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With over four decades of experience in the insurance, banking, and brokerage industries, Bill Andrews began his career in 1979 as a life insurance and securities professional. The financial world became his early playground and he loved it.In the 1980s he joined one of the most respected firms in the securities industry and gained valuable expertise advising and planning for many of the retirees making their way south from the northeastern seaboard.Having grown up in Miami, Florida, he had the opportunity to work with his father, his first mentor and respected private yacht captain who catered to the mega-wealthy, politicians, and corporate titans. The experiences gleaned from living and working on these floating hotels provided him with unique insights, and a rare opportunity to observe and converse with some of the world’s most successful people.Throughout his career, he received numerous awards and accolades, including being recognized as a top representative for numerous nationally ranked banking, insura

Part of the Construction Executives Live SeriesMove the Industry Forward by Empowering the Next Generation of Leaders. Today, we will learn strategies & life skills to transition your team from the job site to the office. Understand these techniques from an experienced field supervisor & educator on how to make the jump in an efficient & compassionate manner.Cory Thomas-Fisk, is the Program Founder of CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT ONLINE. Cory has been involved in almost every aspect of the Construction Industry – Federal/Tribal, Public Works, Commercial & Residential projects, working as a laborer, equipment operator, Field Engineer, Construction & Project Manager, Facility Director Executive, Private Consultant, Facilitator and an Education Advocate for over 18 years as a College Professor. Cory is a graduate of Texas A&M and she is passionate about changing the narrative and perception of the construction industry through education and awareness, elevating those who love the Construction

A native of Columbia, SC, Ben is a Co-Founder of Ready2Retire™, the leading retirement planning firm for people who want to retire with confidence. Ben greatly appreciates customer service and client satisfaction, honed from over 20 years of experience, and is recognized nationwide as a top retirement, insurance, Medicare, and Social Security planner.He has over 2,000 clients and has educated over 10,000 people. Ben is also President and COO of Insurance Advantage, an employee benefits agency he co-founded 13 years ago. Ben has previously served as COO of a human resources staffing firm and as Vice President of Asia and Europe for an American software company.Ben has extensive experience in economic development and consulting and worked as a Business Recruiter for South Carolina. Since Ben opened the Japan office in 2012, South Carolina has received over $2.2 billion in investment. In 2014, he was hired to write the Strategic Plan for the State of South Carolina.Based on ten years working overseas in Japan, B

In this episode of Agents Lounge, hosts Nathan Gaylor and Francisco Bermudez Jr. interview Janet Wingrove, a successful real estate broker with Keller Williams Heritage, and Andrea Garza, owner of San Antonio Quick Dry. Janet shares her journey from being a stay-at-home mom to building a thriving real estate business. She discusses the challenges of transitioning from part-time to full-time and the importance of constantly growing her client base.Janet emphasizes the value of building relationships in the real estate industry and shares her strategies for nurturing her database. She highlights the significance of holding events for her customers, such as casino nights and pie giveaways, as a way to connect with her clients and maintain long-term relationships. Janet also talks about the benefits of working in a team-oriented brokerage like Keller Williams Heritage, where she can foster a supportive and motivating environment.Andrea, on the other hand, shares her experience as an entrepreneur in the cleaning b

In this episode of Business Innovators Radio, host Barak Granot interviews Chief Gene Saunders, the founder and CEO of Project Lifesaver International. Chief Saunders, a dedicated public safety professional with an extensive background in law enforcement, shares the inspiring story of how Project Lifesaver was founded and its mission to address the life-threatening behavior of wandering individuals with cognitive disorders.Chief Saunders explains that when individuals with cognitive disorders wander, time is of the essence. Project Lifesaver aims to swiftly locate and rescue these vulnerable individuals to prevent injury, dehydration, or worse. The program utilizes a radio telemetry system, with each person wearing a bracelet transmitting a unique frequency. Trained teams can track the signal and locate the individual within minutes, significantly reducing search time and increasing the chances of a safe recovery.Throughout the interview, Chief Saunders highlights real-life success stories of how Project Life

