In this episode, Rich Kozak shares his inspiring journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming a global branding consultant. He discusses the importance of personal branding, the process of shaping perceptions, and how to build a reputation and network effectively. Rich emphasizes that branding is about creating a consistent perception in the minds of target audiences and offers valuable insights on how to achieve impactful branding. He also provides book recommendations for personal and professional growth, encouraging listeners to think big and embrace abundance in their lives.
In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Paul Truax, who shares his journey from a competitive athlete in high school to a successful entrepreneur with his AI platform, Cognify. Paul discusses his upbringing in a loving family that emphasized hard work and entrepreneurship, his academic challenges, and how visualization and manifestation played a crucial role in his success. He elaborates on the development of Cognify, a course-specific AI platform designed to support students and professors, and addresses the competitive landscape in the education technology space. In this conversation, Paul Truax discusses the journey of building Cognify, an education technology startup focused on AI. He emphasizes the importance of data compliance, model accuracy, and the business model that aims to provide equitable access to educational resources. Paul shares his entrepreneurial journey, including the challenges of pivoting from a tutoring service to a technology company, the significance of obsession in achieving goals, and the balance between work and personal life. He also reflects on his future aspirations both personally and professionally, aiming for growth in the AI space while desiring a fulfilling family life.
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In this episode of Up to the Mic, we sit down with Jessper Maquindang, an expert in company culture, employee engagement, and team-building. With over a decade of hands-on experience, Jessper has transformed workplaces across various industries, helping leaders and teams unlock their potential through strategic culture assessments, leadership development, and collaborative activities.
Jessper shares his unique, data-driven approach to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, engaged, and motivated. We dive into topics like enhancing team dynamics, improving employee retention, and creating environments that encourage productivity and innovation. He also talks about his volunteer work with organizations like the American Red Cross and Junior Chamber International and how this dedication shapes his work ethos.
If you’re a leader looking to elevate your team or a professional passionate about workplace culture, this episode is packed with insights and actionable strategies you won’t want to miss. Tune in to learn how to build a workplace where people thrive and success follows.
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Listen along as Tom Suvansri sits down with our host, Vinny Hale to discuss his life's journey. From earning his MBA at Penn State University, working at Pfizer for over 20 years and founding his own wealth strategy firm, Suvansri shares all of the great lessons learned along the way.
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Buy His Book: https://www.amazon.com/Wealth-Beyond-The-Numbers/dp/1088045499
Join me as I sit down to hear all things life and the pursuit of excellence with Ana Larrea-Albert.From moving to the U.S. during the 1980's to pursue studies at Florida Atlantic University and eventually studying at the Harvard Kennedy School, Larrea-Albert has accomplished quite the track record of accolades. During this episode we discuss her roles as mother, professor, executive, author and more. After transitioning out of multiple different job functions such as Morgan Stanley banking, operations, medical devices, marketing, and even ship building - Larrea-Albert felt inspired to give back. In her newest book, Beyond Enough: The High Performer's Path to Confident Leadership, she does just that.
Link to book --> https://www.analarreaalbert.com/books/
Link to follow Ana --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/anaalbert/
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Chris Hensley is Houston-based financial advisor and podcast host of Money Matters. He's accumulated over 20 years worth of experience in the financial services industry and aims to democratize financial literacy and make it accessible to all.
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Summary
In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Josh Polgardi, the founder of Trip Ally, about his entrepreneurial journey and the conception of his new venture. Josh shares his background growing up in Atlanta and his transition from wanting to be a college professor to working in various occupations. He discusses his three entrepreneurial ventures, including Trip Ally, a networking app that aims to foster in-person connections. Josh also talks about the challenges of marketing a new app and the importance of building a network for career success. The conversation highlights the value of networking and the correlation between one's network and net worth. In this episode, Vinny Hale interviews Josh Polgardi about his entrepreneurial journey and his businesses. They discuss the type of content Josh consumes and recommend podcasts like Vinny's and Alex Hormozi's. They also talk about Josh's goals for the future, which involve seeing his businesses through to success or failure. The episode concludes with Josh sharing a quote about networking and inviting listeners to join the waitlist for his app, Tripally.
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Takeaways
Building a network is crucial for career success and can lead to various opportunities.
In-person networking allows for deeper connections and trust-building compared to online platforms like LinkedIn.
Entrepreneurship requires taking risks and being practical with finances.
The correlation between one's network and net worth highlights the importance of relationships in professional success.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
01:12 Josh's Journey from College to Entrepreneurship
04:00 Josh's Three Entrepreneurial Ventures
13:07 The Conception of Tripally
17:25 Tripally as an App and Marketing Strategy
22:27 Taking the Leap from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
29:10 The Purpose of Networking and Building a Network
37:19 The Distinction Between LinkedIn and In-Person Networking
40:34 The Relationship Between Network and Net Worth
45:17 Content Consumption
49:23 Future Goals
51:58 Final Thoughts
Discover the exciting career opportunities available for business school graduates. From finance, accounting, to marketing, and even entrepreneurship, we’ll dive deep into everything you need to know to become successful and maximize your compensation - no matter your post-grad career path!
