LifeBlood

LifeBlood: We talked about how to learn to trade, why success in the stock market is accessible and closer than you think, how to make it happen and how to get started.   We discussed considers herself to be the accidental CEO, how she’s fortunate because she gets to make a living doing what she loves to do, and how she’s even more fortunate because she gets to help others to do the same.   We talked about how she got started trading, how she taught her family then her friends and how they went on to teach others how to do it.  From there, she realized there was a business there. We discussed the moment she realized she needed to make serious changes in her life to flip the script in order to become financially successful, a key relationship that propelled her to success in the hedge fund world, how she realized she had a gift for taking complicated subject matter and making it easy to understand and the circumstances that led to the founding of her company.  We talked about helping underrepresented communities gain access to the stock market, demystifying it and providing a framework for those who want success. We discussed how she’s confident she can take anyone with the will to be successful and transform their lives through trading and what one needs to get started with Rosetta Bryson, Founder and CEO of Simple Trader Pro, the largest black owned fintech company in America, helping new and seasoned investors thrive.   Listen to learn how being a yes person can be a good thing, how to take advantage of opportunities and why the time is now! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:49! You can learn more about Rosetta at SimpleTraderPro.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood NURTURE: We talked about a semester at sea, how the program works, the potential lifelong benefits of participating in it, and how it’s possible to take part even if you’re not an undergraduate student! We discussed Scott’s childhood experiences, how he got the opportunity to study abroad and the impact that had on his life, how he found his way from being a Professor to leading a study abroad company, and the role perspective plays in his life. We talked about the potential impacts that an experience seeing different countries and interacting with different people has on a young person, how it’s a unique time to have experiences like this, and the profound impact it can have. We discussed the comparative nature of the program, how one gets to immerse themself in a new culture, then reflect, talk and learn from peers before getting to go and have a similar experience in a different part of the world, and to get to do this in a lot of different countries. We talked about how our current world is characterized by divisiveness and having the opportunity to meet and live with people from different cultures has the potential to change that for the better with Scott Marshall, President and CEO of Semester at Sea, a ship-based multi-country study abroad program for gap-year, undergraduate, grad students as well as families.  Listen to learn why awe and wonder are waiting for you just outside your door and how to start experiencing them! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:50. You can learn more about Scott at SemesterAtSea.org, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about how to be an influencer, what it means to be one, the difference between popularity and influence, and a framework for thinking about and becoming influential.  We discussed what influence means and what’s important about it versus what popularity means, the value of each and the important differences between the two of them, how you can hack popularity, but there’s no hack or magic bullet for influence.  We talked about a three-fold process for creating influence, an easy to understand framework for thinking about how you can become an influencer through thinking about your area of authority and what sets you apart from others. We discussed what made Steve Jobs influential and what can be learned from his example, the importance of being an epic story teller and how to do it, and why you should stop worrying about being perfect with Julie Masters, whose spent a career decoding influence, she’s a leading authority in the speaking world, she’s earned a reputation for launching and advising some of the world’s most respected thought leaders, she’s the CoFounder of ODE Management, the world’ slargest dedicated speaker management agency and the Founder and CEO of Influence Nation, helping people become the voice of authority in their space!   Listen to learn how to develop a mindset of certainty and how doing so will grow your confidence and help you get where you want to go!   You can learn more about Julie at JulieMasters.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood ENGAGE:  We talked about leadership training, how to close the gap between intellectual understanding and emotional readiness, having a framework for supporting people to successfully grow and how the right data can tell a story. We discussed how Bill became obsessed with growth, how he’d been that way for a really long time, but he was unable to articulate it, how he grew from being a sales leader to launching his own company to help other leaders become more effective and unlock growth and potential.  We talked about a childhood experience that caused Bill to change the way he viewed leadership and made him realize that success is available to most anyone who is truly interested in getting it. We discussed how we don’t own other people’s growth, our job and responsibility is to position others to step into their own growth and realize their own potential, and that it’s impossible for us to do that for others. We talked about using data to turn perceived soft skills into hard skills and how to place a value on relationships through the use of that data, a framework for unlocking potential in others, the challenge of bridging the gap between intellection understanding and emotional readiness, and how not everyone is interested in engaging in this kind of growth with Bill Eckstrom, Founder and CEO of EcSell Institute, an organization creating happier teams and more profitable companies by turning leaders into coaches, he’s the author of the Coaching Effect and a keynote speaker.   Listen to learn why we need to not lonely push through discomfort, we need to relish in it in order to get the success we’re looking for out of ourselves and our teams!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:33! You can learn more about Bill at EcSellInstitute.com, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood NURTURE: We talked about an EdTech platform that centralizes learning for the sake of helping kids flourish, enjoy learning and improving personalized learning and educational continuity.  We discussed Chris’ experience as a teacher responsible for over 150 students and the challenges and frustrations of everything outside of simply teaching the kids that was required, and how there wasn’t one place to make it all happen, which led to the founding of his company. We talked about the long list of things teachers are responsible for, systematizing them in the name of being able to spend more time focusing on the students and helping to unlock the potential of each child.   We discussed the changes that have taken place in recent memory and how there’s an opportunity to embrace technology in order to do a better job of developing personalized learning and improving continuity from one grade and teacher to the next for a child.  