Mandy Jay is a serial entrepreneur and business engineer. Focused on industry foundation and growth, the Business Engineer Podcast is designed as a resource for any professional. With weekly guest highlighting their specific industries, their stories and sharing nuggets on growth and expectations.
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Stories, experts, and special guests on how birds help us keep looking up. courtneyellis.substack.com
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Chasing after Financial Freedom often bankrupts other parts of life. That’s why the Conscious Investor Podcast goes beyond Financial Freedom and helps investors cultivate Personal Freedom by featuring experts in the core areas of health, mindset, and investing. If you’re looking to grow financially, if you long to unleash your full potential, and build a life of meaning without bankrupting the most important parts of life then this show is for you!
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A weekly interview series from Russell Brand that examines what's beneath the surface—of the people we admire, the ideas that define our time, and the history we’re told. Speaking with guests from the worlds of academia, popular culture, and the arts, Russell seeks to uncover the ulterior truth behind our constructed reality. And have a laugh.On his new podcast ‘Above the Noise’ Russell guides us all—curious beginners, spiritual skeptics, and experienced practitioners—in brief, 10-minute med ...
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From Zero to 1,400 Units: Inside the Operations of a Successful Real Estate Investor with Jered Sturm | Episode 521
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In this episode of The Conscious Investor, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jered Sturm, co-founder and CEO of SNS Capital Group. Jered’s story is incredibly inspiring—from starting as a maintenance technician in high school to becoming a successful real estate investor with over 1,400 apartment units in Cincinnati, Ohio. Jered shared how his pa…
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Have you ever wondered if your morning routine is doing more harm than good? In this episode, I dive deep into the world of morning routines and challenge the notion that they are the ultimate key to peace and success. While routines can provide a solid framework to start our day, they are not the source of true peace. I share my personal journey o…
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Ep519 Yonah Weiss on Cost Segregation and Tax Strategies
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How can a biblical story inspire a successful career in real estate investing? Join us on the Conscious Investor podcast as we welcome Yona Weiss, a leading expert in cost segregation and a key figure at Madison Spex. Yona shares his incredible journey from being a teacher to becoming an influential figure in the real estate world, all while mainta…
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Ep518 3 Keys to Unlock Your Next Breakthrough
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Have you ever wondered if financial freedom could go hand-in-hand with inner strength and resilience? Today on the Conscious Investor Podcast, I reveal my personal journey towards holistic investing and the critical balance between health, mindset, and wealth. By sharing transformative experiences like working with a certified high-performance coac…
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77: Birding Toward Hope (Quentin Schultze)
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Author, speaker, and professor of communication Quentin Schultze grew up in rough circumstances. The child of an alcoholic father who died young and a schizophrenic mother, one of the few things he found solace and connection in was studying robins with his mother. Decades later, he birds with his wife Barbara in the woods of Western Michigan and b…
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Ep517 From Corporate to Real Estate: Strategies for Success with Jay
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Unlock the secrets to transitioning from a corporate career to successful real estate investing with our guest, Jay, on this episode of the Conscious Investor. Jay's journey from Microsoft to real estate is nothing short of inspirational, and he’s here to reveal how treating real estate as a business can set you up for success. Drawing on his engin…
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Ever wondered why you keep putting off that big decision or goal? Imagine my friend "Super Rad Steve," who delayed launching his podcast and felt stuck while opportunities slipped by. Join me, Julie Holly, as I uncover the hidden costs of procrastination and share how taking immediate action can dramatically transform your life. Through personal an…
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Ep515 From Cystic Fibrosis and NFL Stardom to Inspiring Resilience: Mike Pawlawski Journey of Overcoming Adversity
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Celebrate an awe-inspiring milestone with us as we welcome Mike, a former NFL star turned motivational powerhouse, on this special episode of the Conscious Investor Podcast. Mike's journey from a childhood defined by cystic fibrosis to an 11-year career in professional football is nothing short of extraordinary. Hear how a seemingly simple moment a…
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What if you could take control of your burnout and transform it into a source of strength and clarity? Join me, Julie Holly, on the Conscious Investor Podcast as we explore the multifaceted effects of burnout on our careers, relationships, and personal routines. Discover actionable strategies to prevent and cure burnout, and hear about the upcoming…
