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Today’s guest believes that its core, financial planning is about building futures, protecting families, creating legacies, and encouraging clients to pursue their passions. Jonathan DeYoe, is the best-selling author of Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend. He started as a Financial Advisor in a Wall Street firm then transitioned to starting his own business, DeYoe Wealth Management in 2001 to simplify personal finance and help busy people live meaningful lives. He writes and speaks about passion for the intersection between love and money. I can’t wait to just dive in and learn more from Jonathan about how mindfulness and money work together hand in hand.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:48] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Jonathan DeYoe Financial planner and author of Mindful Money  Head over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let us make your show Jonathan gives some background around his early life  Grew up in Financial struggle  Supportive family  Studying finance  How Jonathan instills drive in his children  Making his children work and do chores [06:49 - 16:56] Learning the Path to Money Mindfulness  Jonathan talks about his transition out of studying finances  Studying Business as a kid  Bored with the content  Moving into comparative religion  Learning mindfulness from Buddhist philosophy  How Jonathan began in his work  Becoming good at communicating with people  Advised to carve out a niche  Creating Mindful Money Misconceptions about money and mindfulness coinciding  Teaching people in prison about money  Similarities with rich people  Knowing your trade-offs  Focussing on your own values  A word from our sponsor  [16:57 - 24:38] Practical Uses of Money Mindfulness  Practical ways you can learn to be steadfast during harder times  Develop faith in the future The Shirt example  Recognize markets generally improve over time  Financial planning should disregard zig-zags in markets  Resources and strategies to use Read Warren Buffet’s annual report  Robin Hood  Buy, Hold, and Trust  [24:39 - 28:51] Closing Segment  Who you know or What you know?  Who you know  Every good thing comes from relationships The RaNdoM RoUnd How to connect with Jonathan  Links below Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If we just admit for a second that we don’t know what the future holds, yet we do what we can to take care of that… I have to know what my trade-offs are.” - Jonathan DeYoe“If you have a lot of money, if you have a little money, you can’t do everything, but if you start with your own values, the things that are important to you, and you focus on those things, you can actually have those things.” - Jonathan DeYoeResources Mentioned: Mindful Money: Simple Practices for Reaching Your Financial Goals and Increasing Your Happiness Dividend Unshakeable  Abnormal Returns Blog You can connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go to https://mindful.money to learn more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Finding your message can make or break your show as well as become the deciding factor of whether or not it will profit. When you find the message you're passionate about, the doors will start opening and I promise you that you will begin to see success before you even launch your show. We want to dive into that conversation today; what does it look like to find that niche and what are the steps you can take to break down what it is that you should be focusing on to drive consistency, profitability, and interest! Let’s start by breaking down the four areas that I believe can help you narrow down your topic and get you started on the path to making a profitable podcast.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 04:03] Opening Segment  Welcome to another Freestyle Friday! Story from a client on a coaching call  Making money before the show launched Today's topic: How to find a topic for your show The importance of narrowing down your niche   How do we do it? [04:04 - 07:02] Choosing Your Podcast Topic First: What are my unfair advantages?  What are the things that you are good at  Second: What am I passionate about?  What is it that you enjoy  Sometimes this is different from your advantage  Third: What will help people? Write a list  Find what people actually care about  Ubersuggest Fourth: What do you want to learn/master yourself  See what things are on all of the lists This will inform your topic A word from our sponsor [07:03 - 11:42] Closing Segment The last one is the big one  Maybe this topic is something you want to learn  If you’re interested in it, you’ll be consistent in it My networking example  Eric talks about the importance of passion  Passion should also pay the bills  The thing your excited about should be what you focus on  What would you do if you didn’t make a single dollar  If you already have a business  This would be the exception  We help business owners build and drive capital  Our Facebook group Links below Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “You have to make a name for yourself by talking about something specific, so you can attract an audience that actually cares about the things that you talk about.” - Travis Chappell“Starting a show or a podcast about one of those things that you’re interested in learning about has gotta be one of the best ways to keep yourself accountable to continuous learning in that field…” - Travis ChappellResources Mentioned:  Ubersuggest: Keyword traffic search Travis Chappell Podcast to Profit Facebook Group Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com.  