Geelong Real Estate Co Director Ricky Forte hosts a new show, less about facts and figures and more about spicy stories from inside the industry. Real Estate One Ohhh One is a sneak peak into the life of some incredible people connected to the real estate industry. There's some spicy stories from ex real estate agents, Australia's best auctioneers, property developers, real estate celebrities, contestants from channel 9's the block and Local icons.
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The EmpowHER Podcast is a platform for women to come together to gain financial insight and strategies with a tribe of brilliant women. CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™️ Michelle Hipskind leads this monthly show. She educates on the many important aspects of financial planning and brings in additional professionals that provide advice in their areas of expertise, giving listeners access to the appropriate professionals that can help solve the problems many women face. In-person events are held ...
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On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One, Matt Turner from GSC Finance shares some insights into the finance sector in 2024. Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.coBy Ricky Forte/ Matt Turner GSC Finance
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Tom and Reece - GeelongBnB Co & Holiday Rentals Q&A
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In the latest episode of the podcast, Tom and Reece dive into the world of running holiday rentals through Airbnb. Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.coBy Ricky Forte Geelong Bnb Co
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From Nursing to Quantum Healing: A Journey of Compassion and Technology with Saghi Togashi
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In this episode of EmpowHER, host Michelle Hipskind sits down with Saghi Togashi, a quantum energy and Reiki energy facilitator. Saghi shares her journey from nursing to computer science to holistic healing. After experiencing challenges in the nursing field due to empathy overload, Saghi transitioned to computer science but always harbored a desir…
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Nightmare finance situations with Finance Broker Sashin Ramlakan
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A great story of what should have been a simple transaction, selling a block of land to buy a house turned bad fast. Sashin from Resolve and I relive the ordeal as we had a single father of 2 young kids facing losing a $100,000 deposit and being out on the street as the buyer of his block of land was unable to settle just days before settlement. Ho…
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Michaela Miller - Juggling being a mom and a demanding profession.
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Welcome to Geelong Real Estate Co's not-so-new girl Michaela Miller. After working in the real estate industry for 5 years on the Bellarine with a different agency, and 2 baby boys later Michaela has joined the team to start the next chapter of her career. A down-to-earth country girl at heart, Michaela shares her story of being an agent and a mom,…
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Marie Breguet - Feed Digital - Social guru connecting Geelong & women in business
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Season 2 E2 of Real Estate One Ohhh One we chat with Marie Breguet Ceo of Feed Digital. A Geelong based business that has worked with some incredible brands. Marie shares some great stories for women in business and those looking to grow their brand online. Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.co…
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Nicole Lamont - A Cancer Mums Journey - Team Tilly
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Nicole Lamont a Geelong Mum was faced with the devastating news her daughter Tilly was diagnosed with Leukemia. Listen in as she shares her story of finding the strength to keep going and her experiences with the Royal Children's hospital. An incredible woman who's raising money for cancer kids but also awareness for a great cause Wigs for Kids. Ge…
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Empowering Homeownership: Navigating Mortgages and Market Trends with Tina Bennett
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In this episode featuring special guest Tina Bennett from Hallmark Home Mortgage, they delve into the intricacies of mortgage debt, discussing factors like interest rates, refinancing, and the importance of seeking guidance from a mortgage professional. Through an insightful conversation and practical advice, this episode empowers people to make in…
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What you Should Know About the Messy Middle of Life Limiting Illnesses
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We live longer but our capacity is diminishing and in practical care giving it’s not always clear who is making the decisions from day-to-day. As a financial advisor, I work with clients everyday who live in the gray space with their loved ones. This is the messy middle, where caring for those who are perfectly capable one day but then slowly dimin…
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Dale Peters - Sacrificing to get ahead, working 7 days, delayed gratification & changing your circle
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Humble beginnings and getting ahead the old fashioned way, Dale Peters talks about building his investment portfolio on the back of staying at home for longer, and getting ahead with delayed gratification. Dale shares his story of giving up his dream job to work for a higher hourly rate and the journey of buying 3 properties in just as many years. …
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Michael Blyszacak - Mentors, Family Joint Ventures, the difference between a builder and a developer
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An incredible humble down to earth, soon to be dad with a great story. A plumber by trade, Michael talks about buying property as a family, and understanding the zoning changes with the City of Greater Geelong. He discusses the challenges he faced in getting finance as an apprentice plumber, living paycheck to paycheck. We touched on what it means …
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Nick Lawrance & Beau Adams from NSL Starting a business and growing a team
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Real Estate One Ohhh One - Nick Lawrance & Beau Adams from NSL Nick Lawrance Founder of NSL Builders and side kick Beau Adams share the NSL story. Hear from Nick as he talks about becoming a registered builder, starting from scratch, opening a business in Geelong and employing a team. He also talks about what the building industry has been like thr…
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The Mik Maks - 7 Billion views on Youtube, Growing up in country Vic and investing in real estate.
