LifeBlood

LifeBlood REI: We talked about real estate syndication, Spencer’s experience growing up with a father who worked in residential real estate for 30 years, how instead of pursuing that career, he spent 13 years working in the tech industry in Silicon Valley and the invaluable experience he gained from his time there. We talked about how he and his wife became interested in passive real estate investing so they began their journey and investing in several different kinds of “passive” investments, but discovered they weren’t everything they were looking for. We discussed the factors that motivated Spencer and his wife to start a real estate syndication company, the experience working with a spouse,  and the challenges and opportunities of doing it during the pandemic. We talked about developing an investment philosophy and framework, the three key areas the focus on when evaluating deals, his outlook for the foreseeable future, and how people can get involved with Spencer Hilligoss, CoFounder and CEO of Madison Investing, an organization making real estate syndication available to the passive investor.   Listen to learn why being able to say “no” is a super power and how to cultivate it so you can be a good steward of your time and attention!   For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:45! You can learn more about Spencer at MadisonInvesting.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 how Vito began his career in social work, helping some of the most at-risk members of our society and the lessons he took from that time.  Why many professionals and advisors experience burnout around the two year mark, the unique challenges of entrepreneurship, and the mistake many people make thinking they can put their head down for two years and ignore everything else but their business.   We talked about the importance of understanding how you spend your time, why very few people have a solid grasp of that, how to segment your customers so you gain an understanding of where you should be devoting the majority of your time, and putting systems around all of these things.   Why expectations are essential in all of your relationships, and how customers respect and respond when you teach them how to do business with you with Vito Grammatico, Founder and CEO of TimeLyft, an organization helping financial professionals with time management and productivity.   Listen to learn what you can start doing immediately when you’re feeling burned out or overwhelmed! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:54! You can learn more about Vito at TimeLyft.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 Dean’s experience growing up, how his parents interacted and talked about money, the lessons they taught him and how it was an overall positive experience that served him throughout his life.  We talked about the importance of viewing money as something we have control over, not as something that controls us.  We discussed the shame and guilt that so many people have about money and the negative byproducts that has. We talked about the differences of a cash based allowance versus a digital platform, the need and desire of parents to put spending parameters on their kid’s debit cards and have the ability to monitor their accounts. We discussed the value of giving kids jobs or tasks, creating financial routines, why it’s good to incorporate both theory and practice when it comes to money, and why it’s incumbent on parents to teach kids about money and not wait or hope for them to learn it in school or on their own with Dean Brauer, CoFound and President of gohenry, an organization on a mission to help the net generation of young people better manage their money than the previous generation.   Listen to learn how to transition your kids from a cash allowance to a digital platform that also teaches the fundamentals of financial literacy! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:32! You can learn more about Dean at gohenry.com, 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: We talked about what life insurance settlements are, how they work, how they’ve changed and evolved over time and the current state of the industry.  We discussed why someone would consider a life settlement, the potential upside for them versus simply cashing in the policy, how to determine the value of your policy, how the auction process works to sell your policy, and who the common buyers of policies are.   We talked about the types of policies that are the best candidates for this process, how to think about the risks associated with purchasing a life insurance policy, and the mindset shift of beginning to think about your life insurance policy as an asset with Jamie Mendelsohn, EVP of the Ashar Group, an organization focused on life insurance settlements, policy valuations and trust asset reviews.   Listen to learn how to determine the value of your old life insurance policy and how to figure out if there’s a potential buyer for it! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:17! You can learn more about Jamie at AsharGroup.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 BE WELL: We talked about having good health for life, how to think about and approach life’s adversities, how to reframe how we think about and interact with food, and some practical tips for eating healthier.   We discussed the many adversities Meghann had to overcome and how they shaped her perspective, how the vast majority of Americans suffer from some kind of metabolic condition, and why it’s imperative to think about making major changes as short term pain to get long term happiness. We talked about how beating addiction is very similar to going through the stages of grief, how if you feel you can’t afford to eat healthy you can’t afford to not, how to begin shifting your perspective on food, whether you’re an abstainer or a moderator,  and some tips for mindful eating. We discussed making a shift to asking yourself “if this food helping or hurting me” and how those small shifts can make huge differences with Meghann Hempel, recovering fitness and food addict, a TBI survivor, mother, health and lifestyle coach, Certified Personal Trainer, Certified firefighter, advanced EMT and Primal Health Coach.    