You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s guest loves to push himself and test the limits of "anything is possible." Stu Massengill is a National Trainer and Peak Performance Strategist for Tony Robbins, the #1 success coach on the planet. He feels he is on a mission to serve others with the strategies that have helped Tony Robbins scale his 55 companies to do $6 Billion in combined annual sales. Stu works with people to help them break through any limitations so they can create the life they truly desire and create real, tangible results. He is also the founder of the podcast Finding Direction. I think you’re going to find a ton of wisdom from Stu as he shares his story about becoming a Tony Robbins Trainer.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:05] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Stu Massengill Professional coach, author, and podcaster  Head over to https://guestio.com to connect to high-level guests Stu gives some background around his early life  Grew up with a great family  Looking up to the older brother  Growing up shy and in a shell  Impact in high school  Learning to come out of the shell The positive impact of coming out of the shell Mom as a life coach, dad as a doctor [08:06 - 17:15] Get Good with People to Succeed Stu talks about moving into the business world  Starting in a network marketing company  The importance of getting good with people  You are in the people business no matter what  Encourage don’t discourage  Dropping out to follow his passion Stu talks about the lessons and impact gained from pursuing his passion Getting uncomfortable to become successful  Learning to communicate and work with people relationally The impact of effective communication and networking  Stu shares about pivoting from network marketing  Leading through intuition  The doors opening from networking  Interning at VANs through connections  A word from our sponsor [17:16 - 21:30] Becoming a Tony Robbins Trainer Stu shares his experience deciding to work for Tony Robbins The desire to work with people directly  Deciding to work with Tony  Modeling amazing people  Speeding up the learning process Figuring out what you want to do  It’s not too late  Using networking to do what you want  The pizza analogy  Trying the thing you like instead of just analyzing  [21:31 - 29:49] Closing Segment  Who you know or What you know?  Who you know, and adding value  How to connect better with people  Creating conversation vs. creating connection  F.O.R.M. Family, Operations, Recreation, Motivation  People like people who are like themselves  Become an epic listener The RaNdoM RoUnd Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “You either learn to get good with people and you can succeed, or if you don’t then you’re going to fail… that’s a theme for your life.” - Stu Massengill “In everything in my life that I’ve continued to pursue, one of the biggest silver linings has been building relationships… through effective communication and networking, you truly can open any door for opportunity.” - Stu Massengill Resources Mentioned: Finding Direction PodcastYou can connect with Stu on LinkedIn and Instagram. Go to https://www.stumassengill.com to learn more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have what we need to make our dreams a reality, if only we could get out of our own way! This is a revelation that hit today’s guest, Tripp Lanier. Tripp is a professional coach, author, and podcaster of This Book Will Make You Dangerous, and host of The New Man Podcast. Tripp is known for helping people become an authority in their field, and make a great living doing the work they were put on this earth to do. Over the years he’s designed several businesses to support a simple lifestyle focused on freedom, ease, meaning, and fun. Let’s get right into the episode and gain key wisdom from Tripp that will make you a dangerous person and a book that could change the game for you.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 08:40] Opening Segment  Sponsored ad I introduce today’s guest, Tripp Lanier Professional coach, author, and podcaster  Head over to https://guestio.com to connect to high-level guests Tripp’s start into podcasting  Coaching founders of a startup  Encouraged to inherit the show  Tripp gives background into his early life  Growing up in rural Florida Father who was a cop working big cases, mother as a school teacher  Approaching life post-high school Get out of here  Always doing creative things  Art school in Florida State Make enough money to live the life he wanted Starting a video production company [08:41 - 15:12] You Have What You Need Already; Get Over Yourself Tripp talks about the ‘why’ behind starting a video production agency  Making a living doing something you enjoy  The freedom to be small and nimble  Perceiving failure  More worried about other’s perceptions  Tripp talks about the fear of what others think  People have clarity, but they worry about other people  Working through these fears  Short answer: Get over yourself  Don’t buy into the idea that you’re a big deal  Most of what you do goes unnoticed  A quote from: “This Book will Make You Dangerous” Unlocking opportunities Don’t do it alone Quick word from our sponsor [15:13 - 22:52] The Natural Path to Growth; Everything is an Experiment   Tripp goes back into his story about his business Running the company for 12 years  Personal growth journey  What is it that I want next? Leaving to become a coach How to transition when making a career pivot  You’re not on the wrong path just a different season Enjoy the arch  You don’t stop growing  Tripp’s missteps  Everything is an experiment  Stop waiting for the perfect plan [22:53 - 24:42] This Book Will Make You Dangerous Tripp talks about the value of his book The problem of playing games you can’t win  ‘The book I wish I read years ago’ Deep truth in a relatable way Where you can find it links below  [24:43 - 30:16] Closing Segment  Who you know or What you know?  