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Welcome to Mastering Finance: The Podcast, your go-to podcast for all things financial and educational. Whether you're tuning in from The Caribbean or across the globe, our podcast is designed to cater to your financial education. Join us as we delve into topics ranging from Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance and Capital Markets to the intricacies of corporate finance deals and legal changes impacting the landscape of business. We'll explore conversations with industry experts to help provid ...
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How to raise Capital for your business w/ Liacarla Adderley and Robert Pantry
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In the fifth episode of Mastering Finance: the Podcast, our hosts discuss , "How to raise Capital for your Business?" (Pt 1). To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry experts Robert Pantry, CEO of Simplified Lending and Liacarla Adderley, Area Vice President of Business Banking overseeing The Bahamas and Turk & Caicos for RBC. Join …
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101: From Island Boy to Fintech Visionary - The Journey of a Bahamian Olympian | Nicholas Rees
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In this episode of The Value with Kevin Valley, we are with Nicholas Rees; a digital payment specialist, chartered accountant, private equity investor, and two-time Olympian from the Bahamas.Nicholas discusses his PPP business model - People, Planet, Profit - and his multifaceted career journey from an Olympic swimmer to founding several businesses…
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How to create a great Business Plan w/ Phyllice Bethel and Nathaniel Butler
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In the fourth episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, we delve into a critical topic for entrepreneurs and aspiring business owners: "How to create a great Business Plan?" To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by Phyllice Bethel, Business Consultant, and Nathaniel Butler, Managing Principal of Drewber Solutions. We discuss and dissect sev…
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100: Crowdfunding: Building Community Wealth with Bill Huston
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In this episode, Kevin Valley engages with Bill Huston, a leading expert in the field of investment crowdfunding and recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the top 19 global crowdfunding professionals. Together, they explore the various forms of crowdfunding—donation, rewards, and investment—and discuss their unique advantages, particularly for unde…
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099: Mastering Public Speaking and Startup Pitches with Will Greenblatt
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In this episode, we converse with Will Greenblatt, an acclaimed author and public speaking coach who has aided founders in raising over $350 million. The discussion tackles the ever-present issue of stage fright and offers strategies to manage it effectively. Greenblatt shares his upbringing rooted in acting, his experiences as a child star, and ov…
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What to know before starting a Business w/ Carlos Palacious
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In the third episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, our host dive into "What to Know Before Starting a Business." To help us discuss this topic, we are joined by industry expert, Carlos Palacious, Managing Principal of Bron Limited. We'll explore the differences between the conceptualization stage, the preparation stage, and the implementation …
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Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship w/ Ethan Moss
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In the second episode of Mastering Finance the Podcast, we dive into 'Exploring the Myths of Entrepreneurship' with our first guest, Ethan Moss, President of JMEL Enterprises Limited. Join us as we explore common misconceptions that often surround starting and operating a business. We break down these common myths while illustrating their impact on…
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098: Achieving High Performance and Leadership as an Entrepreneur | Dr. Shelly-Ann Gajadhar
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This episode features educator and high-performance coach Dr. Shelly-Ann Gajadhar. Dr. Shelly is the founder and Mentor of a women’s mentorship online community of 200+ women called the Go Bravely Mentorship Community and the Author of a daily inspirational book for women entitled Go Bravely: Building Confidence Daily. Having shifted careers from l…
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097: Investment Insights from The Bahamas | Nicholas Higgs
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In this episode, we are with the Managing Director of The Bahamas Development Bank (BDB), Nicholas Higgs. Nicholas was also the Director and Chief Operating Officer for the Access Accelerator Small Business Development Center (SBDC), where he led the business development department. He is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with deep expertise in d…
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In our debut episode, we delve into the cornerstone of Mastering Finance, Financial Literacy. What exactly is financial literacy? Join us as we explore the fundamental concepts that underpin financial well-being and prosperity. We break down this essential term while illustrating its significance. We discuss the importance of budgeting and decipher…
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Mastering Finance: Getting to know the Hosts
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Tune in to the introductory episode of Mastering Finance: The Podcast, where we introduce our hosts and uncover the essence of the show. From exploring the backgrounds of Nicholas Higgs and Jarrel Hall, to understanding why this podcast came to be, this episode lays the groundwork for what's to come. Join us as we set the stage for future discussio…
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096: Digital Payment Apps in Trinidad and Tobago | Keron Rose
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In this technologically advanced world, everything is getting digitalized. For any business to keep up, it has to learn how to efficiently incorporate technology into its processes. In this episode, digital marketing and e-commerce specialist Keron Rose sits with us as we delve into the world of digital marketing and e-commerce. Keron is also a wri…
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095: The Rise of Veekle: Jamaica's Latest Peer-to-Peer Car Rental Platform | Cherie Williams
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In this episode, we are with Cherie Williams, a Jamaican entrepreneur living in the United States, who has identified a billion-dollar market opportunity in the Caribbean car rental industry through her startup, Veekle.Williams shares her inspiring journey from growing up in Kingston, Jamaica, to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the US while b…