Inspire your journey with this motivational video about overcoming fear, embracing failure, and achieving success. Join James Schwartz as he shares his personal story and valuable lessons for young individuals and those afraid of failure. Discover how taking the next step in life can lead to personal growth and resilience. Don't let fear hold you back—watch now and transform your perspective on failure and success.
In this inspiring episode, discover the remarkable journeys of Vinny and John Mark who defied their humble beginnings to achieve work and career success. This inspirational video encourages courage, determination, and always giving your best. Learn how to break free from judgments, embrace new challenges with courage, and always deliver your best. Join us on this transformative narrative of growth and determination.
Discover the path to stepping outside your comfort zone and achieving housing loan success with expert insights. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or facing financial challenges, learn valuable advice to conquer your goals. Join us to navigate the journey of securing a housing loan and embracing financial empowerment.
Unlocking Success with ADHD & Autism | Insights from a Neurodiverse Entrepreneur | Learn how Jeremy's journey with ADHD and autism led to the creation of innovative apps, including a new tool to harness strengths and overcome challenges. Gain valuable insights into embracing neurodiversity and achieving personal and professional success.
My next guest has extensive experience in both tax preparation and advising clients in accounting and financial transactions. Including, various roles in financial services and private equity.
At a Big 4 accounting firm, he worked in audit, tax, and valuation. Vincenzo was involved in Fortune 100 audit engagements and structuring & valuation for M&A transactions.
Later at Pegasus Blue Star Fund, Vincenzo assisted in closing $300 million in funds for tech investments. His specialization there included investment due diligence, negotiations, valuation, complex deal structuring, and managing various portfolio companies.
Since then, his focus has been offshore structuring and US tax for international corporations and individuals.
He has a Masters of Accounting and Bachelors of Business Administration with distinction from the University of Michigan’s Stephen M Ross School of Business.
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My next guest is a full-time business owner, attorney, and CPA. After graduating from Texas A&M, he went on to complete his JD at the University of Virginia School of Law before heading back to Texas to work at numerous law and public accounting firms. He’s now made a career transition and is the Managing Member of Provident Legal Counsel and Partner at Provident Financial Planning. Please welcome my next guest, Zach Montgomery.
Learn more about Zach:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-montgomery-jd-cpa-cfe-5351aa1a/
https://providentfp.com/welcome
https://www.providentcounsel.com
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My next guest is the author of Starter Mindset - a book where he discusses how we all grow up dreaming of going into a field that will change the world - yet ultimately fall short. Further, he goes on to interview successful young professionals from a wide array of backgrounds to hopefully shed light onto habits that can help us stay true to those childhood dreams of grandeur. Not only that, but he’s a licensed patent agent, a computer science and mathematics graduate and ALSO teaches high school biology in his free time. Please welcome my next guest, Moshe Goldstein.
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https://www.amazon.com/STARTERMINDSET-Moshe-Goldstein/dp/B0B2ZDH8MS
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My next guest is co-founder of the Troxel Fitch law firm based in Denver, CO. As a former college football player he was always determined to succeed - whether on the field or off. After his time on the field ended, he attended the University of Colorado Law School where he would meet his best friend and business partner - Joshua Fitch. Over the past few years the two have of them have been able to build a successful and thriving business that helps bridge the gap between cookie cutter law firms of the past, and tech enabled startups of the future.
Please welcome my next guest - Nick Troxel.
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My next guest left his full-time job as a technology consultant to pursue his passion of public speaking. Currently he travels around the U.S. and Canada performing speaking engagements and personalized coaching for his individual and corporate clients. Not only that, he’s the founder of MasterTalk - a coaching and social media platform aiming to teach others the necessary skills to be a successful communicator. Please welcome my next guest - Brenden Kumarasamy.
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My next guest is the host of the fastest growing business, entrepreneurship and lifestyle podcast in the world, Models of Masters. Not only that he’s the owner of the Conquer Consulting & Coaching and just exited his content brand newearthknowledge.com. He is here today to showcase his story of pain, struggle, and eventually overwhelming success. Please welcome my next guest, Michael Becker.
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My next guest spent the better part of a decade traveling to different portions of the world to spread his knowledge as an academic lecturer and leader of university development programs. After leaving his last role as head of Business Development for Academic programs at Nazarbayev University in Kazakhstan, he returned to the United States to serve as Director of the Full-Time MBA and MS Business Programs at Texas A&M - Mays Business School. After serving in this role for about four years, he has recently transitioned into his current role of Director of Corporate Relations for Texas A&M University.
He's a passionate and driven leader who utilizes his cultural experiences and excellent communication skills to foster an engaging environment for all students that attend the universities that he leads. Please welcome my next guest, Richard Castleberry.
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