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76: A Summer with Ospreys (Pamela Lowell)
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Trauma therapist , birder, and author of My Summer with Ospreys, Pamela Lowell believes that hope is a great motivator. From her decades of work with people dealing with immense suffering, she’s found that nature can be an incredible balm. But when her enjoyment of birds in the marsh behind her home was drowned out by the sound of chainsaws, it tur…
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Ep513 Mandy's Journey From 9-to-5 to Thriving Investor
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Unlock the secrets to accelerating your financial growth with multifamily apartment investor Mandy, who shares her transformative journey from a 9-to-5 job to thriving in real estate and business acquisition. Influenced by "The Surrender Experiment," Mandy explains how pivoting from real estate alone to including business investments can significan…
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Are you ready to break free from the sneaky grip of the victim mindset? Join me, Julie Holly, on the Conscious Investor Podcast as we uncover the crucial importance of personal responsibility and mental resilience. Drawing inspiration from the ancient wisdom of Marcus Aurelius, we'll explore how owning our actions—whether they lead to success or di…
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Ep511 The Impact of Robust Legal Systems in Developing Countries With Julia Cartwright
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Discover how robust legal systems can transform developing economies with our insightful conversation featuring Julia Cartwright, an economics professor at Kalamazoo College. As a key player in the Sudra Global Justice Program, Julia shares her firsthand experiences working in Uganda and Rwanda to strengthen their legal foundations. Learn why a str…
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Imagine feeling forever young, both in mind and body. This episode of the Conscious Investor Podcast is all about uncovering the secrets to maintaining a youthful spirit. Join me, Julie Holly, as I share personal stories, like the simple joy of building Legos with my son, to illustrate how nurturing our inner selves is crucial to a fulfilling life.…
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75: The Wonder of the Forest Floor (Lore Ferguson Wilbert)
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Lore Ferguson Wilbert shares with us about her new book The Understory: An Invitation to Rootedness and Resilience from the Forest Floor. Together we talk grief, hope, the birds of the understory, and how sometimes it is when it seems that all hope is lost that God shows up. Links from Lore's show: Lore's book - The Understory Lore on Substack Lore…
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Ep509 Embracing Discomfort for Radical Transformation with Dane Sanders
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Imagine waking up from a life of autopilot, fully embracing the present, and transforming every aspect of your existence. In our latest episode, we promise to guide you through the journey of conscious and intentional living. Join us and our guest, Dane, as we navigate the metaphor of freeze tag, illustrating how being 'frozen' can be the catalyst …
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Can fear actually be your greatest ally? Join me, Julie Holly, on this week's Conscious Investor, where I share my personal journey of facing fear head-on and redefining what it means to live a fulfilling life. We unpack the misconception that financial freedom equates to true happiness and explore how stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to …
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Ep507 Journey From Chef to Real Estate Mogul With Teddy Mohlman
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Have you ever considered that your next big real estate opportunity might be in Des Moines, Iowa? Join us as we welcome Teddy, a seasoned real estate investor who transitioned from the glamorous kitchens of Miami to managing over 600 multifamily units in the heartland of America. Hear how his encounters with high-net-worth individuals during his ca…
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Ep506 Break the Hamster Wheel & End Burnout
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Feeling trapped in the endless cycle of burnout? Imagine aligning your life with your true purpose instead of just chasing financial rewards. In this episode, I, Julie Holly, unravel the secrets to breaking free from the hamster wheel of life. We'll dissect how mindset, health, and wealth collectively contribute to genuine personal freedom. Learn h…
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74: Birding to Change the World with Trish O'Kane
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Together we walk through Trish O'Kane's beautiful new book, Birding to Change the World, including the New Orleans disaster story that first led her into birding. Join us for this episode of The Thing with Feathers as Trish, author and senior lecturer in environmental justice at the University of Vermont, illuminates ways we might make a difference…
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Ep505 Unlocking Success: Lessons from Zig Ziglar's Legacy with Tom Ziglar
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What if the keys to personal and professional success were hidden in the wisdom passed down from one of the most influential motivators of our time? Join us as we welcome Tom Ziglar, CEO of Zig Ziglar Corporation, who takes us through his unique journey growing up under the tutelage of his father, Zig Ziglar. Tom reveals how his father's powerful t…
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Ep504 Circumstances or Conviction? Which Wins?