Rick is an insurance executive with a wide breadth of experience backed by a 20+ year record of delivering solid improvements in operating efficiency, productivity, and overall financial performance in Fortune 40 affiliated insurance companies, Rick Mosley has spent his career finding money where others could not. While providing over $1 billion in revenue for his employers he uncovered how tax-advantaged income benefits businesses and, by extension, individuals.Black Pearl is offering a free book on Social Security retirement strategies ($15 value) for the first 10 people to schedule consultations.Learn more: https://www.myblackpearl.co/T: 1-310-974-3255Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-rick-mosley-president-of-black-pearl-insurance-solutions-college-planning-tips

We believe that every dollar has a purpose and a timeline. When and how your retirement assets will be used should be understood before making important financial decisions.The Triplett-Westendorf Purpose and Timeline 5 Step Planning Process (PT5) begins with Discovery.Understanding where you are now, and then defining where you want to go (Your Purpose) and when you want to get there (Your Timeline), programs your financial GPS. Our Purpose and Timeline 5-step process (PT5) programs your financial GPS.Learn more: http://triplett-westendorf.com/ | https://mypt5.com/The 15 Minute Financial Feast Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-15-minute-financial-feast-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-48-side-hustles-the-15-minute-financial-feast-podcast-with-mark-triplett-troy-westendorf

Nicolas (Nic) J. McLeod is a man of determination and grit. No matter if he’s spending time with his wife and kids, creating music, honing his body-building skills, or helping the many families he now calls “friends” find the best ways for them to preserve their wealth and build their retirement savings—he brings a high level of intensity and passion to whatever he’s doing in any given moment.Nic is a second-generation Wealth Preservation specialist. He grew up watching his dad help families in the community with their financial needs. It impacted him at an early age, and it has now been over forty years since his father first started his practice in 1982. In 2005, Nic decided to launch his own firm and now has helped nearly 1000 families spread across the nation who have entrusted him with their financial well-being. Nic’s client base is diverse in both their professional backgrounds & financial needs. No matter who he is working with, his number one job is to protect and preserve their wealth and retire

Kirk Conole serves as the Chief Operating Officer overseeing client relationships and business development activities for the company. Before joining DCI, Kirk was the principal of Independent Energy Services, providing utility rate and tariff analysis along with economic analysis for energy projects such as backup generation, co-generation, solar energy, and energy efficiency. Kirk’s deep expertise in the area of Energy Consumption and Strategic Use allows him to provide utility rate and tariff analysis and cost savings for DCI’s clients. In addition, Kirk oversees the marketing of the firm’s CORE and Tax Solutions to current and prospective clients. Kirk received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from San Diego State University.Learn more:https://www.dcisolutions.net/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entrepreneurs-with-mike-saunders/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/interview-with-kirk-conole-partner-and-chief-operating-officer-with-dci-so

A native of Columbia, SC, Ben is Co-Founder of Ready2Retire™, the leading retirement planning firm for people who want to retire with confidence. Ben greatly appreciates customer service and client satisfaction, honed from over 20 years of experience, and is recognized nationwide as a top retirement, insurance, Medicare, and Social Security planner.He has over 2,000 clients and has educated over 10,000 people. Ben is also President and COO of Insurance Advantage, an employee benefits agency he co-founded 13 years ago. Ben has previously served as COO of a human resources staffing firm and as Vice President of Asia and Europe for an American software company.Ben has extensive experience in economic development and consulting and worked as a Business Recruiter for South Carolina. Since Ben opened the Japan office in 2012, South Carolina has received over $2.2 billion in investment. In 2014, he was hired to write the Strategic Plan for the State of South Carolina.Based on ten years working overseas in Japan, Bra

Nicolas (Nic) J. McLeod is a man of determination and grit. No matter if he’s spending time with his wife and kids, creating music, honing his body-building skills, or helping the many families he now calls “friend” find the best ways for them to preserve their wealth and build their retirement savings—he brings a high level of intensity and passion to whatever he’s doing in any given moment.Nic is a second-generation Wealth Preservation specialist. He grew up watching his dad help families in the community with their financial needs. It impacted him at an early age, and it has now been over forty years since his father first started his practice in 1982. In 2005, Nic decided to launch his own firm and now has helped nearly 1000 families spread across the nation who have entrusted him with their financial wellbeing. Nic’s client base is diverse in both their professional backgrounds & financial needs. No matter who he is working with, his number one job is to protect and preserve their wealth and retireme

Nicolas (Nic) J. McLeod is a man of determination and grit. No matter if he’s spending time with his wife and kids, creating music, honing his body-building skills, or helping the many families he now calls “friend” find the best ways for them to preserve their wealth and build their retirement savings—he brings a high level of intensity and passion to whatever he’s doing in any given moment.Nic is a second-generation Wealth Preservation specialist. He grew up watching his dad help families in the community with their financial needs. It impacted him at an early age, and it has now been over forty years since his father first started his practice in 1982. In 2005, Nic decided to launch his own firm and now has helped nearly 1000 families spread across the nation who have entrusted him with their financial wellbeing. Nic’s client base is diverse in both their professional backgrounds & financial needs. No matter who he is working with, his number one job is to protect and preserve their wealth and retireme

Sherry grew up in a struggling blue-collar family where money was scarce and at times, nonexistent. But she was determined to create a better and more fulfilling life for herself and she had been able to do that with the gift of perseverance and resilience. She had her share of knocks, but she always get up and push on. Sherry thinks it’s that kind of determination that enabled me to work for Premier Wall.Street firms and Fortune 500 companies in business development. In fact, one of her greatest accomplishments was growing a financial advisory practice from the ground up to a $25 million portfolio of high-net-worth clients. She learned a lot about the fundamentals of building a successful online business and that’s what she wants to do for today’s women entrepreneurs through my new Savvy Women’s Business Academy.Today, her mission is to take all my training, experience, talents, and gifts to help women professionals to escape their 9-5 and start their dream business and grow it to 6 figures and beyond!Learn

Jeffrey GitomerJeffrey Gitomer is the author of the New York Times bestsellers The Sales Bible, The Little Red Book of Selling, The Little Black Book of Connections, and The Little Gold Book of YES! Attitude. Most of his books have been number-one bestsellers on Amazon.com, including Customer Satisfaction Is Worthless, Customer Loyalty Is Priceless, The Patterson Principles of Selling, The Little Red Book of Sales Answers, The Little Green Book of Getting Your Way, The Little Platinum Book of Cha-Ching! The Little Teal Book of Trust, Social BOOM! The Little Book of Leadership, 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling, The Sales Manifesto, and Go LIVE! Jeffreys’s books have appeared on major bestseller lists more than 500 times and have sold millions of copies Worldwide.Jeffrey gives public and customized corporate seminars, runs annual sales meetings, and conducts live and virtual training programs on selling, YES! Attitude, trust, customer service and customer loyalty, and personal development. Jeffrey has delivered

A native of Columbia, SC, Benjamin is Co-Founder of Ready2Retire™ President, the leading retirement planning firm for people who want to retire with confidence. Benjamin greatly appreciates customer service and client satisfaction, honed from over 20 years of experience, and is recognized nationwide as a top retirement, insurance, Medicare, and Social Security planner.He has over 2,000 clients and has educated over 10,000 people. Benjamin is also President and COO of Insurance Advantage, an employee benefits agency he co-founded 13 years ago. Ben has previously served as COO of a human resources staffing firm and as Vice President of Asia and Europe for an American software company.Benjamin has extensive experience in economic development and consulting and worked as a Business Recruiter for South Carolina. Since Ben opened the Japan office in 2012, South Carolina has received over $2.2 billion in investment. In 2014, he was hired to write the Strategic Plan for the State of South Carolina.Based on ten years