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A great story of 4 brothers who started a kid's band that has done so well on YouTube and other platforms that they have a watch time that would go back to 4,000 BC. With billions of views and 7 million subscribers, it's an incredible story of overcoming adversity with passion. Al & Joel McInnes share stories of growing up in a country town, and in…
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Imogen Callister - TV Presenter, real estate coach REB award winner
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An incredible bio, a reporter on channel 7, channel 10 and on various radio shows. Immy is a real estate agent trainer and in a past life was a presenter for realestate.com.au. Previously ranked by the REB as the #1 real estate coach in the country in 2021 this episode is all about the Media Coach. helping people scale their business through social…
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Greg McDonald - Successful Ex Real Estate Agent, Police Officer and property developer
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Raised in a 2 bedroom home with 5 kids, Greg's mum used to put bricks in the oven to put in the kids beds to keep them warm at night. They were a family of workers. From an early age, his entrepreneurial tendencies shone as he started mowing lawns of holiday homes within walking distance of his parent's home in Torquay. Greg goes on to share his un…
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Jake & Jess Munday - Geelong Entrepreneurs share their incredible success story "Custom Neon"
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Jake and Jess Munday are well-known Geelong business figures, winning Geelong Business Excellence awards in back-to-back years for their flagship business Custom Neon. Originally founded in Geelong, it now offers manufacturing in the US, China, and Australia, selling and shipping to over 50 countries worldwide. A hustler from way back, Jake's entre…
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Mark Little - Being a Master Builder, Business Owner and receiving Death threats during Covid
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On This episode of "Real Estate One Ohhh One" Growing up in Clifton Springs, Mark Little Left school in year 11 to work with his hands. Passionate businessman,. A handy golfer, with some great jokes. Mark comes from a 3 generational entrepreneurial background of tradesman with businesses, his father had a successful plumbing business with 15 employ…
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Alex Selway - Stories of the land boom in 3217 and selling blocks in 1 minute
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On this episode of "Real Estate One Ohhh One" Geelong Real Estate Co's newest recruit Alex Selway chats about his days as a land sales manager for developers and Armstrong Real Estate and what it was like in the good old days, with blocks of land selling in 1 minute flat. An ex-lifeguard and Chinese restaurant receptionist, Alex grew up in Ocean Gr…
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Gillian Costa - Growing up in Geelong, mixing business with family, and her dad Franks Costa's love for the Geelong Cats
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On this episode of "Real Estate One Ohhh One" Gillian Costa shares a small snippet of her story growing up in Geelong and what it was like having her dad as the president of the Geelong Football Club. An incredibly successful businesswoman, Gillian has been involved in a range of successful businesses across Geelong in a variety of roles. Whether i…
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Feroz Basha - Nightmare story of a joint venture, developing property and builders going bust!