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What if your circumstances didn’t have the final say in the quality of your life? Join me, Julie Holly, on this inspiring episode of the Conscious Investor Podcast where we uncover the secrets to holistic investing for personal growth. I'll share how my journey with Three Keys Investments has taught me the incredible satisfaction that comes from in…
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Ep503 Mastering High-Return Real Estate Investments with Alexander Donnalo
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Unlock the secrets to high-return real estate investments with Alex, a veteran commercial real estate investor specializing in mobile home parks, RV parks, and self-storage facilities. From his humble beginnings in high school construction jobs to mastering house flipping and wholesaling, Alex's journey is nothing short of inspiring. By 2018, he tr…
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Ep502 15 Minutes Guided Review of Your Past 6 Months
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Have you ever felt like you’re just treading water when it comes to balancing your health, mindset, and wealth? This episode promises to guide you toward personal freedom through an impactful exercise from a women's entrepreneurship group that will leave you feeling amazing in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re struggling to maintain momentum mid-year…
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73: Grief Comes for Us All (Mandy Capehart)
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Trauma-informed Certified Grief Educator Mandy Capehart knows a thing or two about sorrow. Her first deep dive into grief came with the surprising and rapid decline of her mother in 2016. From there, she began learning all she could about how we grieve and what might help us heal. Links from Mandy's show: Restorative Grief (Mandy's website) The Res…
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Ep501 Lessons from the 2008 Crash and Beyond with Monick Halm
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Unlock the secrets of real estate syndication and learn how you can own significant commercial properties without being a billionaire. Our special guest, Monick, shares her journey from a traditional legal career to becoming a powerhouse in real estate investment. Monick's expertise in syndication has helped countless investors, particularly women,…
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Ep500 Celebrating 500 Episodes: The Journey of Conscious Investing and Embracing Purpose
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Can you believe we're at 500 episodes already? Join me, Julie Holly, as we celebrate this incredible milestone on the Conscious Investor Podcast by reflecting on our four-year journey. Curious about where our top listeners are from? You'll love hearing about our most engaged cities—LA, Atlanta, Denver, New York City, and Seattle! Plus, some fun sur…
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Ep499 Infinite Banking Mastery with Nick Kosko
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Ever felt like a well-paid slave? Meet Nick from Create Tailwind, who was living his dream as a pilot until an unexpected layoff turned his world upside down, right after he found out his wife was pregnant. His journey from financial despair to becoming a passionate advocate for financial freedom is nothing short of inspiring. Nick, alongside his p…
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What if success isn't about academic accolades or the size of your bank account? This episode of the Conscious Investor Podcast questions society’s conventional markers of success and explores the profound idea that fulfillment and personal growth might be equally, if not more, significant. Reflecting on personal experiences and societal observatio…
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72: Julie Zickefoose on Raising Blue Jays, Rehabbing Nestlings, and the Joy of Wild Things
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Julie Zickefoose is one of those birding writers I’ve admired from afar for a long time. When I first got into birds during that miserable pandemic, her book, “Saving Jemima” was one of the first bird-related titles I picked up at our library. I was captivated. Who knew little birds could have such big personalities? Who knew how much creativity an…
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Ep497 Transforming Your Financial Future Through Land Investing with Denise Ford
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What if you could transform your career and financial future by investing in land? Join us for an engaging conversation with Denise, a resilient land investor whose journey is nothing short of inspiring. From juggling multiple jobs as a single mother to navigating the corporate landscape, Denise's path to success showcases the power of perseverance…
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Ep496 It's Free & Simple: Be Kind & Encouraging
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How often do we overlook the importance of cheering for those who seem to have it all together? Reflecting on a thought-provoking social media post, I dive into the profound impact of encouragement for everyone—thriving or struggling. Through personal stories and insights, I challenge the notion that only those visibly in need deserve our support. …
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Ep495 The Gold Shield: Securing Your Future with Passive Income & Gold with Dickson Buchanan
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Ever wondered how you can make your gold work for you? Meet Dickson from Monetary Metals, who shares his riveting journey from a precious metals broker in the bustling streets of New York City to becoming a marketing leader in the gold investment world. Inspired by Keith Wiener's unconventional insights from The Last Contango Report, Dickson's stor…
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Can the wisdom of investment gurus truly set you on the path to financial freedom, or is there more to the story? Join us as we dissect the promises and pitfalls of advice from financial experts, sparked by a candid chat with a fellow investor. We'll uncover the often-missed realities that individuals face when diving into new ventures like investi…
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Gardening for the Birds with Jenn McGuinness
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Gardening is for the birds! But wait... can gardening actually be FOR the birds? Today we're joined by Jenn McGuinness, author of Bird-Friendly Gardening, to learn all about creating beautiful outdoor spaces that can bless our feathered friends. Links from Jenn's show: Jenn's blog Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Instagram Jenn (Frau Zinnie) on Facebook Birdi…