We talked about the risk we’re facing of an entire generation of kids who could get turned off from learning, which would rob them of becoming life-long learners, something we all aspire to being with Chris Hull, CoFounder and Chief Product Officer at Otus, the first EdTech platform to centralize learning management, assessments and data for administrators, teachers, students and families.  Listen to learn how and why to start each day off thinking about trying to be your best, even if you might fail! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:41. You can learn more about Chris at Otus.com and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood: We talked about trust and will, the estate planning process, what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur, and how to keep everything in balance. We discussed the personal experiences that motivated Cody to found Trust and Will, how many of his closest friends we’re having the same problems, and the progress they’ve made in addressing the estate planning needs of people.  We talked about how the pandemic brought the reality of death to the front of many people’s minds, how procrastination keeps people from doing many of the important things they need to be doing, and what can be done to bridge the gap between knowing how to do something and actually getting it done. We discussed the importance of building trust, making things as easy as possible, and meeting people wherever they are. We talked about the demographics of people using the service, the partnerships they’ve formed to increase distribution and what the future holds with Cody Barbo, Founder and CEO of Trust and Will, an organization disrupting the trust and estate planning industry with an easy, fast and secure way to set up your estate plan online.   Listen to learn the role a good night’s sleep plays in your success in every aspect of life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:51! You can learn more about Cody at TrustAndWill.com, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood BRAND: We talked about social media planning, overcoming imposter syndrome, getting your arms around all the moving parts of social media, and developing a sustainable strategy. We discussed how most people recognize that social media is important, but are not sure how to use it effectively to reach their ideal customer and truly connect with them. We talked about how to figure out what your “secret sauce” is, why people come to you, and how to determine the best way to connect with them over social.  We discussed an equation for determining how you should be showing up on social media, how to do so authentically and purposefully without feeling like your selling your soul. We talked about how we all experience some form of imposter syndrome when posting on social media, how to overcome it and how to find a way to make social a sustainable part of your life and business with Lisa Staff and Deevo Tindall, CoFounders of Sprout Connectors, a full-service creative agency and social media management company, professional photographers, digital storytellers, branding experts and podcasters!   Listen to learn why you need to trust your gut, get and stay connected to your instincts!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 19:33! You can learn more about Lisa and Deevo at SproutConnectors.com, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood: We talked about how to find a career you love, what’s keeping us from reaching our ultimate potential and enjoying the lives we truly want, how to identify the gaps and what do about them with Kathy Caprino, Career and Leadership coach, Author of The Most Powerful You, International speaker and trainer, Senior Forbes Contributor and podcast host.   Listen to learn why you’re as unique as your thumbprint and how to start acting like it! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 21:00! You can learn more about Kathy at KathyCaprino.com, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood: We talked about becoming your own banker, wanting solutions outside of traditional stock market investing, being a good steward of your money, and finding financial freedom.  We discussed Nick’s career path flying 747s all over the world, getting laid off and exploring new options and alternatives, learning about passive income and tax strategies, and voraciously consuming as much new learning as he possibly could.  We talked about discovering Infinite Banking and becoming fascinated by it, learning and putting into practice, and learning how to effectively leverage money to purchase real estate and make other investments.   We discussed the important distinction of “who” versus “how,” how to fail forward, the importance of digging deeper and going beyond surface knowledge, and why you should always ask yourself “compared to what?” We talked about the value of mentorship, figuring out what you want to do and finding someone who’s already doing it with Nick Kosko, Economic Strategist, former commercial airline pilot, who's focused on creating financial freedom through investing in opportunities outside of the traditional places.   Listen to learn why it’s important and worthwhile to dig deeper into any subject matter or area of life that you’re curious about or confused by! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:27! You can learn more about Nick at CreateTailwind.com, Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.

LifeBlood: We talked about impact investing, how to align your investing with the causes and issues that are most important to you, how voting with your dollars work, and how to get started.   We discussed Rebecca’s path to focusing on ESG and impact investing full-time, the experiences that gave her the passion for the space, how the industry has changed over time and what it looks like today.   We talked about what it means to align your personal values with your investing, how ESG investing is vast and a spectrum, how to determine which part is of greatest importance to you, how to then make the decision on how to start investing, and how to monitor your choices. We discussed the importance of removing a profit motive from the educational process, creating community and making people feel comfortable learning about this expanding area, and empowering people to get started.   We talked about how it’s possible to have your voice heard through ownership in publicly traded companies, how that’s available to almost anyone, and how you can also develop a strategy of avoiding putting your money to work in certain industries or sectors. We discussed how most people aren’t interested in spending a ton of time thinking about their investments, so there’s value in helping people to develop and implement a strategy and how to go about doing that with Rebecca David, Founder of GIVE, an organization helping people manage their money and make a difference by understanding the world of impact and ESG investing and how to vote with our dollars. Listen to learn why all important movements have always been advanced by the individual actions of a lot of people! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:31! You can learn more about Rebecca at GIVE.how, Facebook, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening!  If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and subscribe as well.  You can learn more about us at MoneyAlignmentAcademy.com, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, YouTube and Facebook or you’d like to be a guest on the show, contact George at Contact@GeorgeGrombacher.com.