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094: The Art of Media: | Samantha Best’s Story and Strategies
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In this episode, we are with the well-known Caribbean media professional and personality Samantha Best. Samantha is widely known as a former prime-time news anchor at CCN TV6, but more than that, she is an accomplished author, content consultant, and insurance agent. It was her ability to connect with the audience and her personal touch that made h…
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093: Upscale Your Business Through Digital Transformation | Ocey Phillips | Jason Valley
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In this insightful episode, we are with Ocey Phillips, an expert on digital transformation, focused on assisting companies in keeping up with customer needs in a technologically advanced world. He helps companies grow revenue by matching their perceived value with the problems consumers are looking for solutions to. As an experienced digital consul…
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092: How to Value Caribbean Businesses | Kevin Valley on the Digital World Radio Show
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In this episode of The Value podcast, host Kevin Valley is with Jynynn Edwards and Keron Rose of “The Digital World” radio programme on 106.5FM for an insightful interview about his work as a Chartered Business Valuator and podcaster. The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to business valuation and entrepreneurship, including:Kevin'…
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091: A Message to My Younger Self: From Daydreams to Purpose | Kevin Valley
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Kevin Valley visits his high school alma mater to address the current cohort on the topic “What I Have Learnt”. This series was designed to engage young men in conversations with past students on key lessons they have learnt after leaving the school. The speeches take on a well-rounded perspective on life not limited simply to everyday career advic…
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090: Help Me Sell | Jarrod Best-Mitchell
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In this episode, Jarrod Best-Mitchell, a sales consultant with almost two decades of experience, shares his insights on the art of sales. He has worked at several top local and international corporations and has trained hundreds of sales professionals in current sales techniques to improve their performance and achieve their goals. His company, Hel…
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089: Building Community Wealth | Tishauna Mullings
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The Indomitable Tishauna Mullings takes the interview mic on this episode of The Value. Self-described as a Jamaican “pracademic” who loves to question orthodoxy, Tishauna loves and believes in academia to the extent it can help create real solutions for people’s lives. She is a social entrepreneur who believes the world is full of too many issues …
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088: Adding Value with Tech | Jason Valley
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Operating at the intersection of technology and business analytics, Jason Valley has spent over 2 decades using technology to add value to businesses. His exemplary career spans the finance, oil & gas, and telecommunications sectors where his projects improved turnaround time on business processes. His unwavering commitment to efficiency and excell…
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087: Invest in Guyana | Steven Jasmin
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Steven Jasmin recognized Guyana’s investment potential back when he first arrived in June 2017. The stark similarities between Guyana and Louisiana; the off-shore centre for oil & gas production in the US; made him a believer in Guyana‘s investibility. 5 years after settling in, Steven and his team have a clear understanding of the Guyanese people …
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Jay Harris makes an appearance on the podcast to discuss the exciting world of Web 3. Web 3 or Web 3.0 is referred to as the next generation of the internet’s technical, legal and payment infrastructure. Its focus is on ownership and incorporates technologies and concepts such as decentralization, token-based economies and blockchain. Our conversat…
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Every year, I see top talent leaving the country to go live and work somewhere else. And every year it stings - the loss of opportunity.If you are in a developing country, you've most likely felt this as well, and if you are in a developed country you've probably benefitted from this - the Brain Drain.Here are my thoughts on how to fix this.Click h…
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084: Are You Ready to Scale Your Business? Featuring Kimberly Ofori
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Kimberly Ofori is a digital entrepreneur and growth step strategist who transformed lessons learnt from her eye-opening entrepreneurial journey into a personal leadership brand. She serves as the Managing Director at Ofori & Co. - A Strategy Innovation Agency where she helps scale-ups and corporations to innovate their business models and overall s…
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Have you ever taken the time to develop a business plan, and pitch your idea to investors?Raise a virtual hand.Awesome, were you able to win the investment?Have you ever developed a business idea that needed funding to get off the ground, but never got around to meeting with potential investors? Maybe you were unsure of how to present it, maybe you…
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082: The Best Way to Communicate Value | Milène Paul
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Milène Paul is a business strategy coach and author of “Now It’s Time to Live My Best Life”, Her mantra “If they don’t get it, you won’t get it”, pointedly reminds business owners that if you aren’t clear on your value, prospective customers won’t buy into your service. It’s about making sure that your audience gets the message so you can get the b…
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081: Caribbean Power Lunch is Now "The VALUE"
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I am proud to announce the rebranding of the Caribbean Power Lunch podcast to The Value and what to expect in future episodes! This episode covers:The origin of the Caribbean Power Lunch podcastMy decision to dive fully into entrepreneurshipBecome Investible, the brandWhat Value means to meThe legacy I want to buildAn introduction of my framework f…
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080: Build Back Stronger | Michael K Jackson
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Michael K. Jackson is a global keynote speaker, resilience expert and author.Having overcome significant challenges in his own personal and professional life, Michael walks us through what it takes to Build Back Stronger.This episode is a much-needed lesson on resilience, adversity, and hope as well as uncovering Michael’s P-L-A-N framework: a meth…
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