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In this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One, a past client of Geelong Real Estate Co., Feroz Basha, a part-time stand up comedian shares his horror story of what should have been a simple and profitable joint venture between friends. Listen in as Feroz relives the painful story of how he and a syndicate of 5 friends were taken advantage of by what …
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Eddy Kontelj - Geelong Councilor Geelong Real Estate Co - Real Estate One Ohhh One - Ricky Forte
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A well known name in the Geelong Political Landscape, Eddy is a generous man who shares his ideas and passion for Geelong on the latest episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One with Director Ricky Forte Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.coBy Ricky Forte | Eddy Kontelj
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John O'Brien - Henning Property. Geelong Real Estate Co Podcast Ricky Forte Real Estate One Ohhh One
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John O'Brien a successful real estate advocate shares some fond memories of growing up in Geelong and what it's like representing clients in real estate. Whether they be spending $600K or $6M John's passion is evident. A generous and caring man, well worth a listen. Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.co…
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Lachlan Wilson - Real Estate Agent by day Pizza Boy by night
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Lachlan Wilson- Real Estate Agent by Day - Pizza boy by night. A great story of a young guy who has since recording, bought his own home at 22 breaking a 3rd generation's curse of being stuck in the rental market. Ambitious, hungry and grounded are three great keywords to describe Lachlan. He's a dedicated guy thats willing to share what the indust…
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Denis Walter - Wardrobe malfunctions, Memories of Geelong and an incredible career
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Denis Walter, Geelong's own Radio and TV superstar shares some fond memories of special performances, career highlights and the odd wardrobe malfunction. After working for decades with some of Australia's most talented people, on Nine News, 3aw, Keno, carols by Candle Light and so much more he's come on our podcast for a laugh and to give back to h…
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Dick Slider / Richard Carwin - 8 time World Champion of Real Estate
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What started as a way to blow off steam in 2017 and have a laugh about the real estate industry is now knocking on the door of its own TV show, Dick Slider is a character everyone loves to hate. Richard Carwin, an ex-real estate selling agent, and now full-time buyers advocate started an after-dark persona that pokes fun at sleazy real estate agent…
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Guy Le Page - From Fed Up to Founder Of 1 of Australias largest real estate photography company BWRM
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A familiar but inspiring story, an almost cautionary tail, Guy Le Page is what we all dream of when we want to quit our jobs and open our own shop! When the top wigs don't listen to their people, the good people leave, and thats just what Guy did. Going on to founder what is now one of Australia's largest real estate photography brands. Guy is a hu…
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Wendy Pover - Started investing at 19, 60 properties later, Wendy shares her story.
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Working two jobs, This young mum bought her first house at 19, and hasnt stopped since. Wendy shares some great stories of the highs and lows of flipping properties and finding bargains Get in touch with Ricky and the team here: www.geelongrealestate.coBy Ricky Forte
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Jayde Heywood - Property Styling, the good, the bad and the boogers in between
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On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One Jayde Heywood shares the inside scoop on what being a property stylist is all about. The good, the bad and the boogers in between. An entrepreneurial girl that goes against the motto of never do business with family has her business "twice the charm" is a mother / daughter duo. What's coming in and what's…
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Strategies for Protecting Your Family with Medicaid Featuring Lindsay Koler
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This podcast episode discusses Medicaid planning and how it can be used as an asset protection tool rather than just a last resort. Lindsay Koler, an elder law attorney, explains how Medicaid assessments and proper planning can help couples protect their homes and retirement accounts. She emphasizes getting powers of attorney updated and doing Medi…
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Nicole Jacobs- Buyers Advocate, Block Super Star
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In this episode Nicole Jacobs - Real Estate One Ohhh One One this episode Nicole Jacobs, known for being a 13 time successful buyers advocate on Channel 9's hit TV show The Block shares her story. A country girl from Beaufort, a published author of a book called "SOLD, How to buy and sell your home with confidence". A qualified secondary teacher/ c…
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Romas Liebich - Being ambitious, making it happen. Ex graffiti artist with a business plan,
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In this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One. Ex graffiti artist with a business plan. From his moms garage, to the biggest real estate signwriting agency in town. Geelong boy Romas shares an inspirational story of being kicked out of school, to writing a business plan on a scrap piece of paper and executing. With the belief where there is a will th…
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Vicky Whittaker - Mixing business & pleasure like a true professional.
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On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One: First time podcaster 1/2 Aussie 1/2 Pom. Vicky Whittaker, a Nottingham Gal, world travelled, now real estate buyers advocate. An iconic easy go lucky girl thats striking the perfect balance between the ultimate professional and equally dedicated party animal. With real estate in her blood, her grandfathe…
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Ensuring Your Pets are Cared For After You're Gone
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In this quick but packed full of information episode, Michelle discusses the importance of including plans for your pets in your estate planning. Many households now have companion animals, so it is crucial to consider what will happen to dogs, cats, or other pets if their owners become unable to care for them or pass away. Michelle recommennds spe…
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Andy Pobjoy - Telling jokes, wearing incredible jackets. "How to" open a business in a pandemic
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An incredible story like no other, Andy Pobjoy is a Geelong icon, ruling the live music scene, having had an extensive career aborad before opening his own chain of piona bars locally. He lovingly states his main audience is age diverse and prodimantly made up of the 3G's. The grannies, the girls and the gays. He speaks about career highlights and …
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Keith Fagg - Ex Geelong Mayor, Owning a Mitre10 store & developing real estate.