Michael is a Colorado native and was raised in the Vail Valley. Growing up in a family that invested in real estate, he grew up in the business. Michael brings lots of experience to the table with knowledge from a father in construction who taught him renovation skills and creating value in properties and a mother who was in real estate, who taught Michael how to find the “deal” as well as the property management side of the business.Michael will put this knowledge to work for you in assisting in all your real estate needs, whether it is helping you negotiate a deal on the purchase or sale of your home, commercial property, rental property, investment property, or even a flip. Michael is a member of the Colorado Association of REALTORS and the National Association of REALTORS.Michael earned his Eagle Scout in 2010 and graduated valedictorian of his high school class. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in psychology while obtaining his pilot’s license along the way. In his free time, Michael enjoys readi

We believe that every dollar has a purpose and a timeline. When and how your retirement assets will be used should be understood before making important financial decisions.The Triplett-Westendorf Purpose and Timeline 5 Step Planning Process (PT5) begins with Discovery.Understanding where you are now, and then defining where you want to go (Your Purpose) and when you want to get there (Your Timeline), programs your financial GPS. Our Purpose and Timeline 5-step process (PT5) programs your financial GPS.Learn more: http://triplett-westendorf.com/ | https://mypt5.com/The 15 Minute Financial Feast Podcasthttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/the-15-minute-financial-feast-podcast/Source: https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/episode-47-back-to-school-budgeting-the-15-minute-financial-feast-podcast-with-mark-triplett-troy-westendorf

Grew up in a struggling blue-collar family where money was scarce and at times, nonexistent. But she was determined to create a better and more fulfilling life for herself and she had been able to do that with the gift of perseverance and resilience. She had her share of knocks, but she always get up and push on. Sherry thinks it’s that kind of determination that enabled me to work for Premier Wall.Street firms and Fortune 500 companies in business development. In fact, one of her greatest accomplishments was growing a financial advisory practice from the ground up to a $25 million portfolio of high-net-worth clients. She learned a lot about the fundamentals of building a successful online business and that’s what she wants to do for today’s women entrepreneurs through my new Savvy Women’s Business Academy.Today, her mission is to take all my training, experience, talents, and gifts to help women professionals to escape their 9-5 and start their dream business and grow it to 6 figures and beyond!Learn More:ht

Mr. Cargill graduated from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 2014 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. His primary focus was Accounting. He also emphasized Economics and Spanish.Mr. Cargill joined LPL in 2022 after two years with a similar firm. There he oversaw 50 retirement plans: coordinating and conducting their annual plan reviews, fund analyses, and other administrative tasks. He also provided portfolio management and financial planning services to individual clients. Prior to his financial career, David spent five years with a non-profit organization, where his responsibilities included fundraising, recruiting, and supervising of team members. David’s business studies, along with his broad scope of management and networking skills, have created a solid foundation for his career in financial services and the development of long-term client relationships.Learn More: https://cst-lpl.com/Influential Entrepreneurs with Mike Saundershttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/influential-entr

In this episode of the Agents Lounge Podcast, hosts Nathan Gaylor and Francisco Bermudez Jr. sit down with Ezequiel (Zeke) Quijano, the owner and broker of QK Homes, to discuss his journey in the real estate industry. Zeke shares his unique background in technical sales and how he made the transition to becoming a successful real estate professional.Throughout the conversation, Zeke offers valuable insights and advice for both seasoned agents and those just starting out. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities in the field. Zeke’s diverse experience in sales and translation services has shaped his approach to real estate, allowing him to serve a wide range of clients, particularly in the bilingual community.Zeke also dives into the role of social media in real estate marketing and lead generation. He highlights the power of social media platforms in reaching potential clients, but also stresses the significance of personal interaction and p