"Your Wealth and Beyond - Secrets of Successful Entrepreneurs" is the podcast where we delve into entrepreneurs' journeys, uncovering their stories of success, perseverance, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Hosted by Andrew Rafal, a seasoned financial advisor and Founder of Bayntree Wealth Advisors, each episode features insightful interviews with ambitious individuals who have achieved remarkable success. Whether you're a long-time business leader or an aspiring entrepreneur, thi ...
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The 9Gs Podcast - An Aviation Podcast was created to share the journey and experiences of professional aviators. Launched in March 2020 in the middle of one of the toughest times in the 21st century, it allows the growing audience to get an insight view of the professional and amateur aviation world. From Bush pilots, Commercial aviators to Fighter pilots, the guests will share their unique journey relating multiple aviation stories. This podcast is not a professional show. The guests and th ...
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Soulful Entrepreneurship with Lexi Godlewski
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Discover how to build a thriving business while cultivating a life of purpose and joy. In this episode, I sat down with Lexi Godlewski, a successful entrepreneur who traded the corporate world for the beaches of Oahu. Lexi's journey is a compelling blend of personal transformation and business acumen, offering valuable insights for anyone seeking a…
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Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs with Andy Contiguglia
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No matter how big or small your business is, if you’re an entrepreneur, at some point or another, you’re probably going to need a lawyer. It’s easy to overlook important details as you build and scale a business, especially when focused on growing and scaling quickly. Today’s guest, Andy Contiguglia, is a seasoned business attorney from Denver. He …
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Transforming Your Brand with Jamie Windell
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When entrepreneurs launch their businesses, their branding and website often leave little to be desired. Creating a website that is functional and is both pleasing to the eye and easy to navigate takes a lot of time and resources that many business owners don’t have when they first get started. And after a few years, the website can start to feel s…
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The State Forty Eight Journey with Michael Spangenberg
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In today's episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by Michael Spangenberg, CEO and co-founder of State Forty Eight–one of Arizona's most recognizable local apparel brands. Since 2013, Michael and his partners have been sharing clothing for all, inspired by Arizona, through collaborations, screen printing, embroidery, art & branding, and their work. In o…
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Merging AI & Authenticity to Tell Your Story with Dan Curran
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When building a brand, everyone talks about the power of storytelling. These days, however, it’s not as simple as starting a blog and expecting your audience to explode overnight. That’s why people turn to today’s guest, Dan Curran. Dan is a founding partner at Chapters.io, where he works to eliminate the anxieties of book writing through a process…
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Finding Purpose in Every Pint with Megan Greenwood
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Today, I’m talking to Megan Greenwood, founder of Greenwood Brewing, where she’s making woman-owned, woman-inspired real beer for all. Megan was an enthusiast and a homebrewer before venturing on her own as an entrepreneur. So, how did she get from Boston to Phoenix and from 8 taps in a garage to 14 taps downtown? In this episode, Megan shares the …
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Becoming a Persuasive Speaker: Insights from Terri Sjodin
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Please enjoy this relaunch of one of our favorite episodes with Terri Sjodin. Whether you’re an executive speaking in front of your colleagues, an entrepreneur leading a sales presentation, or even just talking with your friends, at some point or another, you’re going to have to speak in public. If you’re like a lot of people, it might terrify you.…
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Prioritize your Time Like a Celebrity with Tarra Stubbins
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When celebrities, musicians, and the ultra-wealthy want toget their time back and become more productive, they call Tarra Stubbins. Tarra made a career providing concierge services and assistance to artists like the Rolling Stones, Lady Gaga, Kiss, and Drake–and now supports a wide range of business owners at the highest level at Take It Easy Perso…
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Building Wealth for You & Your Employees with Brian Hartstein
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Today's guest is none other than Bayntree's Director of Corporate Development, Brian Hartstein. If you're a business owner looking for advice and strategies on tax planning or creating pensions, Roth IRAs and 401(k) plans, you've come to the right place. In our conversation, Brian and I are exploring different ways business owners can start prepari…
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From Perfectionism to Progress with Andrew Rafal
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Life as a business owner doesn't come without daily challenges to overcome. The marketplace is constantly changing with new competition and technology, in addition to managing your team, inbox, and voicemail. So, today's episode is all about the obstacles that most entrepreneurs face in 2024 and the strategies I've used to overcome them. I'll focus…
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Good Money: Derrick Kinney's Journey From Planner to Podcaster
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Today's guest is Derrick Kinney. For over 20 years, Derrick has been helping people build wealth and find purpose in life by being better with money. He's the author of the bestseller Good Money Revolution, host of the Good Money Podcast, and creator of the Good Money Framework, where he shares seven easy steps to help people earn more, save more, …