Who you know but are you trustworthy  Don’t just connect when there’s something in it for you Trust and care about your people  Relationships that changed things for you? Relationship as a college intern  Responsible for the growth of his first business  The RaNdoM RoUnd Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “Most of the time the ideas that we have, the dreams that we have, the things that we really want to experience in the short time that we have to be alive, the thing that gums up the geras is that some version of that, ‘I can’t get over myself…’” - Tripp Lanier“Recognize we’re not on the wrong path, there are just seasons… Life is much more enjoyable when you recognize there’s going to be an arch to everything.” - Tripp LanierResources Mentioned:  This Book Will Make You Dangerous - By Tripp Lanier The New Man Podcast You can connect with Tripp on Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Check out www.thenewmanpodcast.com to learn more and continue the conversation.Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments.Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a passive income can unlock the freedom for you to live your true life passions. Today’s guest, Kyle Stanley is a real estate and Airbnb professional in Fresno, CA. In just under 16 months, Kyle has accumulated 22 Airbnb listings. This business gives Kyle the freedom to live life on his terms. Kyle is also passionate about teaching others how to build an Airbnb portfolio like he has through tools like his podcast The Fearless Investor.I really believe you’ll get a ton of value from this episode, so let’s tune in and learn how Kyle was able to turn his business into a tool to live financially free. Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 06:22] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Kyle Stanley Real Estate and Airbnb in Fresno  Teaching others to build a portfolio  Head over to https://guestio.com to connect to high-level guests Kyle talks about his early life All about self-competition  Dad who was a business owner  Mom was a teacher  Saw the value of having a business  Got into sportscasting  The experience in sports broadcasting  [06:23 - 15:37] Don’t Accept Failure as Your Identity Kyle talks about going into his own business  Making more on a side business than the full-time job Lack of appreciation in the job  Steps to getting into the entrepreneur space  The move to Arizona  3-month trial run  Connecting with the right people  Deciding to do this NOW  Navigating the decision to work for yourself  A love of change and challenge  One connection can lead me to 400 people  Proving I can do this  Weighing out the worst-case scenario Kyle’s thoughts on failure and following your dream Leaving your business doesn’t make you a failure  Money can be the tool to live your dream  Don’t accept failure as your identity  [15:38 - 25:24] Getting a Passive Income by Being an Action Taker Kyle talks about the when and why behind real estate  Realizing the need for something truly passive  Identifying the skills you have  The education process and action process Learning from Grant Cardone Seminars and summits  Getting the ball rolling with action The island analogy  Immediately taking action  Redirecting yourself  Varied timing, Guaranteed success What your skillsets can do for you  Kyle talks about life goals  Building illustration  Knowing what you want your lifestyle to look like  The vehicle vs. the life goal [25:25 - 32:39] Airbnb Passive Income Kyle talks about going into Airbnb  How Kyle started  Striking passive income  Renting and subletting  $1,000 on one-bedroom alone $15,500 in 5 months  $18,000 - $20,000 net monthly currently  Still growing  The passive side  When everything is in place it’s all added cash flow  The biggest risk involved  Lowest risk tolerance  Owning and managing  The importance of analyzing the deal  The reward so much higher than the risk The value of mentorship  Another pair of eyes on a deal  Mitigating mistakes early on  [32:40 - 36:20] Closing Segment How to reach out to Kyle  Links below  Airbnb profit calculator  Who you know or What you know?  Definitely who - who has become before the what in this business The RaNdoM RoUnd Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Tweetable Quotes: “If I wasn’t going to be able to be appreciated, then I wanted to create my own lifestyle and give MYSELF a pat on the back.” - Kyle Stanley“You’re not a failure if you step away from a business, you’re a failure if you step away from your dreams.” - Kyle StanleyResources Mentioned: The Fearless Investor Podcast Chop Wood, Carry Water Cardone Zone Podcast Fortitude  You can connect with Kyle on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Be sure to check out https://www.fearlesskyle.com and assess your deal! Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Ashabi is a man who knows what it is to come from absolute rock bottom to becoming an up and coming financial success! Mike is the Founder and CEO of True Life Ventures, a coaching and consultation experience where he helps people find out HOW to gain results in business rather than just WHAT gains those results. With several years in sales and marketing under his belt, Mike has been one of the coaching pioneers that get clients on a path to scale and sustain their business with strategies that bring in growth and ultimately success. I’m so interested to get into Mike’s head and take a look at what the journey was like for him to become that Up and Comer.Things you will learn in this episode:[00:01 - 03:48] Opening Segment  I introduce today’s guest, Mike Ashabi  Serial entrepreneur  Working with top entrepreneurs in business and consultation Let us Make Your Podcast Mike gives some background on his early life  Realizing he was different  Bullied and outcasted at an early age  Entrepreneurial parents  [03:49 - 09:12] Love Driven Work Ethic; It’s Bigger than Me Mike shares lessons he’s learned growing up in an entrepreneurial home Watching his dad build a life  Always put in the time for his family  Love-driven work ethic Building wealth for your family  Mike’s perspective on money  You have control over your finances  Making the uncontrollable variables of your life easier to manage Money magnifies who you are  A tool A quick word from our sponsors [09:13 - 15:05] Who You are vs. What You Hear Mike talks about his school life and how it affected him Dropped out of college 3 times  What’s the point of this?  Learning from doing not hearing  Mike’s advice on learning business Go learn from someone who is doing it not teaching it Knowing who you are  What Mike does to work on himself  24-hour rule  Just being in your mind  Self-love and self-discipline  [15:06 - 19:02] Closing Segment Mike talks about the journey to his business Working as a sales manager  Decided to build his dream  True Life Ventures Launched in March 2020 Who you know or What you know?  What you know enhances the chances of making connections  What I know is real to me The RaNdoM RoUnd Where to find Mike - links below  Remember to upload and tag us on Instagram! Final words  Resources Mentioned: Why “A” Students Work for “C” StudentsTweetable Quotes: “The whole thing with wealth, in my opinion, is creating that safety net for any family members that get sick or just needing to put financial means out there for any reason in your family.” - Mike Ashabi“The whole point about money is - everything in your life, there're so many different variables that are out of your control. But one thing you do have control over is your finances.” - Mike AshabiYou can connect with Mike on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Be sure to check out https://truelifeventures-ma.com to learn even more. Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischappell.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Freestyle Friday, your host Travis Chappell talks about how to get clarity in your goals. When was the last time you sat down and made sure you were still on track to hit your goals? Learn why it’s important to recalibrate early and often.Episode Highlights: You have to ask yourself whether your goals are important to you.Take the time to ask yourself four questions: What’s the truth about where you are? Write down your one-year goals. Write down why these goals are important. Write down the capabilities you need in order to achieve your goals. You need to be aware that you may not currently be the person who can achieve your goals.Start on the trajectory you want to be on even if it doesn’t make sense in the here and now.Be honest with yourself when you set your goals.The more clarity you have in your life the more fulfilled you will be.3 Key Points:Know the truth about where you are with your goals right now.Set goals in terms of looking back on the next year.Times of hardship are the reasons that you should stay on track and keep working toward your goals.Tweetable Quotes:“Too many people are chasing after something that other people think is important.” -Travis“Write down your goals as a year from now looking backward.” -Travis“If your why is strong enough you’ll find out the how.” -TravisCheck out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you love the value that we are putting out in the show? LEAVE A REVIEW and tell us what you think about the episode so we can continue putting out great content just for you! Share this episode and help someone who wants to connect with world-class people. Jump on over to travischapel.com/makemypodcast and let my team make you your very own show!If you want to learn how to build YOUR network, check out my website a travischappell.com. You can connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Be sure to join The Lounge to become part of the community that’s setting up REAL relationships that add value and create investments. Check out FranBridge Consulting for premier non-food franchise opportunities: travischappell.com/franbridgeOur Sponsors:* Check out Kinsta: https://kinsta.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices