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The Baby Boomers generation is faced with some serious planning as they begin Aging. Planning topics we have begun to realize need our attention include healthcare planning, Retirement Planning, Estate planning, financial planning and planning our Legacy. One of the biggest hurdles in planning is procrastination. We often delay tasks, thinking we have plenty of time. Using time management tools like calendars and alarms can assist in creating a disciplined routine in overcoming the challenges of planning. Planning is more than just a tool—it’s a life skill that empowers us to take control of our future. From improving productivity and reducing Stress to fostering personal Growth and achieving professional milestones, the benefits of planning are undeniable.
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Launch day is not just another day in a crowdfunding campaign.It is the moment when months of planning, strategizing, refining, rehearsing and hoping meet the real world. It is the moment your campaign steps onto the stage and asks the crowd to believe.Today at noon Eastern, 9 Pacific, I’ll be lea…
Launch day is not just another day in a crowdfunding campaign.It is the moment when months of planning, strategizing, refining, rehearsing and hoping meet the real world. It is the moment your campaig…
Launch day is not just another day in a crowdfunding campaign.It is the moment when months of planning, strategizing, refining, rehearsing and hoping meet the real world. It is the moment your campaign steps onto the stage and asks the crowd to believe.Today at noon Eastern, 9 Pacific, I’ll be leading this month’s SuperCrowdHour webinar: How to Make a Splash With Your Campaign Launch. You can watch right here using the video player above. If you’re reading this before we go live, just stay on this page and watch with us. If you’re reading later, the same player will let you watch the r…
Send us Fan MailWilliam Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. After overcoming a turbulent childhood, tragic family events, and early academic failures, William bu…
Send us Fan MailWilliam Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. A…
Send us Fan MailWilliam Bissett is the founder of Portus Wealth Advisors, a firm based in Charlotte, North Carolina, dedicated to helping small business owners navigate complex financial landscapes. After overcoming a turbulent childhood, tragic family events, and early academic failures, William built a resilient career in financial planning. Launching his own firm in 2019, he has since grown it into a multi-million-dollar operation. William is also an active angel investor, a dedicated husband and father, and a passionate advocate for leading businesses from a place of abundance rather than …
The SpaceX IPO, oil prices nearly doubling, and a spring selloff — a lot has happened so far in 2026. Market strategist Ryan Detrick returns for a mid-year check-in, sharing where things stand and what's driving the market now. You'll learn the biggest risk to the market (it's not what you think)…
The SpaceX IPO, oil prices nearly doubling, and a spring selloff — a lot has happened so far in 2026. Market strategist Ryan Detrick returns for a mid-year check-in, sharing where things stand and …
The SpaceX IPO, oil prices nearly doubling, and a spring selloff — a lot has happened so far in 2026. Market strategist Ryan Detrick returns for a mid-year check-in, sharing where things stand and what's driving the market now. You'll learn the biggest risk to the market (it's not what you think), what history says about midterm years, and why he's actually more optimistic. Want the full picture? Check out the Midyear Outlook 2026: https://mitlin.us/2026Outlook Topics discussed: (00:00) Introduction (02:07) Ryan's path to market strategist (05:02) The SpaceX IPO (09:58) Becoming a CNBC Cont…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Leigh Cort shares the story behind Mission Resort + Club, a historic resort in Central Florida that blends timeless Old Florida charm with modern luxury.Dis…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Leigh Cort shares the story behind Mission Resort + Club…
On this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Food, Wine & Travel" Show with the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA), Leigh Cort shares the story behind Mission Resort + Club, a historic resort in Central Florida that blends timeless Old Florida charm with modern luxury.Discover the resort's fascinating history, championship golf courses, relaxing spa and wellness experiences, exceptional dining, tennis, pickleball, croquet, scenic natural surroundings, and personalized hospitality. Leigh also highlights nearby attractions and day-trip opportunities that make Mission …
The 30-Minute CEO Meeting That Clears Business Decisions
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When every decision feels urgent, business owners can slip into overthinking, second-guessing, or pushing harder without getting clearer. Eugene Berezin shares how a simple executive meeting with yourself can help you slow…
The 30-Minute CEO Meeting That Clears Business Decisions
🎯 Episode Summary
When every decision feels urgent, business owners can slip into overthinking, second-guessing, or pushing harder without g…
The 30-Minute CEO Meeting That Clears Business Decisions
🎯 Episode Summary
When every decision feels urgent, business owners can slip into overthinking, second-guessing, or pushing harder without getting clearer. Eugene Berezin shares how a simple executive meeting with yourself can help you slow down, listen to the different parts of your mind, and make more grounded decisions.