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Chef to CEO: Aaron Chamberlin's Recipe for Success
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Today, I’m talking to my good friend and serial entrepreneur Aaron Chamberlin. Aaron is a well known chef here in the Phoenix area who has owned a number of restaurants, including Saint Francis, Taco Chelo, and Phoenix Public Market, diversified across industries, and achieved success in a field notorious for its extraordinary challenges. In our co…
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Into the Storm: Navigating The Entrepreneurial Journey with Ryan Madrid
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Today, I’m talking to Ryan Madrid, co-founder of Bison Ventures and host of the Into The Storm Podcast. After leaving corporate America, he joined VIP Mortgage as the Director of Business Development. Before long he was bringing in one billion in mortgage loan sales on his way to being in the area's top 1% of mortgage lending. In this conversation,…
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Meditation, Mindfulness and Living with Intention with Elizabeth Winkler
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If you’re growing a business and a family, you’re probably more than a little familiar with moments of chaos. And if you’re listening to this podcast, you probably know how it feels to have too much on your plate and perhaps wondered how to make positive, powerful shifts in the face of big challenges. Today, I’m excited to introduce you to my frien…
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How the 2024 Election Could Impact the Economy, Your Finances, and Your Retirement Savings
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For many people, election years bring a lot of stress. That’s especially true in the most recent elections. Media coverage is 24/7, and there are new polls and promises in the headlines, which can cause uncertainty among investors. So today, I’m jumping on the mic with John Gengle, a Financial Advisor at Bayntree Wealth, to discuss what history has…
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Challenges, Choices, and Triumphs: An Aussie's American Dream in Arizona with Adrian Heyman
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Building a successful career in an incredibly competitive real estate market doesn’t happen by accident, especially when your area of expertise is luxury residential real estate. Today’s guest has climbed to the top and is recognized as one of Arizona’s top real estate advisors. As you’ll hear, tremendous success doesn’t happen without developing g…
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Embracing Authenticity & Fearless Entrepreneurship with Shannon Breen
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Making the entrepreneurial leap and leaving Corporate America to create your own business is more than a leap of faith. Most new business owners face trials and tribulations along the way. But those who stick with it and believe in themselves can achieve the growth that makes them a success story worth celebrating. Today’s guest is Shannon Breen, a…
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Unlocking the Wealth Mindset to Create the Future You Want with Anne Lester
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It’s very easy to rack up credit card debt. It’s much more difficult to pay it off and considerably tougher to set yourself up for long-term financial success, to make good long-term decisions, or to avoid falling into classic pitfalls managing debt–especially for younger generations entering the workforce. I’m thrilled to share this conversation w…
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Upgrading to Captain in a Major Airline with Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello
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No need to introduce again Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello, former US Navy fighter pilot and host of one of the greatest aviation show called Fighter Pilot Podcast. In this episode we dig deeper in upgrading to airline captain, having to deal with medical issues, and how to make a great podcast even greater! Enjoy.…
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Leveraging the Power of AI and LinkedIn to Grow Your Business with Joe Apfelbaum
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Today, I’m joined by Joe Apfelbaum. Spoiler alert! This episode is jam-packed with energy and passion. If you’re interested in how AI, ChatGPT and LinkedIn can be used to its full potential to grow your businesses, this episode is for you.. Joe Apfelbaum is an accomplished author, speaker, Certified Google Trainer, and the Founder and CEO of Ajax U…
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How Andrew The Home Buyer Became a Household Name with Kyle Wyloge
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Anyone living in Arizona, Nevada, or Utah has likely seen the TV commercials and the billboards for Andrew The Home Buyer. Today, you’ll get a glimpse of the man who created the company that keeps growing year after year. Kyle Wyloge is a serial entrepreneur and the Founder of Andrew the Home Buyer. After several years of grinding in real estate an…
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The Importance of Financial Literacy with Vince Shorb
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It’s fair to say that our education system is flawed, but that’s especially true when it comes to educating kids about money. Financial literacy still isn’t being taught in schools no matter how much we talk about it–and what you do learn is the same stuff that was being taught 20 or 30 years ago. Today’s guest, Vince Shorb, is on a mission to chan…
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Transitioning from a lowcost carrier to a major airline with Antoine
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Antoine is an Airbus A320 pilot flying for a major carrier in France. Coming back on the podcast, he explains his flight path during the global pandemy and how he landed flying for one of the biggest legacy carriers in Europe.By The 9Gs Podcast
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Helping Small Businesses Build a Powerful Marketing Funnel