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On this episode of Real Estate one Ohhh one: A true Geelong Gem. One of the most generous and down to earth guys you'll meet. Keith Fagg shares some stories from his time as the Geelong Mayor, what it's like owning an incon of a business like Faggs Mitre10. Including the time his store hosted and episode of channel 9's hit show the block. Get in to…
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Adam Archer - An ex real estate agent with the inside scoop & following your dreams
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On this episode Adam Archer shares his story growing up in Geelong. An extremely likeable guy, he's an ex real estate agent with a dry & witty sense of humour that knows how to tell a story. Adam opens up about the agency he worked for and the good and bad sides of working as a sales agent on less than minimum wage retainer and the sudden death of …
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Jess Templeton - High performer. Highs & lows of building wealth via real estate, silver & crypto
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On this episode. Ricky sits down with Geelong girl that's just turned 30! Jess T can talk under water. She's one of 5 kids, that grew up with less than the average family. Going from living week to week as a kid, now as an adult Jess is huge on self improvement in every aspect of her life. From focusing on her physical health and mental health, to …
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Dale Vine - Block royalty, handeling multiple financial windfalls at a young age.
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On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One, Geelong Local (although not born and bred) Dale Vine the 3 time contestant on Channel 9 the Block shares a few laughs about what reality TV is all about and he and Sophies financial windfalls at a young age thanks to the show. Dale is a well respected and sought after landscaper and Tv personalities, An …
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James Bennett - Viral success, selling $15M homes, while taking the mickey.
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In this episode James Bennett - Real Estate One Ohhh One Podcast S1 E2 On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One, James Bennett the real estate agent & director of Belle Property in Lane Cove Sydney shares some great insights as to what it's like to a successful agent, but more importantly on how to be yourself, in one of Australia's most competi…
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Sam Young - Ex Real Estate agent talks about, leaving the industry and bad habits behind.
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This episode is dedicated to Beyond Blue. On this episode of Real Estate One Ohhh One, ex real estate agent Sam Young and now company founder talks freely about what working as an agent in real estate is really like. The highs, the lows, the parties and how fleeing the scene after a car accident turned his life upside down. Now world travelled he s…
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Understanding Hidden Nuggets within the SECURE Act
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We have a quick tactical nugget for you on this latest episode of the EmpowHER podcast. In this episode, Michelle Hipskind focuses on dissecting the changes brought about by the 2019 SECURE Act, with particular emphasis on the elimination of the "stretch IRA," which imposes a 10-year limit for withdrawals for those inheriting IRA accounts. However,…
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Empowering Young Women in Sports: Life Lessons from Softball with Erin Ehler
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Meet Erin (Rethlake) Ehler, head coach of the Huntington University Women’s Softball program. Listen in while she and Michelle talk about the challenges facing young women today and how we can empower them to be independent, confident and successful individuals. Erin speaks with experience having played college softball for a Division 1 program and…
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Financial Wisdom Across Generations: Lessons Learned and Regrets Avoided with Rickie Kohne and Laura Murray
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In this episode we have an energetic conversation across two generations. Michelle is joined by mother and daughter Rickie Kohne and Laura Murray as they take a look into their personal experiences and insights on financial management. Laura and Rickie share the valuable lessons they learned from their parents, emphasizing the importance of living …
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Michelle Hipskind, CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and overseer of the Empower Women's Financial Education Program, discusses the question, "How much do I need to retire?" She emphasizes why there is no one-size-fits-all answer and that it depends on factors such as what the retiree wants their retirement to look like, what they can control, and what …
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Unlocking the Mystery of Nonprofit Finances: Your Donations' Impact on Operations Uncovered with Carrie Minnich
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Carrie Minnich is a Partner at DWD CPAs & Advisors and is in-charge of the Nonprofit Services Team. She earned both a Bachelors degree in Financial Accounting (Cum laude) and a Master of Accountancy from Manchester College. Carrie has been with the firm since 2004 and has been a Director since 2017. She specializes in audits, reviews and compilatio…
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Inheriting Financial Relationships In this episode of the EmpowHER Podcast, Michelle Hipskind, a certified financial planner, discusses the phenomenon of women inheriting investment portfolios and being dissatisfied with their financial advisors. She notes that 70% of women who inherit responsibilities for an investment portfolio want to switch to …
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Navigating the Nightmare of Probate: Understanding Tax Law and Estate Planning with Heidi Adair
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Navigating the Nightmare of Probate: Understanding Tax Law and Estate Planning with Heidi Adair Heidi Adair is a partner at Beers Mallers whose legal practice is focused in the areas of Estate Planning and Elder Law. She is certified as an Estate Planning & Administration Specialist by the Indiana State Bar Estate Planning and Administration Specia…
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