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Ep493 Unlocking the Power of 1031 Exchanges
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Curious about how to leverage the power of 1031 exchanges for your real estate investments? Join us as we sit down with Mike from 1031 Specialists to unravel the complexities and benefits of 1031 exchanges. You'll learn the ins and outs of how these exchanges work, who can utilize them, and why having a qualified intermediary like Mike's company is…
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70: Fire Ecology, Bird-Friendly Beef, and Woodpeckers (Dale Gentry)
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Director of Conservation for the Audubon Upper Mississippi River, Dale Gentry believes there are lots of reasons to be hopeful. From new initiatives caring for the forests lining the Mississippi to bird-friendly grass-fed beef, join us as we learn more about what the Audubon is doing to care for creation. Plus: we spend some time renaming the birds…
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Ep492 Your Happiness is NOT Contingent on Your Circumstances
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Your happiness isn't hinged on your circumstances, and that's the hill I'm willing to die on! Join me, Julie Holly, as we traverse the landscape of personal freedom, blending health, mindset, and wealth. This week, we've lined up content that spans from the power of passive investing through syndication to the vital knowledge of mineral balancing a…
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Ep491 Unlocking Personal Greatness and Anti-Fragile Confidence With Brian Johnson
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Have you ever felt the pull of something greater, a calling that propels you toward personal greatness and global flourishing? Brian, CEO of Heroic Public Benefit Corporation, joins me, Julie Holly, to share his profound insights on the intertwining of philosophy and actionable strategies for life improvement. Through his narrative, we explore the …
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Ever feel like you're running on a treadmill that's just a smidge too fast, trying to juggle life's demands without dropping the ball? I've been there, and I'm here to tell you that there's a way out of that breathless cycle. This week, I, Julie Hawley, tap into my wealth of knowledge in the realms of real estate, investment, and personal coaching …
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Avian biologist Emma Rhodes joins us to talk about all things migration, the joy of bird-banding, why American Redstarts are the perfect Halloween bird, and how to manage a huge group of volunteers. Links from Emma's show: Banding Coalition of the Americas Emma on Twitter Emma on Facebook Banding Coalition on Facebook Birding links: M…
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Ep489 Landlord Laws in Flux: Stay Informed or Get Left Behind With Alexandra Alvarado
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The American Apartment Owners Association (AAOA) is a resource for landlords and property managers providing information on legal issues, tenant screening, and other resources for running a rental property. [5, 6, 7] There are a number of changes happening in the rental market, with new legislation being passed that affects landlords’ rights and re…
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Feeling unfulfilled after achieving a goal is common. We may mistake short-term satisfaction for a deeper purpose. Fulfillment comes from within, not from external achievements. We often don't take the time to figure out what truly motivates us before pursuing a goal. Fear of failure and societal pressures can prevent us from pivoting when we reali…
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Author, editor, and vulture aficionado Josina Guess joins us this week to talk vultures, sisterhood, and how pressing into the natural world can ground our hearts, minds, and souls. Links from Josina's show: Josina's website Vultures (Josina's essay in Image Journal) Vulture Sister Song Sojourners Magazine Birding links: Merlin Bird I…
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Ep487 How to Outsmart the Volatile Real Estate Market With Reed Goossens
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Today Julie Holly, host of the Conscious Investor podcast talks with and Reed Goossens, who runs a multi-family real estate investment company. We discuss the current state of the commercial real estate market, particularly multi-family. Reed says that after a long period of growth, the market has seen a correction in asset prices due to rising int…
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Let's talk about how to deal with the feeling of being stuck, even after following the advice from the previous episode. Key Points: Feeling stuck is a normal part of life, especially when striving to move forward. Common reasons for feeling stuck include: Job dissatisfaction Financial burden Dead-end relationships Not making progress on goals The …
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67: Ornithology? Theology? How about Ornitheology! (Kevin Burrell)
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Founder of Ornitheology, pastor Kevin Burrell believes God has written reminders of his love and care all over the cosmos. From the call of a chickadee to the Scriptural reminders not to fear, this episode is a tour of beauty, goodness, and birds. Links from Kevin's show: Ornitheology Kevin on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters…
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Ep485 Unlocking Real Estate Riches: Syndications vs. Funds with Patrick Grimes.
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This episode is all about real estate investing and the difference between syndications and funds. Key points: Syndication: A pool of investors coming together to buy a specific real estate property. Investors are actively involved in decision making. Fund: A legal structure that allows investors to participate in real estate investments passively.…
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Are you struggling with overcoming the feeling of being stuck in various aspects of life, such as career, relationships, or finances. Key Takeaways: Feeling stuck is a normal human experience. We can feel stuck due to various reasons including job dissatisfaction, disagreements with colleagues, limitations in our background, or fear of failure. To …
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Bestselling author Amy Tan gives us a tour of her new book, The Backyard Bird Chronicles and describes why, even when we're sitting at home, birds can help us feel free. Links from Amy's show: The Backyard Bird Chronicles Amy's website Birding links: Merlin Bird ID e-Bird Follow The Thing With Fea…
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