This conversation blends mental health, business strategy, hypnotherapy, and practical self-leadership into a tool business owners can actually use. You’ll learn how to create quiet decision-making space, use part…
What if the goal was never balance, but harmony?In this episode, Carly and Joe sit down with Dan Scott, founder of Spotlight Advisory Group, a former big-firm lawyer who walked away from the traditional career path to help creatives and entrepreneurs build lives around purpose instead of paychecks.D…
What if the goal was never balance, but harmony?In this episode, Carly and Joe sit down with Dan Scott, founder of Spotlight Advisory Group, a former big-firm lawyer who walked away from the tradition…
What if the goal was never balance, but harmony?In this episode, Carly and Joe sit down with Dan Scott, founder of Spotlight Advisory Group, a former big-firm lawyer who walked away from the traditional career path to help creatives and entrepreneurs build lives around purpose instead of paychecks.Dan breaks down why "work-life balance" is the wrong goal, how financial freedom means having enough money (not the most money), and the planning mistakes that keep talented creatives broke. He also gets real about the sacrifices of entrepreneurship, why ownership beats a paycheck every time, and wha…
Step inside one of America's most legendary luxury hotels!Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast features travel journalist Terri Guthrie in conversation with Les Patin, Marketing Manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel.Since opening in …
Step inside one of America's most legendary luxury hotels!Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast features travel journalist Terri Guthrie in conversation with …
Step inside one of America's most legendary luxury hotels!Recorded on-site, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "Travel with Terri" Podcast features travel journalist Terri Guthrie in conversation with Les Patin, Marketing Manager of The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel.Since opening in 1893, The Roosevelt has welcomed presidents, celebrities, Mardi Gras royalty, and generations of travelers seeking timeless elegance in the heart of New Orleans. Originally opened as The Grunewald Hotel, this iconic property has survived fires, Prohibition, the Great Depression, Hurricane Katrina, a…
When Anthony and Catherine sold their home and left their careers behind, they didn’t know exactly what to expect from eight years as nomads. What they discovered was that long term travel tips matter far less than the mindset you bring to the journey. Running With Cat documents their extraordinar…
When Anthony and Catherine sold their home and left their careers behind, they didn’t know exactly what to expect from eight years as nomads. What they discovered was that long term travel tips matt…
When Anthony and Catherine sold their home and left their careers behind, they didn’t know exactly what to expect from eight years as nomads. What they discovered was that long term travel tips matter far less than the mindset you bring to the journey. Running With Cat documents their extraordinary adventure across five continents, and within that story lies wisdom about how to actually live abroad for extended periods.
Nomadic living isn’t a vacation. It’s a complete reimagining of how you operate in the world. When you’re running marathons in Madagascar, walking the Great Wall of Chi…
“Bestseller” has become one of the easiest words to fake in publishing, and it’s costing authors money and readers' trust. I sit down with publishing expert Michele DeFilippo, who brings decades of real-world experience helping authors produce high-quality books without giving away contr…
“Bestseller” has become one of the easiest words to fake in publishing, and it’s costing authors money and readers' trust. I sit down with publishing expert Michele DeFilippo, who brings d…
“Bestseller” has become one of the easiest words to fake in publishing, and it’s costing authors money and readers' trust. I sit down with publishing expert Michele DeFilippo, who brings decades of real-world experience helping authors produce high-quality books without giving away control, rights, or royalties.We talk about why self-publishing no longer carries the old vanity-press stigma, and why the power has shifted now that Amazon and print-on-demand make global book distribution accessible. Michelle breaks down the difference between needing a publisher and needing professio…
What is wealth really for? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Tyson Ray, CEO and Founding Partner of Form Wealth Advisors, to discuss building wealth that creates a better life. Tyson shares lessons from his career helping business owners, a powerful experience in Is…
What is wealth really for? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Tyson Ray, CEO and Founding Partner of Form Wealth Advisors, to discuss building wealth that creates a be…
What is wealth really for? In this episode of the Measure Success Podcast, Carl sits down with Tyson Ray, CEO and Founding Partner of Form Wealth Advisors, to discuss building wealth that creates a better life. Tyson shares lessons from his career helping business owners, a powerful experience in Israel that reshaped his perspective, and why financial success should always support purpose, relationships, and legacy. Together, they explore retirement, succession planning, giving while you're living, and how business owners can avoid spending their lives chasing more money without enjoying what …
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