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Building online businesses is tough–and closing that first deal can make or break your business. So many of us have been there, but today’s guest found a way through–and he’s here to talk about how he did it. Brian is the co-founder of Rotive, a Salesforce partner that helps small businesses automate their processes through the power of Sales Cloud…
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The 9Gs Podcast - An Aviation Podcast is back in 2024 for a new season. Stay tuned!By The 9Gs Podcast
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Wild Ride of Serial Entrepreneurship with Travis Rosbach
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I’m thrilled to share this conversation with a truly remarkable guest, Travis Rosbach. Travis is a serial entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker and consultant. From his humble beginnings, being raised in a home with very little money to the incredible entrepreneurial journey that has included time as a scuba diving instructor to driving yachts and f…
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Discovering the Wonders of Ayurvedic Medicine with Dr Meghana Thanki
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On at least one occasion in your life, you’ve probably heard someone say “Your health is your wealth.” But in practice, what does that really mean? How does holistic health and spirituality impact our wellbeing, and what can we do to live longer, happier lives?By Andrew Rafal
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Creating Connection Through Music with Brian Mohr
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A song is a powerful thing. In just seconds, it can take us back to extremely specific memories–where we were, who we were with, what we felt, and what mattered most to us in that very moment. And in our modern world, we’re always struggling to forge deeper, more emotional bonds with everyone around us. Today’s guest, Brian Mohr, understands that w…
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What To Do If You're Laid Off Near Retirement
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Imagine that you’re a few years away from retiring, and you just found out that you’ve been laid off. You’ve been putting money away as best you can, and now you’re really not sure if it’s enough. What do you do? In today’s episode, Andrew Rafal provides a quick list of actionable steps that you can take immediately to better understand what your f…
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Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid with Allison Kierman
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When it comes to finding purpose and building wealth, few things matter more than estate planning. While putting it off to tomorrow might seem fine in theory, it could eventually lead to the government making big decisions that could affect your legacy. That’s why I’m thrilled to introduce you to Allison Kierman. Allison has been an estate planning…
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Keeping Up with Inflation by Optimizing your Social Security Benefit with Larry Kotlikoff
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When we look at 2022 in the rearview mirror, many of us will remember it as a year of inflation, volatility, and extreme uncertainty. So, in the midst of a massive market contraction and financial upheaval, what can you do to ensure you don’t run out of money–especially when it comes to your Social Security? To help me answer that question, I’m thr…
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How to Make Qualified Charitable Distributions Work for You with Sarah Brenner
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In today’s episode, we’re talking about Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCD). We’ll be digging into how they work, the do’s and don’ts, and how to make them work for you. And to help leverage QCDs in the best way possible, I’m thrilled to welcome Sarah Brenner to the podcast. Sarah is an IRA Educator and Retirement Distribution Planning Profess…
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A Smarter Way to Tap into Your Home Equity with Matthew Sullivan
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If you own a home, it’s probably one of the most valuable assets–if not the most valuable asset–in your portfolio. However, it isn’t always the easiest to extract value from. Today’s guest, Matthew Sullivan, is working to change that. He’s the founder of QuantmRE, where he helps homeowners unlock their equity without taking on any additional debt. …
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Achieving Financial Freedom with Jackson Millan
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How do you make the most of the guidance and advice out there, especially if you’re a business owner, and get a clear sense of where you’re going to be in three, 10, or even 20 years? Today, I’m excited to talk to the wealth mentor himself, Jackson Millan. Jackson has spent his entire career shaking up the wealth industry. He’s crafted his very own…
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Gamifying the Stock Market to Teach Young Investors with Myles Gage
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One of the issues with our current education system is that we aren’t teaching students about personal finance and investing. So how can we develop and improve financial literacy, especially among younger students? From learning how to invest, understanding the basics of the stock market, and how to effectively save money, it can be pretty overwhel…
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A Compassionate Approach to Leadership with Wade Thomas
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We’re all leaders. Even if you don’t own a business, many people lead families, Little League teams, volunteer organizations, and all sorts of other groups–and leadership has changed drastically in the last 40 years. Unfortunately, leadership isn’t something they teach in school, and the consequences are enormous. Today’s guest, Wade Thomas, has sp…
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The Secret to More Money, Less Risk, and a Better Life with Larry Kotlikoff
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Few of us have ever experienced anything like the turmoil and upheaval of the last two years. We’re all feeling the impacts of longevity, inflation, taxes, and frustrating decisions by our government. This means it’s a great time to welcome today’s guest back to the podcast. Larry Kotlikoff brings 35 years of experience to our industry and on Janua…