Listen to learn why you need to start chasing health instead of thinking about diet and exercise as something that has to be done because health becomes more elusive with every year! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:30. You can learn more about Meghann at BrainBodyAndBeyondLLC.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 BE WELL: We talked about how one gets into the clean meat business, the technology behind creating meat from microbes using fermentation and how the process works from start to finish.  We talked about all of the problems with the ways we currently produce meat, how it’s scaled from 50 years ago and how much better we are at it,  and how to address the problem of sustainability. Why it’s essential to surround yourself with brilliant people if you’re going to do something profound, what it will take to bring this new meat to scale, and what the future holds with Paul Shapiro, CEO of the Better Meat Co, author of Clean Meat and podcast host.   Listen to learn what stops people from pursuing a dream or passion and what you can do to pursue yours! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:15. You can learn more about Paul at BetterMeat.Co, 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 LIFESTYLE: We talked about how to love more, how everyone is drawn to fun and how it’s imperative to incorporate that into our lives.  How the pandemic has changed relationships for better and for worse.  The advantages of working on yourself as a single person and the opportunities of doing this important work with a significant other.  How to bring this topic up to a loved one in an effective manner.   How being successful and having a great romantic relationship takes effort and planning, how it also needs to be an integrated approach and how to get the support you need to make it happen.   And why scheduling these important activities is a cornerstone for success with Erwan and Alicia Davon, Founders of Erwan Davon Teachings which has helped over 12,000 singles and couples to have exceptional romantic relationships.  Listen to learn how more romance could improve your life and how to make it happen! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:36! You can learn more about Erwan and Alicia Davon at PleasureCourse.com, LinkedIn and LinkedIn.  Click HERE to set up your free consultation, or text them at 415-308-9580! 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 Ambrose’s experiences growing up all over the world, what it’s like to have an English accent while living in Australia, the knowledge gained over a 20 year career in sales, and the value of confidence.   The two primary reasons sales people fail to reach their potential and how to address and overcome them.  Why focusing on the customer and the value you’re delivering is the starting point to a successful sales interview, how to seek understanding first, then offer solutions, and why it’s selfish to do anything other than that. Why the Wolf of Wall Street is a lousy role model and how to do business the correct way, the importance of having an organized sales process and the value of a good question with Ambrose Blowfield, one of Australia’s top sales trainers and speakers, and author of the book Shut Up to Sell.   Listen to learn why it's possible to teach an old dog new tricks and why we need to be lifelong learners! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 18:12! You can learn more about Ambrose at SalesMasteryCompany.com, Facebook, Twitter, 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 BE WELL: We talked about health for life, weight loss and sustainable eating.   We discussed the realities of obesity in America, how we’ve all tried dieting numerous times over the course of our lives, how very few of us successfully keep the weight off and the majority end up gaining back more.   We talked about how dieting creates a tunnel vision effect where we focus on short periods of time and put our heads down, but when it’s over, we’re not prepared to do what needs to happen next, which results in us gaining the weight back. We talked about how the post-diet stage is where people fall short of the weight loss goal they’re looking for because they lack the necessary tools to be successful.   We discussed how everyone is capable of losing weight and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, they just need the right tools and support.  How our bodies don’t like calorie deficits, which are the key to weight loss, but the enemy of a sustainable eating program, and what we can do to be successful long-term with Paul Salter, Registered Dietician, Coach, Author, Sustainable Weight-Loss Expert, Strength Coach and host of the Screw the Scale podcast.    Listen to learn why it’s important to stop looking at food as good or bad, and to start looking at it as a fuel for your body so you can feel great and live a healthy life! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 17:35. You can learn more about Paul at ThePaulSalter.com, Facebook, 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 CREATE: We talked about the life cycle of a career of a software engineer, what to do when you “age out” of the field, the difficulty of pivoting to a new opportunity and why it’s sometimes necessary to do so.   Why having a background in technology and management can make you an excellent candidate for running a business, how to be proactive about entrepreneurship and skill building, and how to take the initial steps. The realities of the failure rate amongst startups, why it can make sense to buy an existing business and what that process looks like.  How to evaluate good opportunities and recognize bad ones when thinking about acquiring a business, and how starting small and learning from your mistakes can be more valuable than an MBA with Michael Frew, entrepreneur, engineer, owner and operator of Tyler Crown, an organization that starts, acquires, operates and sells software products and services.   Listen to learn the pros and cons of buying an existing business versus starting on from scratch! For the Difference Making Tip, scan ahead to 16:37! You can learn more about Michael at MichaelFrew.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.