' Ken Wimberly as he shares his life goals, career and how to maximize value for building long-term client relationships and having fun at the same time! All theses and more on today's Grab Life Big Podcast! In this episode, you will learn: Ken's brief background. Ken's net worth, horizontal and vertical income. Ken's giving back ratio. Where does Ken want to be in 10 years. Ken shares his real passion project. What brings Ken joy. Ken's past and future greatest hits. Ken's top bucket list items. Plus so much more! Kenneth F. Wimberly serves as Chief Visionary Officer for KW Net Lease Advisors, specializing in single-tenant NNN retail and medical office investment sales with a strong background in land sales, lot sales and acquisition, syndications, site selection, bank REO’s, and buyer/tenant representation. His clients include high net worth individuals, REITs, institutional funds, private family endowments, and commercial developers. Prior to joining KW Commercial, Wimberly served as a Senior Advisor at Sperry Van Ness. He is founder and managing member of a real estate investment firm, Noble Crest Capital, LLC (NCC). Wimberly served his country during Gulf War I as an aircrew member flying aboard EP-3E aircraft as a CTR (cryptologist technician – Morse code) for the United States Navy, stationed in Misawa, Japan. He has also worked in the insurance/investment field and has held the Series 6, Series 7, and Series 63 investment licenses and the Group I insurance license. He received his CCIM designation in 2010 and is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Wimberly is a member of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors, the Texas Association of Realtors, and the Society of Commercial Realtors. Additionally, he served as the 2008 Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Society of Commercial Realtors in Fort Worth. He was presented with the 2012 Charles D. Tandy Award for his exemplary professional standards as a commercial Realtor. He previously served on the RCA/Governing Council of the Texas Association of Realtors. Wimberly received the 2012 William C. Jennings Award for the most outstanding commercial transaction in the entire state of Texas. He is also one of only ten members across the country to serve on the Executive Leadership Council for KW Commercial. Wimberly is the Operating Principal/Franchise Owner of Keller Williams in Abilene, TX. He is active in his community and is proud of the 9 years he served as a “Big” in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program. He has three children, Grace, Knox and Kai, and is married to the girl of his dreams, Amber. The family enjoys spending their time travelling, snow skiing, spending time outdoors, playing board games, and playing Texas Hold’em Poker!

Listen to the inspiring story of today’s podcast guest, Chris Dufala as he shares in detail how he went through the challenges of growing up to becoming a generous, hard charging entrepreneur who constantly seeks for adventure. Now, as an expert in his local area, Chris brings a wealth of knowledge about buying and selling real estate. Turn up the volume and learn what it takes to overcome life’s struggles and build a successful, meaningful career! In this episode, you will learn: Chris's brief background. What Chris does now. How Chris structures his flips. What Chris's 10 year goals are. Chris's net worth and horizontal income. Chris's life happiness index and giving ratio. What Chris's thinks about the future of the local real estate market. What brings Chris joy. Chris's past and future greatest hits. Chris's bucket list items. Plus so much more! Chris Dufala has been in Sales Management as well as day to day leadership roles for many years. He has spent his entire career focused on enabling companies to leverage a variety of technologies to achieve their own growth and prosperity. Chris is a serial entrepreneur with previous ownership in many successful business ventures. Chris has a long track record of improving sales by not only bringing in new business but also by helping existing customers grow their businesses. He enjoys being outdoors, stand up paddle boarding, golfing and target shooting. Chris is a Rotarian and enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering for many area charities including the Palm Harbor YMCA as a Board Member. Chris enjoys coaching youth sports and spending time with his wife and three children.