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Living the Half-Retire Lifestyle with Jim Muehlhausen
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As business owners, your goal isn’t just to build wealth–it’s to find purpose and create a real legacy. However, so many entrepreneurs make the same mistakes, day in and day out, leaving them undervalued and stressed out–and these errors take a toll that gets worse with every passing year, especially as you head toward retirement. Author Jim Muehlh…
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Retirement Plan Options for Small Business Owners with Brian Hartstein
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At Bayntree, a lot of the small business owners and solo employers we work with start asking us one question as we get closer to the end of the year: what can I do to help save for retirement? There’s no right answer for everyone–in fact, it’s a bit of a mixed bag. There’s a lot of options, and you’ll need to talk to your advisor or CPA to come up …
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Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a business owner, or a solopreneur, YouTube can be an invaluable resource. It’s the second most trafficked search engine in the world with over 2 billion users logging in each month. Its algorithm has the power to make and break careers–and in a number of unique ways, it can help you create a hugely memorable brand a…
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10 Things You Shouldn’t Do As You Plan for Retirement
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If you’re getting close to 50, you’re well on your way to retirement. You’ve got situations to look at, several possible mistakes you’ve already made, and some time to solve them–but the longer you wait, the worse the damage might be. Though today’s episode was made with the Gen Xers in mind, there is plenty of advice that will work for those of yo…
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How to Avoid the Retirement Tax Time Bomb with Ed Slott
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A lot of people mistake “tax-deferred” for “tax-free.” This can be beneficial in the short term, but can ultimately leave you owing more on higher balances at higher rates. But what if, in some cases, the best course of action is to take advantage of the low tax rates available right now, so you can grow your money 100% for you - and not Uncle Sam …
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Estate Planning Strategies to Secure Your Legacy with Kirsten Howe
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We all talk about estate planning, and most of us think of it as something we’ll get to next year. Why? It’s simple: estate planning forces us to admit we’re not invincible. For so many of us, it takes a major milestone or a tragic event to get our ducks in a row, and that’s not a good way to plan, no matter how old you are or what stage of life yo…
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Scale Your Business by Outsourcing Your Marketing
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Whether you’re a startup, a mature company, or a mom-and-pop, without the right marketing and messaging, you are destined to fail. Amanda Rabideau has spent her entire career helping businesses of all sizes avoid this fate. She’s the founder of Arch Collective, where she helps companies create marketing plans and strategies to reach their ideal cli…
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How To Get Out Of Your Timeshare with Allie Olson
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For so many people, just hearing the word “timeshare” brings chills, angst, and anger to the surface. There are 10 million timeshare owners out there, and as many as 80 percent of them aren’t just unhappy with what they purchased - they don’t know how to get out of it. If you’re one of the many unsatisfied timeshare owners looking for an exit (or k…
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Essential Tips and Strategies for Your 401(k) with Brian Hartstein
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Whether you’re an individual working for a company or a business owner, you need to understand your 401(k). Along with Social Security, your savings, and a few other key assets, your 401(k) is probably going to be the single most important account you have. Today’s guest, Brian Hartstein, is the Director of Corporate Development here at Bayntree. F…
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Andrew "Scrabble" Neofytou, Former Royal Navy Sea Harrier Pilot, B787 First Officer
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Andrew "Scrabble" Neofytou is a former Royal Navy Sea Harrier pilot. He transitioned into the world of commercial aviation in 2006, operating the B757/767 and A320/321/330 with Thomas Cook Airlines, before joining a major UK legacy airline as a B787 pilot. Beside flying, Andrew is the founder and director of Flight Deck Wingman, a company dedicated…
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Obet Mazinyi, Zimbabwean Boeing 747-8 Pilot
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Obet Mazinyi is a Zimbabwean Cargo pilot flying the Boeing 747-8 for Cathay Pacific. Before arriving in Hong Kong he flew for various airlines in Africa. Since his first flight 42 years ago he flew more than 10 types of aircraft from First Officer to Base Captain position. He’s as well the host of the pilot obet instagram account and YouTube channe…
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Improving Your Public Speaking Skills and Presentations with Terri Sjodin
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Whether you’re an executive speaking in front of your colleagues, an entrepreneur leading a sales presentation, or even just talking with your friends, at some point or another, you’re going to have to speak in public. If you’re like a lot of people, it might terrify you – and the COVID-19 pandemic requiring almost all of our meetings to be virtual…
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The Power of Giving with Kris Putnam-Walkerly
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Do you want to give more, but feel like you need hundreds of millions of dollars to be a great philanthropist? Are you wondering how to be a more effective giver in your community and the world at large? Are you wondering how to teach the younger generation the value of giving? If so, today’s episode of the podcast is for you. On this Giving Tuesda…
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